Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Tapu Lele
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Tapu Lele is a Guardian deity — Psychic and Fairy from the Alola region. In Pokémon GO it is a Psychic/Fairy legendary attacker with Confusion / Astonish + Psyshock / Moonblast / Focus Blast / Futuresight. Psychic helps against Fighting and Poison; Fairy helps against Dragon, Fighting, and Dark. Ghost, Dark, Steel, and Poison punish it. Catch from Legendary raids and events.
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Tapu Lele (#786) is a Psychic / Fairy Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as a Psychic/Fairy raid attacker with Confusion / Astonish + Psyshock / Moonblast / Focus Blast / Futuresight / Draining Kiss. Against Tapu Lele, lead with Ghost, Dark, or Steel. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Tapu-Lele is a Psychic / Fairy-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0786. Legendaries shine in Master League and 5-star raids when IVs and moves align.
Where in GO: Legendary raids, research breakthroughs, and GO Tour events
Invest tip: Confusion + Psyshock / Moonblast is the usual kit; Focus Blast for Fighting coverage. No Shadow form in GO. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Psychic moves hit Fighting and Poison hard.
- Fairy moves hit Fighting, Dragon, and Dark hard.
When Tapu Lele is your opponent, Poison, Ghost, Steel hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 259
- Defense
- 208
- Stamina
- 172
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Nihilego · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 2. Mega Gengar · beats Poison
Lick + Sludge Bomb
- 3. Shadow Gengar · beats Poison
Lick + Sludge Bomb
- 4. Roserade · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 5. Toxicroak · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 6. Scolipede · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 7. Gengar · beats Poison
Lick + Sludge Bomb
- 8. Nidoking · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Wave
- 9. Nidoqueen · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Wave
- 10. Victreebel · beats Poison
Acid + Sludge Bomb
- 11. Dragalge · beats Poison
Acid + Gunk Shot
- 12. Salazzle · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Roserade · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 2. Victreebel · beats Poison
Acid + Sludge Bomb
- 3. Toxicroak · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 4. Muk · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Gunk Shot
- 5. Weezing · beats Poison
Infestation + Sludge Bomb
- 6. Seviper · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Poison Fang
- 7. Skuntank · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 8. Garbodor · beats Poison
Infestation + Gunk Shot
- 9. Ariados · beats Poison
Poison Sting + Cross Poison
- 10. Qwilfish · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Aqua Tail
- 11. Crobat · beats Poison
Air Slash + Sludge Bomb
- 12. Tentacruel · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Wave
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Tapu Lele’s always-available TM pool. Confusion + Psyshock covers most Psychic raid needs.
Fast
- Confusion · Standard
Psychic STAB / default
- Astonish · Standard
Ghost energy
Charged
- Psyshock · Standard
Psychic nuke / PvP
- Moonblast · Standard
Fairy nuke
- Focus Blast · Standard
Fighting coverage
- Futuresight · Standard
Psychic alternate
- Draining Kiss · Standard
Fairy coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- confusion
- astonish
Charged
- psyshock
- moonblast
- focus blast
- futuresight
- draining kiss
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #649 of 954 · CP 1497
Astonish + Focus Blast
- Ultra League · rank #463 of 747 · CP 2496
Astonish + Focus Blast
- Master League · rank #156 of 1023 · CP 3950
Astonish + Focus Blast
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Raid attacker roles
Fairy-type shortlist
- Tapu Koko — Quick Attack + Dazzling Gleam
- Tapu Lele — Confusion + Moonblast
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.