#786
Tapu Lele
Land Spirit Pokémon
PsychicFairy
This guardian deity of Akala is guilelessly cruel. The fragrant aroma of flowers is the source of its energy.
Base Stats
HP 70
Attack 85
Defense 75
Sp. Atk 130
Sp. Def 115
Speed 95
Total 570
Type Effectiveness
Abilities
Psychic Surge Telepathy (Hidden)
Evolution Chain
Moves
Locations
Details
Category Land Spirit Pokémon
Height 1.2 m
Weight 18.6 kg
Base Exp 257
Growth Rate Slow
Capture Rate 3
Base Happiness 70
Gender Genderless
Habitat —
Egg Groups No Eggs
Legendary Pokémon
Sprites
Front
Back
Front Shiny
Back Shiny
Official Art
Official Art (Shiny)Competitive
Offensive
Item
Psychium Z / Life Orb
Nature
Modest / Timid
EVs
HP 4
SpA 252
Spe 252
Choice Scarf
Item
Choice Scarf
Nature
Timid / Modest
EVs
HP 4
SpA 252
Spe 252
Strategy Overview
Tapu Lele is a powerhouse in VGC 2018, throwing out extremely powerful Psychic Terrain boosted STAB attacks, and supporting its team by blocking priority with its Terrain (most notably Fake Out, which is extremely useful early in the game). However, Tapu Lele isn't a particularly bulky or fast Pokemon, and it's unable to deal with every Steel-type at once.
Below are some sample sets. These sets are likely to be standard, but they will be expanded upon and updated as the metagame progresses.
Most Used Moves
Common Teammates
Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc