tapu-lele

tapu-lele

Attributes

  • Species: Tapu-Lele
  • Base Experience: 257
  • Height: 12
  • Weight: 186
  • Is Default: True
  • Order: 963
  • Base Happiness: 70
  • Capture Rate: 3
  • Color: Pink
  • Egg Groups: No-Eggs
  • Gender Rate: -1
  • Has No Gender Differences
  • Hatch Counter: 15
  • Habitat:
  • Is Baby: False
  • Is Legendary: True
  • Is Mythical: False
  • Shape: Arms

Stats

  • HP
    70
  • Attack
    85
  • Defense
    75
  • Special Attack
    130
  • Special Defense
    115
  • Speed
    95

Abilities

Held items

    None

Summary

Tapu Lele is a Psychic/Fairy-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.

Type: Psychic / Fairy

Abilities:

  • Psychic Surge: Activates Psychic Terrain for five turns when Tapu Lele enters the battle, boosting the power of Psychic-type moves and preventing priority moves.
  • Telepathy (Hidden Ability): Allows Tapu Lele to avoid damage from its allies' moves in double battles.

Physical Characteristics:

  • Tapu Lele has a delicate, humanoid appearance with a primarily pink and black color scheme.
  • It has a shell-like structure resembling a traditional Hawaiian headdress, which can open and close.
  • Its eyes are bright blue, and it features a small, pink body with flowing, ribbon-like arms.
  • The headdress contains intricate white patterns and a heart-shaped marking on the front.

Behavior and Habitat:

  • Tapu Lele resides in the Alola region, specifically on Akala Island, where it is revered as a guardian deity.
  • Known for its playful and mischievous nature, Tapu Lele is said to scatter its glowing scales to heal both Pokémon and people.
  • It is often found in sacred areas, such as ruins, where it maintains the balance of its territory.

In Battle:

  • Tapu Lele is a powerful special attacker with strong Psychic and Fairy-type moves.
  • Signature moves include Moonblast and Psychic, making it effective against Fighting, Dragon, and Dark types.
  • Its ability, Psychic Surge, boosts its Psychic-type moves and protects it from priority attacks, giving it an edge in battles.
  • Tapu Lele is weak against Ghost, Poison, and Steel types.

Evolution:

  • Tapu Lele does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon. It is one of the four guardian deities of the Alola region, alongside Tapu Koko, Tapu Bulu, and Tapu Fini.

Interesting Facts:

  • Tapu Lele is part of the Guardian Deities quartet, each representing a different island in Alola.
  • Its scales are considered to have healing properties, but overexposure can have adverse effects.
  • According to legends, it is capable of both giving life and taking it away, reflecting its dual nature.
  • Tapu Lele is inspired by Hawaiian mythology and the concept of spiritual guardians.

Pokémon Sprites

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Front Default
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Back Default
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Front Shiny
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Back Shiny

Evolution Chain

Tapu-Lele - 786
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Flavor Text 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.

Pokedex

  • 786 National
  • 286 Original-Alola
  • 130 Original-Akala
  • 384 Updated-Alola
  • 160 Updated-Akala