Competitive Information for Tapu Lele [Sword/Shield]
Base Stats for Tapu Lele
Psychic / Fairy
Abilities:
TelepathyTelepathy: This Pokemon does not take damage from attacks made by its allies.
, Psychic SurgePsychic Surge: On switch-in, this Pokemon summons Psychic Terrain.
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fairy
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
0x
0.25x
2x
Grass
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
2x
0.5x
2x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Tapu Lele? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Sword/Shield generation metagame.
Common team mates for Tapu Lele in Pokemon Sword/Shield:
Porygon2Landorus-TherianTorkoalMetagrossMarowak-AlolaKartanaDracovishTornadusFerrothornRotom-Wash
Porygon2Landorus-TherianTorkoalMetagrossMarowak-AlolaKartanaDracovishTornadusFerrothornRotom-Wash
Tapu Lele is a marvelous Psychic and Fairy-typed Pokemon. It's pretty common to find yourself dealing with Tapu Lele when battling in the 8th generation meta. Tapu Lele can usually be found in the OU tier (Overused). Tapu Lele is weak to Ghost, Poison, and Steel-typed attacks.
Species: Tapu Lele
Item: Life Orb / Focus Sash
Ability: Psychic Surge
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 172 Hp / 4 Def / 108 SpA / 4 SpD / 220 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk |
Moveset:
- Moonblast / Dazzling Gleam
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Protect
- Taunt
Item: Life Orb / Focus Sash
Ability: Psychic Surge
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 172 Hp / 4 Def / 108 SpA / 4 SpD / 220 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk |
Moveset:
- Moonblast / Dazzling Gleam
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Protect
- Taunt
Special Sweeper Tapu Lele (Popular/Trending)
Tapu Lele is a legendary Special Sweeper. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Tapu Lele from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Life Orb boosts the power of Tapu Lele's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Psychic Surge, on switch-in Tapu Lele summons psychic terrain.
♦ Moonblast is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent foes).
♦ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Tapu Lele this turn).
♦ Taunt is a status move (target can't use status moves its next 3 turns).
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent foes).
♦ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Tapu Lele this turn).
♦ Taunt is a status move (target can't use status moves its next 3 turns).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Tapu Lele
Item: Terrain Extender / Psychic Seed
Ability: Psychic Surge
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 SpA / 180 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk |
Moveset:
- Moonblast / Dazzling Gleam
- Psychic / Extrasensory
- Thunderbolt / Charge Beam
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
Item: Terrain Extender / Psychic Seed
Ability: Psychic Surge
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 SpA / 180 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk |
Moveset:
- Moonblast / Dazzling Gleam
- Psychic / Extrasensory
- Thunderbolt / Charge Beam
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
Special Sweeper Tapu Lele (Psychic Surge)
Tapu Lele is a legendary Special Sweeper. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. With Psychic Surge, on switch-in Tapu Lele summons psychic terrain.
♦ Moonblast is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent foes).
♦ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Extrasensory is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Charge Beam is a special 50-base power Electric-type move (70% chance to raise your Tapu Lele's special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent foes).
♦ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Extrasensory is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Charge Beam is a special 50-base power Electric-type move (70% chance to raise your Tapu Lele's special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Tapu Lele? These builds have been optimized for Sword/Shield Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Sword/Shield generation metagame.
Common team mates for Tapu Lele in Pokemon Sword/Shield:
Porygon2Landorus-TherianTorkoalMetagrossMarowak-AlolaKartanaDracovishTornadusFerrothornRotom-Wash
Porygon2Landorus-TherianTorkoalMetagrossMarowak-AlolaKartanaDracovishTornadusFerrothornRotom-Wash
Species: Tapu Lele
Item: Choice Scarf
Ability: Psychic Surge
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk |
Moveset:
- Psychic
- Moonblast
- Shadow Ball
- Dazzling Gleam
Item: Choice Scarf
Ability: Psychic Surge
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk |
Moveset:
- Psychic
- Moonblast
- Shadow Ball
- Dazzling Gleam
Doubles Special Sweeper Tapu Lele (Popular VGC)
Tapu Lele is a legendary Special Sweeper. This particular build was popular during past competitions. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Scarf will increase Tapu Lele's speed by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Psychic Surge, on switch-in Tapu Lele summons psychic terrain.
♦ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Moonblast is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent foes).
♦ Moonblast is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent foes).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Tapu Lele
Item: Terrain Extender / Psychic Seed
Ability: Psychic Surge
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 SpA / 180 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk |
Moveset:
- Dazzling Gleam / Moonblast
- Psychic / Extrasensory
- Thunderbolt / Charge Beam
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
Item: Terrain Extender / Psychic Seed
Ability: Psychic Surge
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 SpA / 180 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk |
Moveset:
- Dazzling Gleam / Moonblast
- Psychic / Extrasensory
- Thunderbolt / Charge Beam
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
Doubles Special Sweeper Tapu Lele (Psychic Surge)
Tapu Lele is a legendary Special Sweeper. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. With Psychic Surge, on switch-in Tapu Lele summons psychic terrain.
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent foes).
♦ Moonblast is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Extrasensory is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Charge Beam is a special 50-base power Electric-type move (70% chance to raise your Tapu Lele's special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
♦ Moonblast is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Extrasensory is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Charge Beam is a special 50-base power Electric-type move (70% chance to raise your Tapu Lele's special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Tapu Lele learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Tapu Lele can perform in Sword/Shield. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SS Move and Ability Combos for Tapu Lele
- Moves: Swagger + Flatter
- Moves: Swagger + Psych Up
- Moves: Flatter + Psych Up
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Stored Power + Psych Up
- Moves: Psyshock + Tickle
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Magic Coat, Ally Switch
Most notable and possible best moves for Tapu Lele
- Dazzling Gleam
- Moonblast
- Protect
- Psychic
- Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
- Taunt
Common Effort Values for Tapu Lele in Sword and Shield
- Modest Nature ( 172/0/4/108/4/220 )
- Timid Nature ( 4/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Optimize Tapu Lele's EV spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
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