Tapu Lele Team Builder

Tapu Lele at a glance

Tapu Lele brings a Psychic/Fairy typing and a 570 base stat total to the table. The practical question: which teammates can absorb Poison and Ghost hits, and which matchups does this typing already cover for the rest of the team?

Where you can use Tapu Lele

• Availability is estimated from generation data and should be checked against the exact game before final planning.
• Planning contexts include Ultra Sun & Moon, Sword & Shield, Scarlet & Violet.

Best teammates for Tapu Lele

These suggestions prioritize teammates that cover Tapu Lele's defensive weak spots, add useful pressure, and fit at least one shared game context.

Meowscaradaresists ghost - adds grass pressure - adds dark pressureFuecocoresists steel - adds fire pressure - fits at least one shared game contextCrocalorresists steel - adds fire pressure - fits at least one shared game contextSkeledirgeresists poison - resists steel - adds fire pressureQuaxlyresists steel - adds water pressure - fits at least one shared game contextQuaxwellresists steel - adds water pressure - fits at least one shared game context

Team pitfalls when building around Tapu Lele

• Do not stack too many teammates that are also weak to poison, ghost, and steel.
• Sweepers usually need defensive pivots or status support so they can enter safely.
• Defensive Pokemon still need offensive partners; avoid building a team that cannot pressure key types.
• Check whether legendary or mythical Pokemon are allowed in your game rules or competitive format.