Learn how to defeat the Psychic/Fairy-type Legendary Pokémon Tapu Lele (Level 60) in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon with our expert guide. Tips on weaknesses and strategy.
Alright, let's talk about taking on Tapu Lele in the Ruins of Life! This is a pretty cool Legendary Pokémon you'll encounter, and it's got some unique tricks up its sleeve.
Stats / Weaknesses:
- Level: 60
- Type: Psychic/Fairy
- Weaknesses: Steel, Poison
- Resistances: Fighting, Psychic, Dragon, Fairy
- Immunities: None
- Key Stats: Exceptional Special Attack, reasonable Special Defense, poor Physical Defense.
Tapu Lele's Moveset:
- Extrasensory: Psychic-type STAB, has a chance to flinch. Boosted by Psychic Terrain.
- Moonblast: Fairy-type STAB, has a chance to lower the target's Special Attack.
- Nature’s Madness: Halves the target's current HP.
- Flatter: Boosts your Pokémon’s Special Attack and causes confusion.
Strategy:
- Bring Steel-types: Since Tapu Lele is weak to Steel-type moves and not great at taking physical hits, Pokémon with Steel typing are ideal. They resist both its Psychic and Fairy STAB attacks.
- Watch out for Psychic Terrain: Remember that Psychic Terrain will boost Tapu Lele's own Psychic-type moves like Extrasensory, making them hit harder. It also means your priority moves (like Quick Attack) won't work.
- Status Conditions are your friend: Tapu Lele isn't immune to status effects. Don't hesitate to use moves like Thunder Wave to paralyze it, or put it to sleep with Sleep Powder or Hypnosis. This can give you free turns to attack or heal.
- Boost your defenses: If your Steel-type Pokémon is still taking a lot of damage from Extrasensory, consider using moves or items to boost its Special Defense.
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