Pokemon Go Tapu lele Raid Guide

Overview -

Tapu Lele is one of the four Guardian Deities of the Alola region and the sacred protector of Akala Island. In Pokémon GO, it arrives as a Tier 5 Legendary Raid Boss with a Raid Boss CP of 50,112 and yes, it is every bit as powerful as that sounds. But don't let the numbers intimidate you! With the right team and a little preparation, you and your fellow trainers are more than capable of taking this Land Spirit Deity down. Let's get into it trainers .

Type and Weather -

Tapu Lele is a dual Psychic/Fairy type, meaning it is weak to Ghost, Poison, and Steel-type moves, while resisting Psychic, Dragon, and Fighting types. It is boosted by Windy and Cloudy weather.

Try to avoid raiding in Windy or Cloudy conditions if you can, as Tapu Lele hits harder in those conditions. That said, Cloudy weather also boosts your Poison-type counters so if the clouds are rolling in, there is a silver lining! Plan ahead and use the weather to your advantage wherever possible.

Catch CP Range -

After winning the raid, Tapu Lele can be caught in the following CP ranges:

Standard: 1,820 – 1,906 CP Weather Boosted: 2,275 – 2,383 CP

Keep your eyes peeled for the 100% IV (hundo) at 1,906 CP standard, or 2,383 CP when weather boosted. Landing a hundo Tapu Lele is a fantastic result fingers crossed for you!

Can Tapu Lele Be Shiny?

Yes! Shiny Tapu Lele is available in Pokémon GO. Shiny hunters, this one is worth chasing — keep raiding and your luck will turn eventually. Every raid is another chance.

Best Counters -

Since Tapu Lele is weak to Ghost, Poison, and Steel-type attacks, focus on your strongest Pokémon of those types with matching moves. Here are the top picks to bring into battle:

Tapu Lele's Moveset -

Pokémon to Avoid -

Leave your Dragon-types at home for this one — Tapu Lele's Fairy typing makes them completely ineffective. Fighting-types are also a poor choice since Tapu Lele resists those moves. Be cautious with Poison-types as well, since Tapu Lele's Psychic-type moves will hit them for super effective damage. Stick to the recommended types and you will be in great shape .

How Many Trainers Do You Need?

Good news — Tapu Lele is very beatable with a solid group! A team of 3 to 4 high-level trainers with strong counters should be more than enough to take it down. Feeling adventurous? With great counters and Party Play active, a duo is also possible. For lower-level trainers, aim for a group of 6 or more and you will be in a very comfortable position. Raid together and raid strong!

Candy Tips -

Want to maximise your Carvanha candy haul? Having a Mega level 3 Pokémon active that boosts candy for Fairy and Psychic types will earn you an extra 2 candy per catch plus a 25% bonus to your XL candy chance. None of the best Mega counters happen to share those types, so weigh up the trade-off between damage output and candy bonuses — and choose what suits your goals best.

Catching Tips -

The catch encounter is where the real excitement begins! Your best chance of securing Tapu Lele comes from landing Excellent Curveball Throws paired with a Golden Razz Berry. Watch Tapu Lele's movement pattern carefully — it moves in cycles with pauses in between. Time your throw during one of those pauses, aim as the target ring starts to shrink, and go for that Excellent! Every Premier Ball counts, so make them all matter. You've got this!

Is Tapu Lele Worth Catching?

Absolutely — and then some! Tapu Lele is one of the top fighters in the Master League and its access to Nature's Madness makes it a genuinely strong pick for both PvP and PvE content. While it is not the hardest-hitting Psychic or Fairy type in the game, its high CP ceiling makes it a reliable and versatile attacker worth having on your team. If you are serious about building a well-rounded roster, Tapu Lele is a fantastic addition.

Tapu Lele is one of the most rewarding Legendaries you can add to your roster, and with the right team it is absolutely yours for the taking. Load up on your best Ghost, Poison, and Steel types, bring a friend or two, and don't forget those Golden Razz Berries when it's catch time. Whether you are chasing that shiny, hunting a hundo, or building the ultimate Master League team — we are rooting for you every step of the way. Now get out there and show the Land Spirit Deity what you are made of. Happy raiding, trainer! 🌟