Tapu Lele (Japanese: カプ・テテフ, Hepburn: Kapu Tetefu) (TAH-poo LEH-leh[1]) is a psychic/fairy-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation VII. It is part of the Guardian Deities.
Biology[]
Physiology[]
Tapu Lele's inner body is black with white markings under its eyes and around its torso. It has pink eyebrows and two long, digit-less arms with pink around the wrists. The inside of Tapu Lele's body is inside of the lower, larger part of its shell, with the upper part of the shell on its head. It can close the shell to look like a butterfly.
Behavior[]
Tapu Lele is guiltlessly cruel, having no remorse for the pain and destruction it may cause. Despite this, it will heal people and Pokémon with its scales. It's the guardian of Akala Island, and it lives at the Ruins of Life.
Natural abilities[]
Its scales have healing properties.
Game info[]
Locations[]
| Locations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
| Sun and Moon | Ruins of Life | One |
| Sword and Shield | Trade | None |
| SWSH The Crown Tundra |
Dynamax Adventures | One |
Pokédex entries[]
- Sun
This guardian deity of Akala is guilelessly cruel. The fragrant aroma of flowers is the source of its energy.
- Moon
As it flutters about, it scatters its strangely glowing scales. Touching them is said to restore good health on the spot.
- Ultra Sun
It heals the wounds of people and Pokémon by sprinkling them with its sparkling scales. This guardian deity is worshiped on Akala.
- Ultra Moon
Although called a guardian deity, Tapu Lele is devoid of guilt about its cruel disposition and can be described as nature incarnate.
Stats[]
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| Speed | |
| Total | 570
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Learnset[]
Leveling[]
| LevelingGeneration VII | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
| 1 | Psychic Terrain | — | —% | 10 |  Psychic
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Status | |||
| 1 | Aromatic Mist | — | —% | 20 |  Fairy
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Status | |||
| 1 | Aromatherapy | — | —% | 5 |  Grass
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Status | |||
| 1 | Mean Look | — | —% | 5 |  Normal
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Status | |||
| 1 | Draining Kiss | 50 | 100% | 10 | Fairy
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Special | |||
| 1 | Astonish | 30 | 100% | 15 |  Ghost
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Physical | |||
| 1 | Withdraw | — | —% | 40 |  Water
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Status | |||
| 1 | Confusion | 50 | 100% | 25 | Psychic
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Special | |||
| 8 | Psywave | — | 100% | 15 | Psychic
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Special | |||
| 14 | Psybeam | 65 | 100% | 20 | Psychic
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Special | |||
| 20 | Sweet Scent | — | 100% | 20 | Normal
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Status | |||
| 26 | Skill Swap | — | —% | 10 | Psychic
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Status | |||
| 32 | Psyshock | 80 | 100% | 10 | Psychic
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Special | |||
| 38 | Tickle | — | 100% | 20 | Normal
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Status | |||
| 43 | Nature's Madness | — | 90% | 10 | Fairy
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Special | |||
| 48 | Extrasensory | 80 | 100% | 20 | Psychic
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Special | |||
| 53 | Flatter | — | 100% | 15 |  Dark
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Status | |||
| 58 | Moonblast | 95 | 100% | 15 | Fairy
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Special | |||
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
TM[]
| TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
| TM03 | Psyshock | 80 | 100% | 10 | Psychic
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Special | |||
| TM04 | Calm Mind | — | —% | 20 | Psychic
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Status | |||
| TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 |  Poison
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Status | |||
| TM10 | Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal
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Special | |||
| TM11 | Sunny Day | — | —% | 5 |  Fire
|
Status | |||
| TM12 | Taunt | — | —% | 20 | Dark
|
Status | |||
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | 150 | 90% | 5 | Normal
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Special | |||
| TM16 | Light Screen | — | —% | 30 | Psychic
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Status | |||
| TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM20 | Safeguard | — | —% | 25 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Normal
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Physical | |||
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | 90 | 100% | 15 |  Electric
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Special | |||
| TM25 | Thunder | 110 | 70% | 10 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| TM29 | Psychic | 90 | 100% | 10 | Psychic
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Special | |||
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | 80 | 100% | 15 | Ghost
|
Special | |||
| TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM33 | Reflect | — | —% | 20 | Psychic
|
Status | |||
| TM41 | Torment | — | 100% | 15 | Dark
|
Status | |||
| TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal
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Physical | |||
| TM46 | Thief | 60 | 100% | 25 | Dark
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Physical | |||
| TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal
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Special | |||
| TM49 | Echoed Voice | 40 | 100% | 15 | Normal
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Special | |||
| TM52 | Focus Blast | 120 | 70% | 5 |  Fighting
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Special | |||
| TM53 | Energy Ball | 90 | 100% | 10 | Grass
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Special | |||
| TM56 | Fling | — | 100% | 10 | Dark
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Physical | |||
| TM57 | Charge Beam | 50 | 90% | 10 | Electric
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Special | |||
| TM68 | Giga Impact | 150 | 90% | 5 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| TM77 | Psych Up | — | 100% | 10 | Normal
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Status | |||
| TM86 | Grass Knot | — | 100% | 20 | Grass
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Special | |||
| TM87 | Swagger | — | 85% | 15 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM96 | Nature Power | — | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM99 | Dazzling Gleam | 80 | 100% | 10 | Fairy
|
Special | |||
| TM100 | Confide | — | —% | 20 | Normal
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Status | |||
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
Breeding[]
| Tapu Lele learns no moves via breeding. |
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Tutoring[]
| Tutoring Generation VII | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | ||||
| Ally Switch USUM | — | —% | 15 | Psychic
|
Status | ||||
| Gravity USUM | — | —% | 5 | Psychic
|
Status | ||||
| Iron Defense USUM | — | —% | 15 |  Steel
|
Status | ||||
| Magic Coat USUM | — | —% | 15 | Psychic
|
Status | ||||
| Magic Room USUM | — | —% | 10 | Psychic
|
Status | ||||
| Skill Swap USUM | — | —% | 10 | Psychic
|
Status | ||||
| Snore USUM | 50 | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Special | ||||
| Telekinesis USUM | — | —% | 15 | Psychic
|
Status | ||||
| Wonder Room USUM | — | —% | 10 | Psychic
|
Status | ||||
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
Sprites[]
Appearances[]
Trivia[]
Origin[]
Tapu Lele appears to be based on a totem pole stylized as a butterfly. Its butterfly connection is furthered with its power being stemmed from flowers, as butterflies are pollinators, as well as having scales that cover their wings, another aspect that Tapu Lele shares. Its overall design also slightly resembles an insect cocoon when it hides in its shell. With the Tapus being similar to the four major Hawaiian gods, Tapu Lele may be based on Kāne, a creator god. Tapu Lele also resides on Akala Island and has pink in its design. Akala Island's real life counterpart, the island Maui, has pink as its official color.
Etymology[]
Tapu Lele comes from tapu (Hawaiian for "holy") and pulelehua (Hawaiian for "butterfly").
Gallery[]
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- ^ Silvestri, Cris (2018). Pokémon: Super Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 488. Scholastic. ISBN 978-1338230895.