# Tapu Lele - Gen 9 National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Tapu Lele in Gen 9 National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Tapu%20Lele)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Tapu%20Lele
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)

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## Common Moves
- **Moonblast**: 99.030%
- **Psychic**: 69.612%
- **Psyshock**: 66.222%
- **Focus Blast**: 62.086%
- **Hidden Power Fire**: 36.737%
- **Future Sight**: 29.756%
- **Calm Mind**: 11.449%
- **Shadow Ball**: 11.055%
- **Other**: 14.052%

## Common Abilities
- **Psychic Surge**: 99.869%
- **Telepathy**: 0.131%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 32.097%
- **Choice Specs**: 30.521%
- **Psychium Z**: 16.057%
- **Assault Vest**: 6.538%
- **Terrain Extender**: 6.187%
- **Fightinium Z**: 4.485%
- **Other**: 4.115%

## Common Teammates
- **Landorus-Therian**: 32.368%
- **Alomomola**: 24.559%
- **Gholdengo**: 23.373%
- **Zapdos**: 19.878%
- **Zamazenta**: 16.818%
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: 16.387%

## FAQ for Tapu Lele in gen9nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Tapu Lele?
The most common moves for Tapu Lele are Moonblast, Psychic, Psyshock, Focus Blast. 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, Alomomola, Gholdengo, 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 77.905% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Tapu Lele?
Tapu Lele is most effectively run with the ability **Psychic Surge** (99.869%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (32.097%).

### 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 gen9nationaldex-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/gen9nationaldex/Tapu%20Lele) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9nationaldex) - 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).*