[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Psychic
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Psyshock
move 4: Focus Blast
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Psychic Surge
nature: Modest / Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Scarf Tapu Lele is an absolute offensive demon, capable of sweeping unprepared teams with its powerful STAB moves while doing quite a bit of damage throughout a match. Psyshock nails specially bulky Pokemon like Assault Vest Tornadus-T, Galarian Slowking, and Blissey. Focus Blast provides important coverage for Steel-types like Ferrothorn and Heatran. A Modest nature is preferred over Timid to do as much damage as possible; however, a Timid nature can be run to outpace +2 Necturna, +2 Galarian Moltres, Arctozolt under hail, and +1 Colossoil and at worst Speed tie opposing Tapu Lele.
Offensive pivots like Dragapult, Urshifu-R, and Victini are great teammates, as they can safely pivot Tapu Lele in with U-turn while appreciating the holes it punches in opposing walls. They also all pressure the bulky Steel-types Tapu Lele struggles with, letting it more freely fire off its powerful Psychic-type STAB moves. Victini additionally enjoys Tapu Lele's Psychic Surge powering up Expanding Force. On a similar note, defensive pivots like Slowbro, Tornadus-T, and Landorus-T can safely get Tapu Lele in to start wallbreaking or sweeping. Entry hazard support from Astrolotl, Ferrothorn, Heatran, and Garchomp helps Tapu Lele break through bulky foes like Heatran and Galarian Slowking. Astrolotl and Garchomp notably can switch into Heatran, while Ferrothorn can take care of Weavile seeking to revenge kill Tapu Lele. Corviknight and Colossoil can remove opposing entry hazards, which hurt Tapu Lele's longevity. Corviknight is a particularly notable teammate, as it can pivot Tapu Lele in with U-turn on both Venomicon formes.
[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Psychic
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Psyshock / Thunder
move 4: Focus Blast
item: Choice Specs
ability: Psychic Surge
nature: Modest / Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
When equipped with Choice Specs, Tapu Lele becomes an incredibly threatening juggernaut that is capable of heavily denting, if not outright OHKOing, most foes. Psyshock is useful for pressuring Blissey and Galarian Slowking; however, it can be dropped for Thunder to hit Corviknight and Slowking harder. Focus Blast is required coverage for hitting Steel-types like Ferrothorn and Heatran. A Modest nature lets Tapu Lele hit as hard as possible; however, a Timid nature lets Tapu Lele outspeed Colossoil and Adamant Pajantom.
Many teammates appreciate the raw power Choice Specs Tapu Lele provides. Dragapult, Kartana, and Victini are excellent offensive teammates that can take advantage of Tapu Lele putting a dent in bulky Steel-types like Ferrothorn and Heatran. Victini, in particular, is notable, as Tapu Lele allows it to run Expanding Force to hit Toxapex, while Dragapult can pivot Tapu Lele in with U-turn. Defensive pivots like Landorus-T and Tornadus-T can provide Tapu Lele with a free switch, making up for its lackluster bulk. Entry hazards make Tapu Lele's task of breaking through Heatran and Ferrothorn much easier; accordingly, Spikes setters like Astrolotl and Ferrothorn and Stealth Rock users like Heatran and Garchomp are great additions. Astrolotl, in particular, is notable, as it can switch into defensive Heatran and pressure Ferrothorn with Fire Lash, while Ferrothorn consistently switches into any Weavile seeking to revenge kill Tapu Lele. Entry hazard removal from Pokemon like Corviknight or Colossoil is equally important, as Tapu Lele can be chipped over time by the Spikes Ferrothorn sets on it. Colossoil notably can switch into Heatran as well as Dragapult's Shadow Ball.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
====
Future Sight is an option on Choice Scarf Tapu Lele over Psychic to support teammates if the opponent has a consistent Tapu Lele switch-in; however, locking into the move is highly punishable. Aromatherapy can be run instead of Psychic to support Tapu Lele's teammates, but it is similarly easy to punish. A Calm Mind set with Leftovers or Life Orb featuring Psyshock, Moonblast, and Thunderbolt can be run to sweep unsuspecting opponents; however, though it is a powerful option, it can be hard to justify over the immediate strength Choice Scarf and Choice Specs provide.
Checks and Counters
====
**Bulky Steel-types**: Heatran, Ferrothorn, Equilibra, and Corviknight can switch into Tapu Lele's Fairy- and Psychic-type moves and force it out. All must be wary of Tapu Lele's coverage options, however, and all but the latter can be worn down over time. Melmetal can switch into Tapu Lele once or twice depending on what set it is running, but it, more than the others, is very easily chipped.
**Specially Bulky Pokemon**: Slowking, Blissey, Assault Vest Tornadus-T, and Galarian Slowking can switch into Tapu Lele consistently and punish it with a myriad of options. All but Slowking are threatened by Psyshock, however.
**Revenge Killers**: Weavile, Venomicon-E, Kartana, Blacephalon, Pajantom, Urshifu-R, and Dragapult can revenge kill Tapu Lele's Choice Specs set. Weavile can further pressure the Choice Scarf set if Tapu Lele locks into a Psychic-type move, while Venomicon-E can do the same if it locks into Moonblast. Furthermore, Kartana and Blacephalon can run a Choice Scarf to always force Tapu Lele out.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[dex, 277988]]
- Quality checked by: [[Lasen, 273339], [spoo, 251944]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Astra, 240732]]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Psychic
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Psyshock
move 4: Focus Blast
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Psychic Surge
nature: Modest / Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Scarf Tapu Lele is an absolute offensive demon, capable of sweeping unprepared teams with its powerful STAB moves while doing quite a bit of damage throughout a match. Psyshock nails specially bulky Pokemon like Assault Vest Tornadus-T, Galarian Slowking, and Blissey. Focus Blast provides important coverage for Steel-types like Ferrothorn and Heatran. A Modest nature is preferred over Timid to do as much damage as possible; however, a Timid nature can be run to outpace +2 Necturna, +2 Galarian Moltres, Arctozolt under hail, and +1 Colossoil and at worst Speed tie opposing Tapu Lele.
Offensive pivots like Dragapult, Urshifu-R, and Victini are great teammates, as they can safely pivot Tapu Lele in with U-turn while appreciating the holes it punches in opposing walls. They also all pressure the bulky Steel-types Tapu Lele struggles with, letting it more freely fire off its powerful Psychic-type STAB moves. Victini additionally enjoys Tapu Lele's Psychic Surge powering up Expanding Force. On a similar note, defensive pivots like Slowbro, Tornadus-T, and Landorus-T can safely get Tapu Lele in to start wallbreaking or sweeping. Entry hazard support from Astrolotl, Ferrothorn, Heatran, and Garchomp helps Tapu Lele break through bulky foes like Heatran and Galarian Slowking. Astrolotl and Garchomp notably can switch into Heatran, while Ferrothorn can take care of Weavile seeking to revenge kill Tapu Lele. Corviknight and Colossoil can remove opposing entry hazards, which hurt Tapu Lele's longevity. Corviknight is a particularly notable teammate, as it can pivot Tapu Lele in with U-turn on both Venomicon formes.
[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Psychic
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Psyshock / Thunder
move 4: Focus Blast
item: Choice Specs
ability: Psychic Surge
nature: Modest / Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
When equipped with Choice Specs, Tapu Lele becomes an incredibly threatening juggernaut that is capable of heavily denting, if not outright OHKOing, most foes. Psyshock is useful for pressuring Blissey and Galarian Slowking; however, it can be dropped for Thunder to hit Corviknight and Slowking harder. Focus Blast is required coverage for hitting Steel-types like Ferrothorn and Heatran. A Modest nature lets Tapu Lele hit as hard as possible; however, a Timid nature lets Tapu Lele outspeed Colossoil and Adamant Pajantom.
Many teammates appreciate the raw power Choice Specs Tapu Lele provides. Dragapult, Kartana, and Victini are excellent offensive teammates that can take advantage of Tapu Lele putting a dent in bulky Steel-types like Ferrothorn and Heatran. Victini, in particular, is notable, as Tapu Lele allows it to run Expanding Force to hit Toxapex, while Dragapult can pivot Tapu Lele in with U-turn. Defensive pivots like Landorus-T and Tornadus-T can provide Tapu Lele with a free switch, making up for its lackluster bulk. Entry hazards make Tapu Lele's task of breaking through Heatran and Ferrothorn much easier; accordingly, Spikes setters like Astrolotl and Ferrothorn and Stealth Rock users like Heatran and Garchomp are great additions. Astrolotl, in particular, is notable, as it can switch into defensive Heatran and pressure Ferrothorn with Fire Lash, while Ferrothorn consistently switches into any Weavile seeking to revenge kill Tapu Lele. Entry hazard removal from Pokemon like Corviknight or Colossoil is equally important, as Tapu Lele can be chipped over time by the Spikes Ferrothorn sets on it. Colossoil notably can switch into Heatran as well as Dragapult's Shadow Ball.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
====
Future Sight is an option on Choice Scarf Tapu Lele over Psychic to support teammates if the opponent has a consistent Tapu Lele switch-in; however, locking into the move is highly punishable. Aromatherapy can be run instead of Psychic to support Tapu Lele's teammates, but it is similarly easy to punish. A Calm Mind set with Leftovers or Life Orb featuring Psyshock, Moonblast, and Thunderbolt can be run to sweep unsuspecting opponents; however, though it is a powerful option, it can be hard to justify over the immediate strength Choice Scarf and Choice Specs provide.
Checks and Counters
====
**Bulky Steel-types**: Heatran, Ferrothorn, Equilibra, and Corviknight can switch into Tapu Lele's Fairy- and Psychic-type moves and force it out. All must be wary of Tapu Lele's coverage options, however, and all but the latter can be worn down over time. Melmetal can switch into Tapu Lele once or twice depending on what set it is running, but it, more than the others, is very easily chipped.
**Specially Bulky Pokemon**: Slowking, Blissey, Assault Vest Tornadus-T, and Galarian Slowking can switch into Tapu Lele consistently and punish it with a myriad of options. All but Slowking are threatened by Psyshock, however.
**Revenge Killers**: Weavile, Venomicon-E, Kartana, Blacephalon, Pajantom, Urshifu-R, and Dragapult can revenge kill Tapu Lele's Choice Specs set. Weavile can further pressure the Choice Scarf set if Tapu Lele locks into a Psychic-type move, while Venomicon-E can do the same if it locks into Moonblast. Furthermore, Kartana and Blacephalon can run a Choice Scarf to always force Tapu Lele out.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[dex, 277988]]
- Quality checked by: [[Lasen, 273339], [spoo, 251944]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Astra, 240732]]
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