Tapu Lele is a Legendary Psychic- and Fairy-type Land Spirit Pokémon. It is predominantly available in Pokémon GO via Five-Star Raids. Tapu Lele is moderately weak (1.6x) against Pokémon with Ghost-, Poison- and Steel-type attacks/moves. It is one of the guardian deities of the Alola Region.
Tapu Lele Recommended Counters
The following are the recommended counters you should have in your battle party when participating in Tapu Lele raids.
FUN FACT: The guardian deity of Akala Island, Tapu Lele made its debut in Pokémon GO on March 22, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
| Pokémon | Fast Attack | Charged Attack | Max CP Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Team | |||
| Dusk Mane Necrozma | Metal Claw | Sunsteel Strike | 4099 |
| Dawn Wings Necrozma | Metal Claw | Moongeist Beam | 4099 |
| Shadow Metagross | Bullet Punch | Meteor Mash | 3791 |
| Mega Gengar | Lick | Shadow Ball | 4336 |
| Metagross | Bullet Punch | Meteor Mash | 3791 |
| Shadow Dialga | Metal Claw | Iron Head | 4038 |
| Second Team | |||
| Mega Banette | Shadow Claw | Shadow Ball | 3594 |
| Shadow Mewtwo | Psycho Cut | Shadow Ball | 4178 |
| Zacian | Metal Claw | Iron Head | 4448 |
| Shadow Chandelure | Hex | Shadow Ball | 3268 |
| Shadow Excadrill | Metal Claw | Iron Head | 3244 |
| Nihilego | Poison Jab | Sludge Bomb | 3949 |
Using the above-recommended teams will make trainers 2 – 4 Trainers defeat Tapu Lele faster. However, if you do not have these full teams, you can still win. You need to raid with at least 5 other trainers. Ensure you use Pokemon with either Metal Claw/Bullet Punch as a Fast Attack or Shadow Ball/Iron Head as a Charged Attack.
Other important details
- Tapu Lele’s maximum Combat Power (CP) stat is 3950 CP (at level 50).
- Its best moves/attacks in Pokémon GO are Confusion as a Fast Attack and Nature’s Madness as a Charged Attack.
- Its encounters are boosted during Windy and Cloudy weather in-game.
- Its encounters can be Shiny.
- It requires a maximum of 20 km walking distance to earn a Candy.
- It is effective against Pokémon with either Dragon-, Fighting- or Psychic-type moves/attacks.
- It was last featured in Five-Star Raids from Monday, March 31, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. local time to Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 10:00 a.m. local time.
- Any obtained from raids can be encountered as follows
- from 1912 CP to 1996 CP (if not weather-boosted)
- from 2390 CP to 2496 CP (if weather-boosted)
- Any obtained from a Field or Special Research can be from 1434 CP to 1497 CP.
- 1996 CP, 2496 CP, and 1497 CP are the CP for a perfect (aka, hundo) one when encountered from their respective means.
- The tallest possible one is 1.86 m high (i.e. XXL).
- The shortest possible one is 0.59 m high (i.e. XXS).
In conclusion, defeating Tapu Lele in raids requires a well-prepared team of strong Steel-type Pokémon. Avoid using Dragon-, Fighting- or Psychic-type Pokémon, as Tapu Lele resists their attacks. To maximize efficiency, raid in windy weather in-game, coordinate with other trainers, and use recommended Mega Evolutions or Primal Reversions to boost Ghost-type attacks.
Good luck!
