Tapu Lele (#0786) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP70130–177250–344

Atk8581–150157–295

Def7572–139139–273

SpA130121–200238–394

SpD115108–183211–361

Spe9590–161175–317

Total570Higher than 88% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 95). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+161Max147No SP115Min103Scarf241Tailwind322

At max Speed, Tapu Lele outspeeds 17 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ghost2×Poison2×Steel2×

Resists

Fighting¼×Psychic½×

Immune to

Dragon0×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFlyingGroundRockBugFireWaterGrassElectricIceDarkFairy

Abilities

Psychic Surge
When this Pokémon enters battle, it changes the terrain to Psychic Terrain.
TelepathyHidden ability
Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.

Competitive

National DexOU

12.9% of teams · rank #11 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630+ rating · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Choice Scarf
Ability: Psychic Surge
Nature: Timid
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

Moonblast
Psyshock
Psychic
Focus Blast

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players8.21%
Rated 1500+11.23%
Rated 1630+12.9%
Rated 1760+11.21%

Usage by month

Oct 202512.9%

Moves

Moonblast96.5%
Psyshock72.1%
Psychic70.9%
Focus Blast63.1%
Hidden Power Fire30.5%
Future Sight19%
Thunderbolt13.8%
Calm Mind12.2%
Shadow Ball9.4%
Draining Kiss3.7%

Items

Choice Scarf41.2%
Choice Specs30.1%
Psychium Z9.3%
Terrain Extender7.5%
Fightinium Z6%
Assault Vest3.1%

Abilities

100%
0%

EV spreads

Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe44.4%
Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe26.8%
Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe5.9%
Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe3.1%
Modest 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe2.3%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

Tapu Lele does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

1AstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15

1ConfusionHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec50100%25

5WithdrawRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.WaterStatus——40

10AromatherapyCures the entire party of major status effects.GrassStatus——5

15Draining KissDrains 75% of the damage inflicted to heal the user.FairySpec50100%10

20PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

25FlatterRaises the target’s Special Attack by one stage and confuses the target.DarkStatus—100%15

30Aromatic MistRaises a selected ally’s Special Defense by one stage.FairyStatus——20

35Sweet ScentLowers the target’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

40ExtrasensoryHas a 10% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicSpec80100%20

45PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10

50Mean LookPrevents the target from leaving battle.NormalStatus——5

55Nature’s MadnessInflicts damage equal to half the target’s HP.FairySpec—90%10

60MoonblastHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.FairySpec95100%15

65TickleLowers the target’s Attack and Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

70Skill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10

75Psychic TerrainProtects Pokémon on the ground from priority moves and increases the power of their Psychic moves by 50%.PsychicStatus——10

TM / HM / TR 42

TM08Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM09Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM17Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM18ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM19SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM23ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM29CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM34Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM59FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM60Power SwapUser swaps Attack and Special Attack changes with the target.PsychicStatus——10

TM61Guard SwapUser swaps Defense and Special Defense changes with the target.PsychicStatus——10

TM62Speed SwapExchanges the user’s Speed with the target’s.PsychicStatus——10

TM69Psycho CutHas an increased chance for a critical hit.PsychicPhys70100%20

TM71Wonder RoomAll Pokémon’s Defense and Special Defense are swapped for 5 turns.PsychicStatus——10

TM72Magic RoomNegates held items for five turns.PsychicStatus——10

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM87Draining KissDrains 75% of the damage inflicted to heal the user.FairySpec50100%10

TM91Psychic TerrainProtects Pokémon on the ground from priority moves and increases the power of their Psychic moves by 50%.PsychicStatus——10

TR08ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TR09ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TR11PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR25PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR33Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TR34Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10

TR37TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TR40Skill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10

TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TR49Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TR64Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TR65Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TR77Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TR82Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10

TR83Ally SwitchUser switches places with the friendly Pokémon opposite it.PsychicStatus——15

TR90Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TR92Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Land Spirit Pokémon
Debut: Alola · Sun & Moon
Color: Pink
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Alola#286Original Akala#130Updated Alola#384Updated Akala#160

Although called a guardian deity, Tapu Lele is devoid of guilt about its cruel disposition and can be described as nature incarnate.
Ultra Moon
It heals the wounds of people and Pokémon by sprinkling them with its sparkling scales. This guardian deity is worshiped on Akala.
Ultra Sun
As it flutters about, it scatters its strangely glowing scales. Touching them is said to restore good health on the spot.
Moon
This guardian deity of Akala is guilelessly cruel. The fragrant aroma of flowers is the source of its energy.
Sun