# Tapu Lele - Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Tapu Lele in Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles (`series8`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | series8 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8/Tapu%20Lele)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8/Tapu%20Lele
- **Format Overview**: [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/series8](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Tapu Lele.

## Common Moves
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 88.611%
- **Moonblast**: 84.517%
- **Psychic**: 74.581%
- **Shadow Ball**: 46.842%
- **Psyshock**: 28.594%
- **Magic Room**: 13.399%
- **Taunt**: 12.899%
- **Fling**: 12.480%
- **Protect**: 11.249%
- **Thunderbolt**: 9.761%

## Common Abilities
- **Psychic Surge**: 99.938%
- **Telepathy**: 0.062%

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 42.925%
- **Choice Scarf**: 36.030%
- **Life Orb**: 9.919%
- **Assault Vest**: 2.258%
- **Focus Sash**: 2.206%
- **Safety Goggles**: 1.842%
- **Other**: 4.820%

## Common Teammates
- **Calyrex-Shadow**: 76.084%
- **Whimsicott**: 66.061%
- **Regieleki**: 52.519%
- **Thundurus**: 39.654%
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: 34.165%
- **Cinderace**: 25.477%

## FAQ for Tapu Lele in series8-1760

### What are the top moves for Tapu Lele?
The most common moves for Tapu Lele are Dazzling Gleam, Moonblast, Psychic, Shadow Ball. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Tapu Lele?
Tapu Lele is frequently paired with Calyrex-Shadow, Whimsicott, Regieleki, Thundurus. 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 **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 20.174% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Tapu Lele?
Tapu Lele is most effectively run with the ability **Psychic Surge** (99.938%) and the item **Choice Specs** (42.925%).

### What is the most common role for Tapu Lele?
Based on common item usage (Choice Specs), Tapu Lele often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the series8-1760 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/series8/Tapu%20Lele) - Full interactive stats page
- [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/series8) - 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).*