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Tapu Lele
Land protector Pokémon |
カプ・テテフ
Kapu-Tetefu |
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#786 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Psychic Surge |
Telepathy
Hidden Ability |
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
Egg Group
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Hatch time
3855 - 4111 steps
Egg not obtainable |
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 3 |
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HP |
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Atk |
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Def |
3
Sp.Atk |
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Sp.Def |
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Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Tapu Lele (Japanese: カプ・テテフ Kapu-Tetefu) is a dual-type Psychic/Fairy Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
It is the guardian king of Akala Island, with Tapu Koko, Tapu Bulu, and Tapu Fini being the kings of the other islands.
Biology
Tapu Lele is a vaguely butterfly-like Legendary Pokémon. Tapu Lele has a black upper body and head with a few small white markings. Its eyes are blue with a pink line through the middle of each iris. Below each eye is a curved white line and above each is a curved pink line separated into three segments. On its upper body is another, thicker curved white line. Its thin arms have digit-less hands and puffy pink bracelets on each wrist. On top of its head is a mass of dark pink, tentacle-like hair. Two longer strands of hair frame its face. Encasing its dark pink lower body and on top of its head is a shell resembling an insect.
Tapu Lele's shell is primarily light pink. The portion on top of its head is conical with a white diamond marking in the center and a white half-diamond marking below that. Both diamond shapes are framed with black. The shell around its lower body mirrors these diamond markings and has an additional half-diamond on the back. On each side is a hexagon marking consisting of five dark pink triangles and one light pink triangle all outlined in black. These resemble the compound eyes of many insects. There are also projections on the back of the shell that resemble butterfly wings and a small black bump on the bottom similar to a curled proboscis. When closed, the shell resembles a bug's head with small wings.
This 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. 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.[1] It is said to gain energy from the scent of flowers.
Tapu Lele and the other guardian kings share the signature move Natures Hardship and the exclusive Z-Move Guardian of Alola.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Tapu Lele (anime)
Tapu Lele debuted in Partner Promises!, where Ash encountered it along with Pikachu. It was seen floating over the ocean, and scattered its glowing scales on Ash to heal the wounds he got while rescuing a trapped Wimpod, after which it took off into the sky. After Ash returned to Professor Kukui's house, Rotom identified it as Tapu Lele. It made many further appearances throughout the rest of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon.
Minor appearances
Pokédex entries
Entry |
SM020 |
Tapu Lele |
Rotom Pokédex |
Tapu Lele, the Land protector Pokémon. A Psychic and Fairy type. Tapu Lele playfully flutters around while scattering its mysteriously glowing scales. It's said whoever touches its scales is instantly healed. |
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GOTCHA!
A Tapu Lele briefly appeared as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.
In the manga
Tapu Lele in
Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Adventures
Tapu Lele debuted in a fantasy in The Delivery of Rotom and the Girl. Olivia and her fellow Kahunas noted that the guardian kings had been angered by something, as they were spotted by people at their respective islands despite usually being reclusive. Later, Tapu Lele physically debuted in True Identity and the special Pokémon of Brooklet Hill. It was seen flying above Lush Jungle, where it was attacked by a Xurkitree as it was emerging from an Ultra Wormhole. It reappeared in Unleashing the Incredible Z-Move, Play the Melody That Echoes in the Place, and Summon the Emissaries of the Moon and the Sun; and in a flashback in An Urgent Task and the Capture of an Ultra Beast.
A Tapu Lele appeared in a fantasy in Pokémon Move Specialist Professor Kukui, Going Ashore and Neighboring Akala Island, and Homecoming and the Brilliant Professional Golfer.
In the TCG
- Main article: Tapu Lele (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII. |
Generation VII |
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Alola
SM: #286 |
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Alola
USUM: #384 |
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Kanto
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. |
Sun |
This guardian king 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 king is be scared in Akala. |
Ultra Moon |
Although called a guardian king, Tapu Lele is devoid of guilt about its cruel disposition and can be described as nature lover. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII. |
Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
Ruins of Life (after becoming Champion) |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
Ruins of Life (after becoming Champion) |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
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Expansion Pass |
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one) |
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In side games
In events
USUM |
Akala Island Shiny Tapu Lele |
Japanese region |
Online |
60 |
December 18, 2018 to January 31, 2019 |
USUM |
Akala Island Shiny Tapu Lele |
American region |
Online |
60 |
December 18, 2018 to January 31, 2019 |
USUM |
Akala Island Shiny Tapu Lele |
PAL region |
Online |
60 |
December 18, 2018 to January 31, 2019 |
USUM |
Akala Island Shiny Tapu Lele |
Korean region |
Online |
60 |
December 18, 2018 to January 31, 2019 |
Held items
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Events* |
Psychic Seed (100%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
70
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130 - 177 |
250 - 344 |
Attack:
85
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81 - 150 |
157 - 295 |
Defense:
75
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72 - 139 |
139 - 273 |
Sp. Atk:
130
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121 - 200 |
238 - 394 |
Sp. Def:
115
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108 - 183 |
211 - 361 |
Speed:
95
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90 - 161 |
175 - 317 |
Total:
570
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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.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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- If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Dragon-type moves is 1×.
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Move |
1 |
Astonish |
Ghost |
Physical |
30 |
100% |
15 |
1 |
Confusion |
Psychic |
Special |
50 |
100% |
25 |
5 |
Withdraw |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
40 |
10 |
Aromatherapy |
Grass |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
15 |
Draining Kiss |
Fairy |
Special |
50 |
100% |
10 |
20 |
Psybeam |
Psychic |
Special |
65 |
100% |
20 |
25 |
Flatter |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
30 |
Aromatic Mist |
Fairy |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
35 |
Sweet Scent |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
40 |
Extrasensory |
Psychic |
Special |
80 |
100% |
20 |
45 |
Psyshock |
Psychic |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
50 |
Mean Look |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
55 |
Natures Hardship |
Fairy |
Special |
— |
90% |
10 |
60 |
Moonblast |
Fairy |
Special |
95 |
100% |
15 |
65 |
Tickle |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
70 |
Skill Swap |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
75 |
Psychic Terrain |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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- 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
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By TM/TR
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Move |
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TM08 |
Hyper Beam |
Normal |
Special |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM09 |
Giga Impact |
Normal |
Physical |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM17 |
Light Screen |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TM18 |
Reflect |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TM19 |
Safeguard |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
25 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM23 |
Thief |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM29 |
Charm |
Fairy |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TM34 |
Sunny Day |
Fire |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM59 |
Fling |
Dark |
Physical |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TM60 |
Power Swap |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM61 |
Guard Swap |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM62 |
Speed Swap |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM69 |
Psycho Cut |
Psychic |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM71 |
Wonder Room |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM72 |
Magic Room |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM87 |
Draining Kiss |
Fairy |
Special |
50 |
100% |
10 |
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TM91 |
Psychic Terrain |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR08 |
Thunderbolt |
Electric |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR09 |
Thunder |
Electric |
Special |
110 |
70% |
10 |
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TR11 |
Psychic |
Psychic |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR25 |
Psyshock |
Psychic |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR33 |
Shadow Ball |
Ghost |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR34 |
Future Sight |
Psychic |
Special |
120 |
100% |
10 |
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TR37 |
Taunt |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TR40 |
Skill Swap |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR46 |
Iron Defense |
Steel |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
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TR49 |
Calm Mind |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR64 |
Focus Blast |
Fighting |
Special |
120 |
70% |
5 |
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TR65 |
Energy Ball |
Grass |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR77 |
Grass Knot |
Grass |
Special |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TR82 |
Stored Power |
Psychic |
Special |
20 |
100% |
10 |
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TR83 |
Ally Switch |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
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TR90 |
Play Rough |
Fairy |
Physical |
90 |
90% |
10 |
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TR92 |
Dazzling Gleam |
Fairy |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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- 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
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By breeding
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Parent |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding. |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Tapu Lele in Generation VIII
- 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
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By tutoring
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Game |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
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- 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
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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Gen. |
VII |
Charge Beam |
Electric |
Special |
50 |
90% |
10 |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
VII |
Echoed Voice |
Normal |
Special |
40 |
100% |
15 |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
VII |
Gravity |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
VII |
Magic Coat |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
VII |
Nature Power |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
VII |
Psych Up |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
VII |
Psywave × |
Psychic |
Special |
— |
100% |
15 |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
VII |
Telekinesis × |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
VII |
Torment |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
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- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- 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
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
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Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds |
Base HP: 53 |
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Base Attack: 83 |
Base Defense: 58 |
Base Speed: 60 |
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Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII. |
Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
400px |
400px |
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HOME |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Tapu Lele images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
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 Hawaiian fake characters.
Name origin
Tapu Lele may be a combination of tapu and pulelehua (Hawaiian for butterfly).
Kapu-Tetefu may be a combination of kapu 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 |
Cantonese Chinese |
卡璞・蝶蝶 Kāpok Dihpdihp |
From kapu and 蝶 dihp |
Mandarin Chinese |
卡璞・蝶蝶 Kǎpú Diédié |
From kapu and 蝶 dié |
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[hide]More languages |
Russian |
Тапу Леле Tapu Lele |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
คาปู เทเทฟู Khapu Thethefu |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
- Guardian kings (anime)
- Guardian kings
- Legendary Pokémon
Notes
- ↑ Pokémon Sun and Moon site | Tapu Lele
External links
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