Tapu Lele (Pokémon)

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Tapu Lele Land Spirit Pokémon カプ・テテフ Kapu-Tetefu #786 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Psychic Fairy Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Psychic Surge Cacophony Cacophony Telepathy Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 3 (1.6%)
Breeding Egg Group Undiscovered Hatch time 15 cycles
Height 3'11" 1.2 m Tapu Lele 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 41.0 lbs. 18.6 kg Tapu Lele 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 114	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Tapu Lele 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 3 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint File:F786.png {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Pink	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Tapu Lele (Japanese: カプ・テテフ Kapu-Tetefu) is a dual-type Psychic/Fairy Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

It is the guardian deity of Akala Island.

Biology

Tapu Lele has a black torso and pink curly hair. Its eyes are blue with pink lines at the middle of the iris. Its arms are thin, and its digitless hands are separated by thick pink "bracelets". Its shell has markings similar to a face and have small, butterfly-like wings at the back. The top is cone-shaped and resembles a hat of some sort. When closed, the shell resembles a bug with a curled mouth at the bottom.

The guardian of Akala Island is known to scatter glowing scales, which affect others by stimulating and healing their bodies; however, these scales are also dangerous if too many are touched at once. For this, some consider it to be cruel for the way it destroys others as it scatters its scales for its own amusement. An old legend says that Tapu Lele ended a war between Alola's islands by healing the tired warriors with its scales, but rumors point to a more disturbing truth behind this story. Its strength comes from the energy stored within its shell. If Tapu Lele finds itself at a disadvantage in battle, it will prioritize not outright losing as opposed to trying for a decisive victory.

In the anime

Tapu Lele in the anime

Major appearances

Tapu Lele made its anime debut in SM020 where Ash encountered it along with Pikachu. It is seen floating over the ocean, and scatters its glowing scales on Ash to heal the wounds he got while rescuing a trapped Wimpod, after which it takes off into the sky. After Ash returns to Kukui's house, Rotom Pokedex identifies it as a Tapu Lele.

In the manga

Tapu Lele in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In the Sun & Moon arc, Tapu Lele was first mentioned by Olivia, noting that there have been sightings of it around Akala Island.

In the TCG

Main article: Tapu Lele (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII 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.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII Sun Moon Ruins of Life (after becoming Champion)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 70		130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Defense: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Sp. Atk: 130		121 - 200	238 - 394
Sp. Def: 115		108 - 183	211 - 361
Speed: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Total: 570	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 1× Poison 2× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 0× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 1× Poison 2× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 0× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 1× Poison 2× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 0× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 1× Poison 2× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 0× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Dragon-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII Other generations: VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Psychic Terrain Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10 011 Aromatic Mist Fairy Status 0000— 00——% 20 011 Aromatherapy Grass Status 0000— 00——% 5 011 Mean Look Normal Status 0000— 00——% 5 011 Draining Kiss Fairy Special 05050 100100% 10 011 Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15 011 Withdraw Water Status 0000— 00——% 40 011 Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25 088 Psywave Psychic Special 0000— 100100% 15 1414 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100100% 20 2020 Sweet Scent Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 2626 Skill Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10 3232 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100100% 10 3838 Tickle Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 4343 Nature's Madness Fairy Special 0000— 09090% 10 4848 Extrasensory Psychic Special 08080 100100% 20 5353 Flatter Dark Status 0000— 100100% 15 5858 Moonblast Fairy Special 09595 100100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tapu Lele Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tapu Lele

By TM/HM

Generation VII Other generations: VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM03 TM03 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM04 TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM12 TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM16 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM20 TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 25 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM24 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM29 TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM30 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM33 TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM41 TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM49 TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 TM52 TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM53 TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM57 TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM77 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM86 TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM96 TM96 Nature Power Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM99 TM99 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tapu Lele Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tapu Lele

By breeding

Generation VII Other generations: VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Tapu Lele in Generation VII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Tapu Lele in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tapu Lele Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tapu Lele

By tutoring

Generation VII Other generations: VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Tapu Lele can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Tapu Lele cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tapu Lele Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tapu Lele

Evolution

Unevolved Tapu Lele  Psychic  Fairy

Trivia

• Tapu Lele shares its category with Tapu Koko, Tapu Bulu and Tapu Fini. They are all known as the Land Spirit Pokémon.

Origin

Tapu Lele appears to be based on a butterfly emerging from its chrysalis. It may also be inspired by Kāne, one of the four major Hawaiian gods. Kāne is a creator god, bestowing life into the first human in Hawaiian mythology.

Name origin

Tapu Lele may be a combination of tapu (Hawaiian for sacred or holy) and pulelehua (Hawaiian for butterfly).

Kapu-Tetefu may be a combination of kapu (Hawaiian for sacred or holy) and てふてふ tefutefu (an old way of writing butterfly).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese カプ・テテフ Kapu-Tetefu From kapu and てふてふ tefutefu French Tokopiyon From papillon Spanish Tapu Lele Same as English name German Kapu-Fala From kapu and Falter Italian Tapu Lele Same as English name Korean 카푸나비나 Kapunabina From kapu and 나비 nabi Mandarin Chinese 卡璞・蝶蝶 Kǎpú Diédié From kapu and 蝶 dié Cantonese Chinese 卡璞・蝶蝶 Kāpok Dihpdihp From kapu and 蝶 dihp

More languages Russian Тапу Леле Tapu Lele Transcription of English name

Related articles

• Guardian deities

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