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Tapu Lele
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 3,998 |
| Generation | Alola (Gen 7) |
| Buddy Distance | 20km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
About Tapu Lele
Tapu Lele is a Psychic/Fairy-type Pokémon from Alola (Generation 7) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,998 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Tapu Lele has base stats of 259 Attack, 208 Defense, and 172 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 639.
With an exceptional Attack stat of 259, Tapu Lele is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.
In Windy weather, Tapu Lele receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Tapu Lele is 20km per candy.
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion STAB | Psychic | 19 | +14 | 12.7 | 9.3 | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Astonish | Ghost | 7 | +13 | 7.0 | 13.0 | 4.0 | 3.3 |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psyshock STAB | Psychic | 60 | -33 | 24.0 | 70 | -40 |
| Moonblast STAB | Fairy | 130 | -100 | 32.5 | 110 | -60 |
| Focus Blast | Fighting | 140 | -100 | 40.0 | 150 | -75 |
| Futuresight STAB | Psychic | 115 | -100 | 46.0 | 110 | -65 |
| Draining Kiss STAB | Fairy | 60 | -50 | 24.0 | 60 | -55 |
| Natures Madness ELITE STAB | Fairy | 90 | -50 | 45.0 | 80 | -50 |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Tapu Lele takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Tapu Lele takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Tapu Lele
Top Pokémon to use when battling Tapu Lele in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kartana
| Grass Steel | 323 | 182 | 139 | 4,206 |
| 2 |
Blacephalon
| Fire Ghost | 315 | 148 | 142 | 3,772 |
| 3 |
Eternatus
| Poison Dragon | 278 | 192 | 268 | 5,067 |
| 4 |
Dialga
| Steel Dragon | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 5 |
Chandelure
| Ghost Fire | 271 | 182 | 155 | 3,739 |
| 6 |
Dragapult
| Dragon Ghost | 266 | 170 | 204 | 4,041 |
| 7 |
Marshadow
| Fighting Ghost | 265 | 190 | 207 | 4,268 |
| 8 |
Naganadel
| Poison Dragon | 263 | 159 | 177 | 3,630 |
| 9 |
Gengar
| Ghost Poison | 261 | 149 | 155 | 3,292 |
| 10 |
Sneasler
| Fighting Poison | 259 | 158 | 190 | 3,686 |
🏆 Tapu Lele PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 1,499 |
| 2 | 0 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 1,497 |
| 3 | 1 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 1,500 |
| 4 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 1,495 |
| 5 | 0 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 1,499 |
| 6 | 1 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 1,498 |
| 7 | 0 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 1,494 |
| 8 | 0 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 1,498 |
| 9 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 1,500 |
| 10 | 1 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 1,496 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 27 | 2,498 |
| 2 | 0 | 9 | 13 | 27 | 2,500 |
| 3 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 27 | 2,495 |
| 4 | 0 | 12 | 10 | 27 | 2,497 |
| 5 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 27 | 2,499 |
| 6 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 26 | 2,491 |
| 7 | 0 | 10 | 11 | 27 | 2,492 |
| 8 | 0 | 10 | 12 | 27 | 2,499 |
| 9 | 6 | 15 | 13 | 26 | 2,497 |
| 10 | 5 | 14 | 15 | 26 | 2,495 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Tapu Lele IV Chart
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,995 | 1,497 | 1,996 | 2,496 | 3,494 | 3,962 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,987 | 1,493 | 1,991 | 2,489 | 3,485 | 3,951 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,988 | 1,494 | 1,992 | 2,490 | 3,486 | 3,953 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,970 | 1,485 | 1,979 | 2,474 | 3,464 | 3,928 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,966 | 1,483 | 1,977 | 2,471 | 3,460 | 3,923 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,944 | 1,472 | 1,962 | 2,453 | 3,435 | 3,894 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,919 | 1,459 | 1,945 | 2,432 | 3,405 | 3,861 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,940 | 1,470 | 1,960 | 2,450 | 3,430 | 3,890 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,868 | 1,434 | 1,912 | 2,390 | 3,346 | 3,794 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,622 | 1,311 | 1,748 | 2,185 | 3,059 | 3,469 |
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Tapu Lele with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,962 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 3,494 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,912 - 1,996 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 2,390 - 2,496 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,912 - 1,996 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,434 - 1,497 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Tapu Lele with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49 | 26 | 3,494 |
| 2 | 3,494 | 27 | 3,494 |
| 3 | 3,494 | 28 | 3,494 |
| 4 | 3,494 | 29 | 3,494 |
| 5 | 471 | 30 | 2,995 |
| 6 | 3,494 | 31 | 3,494 |
| 7 | 3,494 | 32 | 3,494 |
| 8 | 3,494 | 33 | 3,494 |
| 9 | 3,494 | 34 | 3,494 |
| 10 | 998 | 35 | 3,245 |
| 11 | 3,494 | 36 | 3,494 |
| 12 | 3,494 | 37 | 3,494 |
| 13 | 3,494 | 38 | 3,494 |
| 14 | 3,494 | 39 | 3,494 |
| 15 | 1,497 | 40 | 3,494 |
| 16 | 3,494 | 41 | 3,494 |
| 17 | 3,494 | 42 | 3,494 |
| 18 | 3,494 | 43 | 3,494 |
| 19 | 3,494 | 44 | 3,494 |
| 20 | 1,996 | 45 | 3,737 |
| 21 | 3,494 | 46 | 3,494 |
| 22 | 3,494 | 47 | 3,494 |
| 23 | 3,494 | 48 | 3,494 |
| 24 | 3,494 | 49 | 3,494 |
| 25 | 2,496 | 50 | 3,962 |
📖 Complete Tapu Lele Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Tapu Lele (#786) is a Psychic/Fairy-type Pokémon from the Alola region (Generation 7) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,998 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Tapu Lele is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Tapu Lele in 2026.
As a Legendary Pokémon, Tapu Lele is one of the most sought-after Pokémon in the game. It can be obtained through Tier 5 Raids, Special Research, and GO Battle League rewards at Rank 20+. The buddy distance is 20km per candy.
📊 Tapu Lele Stats Analysis
Tapu Lele's Attack stat is 259 (Elite). This is among the highest in the game, making Tapu Lele an elite attacker for raids and gym battles.
With 208 Defense (Excellent) and 172 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 639. This gives Tapu Lele reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Psychic-type Pokémon, Tapu Lele's stat distribution leans toward offense.
⚔️ Best Tapu Lele Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Tapu Lele depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Confusion (Fast) with Psyshock (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Tapu Lele has 2 Fast Attacks and 6 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Tapu Lele has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.
🏆 Tapu Lele PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Tapu Lele can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Psychic/Fairy typing provides useful matchups against Fighting, Dragon, Psychic-type threats while being weak to Ghost, Poison, Steel types.
Master League
With 3,962 CP at Level 50, Tapu Lele is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.
💪 Tapu Lele Raid Guide & Counters
Tapu Lele appears as a 5-Star Legendary Raid Boss. Focus on Ghost, Poison, Steel-type counters for maximum damage. A group of 4-6 trainers with optimal counters is recommended. After the raid, catch Tapu Lele at Level 20 (1,912 - 1,996 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,390 - 2,496 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,996 CP.
🎯 How to Get Tapu Lele in Pokémon GO
Tapu Lele is a Legendary Pokémon obtainable through Tier 5 Raids, Special Research, GO Battle League rewards (Rank 20+), and special event distributions. Check the current events for raid availability.
✨ Shiny Tapu Lele in Pokémon GO
Shiny Tapu Lele is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 20 (boosted rate in raids). Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy
Tapu Lele gets a weather boost in Windy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,390 - 2,496 CP). The buddy distance is 20km per candy. Rare Candy is the most efficient option for powering up.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
- Second Charged Move: Costs 100K Stardust + 100 Candy — adds coverage in PvP.
- Trading: Requires Special Trade (1/day).
- Catch rate: 2% base — use Golden Razz + Excellent curveball throws.
❓ FAQ About Tapu Lele
Q: What is Tapu Lele's max CP?
A: 3,962 CP at Level 50, or 3,494 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Tapu Lele good?
A: Excellent — top-tier for raids and Master League.
Q: Can Tapu Lele be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Tapu Lele is available.
Q: What is Tapu Lele weak to?
A: Ghost, Poison, Steel-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Confusion + Psyshock for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated November 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.