[SET]
name: Calm Mind (Psychic)
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Psychic
move 3: Moonblast
move 4: Focus Blast
item: Fightinium Z
ability: Psychic Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Calm Mind turns Tapu Lele into a dangerous wincon, breaking through many of the tier's walls after a single boost. A further benefit of using Tapu Lele is its ability to set Psychic Terrain, supporting its teammates' abilities to wallbreak. This alone sets it apart from the rest of the Psychic-types in the tier, as it both provides terrain support and is a devastating sweeper. Psychic hits incredibly hard, both before and after boosting. Moonblast covers the Dark matchup. Focus Blast, paired with Fightinium Z, is used to KO Steel-types like Heatran, Excadrill, and Ferrothorn while also OHKOing defensive Tyranitar at +1.
Calm Mind Tapu Lele fits on many Psychic teams, as Psychic Surge and Tapu Lele's sweeping prowess are very much appreciated by the type. Choice Scarf Latias is a notable teammate, as it can provide Defog and Healing Wish support, easing Tapu Lele's attempts at sweeping. Victini works well with Tapu Lele, as it can wallbreak for an eventual Tapu Lele sweep. Mega Gallade is another example of a wallbreaker that works well with Tapu Lele, as it threatens a number of Pokemon like Blissey, Zarude, and Weavile that Tapu Lele struggles against. Dual screens and Spikes support from Deoxys-S can provide Tapu Lele with more setup opportunities and easier sweeps. Focus Sash Alakazam is another good teammate, as it can bait in and KO a physical attacker with Counter that would otherwise threaten Tapu Lele.
[SET]
name: Choice Specs (Psychic)
move 1: Psychic
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Hidden Power [Fire] / Thunderbolt / Psyshock
item: Choice Specs
ability: Psychic Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Specs Tapu Lele is a powerful wallbreaking option for Psychic teams. Tapu Lele is capable of punching massive holes in the enemy team with its terrain-boosted Psychic, allowing it to act as both a cleaner and a wallbreaker. Focus Blast is used to hit Steel-types like Heatran and Ferrothorn. In the final moveslot, Hidden Power Fire is preferred, as it has a favorable roll to OHKO Mega Scizor after Stealth Rock while also hitting Ferrothorn more consistently. Thunderbolt is an option to hit Mantine, Corviknight, and Celesteela harder. Finally, Psyshock can be used to break through specially defensive walls that often switch into Tapu Lele like Blissey.
Many teammates enjoy Choice Specs Tapu Lele's wallbreaking capabilities and ability to set Psychic Terrain. Jirachi is a nice teammate, as it can pivot Tapu Lele in with U-turn, setup Stealth Rock, and use Thunder Wave to paralyze Tapu Lele's faster checks like Cinderace. Mega Gallade appreciates Tapu Lele breaking down defensive Pokemon for it, allowing it to sweep more easily. Psychic Terrain also notably boosts Mega Gallade's Zen Headbutt, making it particularly difficult to switch into. Choice Scarf Latios is another teammate that pairs well with Tapu Lele, as it provides both Defog and Trick support. Finally, Victini can be used to form a devastating breaking core. Victini also has access to U-turn, giving Tapu Lele more opportunities to come in and use Psychic.
[SET]
name: Choice Scarf (Psychic)
move 1: Psychic
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Hidden Power [Fire] / Thunderbolt
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Psychic Surge
nature: Modest / Timid
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Equipping Tapu Lele with a Choice Scarf allows it to perform well as a late-game cleaner. Focus Blast is used to hit Steel-types like Heatran and Excadrill super effectively while also doing respectable damage to Blissey. Hidden Power Fire is used to hit Ferrothorn and Scizor harder, while Thunderbolt can be used to hit Corviknight and Mantine. A Modest nature is preferred, as it allows Tapu Lele to always 2HKO Heatran with Focus Blast. Timid can be used instead to outspeed Choice Scarf Excadrill and Speed-tie Choice Scarf Galarian Darmanitan.
Choice Scarf Tapu Lele provides Psychic teams with a strong late-game presence. Jirachi is a notable teammate, as it provides Stealth Rock, Thunder Wave, and U-turn support. Victini similarly can pivot Tapu Lele in with U-turn while also taking advantage of the Steel-types that like to switch into Tapu Lele like Ferrothorn and Aegislash. Slowbro is a valuable teammate, as it can switch into powerful physical attackers that seek to take advantage of a choice-locked Tapu Lele. Mega Gallade is a strong option that appreciates the Psychic Terrain and Speed control Choice Scarf Tapu Lele provides.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Psychic
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Shadow Ball is an option on the choice sets to hit Aegislash and Galarian Corsola harder.
Checks and Counters
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Psychic
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**Steel-types**: Aegislash, Celesteela, and Jirachi are able to effectively wall all Tapu Lele sets. Heatran and Ferrothorn can switch into its choice sets, but must beware its coverage options.
**Specially Defensive Walls**: Specially defensive walls like Blissey and Galarian Slowking can easily switch into Tapu Lele sets that lack Psyshock.
** Revenge Killers**: Choice Scarf Excadrill, Urshifu, and Cinderace all outspeed Tapu Lele and KO it. However, they must all be careful of Tapu Lele's Choice Scarf set.
name: Calm Mind (Psychic)
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Psychic
move 3: Moonblast
move 4: Focus Blast
item: Fightinium Z
ability: Psychic Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Calm Mind turns Tapu Lele into a dangerous wincon, breaking through many of the tier's walls after a single boost. A further benefit of using Tapu Lele is its ability to set Psychic Terrain, supporting its teammates' abilities to wallbreak. This alone sets it apart from the rest of the Psychic-types in the tier, as it both provides terrain support and is a devastating sweeper. Psychic hits incredibly hard, both before and after boosting. Moonblast covers the Dark matchup. Focus Blast, paired with Fightinium Z, is used to KO Steel-types like Heatran, Excadrill, and Ferrothorn while also OHKOing defensive Tyranitar at +1.
Calm Mind Tapu Lele fits on many Psychic teams, as Psychic Surge and Tapu Lele's sweeping prowess are very much appreciated by the type. Choice Scarf Latias is a notable teammate, as it can provide Defog and Healing Wish support, easing Tapu Lele's attempts at sweeping. Victini works well with Tapu Lele, as it can wallbreak for an eventual Tapu Lele sweep. Mega Gallade is another example of a wallbreaker that works well with Tapu Lele, as it threatens a number of Pokemon like Blissey, Zarude, and Weavile that Tapu Lele struggles against. Dual screens and Spikes support from Deoxys-S can provide Tapu Lele with more setup opportunities and easier sweeps. Focus Sash Alakazam is another good teammate, as it can bait in and KO a physical attacker with Counter that would otherwise threaten Tapu Lele.
[SET]
name: Choice Specs (Psychic)
move 1: Psychic
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Hidden Power [Fire] / Thunderbolt / Psyshock
item: Choice Specs
ability: Psychic Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Specs Tapu Lele is a powerful wallbreaking option for Psychic teams. Tapu Lele is capable of punching massive holes in the enemy team with its terrain-boosted Psychic, allowing it to act as both a cleaner and a wallbreaker. Focus Blast is used to hit Steel-types like Heatran and Ferrothorn. In the final moveslot, Hidden Power Fire is preferred, as it has a favorable roll to OHKO Mega Scizor after Stealth Rock while also hitting Ferrothorn more consistently. Thunderbolt is an option to hit Mantine, Corviknight, and Celesteela harder. Finally, Psyshock can be used to break through specially defensive walls that often switch into Tapu Lele like Blissey.
Many teammates enjoy Choice Specs Tapu Lele's wallbreaking capabilities and ability to set Psychic Terrain. Jirachi is a nice teammate, as it can pivot Tapu Lele in with U-turn, setup Stealth Rock, and use Thunder Wave to paralyze Tapu Lele's faster checks like Cinderace. Mega Gallade appreciates Tapu Lele breaking down defensive Pokemon for it, allowing it to sweep more easily. Psychic Terrain also notably boosts Mega Gallade's Zen Headbutt, making it particularly difficult to switch into. Choice Scarf Latios is another teammate that pairs well with Tapu Lele, as it provides both Defog and Trick support. Finally, Victini can be used to form a devastating breaking core. Victini also has access to U-turn, giving Tapu Lele more opportunities to come in and use Psychic.
[SET]
name: Choice Scarf (Psychic)
move 1: Psychic
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Hidden Power [Fire] / Thunderbolt
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Psychic Surge
nature: Modest / Timid
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Equipping Tapu Lele with a Choice Scarf allows it to perform well as a late-game cleaner. Focus Blast is used to hit Steel-types like Heatran and Excadrill super effectively while also doing respectable damage to Blissey. Hidden Power Fire is used to hit Ferrothorn and Scizor harder, while Thunderbolt can be used to hit Corviknight and Mantine. A Modest nature is preferred, as it allows Tapu Lele to always 2HKO Heatran with Focus Blast. Timid can be used instead to outspeed Choice Scarf Excadrill and Speed-tie Choice Scarf Galarian Darmanitan.
Choice Scarf Tapu Lele provides Psychic teams with a strong late-game presence. Jirachi is a notable teammate, as it provides Stealth Rock, Thunder Wave, and U-turn support. Victini similarly can pivot Tapu Lele in with U-turn while also taking advantage of the Steel-types that like to switch into Tapu Lele like Ferrothorn and Aegislash. Slowbro is a valuable teammate, as it can switch into powerful physical attackers that seek to take advantage of a choice-locked Tapu Lele. Mega Gallade is a strong option that appreciates the Psychic Terrain and Speed control Choice Scarf Tapu Lele provides.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Psychic
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Shadow Ball is an option on the choice sets to hit Aegislash and Galarian Corsola harder.
Checks and Counters
===================
Psychic
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**Steel-types**: Aegislash, Celesteela, and Jirachi are able to effectively wall all Tapu Lele sets. Heatran and Ferrothorn can switch into its choice sets, but must beware its coverage options.
**Specially Defensive Walls**: Specially defensive walls like Blissey and Galarian Slowking can easily switch into Tapu Lele sets that lack Psyshock.
** Revenge Killers**: Choice Scarf Excadrill, Urshifu, and Cinderace all outspeed Tapu Lele and KO it. However, they must all be careful of Tapu Lele's Choice Scarf set.
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