Tapu Lele Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Tapu Lele
Land Spirit Pokémon
It heals the wounds of people and Pokémon by sprinkling them with its sparkling scales. This guardian deity is worshiped on Akala.
Tapu Lele Pokédex brings together the essential information for Tapu Lele, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Tapu Lele is National Pokédex #786 and was introduced in Generation VII. It is a Psychic and Fairy-type Pokémon.
This Tapu Lele Pokédex covers Tapu Lele across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. It heals the wounds of people and Pokémon by sprinkling them with its sparkling scales. This guardian deity is worshiped on Akala.
Tapu Lele at a glance
- Type
- PSYCHICFAIRY
- Weak to
- POISON2×GHOST2×STEEL2×
- Best base stat
- Special Attack — 130
- Abilities
- Psychic Surge, Telepathy (Hidden)
- Evolution
- Final stage or no evolution data
Tapu Lele Pokédex overview
Tapu Lele has the Psychic and Fairy typing, it belongs to Generation VII, its Pokédex classification is the Land Spirit Pokémon. It heals the wounds of people and Pokémon by sprinkling them with its sparkling scales. This guardian deity is worshiped on Akala. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Tapu Lele Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.
Tapu Lele quick facts
- Height
- 1.2 m
- Weight
- 18.6 kg
- Generation
- Generation VII
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Capture rate
- 3
- Base happiness
- 70
Tapu Lele Pokédex type and weaknesses
Tapu Lele is weak to Poison, Ghost and Steel. It resists Fighting and Psychic. It is immune to Dragon. These matchups come from Tapu Lele's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Tapu Lele and which types it can resist more comfortably.
Tapu Lele type effectiveness
Damage taken when Tapu Lele is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Strongly resists
Immune to
Based on Psychic / Fairy typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Tapu Lele Pokédex stats
Tapu Lele has a base stat total of 570, with Special Attack as its highest listed base stat at 130. In the Tapu Lele Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Tapu Lele is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.
Tapu Lele Pokédex abilities
Tapu Lele can have Psychic Surge and Telepathy as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Tapu Lele functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.
Tapu Lele abilities
Psychic Surge
When this Pokémon enters battle, it changes the terrain to Psychic Terrain.
Telepathy Hidden
Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.
Tapu Lele Pokédex evolution
No additional evolution information is shown for Tapu Lele. The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.
Tapu Lele evolution family
Tapu Lele evolution requirements
Tapu Lele does not have a direct evolution requirement in the imported chain.
Tapu Lele Pokédex forms and shiny appearance
Tapu Lele has 1 form shown on this Tapu Lele Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.


Tapu Lele Pokédex game appearances
Tapu Lele appears in 4 Pokémon titles, including Moon, Sun, Ultra Sun and Ultra ♂oon. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Tapu Lele appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.
Tapu Lele game availability
This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.
Where can you find Tapu Lele?
The locations below show where Tapu Lele can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.
Tapu Lele encounter locations
| Game | Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moon | Ruins Of Life Area | Only One | 60 | 100% | — |
| Sun | Ruins Of Life Area | Only One | 60 | 100% | — |
| Ultra Sun | Ruins Of Life Area | Only One | 60 | 100% | — |
| Ultra ♂oon | Ruins Of Life Area | Only One | 60 | 100% | — |
No encounter records match these filters.
Tapu Lele Pokédex moves
The Tapu Lele Pokédex lists 81 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.
Tapu Lele move explorer
81 moves shown
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aromatherapy | GRASS | Status | — | — | 5 | Level Up |
| 1 | Aromatic ♂ist | FAIRY | Status | — | — | 20 | Level Up |
| 1 | Astonish | GHOST | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 | Level Up |
| 1 | Confusion | PSYCHIC | Special | 50 | 100 | 25 | Level Up |
| 1 | Draining Kiss | FAIRY | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | Level Up |
| 1 | Mean Look | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 5 | Level Up |
| 1 | Psychic Terrain | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 10 | Level Up |
| 1 | Withdraw | WATER | Status | — | — | 40 | Level Up |
| 8 | Psywave | PSYCHIC | Special | — | 100 | 15 | Level Up |
| 14 | Psybeam | PSYCHIC | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | Level Up |
| 20 | Sweet Scent | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Level Up |
| 25 | Flatter | DARK | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Level Up |
| 26 | Skill Swap | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 10 | Level Up |
| 32 | Psyshock | PSYCHIC | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Level Up |
| 38 | Tickle | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Level Up |
| 40 | Extrasensory | PSYCHIC | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 | Level Up |
| 43 | Natures ♂adness | FAIRY | Special | — | 90 | 10 | Level Up |
| 58 | Moonblast | FAIRY | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | Level Up |
| — | Ally Switch | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 15 | Machine |
| — | Calm ♂ind | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Charge Beam | ELECTRIC | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Charm | FAIRY | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Confide | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Dazzling Gleam | FAIRY | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Double Team | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 15 | Machine |
| — | Draining Kiss | FAIRY | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Echoed Voice | NORMAL | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Endure | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Energy Ball | GRASS | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Facade | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Fling | DARK | Physical | — | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Focus Blast | FIGHTING | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Frustration | NORMAL | Physical | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Future Sight | PSYCHIC | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Giga Impact | NORMAL | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Grass Knot | GRASS | Special | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Guard Swap | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Hidden Power | NORMAL | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Hyper Beam | NORMAL | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Iron Defense | STEEL | Status | — | — | 15 | Machine |
| — | Light Screen | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 30 | Machine |
| — | Magic Room | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Nature Power | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Play Rough | FAIRY | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Power Swap | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Protect | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Psych Up | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Psychic | PSYCHIC | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Psychic Terrain | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Psycho Cut | PSYCHIC | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Psyshock | PSYCHIC | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Reflect | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Rest | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 5 | Machine |
| — | Return | NORMAL | Physical | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Round | NORMAL | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Safeguard | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 25 | Machine |
| — | Shadow Ball | GHOST | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Skill Swap | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Sleep Talk | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Snore | NORMAL | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Speed Swap | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Stored Power | PSYCHIC | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Substitute | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Sunny Day | FIRE | Status | — | — | 5 | Machine |
| — | Swagger | NORMAL | Status | — | 85 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Taunt | DARK | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Thief | DARK | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | Machine |
| — | Thunder | ELECTRIC | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Thunderbolt | ELECTRIC | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Torment | DARK | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Toxic | POISON | Status | — | 90 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Wonder Room | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Ally Switch | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Gravity | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 5 | Tutor |
| — | Iron Defense | STEEL | Status | — | — | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Magic Coat | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Magic Room | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Skill Swap | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Snore | NORMAL | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Telekinesis | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Wonder Room | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 10 | Tutor |
No moves match these filters.
Tapu Lele Pokédex entries
The Tapu Lele Pokédex entries below let you compare how Tapu Lele has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.
Tapu Lele Pokédex entries
This guardian deity of Akala is guilelessly cruel. The fragrant aroma of flowers is the source of its energy.
As it flutters about, it scatters its strangely glowing scales. Touching them is said to restore good health on the spot.
It heals the wounds of people and Pokémon by sprinkling them with its sparkling scales. This guardian deity is worshiped on Akala.
Although called a guardian deity, Tapu Lele is devoid of guilt about its cruel disposition and can be described as nature incarnate.
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