psychic type

Tapu Lele

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#0786 · Gen 7 · BST 570

PsychicFairy
Legal M-A
Usage rate
14.7%
Estimated win rate51.4%

Base stats

HP70
Atk85
Def75
SpA130
SpD115
Spe95

Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)

HP145
Atk105
Def95
SpA150
SpD135
Spe115

EV Spread Calculator

0 / 510 EVs
HP145
Atk105
Def95
SpA150
SpD135
Spe115

Stats by nature (Level 50)

HP 145 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV

NatureAtkDefSpASpDSpe
Hardy(neutral)10595150135115
Lonely115 ▲85 ▼150135115
Brave115 ▲95150135103 ▼
Adamant115 ▲95135 ▼135115
Naughty115 ▲95150121 ▼115
Bold94 ▼104 ▲150135115
Docile(neutral)10595150135115
Relaxed105104 ▲150135103 ▼
Impish105104 ▲135 ▼135115
Lax105104 ▲150121 ▼115
Timid94 ▼95150135126 ▲
Hasty10585 ▼150135126 ▲
Serious(neutral)10595150135115
Jolly10595135 ▼135126 ▲
Naive10595150121 ▼126 ▲
Modest94 ▼95165 ▲135115
Mild10585 ▼165 ▲135115
Quiet10595165 ▲135103 ▼
Bashful(neutral)10595150135115
Rash10595165 ▲121 ▼115
Calm94 ▼95150148 ▲115
Gentle10585 ▼150148 ▲115
Sassy10595150148 ▲103 ▼
Careful10595135 ▼148 ▲115
Quirky(neutral)10595150135115

Role · Legality

Special Attacker

Legal regulations: regulation-m-a

VGC analysis

Tapu Lele is a Psychic/Fairy-type Pokémon that tends to fit a special attacker role in VGC, commonly paired with Metagross Mega and checked by Zacian Crowned. Figures here are estimated and matchup dependent.

Strengths

  • + Psychic-type STAB options
  • + Usable bulk or offense depending on EVs
  • + Pairs well with Metagross Mega

Weaknesses

  • − Depends on team support
  • − Matchup dependent
  • − Watch out for Zacian Crowned

How to use this data

Use this page to understand Tapu Lele's role in the current VGC metagame. Check the base stats and Level 50 benchmarks to plan your EV spreads. Review common moves, items, abilities and Tera types to see what the community uses most. The partners section shows which Pokémon pair well with Tapu Lele, while counters and checks highlight what to watch out for in team preview.

Team building guide →Damage calculator →Matchup analysis →

Last updated: July 2026 (Regulation Set M-A). Data is based on available competitive trends and editorial review.

Common builds & options

Moves

  • psychic type
    Special

    Special Psychic STAB; may lower Sp. Def.

    Pow
    90
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • psychic type
    Special

    Psychic move that hits the target's Defense.

    Pow
    80
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • fairy type
    Special

    Special Fairy STAB; may lower Sp. Atk.

    Pow
    95
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    15
  • fairy type
    Special

    Spread Fairy move hitting both foes.

    Pow
    80
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • ice type
    Special

    Premier Ice coverage with a freeze chance.

    Pow
    90
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • ground type
    Special

    Special Ground STAB; may lower Sp. Def.

    Pow
    90
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10

Abilities

Psychic SurgeTelepathy

Items

Life OrbChoice SpecsAssault Vest

Tera Types

Psychic

Suggested usage notes

Tapu Lele performs best when its role is clearly defined in team preview. As a Special Attacker Pokémon, focus on positioning it where it can execute its job without being forced into unfavorable exchanges.

When teambuilding, pair Tapu Lelewith Pokémon that cover its type weaknesses (see counters section below) and provide the speed control or redirection it needs to function. Review the common moves and items section for established sets, then adjust based on your team's specific needs.

How to read matchups →Team builder →

Partners · Counters · Checks

Partners

Counters

Checks

Frequently asked questions

＋Is Tapu Lele good in ChampionsVGC?

Tapu Lele can fit a special attacker role, commonly alongside Metagross Mega and kept in check by Zacian Crowned. This is an estimate based on available data and does not guarantee results.

＋What types is Tapu Lele?

Tapu Lele is Psychic/Fairy-type.

ⓘAll figures are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee competitive results. Matchups are situational.