# Tapu Lele - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2022 Series 12

> Find the best Tapu Lele builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2022 Series 12. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Tapu Lele Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2022 Series 12 (`ss`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ss |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **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/ss/Tapu%20Lele)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss/Tapu%20Lele
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss)

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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
- **Moonblast**: 88.829%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 86.575%
- **Psychic**: 77.451%
- **Focus Blast**: 62.970%
- **Shadow Ball**: 23.001%
- **Psyshock**: 18.380%
- **Ally Switch**: 11.211%
- **Nature's Madness**: 8.230%
- **Reflect**: 6.471%
- **Other**: 16.883%

## Common Abilities
- **Psychic Surge**: 100.000%
- **Telepathy**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 70.107%
- **Choice Scarf**: 9.341%
- **Life Orb**: 8.748%
- **Light Clay**: 4.859%
- **Psychic Seed**: 3.545%
- **Other**: 3.400%

## Common Teammates
- **Whimsicott**: 74.479%
- **Calyrex-Shadow**: 71.221%
- **Kyogre**: 66.112%
- **Thundurus**: 61.734%
- **Cinderace**: 59.669%
- **Regieleki**: 16.534%

## FAQ for Tapu Lele in ss-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Tapu Lele?
Tapu Lele is frequently paired with Whimsicott, Calyrex-Shadow, Kyogre, 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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 61.324% 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 Specs** (70.107%).

### 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 ss-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/ss/Tapu%20Lele) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ss) - Build teams with Tapu Lele
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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