Tapu Lele
Tapu Lele is a Psychic/Fairy type Pokémon introduced in Generation 7.
Tapu Lele scatters glowing scales that physically affect others - providing stimulation to their bodies and healing their illnesses or injuries. But these scales can be dangerous as well, because a body can’t withstand the changes brought about by contact with too many scales at the same time. It will scatter its scales over humans and Pokémon for its own enjoyment; while it is innocent in one sense, there is also cruelty in the way it casually brings others to ruin.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0786 |
|---|---|
| Type | Psychic Fairy |
| Species | Land Spirit Pokémon |
| Height | 1.2 m (3′11″) |
| Weight | 18.6 kg (41.0 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Psychic Surge Telepathy (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0286 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0384 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 Sp. Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 257 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
|---|---|
| Gender | Genderless |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 70 | 250 | 344 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
| Defense | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
| Sp. Atk | 130 | 238 | 394 | |
| Sp. Def | 115 | 211 | 361 | |
| Speed | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
| Total | 570 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
- Tapu Lele does not evolve.
Tapu Lele changes
- In Pokémon Sun & Moon, Tapu Lele has a base experience yield of 114.
- In Generation 7, Tapu Lele has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Sun | This guardian deity of Akala is guilelessly cruel. The fragrant aroma of flowers is the source of its energy. |
|---|---|
| Moon | As it flutters about, it scatters its strangely glowing scales. Touching them is said to restore good health on the spot. |
| Ultra Sun | It heals the wounds of people and Pokémon by sprinkling them with its sparkling scales. This guardian deity is worshiped on Akala. |
| Ultra Moon | Although called a guardian deity, Tapu Lele is devoid of guilt about its cruel disposition and can be described as nature incarnate. |
Moves learned by Tapu Lele
Moves learnt by level up
Tapu Lele does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Tapu Lele does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Tapu Lele cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Tapu Lele learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astonish | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
| 1 | Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | |
| 5 | Withdraw | Water | — | — | |
| 10 | Aromatherapy | Grass | — | — | |
| 15 | Draining Kiss | Fairy | 50 | 100 | |
| 20 | Psybeam | Psychic | 65 | 100 | |
| 25 | Flatter | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 30 | Aromatic Mist | Fairy | — | — | |
| 35 | Sweet Scent | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 40 | Extrasensory | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
| 45 | Psyshock | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
| 50 | Mean Look | Normal | — | — | |
| 55 | Nature's Madness | Fairy | — | 90 | |
| 60 | Moonblast | Fairy | 95 | 100 | |
| 65 | Tickle | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 70 | Skill Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
| 75 | Psychic Terrain | Psychic | — | — |
Egg moves
Tapu Lele does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
Moves learnt by TM
Tapu Lele is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 09 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 17 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 18 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 19 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 23 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 29 | Charm | Fairy | — | 100 | |
| 34 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 59 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 60 | Power Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
| 61 | Guard Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
| 62 | Speed Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
| 69 | Psycho Cut | Psychic | 70 | 100 | |
| 71 | Wonder Room | Psychic | — | — | |
| 72 | Magic Room | Psychic | — | — | |
| 76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 87 | Draining Kiss | Fairy | 50 | 100 | |
| 91 | Psychic Terrain | Psychic | — | — |
Moves learnt by TR
Tapu Lele is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 09 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
| 11 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 25 | Psyshock | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
| 26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 34 | Future Sight | Psychic | 120 | 100 | |
| 37 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 40 | Skill Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
| 46 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 49 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
| 64 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
| 65 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 77 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 82 | Stored Power | Psychic | 20 | 100 | |
| 83 | Ally Switch | Psychic | — | — | |
| 90 | Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 90 | |
| 92 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 80 | 100 |
Tapu Lele sprites
Where to find Tapu Lele
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Ruins of Life |
|---|---|
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Tapu Lele questions
- What is a good moveset for Tapu Lele?
- What is Tapu Lele's shell supposed to look like?
- Is Tapu Koko, Tapu Bulu, or Tapu Lele better for Hawlucha?
- IVs of the Tapus once caught?
- Will Tapu Lele end up in Ubers?
- Tapu Fini Or Tapu Lele?
- Latios or Tapu Lele in OU?
- Why is Scizor treated as a counter/check to Tapu Lele?
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Other languages
| English | Tapu Lele |
|---|---|
| Japanese | カプ・テテフ (Kapu-Tetefu) |
| German | Kapu-Fala |
| French | Tokopiyon |
| Italian | Tapu Lele |
| Spanish | Tapu Lele |
| Korean | 카푸나비나 (kapunabina) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 卡璞・蝶蝶 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 卡璞・蝶蝶 |
| English |
Land Spirit Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | とちがみポケモン |
| German | Schutzpatron-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Tutélaire |
| Italian | Pokémon Nume Locale |
| Spanish | Pokémon Dios Nativo |
| Korean | 토속신포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 土地神宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 土地神寶可夢 |
Name origin
- tapu
- Hawaiian for ‘holy’
- pulelehua
- Hawaiian for ‘butterfly’