# Tapu Lele - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in National Dex

> Find the best Tapu Lele builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Tapu Lele Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Usage** | 12% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Tapu%20Lele)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Tapu%20Lele
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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## Common Moves
- **Moonblast**: 99.550%
- **Psyshock**: 82.843%
- **Focus Blast**: 73.167%
- **Hidden Power Fire**: 31.016%
- **Calm Mind**: 30.808%
- **Psychic**: 30.035%
- **Energy Ball**: 27.097%
- **Thunderbolt**: 11.564%
- **Other**: 13.920%

## Common Abilities
- **Psychic Surge**: 99.999%
- **Telepathy**: 0.001%

## Common Items
- **Terrain Extender**: 39.448%
- **Choice Scarf**: 23.597%
- **Fightinium Z**: 15.089%
- **Choice Specs**: 13.010%
- **Assault Vest**: 6.769%
- **Other**: 2.087%

## Common Teammates
- **Landorus-Therian**: 67.382%
- **Polteageist**: 39.116%
- **Heatran**: 27.539%
- **Cloyster**: 24.841%
- **Latios**: 24.770%
- **Diancie-Mega**: 23.260%

## FAQ for Tapu Lele in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Tapu Lele?
The most common moves for Tapu Lele are Moonblast, Psyshock, Focus Blast, Hidden Power Fire. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Tapu Lele?
Tapu Lele is frequently paired with Landorus-Therian, Polteageist, Heatran, Cloyster. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Tapu Lele?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Tapu Lele?
The top build for Tapu Lele features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 63.247% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Tapu Lele?
Tapu Lele is most effectively run with the ability **Psychic Surge** (99.999%) and the item **Terrain Extender** (39.448%).

### What is the most common role for Tapu Lele?
Based on common item usage (Terrain Extender), Tapu Lele often functions as a **tactical** in the gen8nationaldex-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Tapu Lele?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 70 |
| Attack | 85 |
| Defense | 75 |
| Sp. Atk | 130 |
| Sp. Def | 115 |
| Speed | 95 |
| **BST** | **570** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Tapu Lele on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Tapu%20Lele) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Tapu Lele
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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