# Tapu Lele - National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Tapu Lele in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## 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**: 98.108%
- **Psyshock**: 87.018%
- **Focus Blast**: 71.944%
- **Psychic**: 36.309%
- **Future Sight**: 28.255%
- **Hidden Power Fire**: 26.702%
- **Calm Mind**: 24.759%
- **Thunderbolt**: 13.098%
- **Other**: 13.807%

## Common Abilities
- **Psychic Surge**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 35.045%
- **Assault Vest**: 19.457%
- **Choice Specs**: 17.298%
- **Fightinium Z**: 15.703%
- **Terrain Extender**: 7.641%
- **Other**: 4.856%

## Common Teammates
- **Landorus-Therian**: 46.436%
- **Kartana**: 38.545%
- **Diancie-Mega**: 31.083%
- **Zapdos**: 30.083%
- **Ferrothorn**: 23.843%
- **Rotom-Wash**: 20.643%

## 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, Psychic. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Tapu Lele?
Tapu Lele is frequently paired with Landorus-Therian, Kartana, Diancie-Mega, Zapdos. 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 53.230% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Tapu Lele?
Tapu Lele is most effectively run with the ability **Psychic Surge** (100.000%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (35.045%).

### What is the most common role for Tapu Lele?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Tapu Lele often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** 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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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*