Tapu Lele

[Jordy]

[OVERVIEW]

When compared to the myriad of other Psychic-type wallbreakers like Mega Alakazam and Mega Latios, Tapu Lele sets itself apart from them thanks to its unique ability, Psychic Surge, and its punishing nature as a wallbreaker. Combined with its solid offensive stats and typing, Tapu Lele is a truly menacing wallbreaker that is very devastating to deal with for defensively oriented teams, as it can overwhelm Psychic-resistant Pokemon like Heatran and Ferrothorn rather quickly. On the other hand, when holding a Choice Scarf, Tapu Lele has an excellent matchup against more offensive teams. However, Choice item sets are often reliant on prediction, as their tendency to spam Psychic-type moves leaves them open to Pursuit trappers like Weavile and Mega Tyranitar. Furthermore, Tapu Lele's all-around average bulk and Speed tier leave it vulnerable to common Pokemon like Mega Crucibelle and Pajantom and also make it struggle to consistently find opportunities to switch in.

[SET]
name: Calm Mind
move 1: Psyshock
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Calm Mind
item: Fightinium Z
ability: Psychic Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Psyshock in tandem with Calm Mind allows Tapu Lele to overwhelm Chansey, turning it into an effective stallbreaker. Focus Blast is run with Fightinium Z to heavily chunk Steel-types like Heatran and Ferrothorn. When backed up by a Calm Mind boost, All-Out Pummeling can even overwhelm weakened Steel-types that aren't weak to Fighting, such as Celesteela and Assault Vest Magearna.

Set Details
========

Fightinium Z gives Tapu Lele access to a 190-Base Power All-Out Pummeling, allowing Tapu Lele to overwhelm Steel-types; additionally, it is much more reliable than having to hit Focus Blast against Heatran and Ferrothorn thanks to its improved accuracy. A Timid nature is preferred to outspeed Landorus-T and Speed tie with Kyurem-B and opposing Tapu Lele.

Usage Tips
========

Calm Mind should primarily be used to break through slow bulky teams that often leave opportunities for Tapu Lele to do so. Fightinium Z should be used to weaken Steel-types like Celesteela and Magearna for teammates like Mega Mawile and Mega Alakazam. Due to Tapu Lele's relative frailty, it should be brought in via VoltTurn support or aggressive switches. You can try to bluff a Choice item against teams with Dark- and Steel-types to surprise them with Moonblast and All-Out Pummeling, respectively. It should be noted that because Tapu Lele is not running a Choice item, it has the freedom to switch up moves, allowing it to attack what is in front of it, though it is still important to use the appropriate coverage move if a faster Pokemon like Weavile is anticipated to switch in.

Team Options
========

Pokemon like Mega Mawile, Mega Alakazam, Magearna, and Aurumoth appreciate Tapu Lele's ability to weaken Steel-types like Heatran, Ferrothorn, and Celesteela to ultimately sweep or break through the rest of the team. Pivots such as Tornadus-T and Mega Crucibelle, which also appreciate Tapu Lele's ability to weaken Steel-types, are particularly good partners to get Tapu Lele into play safely. It's particularly nice to pair Tapu Lele with Spikes setters like Ash-Greninja, Greninja, Ferrothorn, and Arghonaut, as Spikes heavily punish switches, which Tapu Lele will often force.

[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Psychic
move 2: Psyshock
move 3: Moonblast
move 4: Hidden Power Fire
item: Choice Specs
ability: Psychic Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Although having both Psychic and Psyshock on the set may look weird, they serve vastly different purposes. Notably, Psychic deals insane amounts of damage to Pokemon like Landorus-T, while Psyshock can 3HKO specially defensive Steel-types like Celesteela, Heatran, and Magearna and 2HKO Chansey. Hidden Power Fire does a lot to other Steel-types like Ferrothorn, while being more reliable than Focus Blast. Additionally, Focus Blast's ability to break through Heatran isn't really needed with Psyshock already doing a lot to it.

Set Details
========

Choice Specs turns Tapu Lele into a frightening wallbreaker that is capable of breaking through specially defensive Steel-types with the sheer force behind its Psychic-type attacks. A Timid nature is run to outspeed Landorus-T as well as Aurumoth and Speed tie with Kyurem-B and opposing Tapu Lele.

Usage Tips
========

Tapu Lele has a very good matchup against bulkier teams, being capable of overwhelming traditional Psychic-type answers relatively easily. Against these types of teams, it should seek to pave the way for another teammate early- to mid-game with its Psychic-type attacks. However, it should be noted that bulkier teams commonly carry a combination of a Steel- and Dark-type Pokemon to pivot around Tapu Lele, so prediction is necessary. This is especially important if the opposition has a Pursuit trapper like Weavile or Mega Tyranitar, which can heavily punish Tapu Lele locked into one of its Psychic-type moves, so make sure to use Moonblast if they're predicted to switch in. In similar vein, if Tapu Lele does choose to lock itself into a Psychic-type move and the opponent doesn't switch in their Dark-type, it must switch out the next turn. Against more offensive teams, Tapu Lele can be used to take a hit from Pokemon like Choice Specs Greninja thanks to its decent Special Defense stat and retaliate.

Team Options
========

Pivots like Magearna, Tornadus-T, and Mega Crucibelle can bring Tapu Lele into play, as its generally lacking bulk leaves a lot to be desired when trying to switch in. Additionally, Tornadus-T tends to draw in passive Pokemon, which Tapu Lele can take advantage of, while Magearna and Mega Crucibelle appreciate Tapu Lele's ability to weaken Steel-types. Since Choice Specs Tapu Lele forces an absurd number of switches, Spikes support from Pokemon like Greninja, Ash-Greninja, Arghonaut, and Ferrothorn is optimal to maximize the benefit from this. Greninja can also lure and take out Pokemon like Celesteela and Magearna thanks to its wide movepool. Pokemon like Magnezone and Heatran, which can each pressure Steel-types very well, will enable Tapu Lele to play much more comfortably, not having to worry about using Hidden Power Fire as much as it would otherwise.

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Psychic
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Nature's Madness / Hidden Power Fire
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Psychic Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Although Psyshock hits Chansey's weaker defense, it doesn't do enough, so Psychic is still preferred as a generally stronger option. Focus Blast hits Steel-types like Heatran and Ferrothorn. Nature's Madness allows Tapu Lele to chunk other Steel-types like Celesteela and Magearna, while Hidden Power Fire can be chosen for a more reliable option against Steel-types that take more damage from it like Ferrothorn and Kitsunoh.

Set Details
========

A Choice Scarf allows Tapu Lele to outspeed Pokemon like +1 Speed Aurumoth and Choice Scarf Landorus-T. Most notably, however, it massively improves Tapu Lele's matchup against offensive teams at the cost of its matchup against bulkier teams.

Usage Tips
========

Thanks to Choice Scarf, Tapu Lele is incredibly fast, allowing it to clean up easily against offensively inclined teams after some prior chip damage. However, be wary of locking yourself into Psychic if a Dark-type is present on the opposing team, as doing this will leave Tapu Lele susceptible, being unable to touch them. Instead, Tapu Lele should use coverage moves. Considering Tapu Lele's general lack of damage output from its Psychic-type moves, it's best to try and weaken Steel-types with Focus Blast, Nature's Madness, and Hidden Power Fire.

Team Options
========

Because of Tapu Lele's lacking damage output, it'll need Spikes support from Pokemon like Greninja, Ferrothorn, and Ash-Greninja to pick up KOes late-game. Considering that Choice Scarf Tapu Lele generally lacks the power to plow through Steel-types, Pokemon that can check them like Heatran are good teammates. Alternatively, you could even elect to use Mega Latios, which reliably checks Heatran and together with Tapu Lele can overwhelm Ferrothorn. In a similar vein, Magnezone can take care of Steel-types like Magearna and Ferrothorn. Another option is Mega Alakazam, particularly with Knock Off, as it can constantly wear down Steel-types and cripple them by removing their items.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Psychium Z is an option instead of Fightinium Z, as it allows Tapu Lele to blow past Tangrowth while being almost as strong as All-Out Pummeling against Steel-types thanks to Psychic Surge. However, Focus Blast is rather unreliable, so Fightinium Z is generally preferred. Metronome is also an option that can be run alongside another Z-Move user. Taunt can be run to deal with Trick Room teams reliably, but Tapu Lele's superior matchup against balanced teams with Calm Mind often overshadows this option.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Steel-types**: Steel-types like Celesteela, Jirachi, and Assault Vest Magearna are relatively unbothered by anything Tapu Lele can throw at them because they're not hit super effectively by Fighting-type moves. However, Celesteela and Jirachi take quite a lot from Choice Specs-boosted Hidden Power Fire, and Assault Vest Magearna is easily worn down. Other Steel-types such as Ferrothorn and Heatran can take an unboosted Focus Blast and Hidden Power Fire, respectively, and retaliate.

**Faster Pokemon**: Tapu Lele is very susceptible to being revenge killed by faster Pokemon due to its relatively underwhelming bulk and Speed tier, being outsped by Pokemon such as Mega Alakazam, Mega Crucibelle, Pajantom, and Greninja. Choice Scarf variants will still be outrun by Choice Scarf Kartana, Greninja, and Kitsunoh.

**Dark-types**: Dark-types like Weavile, Mega Tyranitar, Ash-Greninja, and Colossoil can punish Tapu Lele that are locked into Psychic-type attacks. Particularly, Weavile, Mega Tyranitar, and Colossoil can Pursuit trap Tapu Lele, ensuring that it is KOed. However, they struggle against Calm Mind variants of Tapu Lele because they can switch up moves.

**Specially Defensive Walls**: Tangrowth can comfortably scout Choice Specs and Choice Scarf Tapu Lele without being punished too much thanks to Regenerator, while Chansey is relatively unfazed by Choice Scarf variants, but it is still susceptible to Choice Specs-boosted Psyshock. Both have to be wary of Calm Mind variants, however, which can use them as bait.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Jordy, 395754]]
- Quality checked by: [[snake_rattler, 227784], [Jho, 208105], [Mx, 298148]]
- Grammar checked by: [[The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216], [Rabia, 336073]]

 

[snake]

[OVERVIEW]

* When compared to the myriad of other Psychic-type breakers like Mega Alakazam and Mega Latios, Tapu Lele sets itself apart from them thanks to its unique ability, Psychic Surge and its relatively unforgiving nature i'm not really sure what "and it's relatively unforgiving nature" means - can you be a little more specific?.
* Combined with its solid offensive stats and typing, Tapu Lele is a truly menacing wallbreaker that is very devastating to deal with for defensively oriented teams, as it can overwhelm Psychic-resistant Pokemon like Heatran and Ferrothorn rather quickly.
* Additionally i think "on the other hand" is a better transition, when holding a Choice Scarf, Tapu Lele has an excellent matchup against more offensive teams.
* However, Choice item sets are often reliant on prediction, as they want to spam Psychic-type moves, which leaves them open to Pursuit trappers like Weavile and Mega Tyranitar.
* Furthermore, its all around average bulk and Speed tier leave it vulnerable to common Pokemon like Mega Crucibelle and Pajantom.

[SET]
name: Calm Mind
move 1: Psyshock
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Calm Mind
item: Fightinium Z
ability: Psychic Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

* Psyshock in tandem with Calm Mind allow Tapu Lele to overwhelm Chansey, effectively turning it into a stallbreaker.
* Focus Blast is run with Fightinium Z to heavily chunk Steel-types like Heatran and Ferrothorn. When backed up by a Calm Mind boost, All-Out Pummeling can even overwhelm weakened Steel-types like Celesteela and assault vest? Magearna.

Set Details
========

* Fightinium Z gives Tapu Lele access to a 190 Base Power All-Out Pummeling, allowing Tapu Lele to overwhelm Steel-types. mention that its reliable accuracy imo
* A Timid nature is preferred to outspeed Landorus-T and Speed tie with Kyurem-B and opposing Tapu Lele.

Usage Tips
========

tips on switching in?
when do i use calm mind over just attacking
* Fightinium Z should be used to weaken Steel-types like Celesteela and Magearna for teammates like Mega Mawile and Mega Alakazam.
* You can try to bluff a Choice item against teams with Dark- and Steel-types to surprise them with Moonblast and All-Out Pummeling respectively.
* It should also be noted that, because this set isn't using a Choice item, it is not reliant on prediction and can thus attack whatever Pokemon is in front of it. are there any notable pokemon to catch on the switch?

Team Options
========

* Pokemon like Mega Mawile, Mega Alakazam, and Magearna appreciate Tapu Lele's ability to weaken Steel-types like Heatran and Ferrothorn to ultimately sweep. could mention auru here too
* Pivots such as Tornadus-T and Mega Crucibelle, which also appreciate Tapu Lele's ability to weaken Steel-types, are particularly good partners to get Tapu Lele into play.
* Since Tapu Lele forces many switches, it's particularly nice to pair it with Spikes setters like Ash-Greninja, Greninja, Ferrothorn, and Arghonaut, as Spikes heavily punish switches.
other pokemon in a wallbreaking core?

[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Psychic
move 2: Psyshock
move 3: Moonblast
move 4: Hidden Power Fire
item: Choice Specs
ability: Psychic Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

* Although having Psychic and Psyshock on the set may look weird, they serve vastly different purposes. Notably, Psychic deals insane amounts of damage to Pokemon like Landorus-T, while Psyshock does a lot to specially defensive Steel-types like Heatran, Magearna, and Celesteela this kinda reads like Heatran and Magearna are naturally more specially defensive, when psychic would do more damage to their offensive sets, so make this distinction. also specify that they're 3HKOed and 2HKOes Chansey.
* Hidden Power Fire does a lot to other Steel-types like Ferrothorn and Jirachi, while being more reliable than Focus Blast. say that HP Fire > Focus Blast because FB's power isn't really needed with boosted Moonblast

Set Details
========

* Choice Specs turns Tapu Lele into a frightening wallbreaker that is capable of breaking through specially defensive Steel-types with the sheer force behind its Psychic-type attacks.
* A Timid nature is run to outspeed Landorus-T and Speed tie with Kyurem-B, Volkraken, and Tapu Lele.

Usage Tips
========

* Tapu Lele has a very good matchup against bulkier teams, being capable of overwhelming traditional Psychic-type resists relatively easily. Against these type of teams, it should seek to pave the way for another teammate early- to mid-game with its Psychic-type attacks.
* However, it should be noted that bulkier teams commonly carry a combination of a Steel- and Dark-type Pokemon to pivot around Tapu Lele, so prediction is necessary.
specify how to not fall prey to pursuit trappers
* Against more offensive teams, Tapu Lele can be used to take a hit from Pokemon like Choice Specs Greninja thanks to its decent Special Defense stat and retaliate.

Team Options
========

* Pivots like Magearna, Tornadus-T, and Mega Crucibelle can bring Tapu Lele into play, as its generally lacking bulk leaves a lot to be desired when trying to switch in. Additionally, Tornadus-T tends to draw in passive Pokemon, which Tapu Lele can take advantage of, while Magearna and Mega Crucibelle appreciate Tapu Lele's ability to weaken Steel-types.
* Since Choice Specs Tapu Lele forces an absurd amount of switches, Spikes support from what? is optimal to maximize the benefit from this.
i'm sure there's more teammates

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Psychic
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Nature's Madness / Hidden Power Fire
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Psychic Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

* Although Psyshock hits Chansey's weaker defense, it doesn't do enough, so Psychic is still preferred as a generally stronger option.
* Focus Blast hits Steel-types like Heatran and Ferrothorn.
* Nature's Madness allows Tapu Lele to chunk other Steel-types like Celesteela and Magearna, while Hidden Power Fire can be chosen for a more reliable option against Steel-types like Ferrothorn. mention Kitsunoh

Set Details
========

* A Choice Scarf allows Tapu Lele to outspeed Pokemon like +1 Speed Aurumoth and Choice Scarf Landorus-T. Most notably, however, it massively improves Tapu Lele's matchup against offensive teams, at the cost of its matchup against bulkier teams.

Usage Tips
========

* Thanks to Choice Scarf, Tapu Lele is incredibly fast, allowing it to clean up easily against offensively inclined teams after some prior chip damage.
* However, be wary of locking yourself into a Psychic if a Dark-type is present on the opposing team, as doing this will leave Tapu Lele liable to them in what way?. Instead, Tapu Lele should use coverage moves.
* Considering Tapu Lele's generally lacking damage output, it's best to try and weaken Steel-types with Focus Blast, Nature's Madness, and Hidden Power Fire.

Team Options
========

* Because of Tapu Lele's lakcing damage output, it'll need Spikes support to pick up KOes.
* Considering that Choice Scarf Tapu Lele generally lacks the power to plow through Steel-types, Pokemon that can check them like Heatran are good teammates. Alternatively, you could even elect to use Mega Latios, which reliably checks Heatran, and together with Tapu Lele, can overwhelm Ferrothorn.
* In similar vein, Magnezone can take care of Steel-types like Magearna and Ferrothorn.
* Another option is Mega Alakazam, particularly with Knock Off, as it can constantly wear down Steel-types and cripple them with Knock Off.
* It should be noted that, because Tapu Lele is already a Choice Scarf user that can't outspeed boosted Necturna, you should opt to use another offensive check to it like Weavile, which doesn't need a Choice Scarf. Though, be wary of using Ice Shard in Psychic Terrain.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

* Psychium Z is an option that can be run instead of Fightinium Z, as it is almost as strong as All-Out Pummeling against Steel-types thanks to Psychic Surge. However, Focus Blast is rather unreliable so Fightinium Z is generally preferred.
* Metronome is also an option that can be run alongside another Z-Move user.
* Taunt can be run to deal with Trick Room teams reliably, but Tapu Lele's superior match up against balanced teams with Calm Mind often overshadows this option.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Steel-types**: Steel-types like Assault Vest Magearna, Celesteela, and Jirachi are relatively unbothered by anything Tapu Lele can throw at them, because they're not hit super effectively by Fighting-type moves. However, Celesteela and Jirachi take quite a lot from Choice Specs-boosted Hidden Power Fire and Assault Vest Magearna is easily worn down. Other Steel-types such as Ferrothorn and Heatran can take an unboosted Focus Blast and Hidden Power Fire, respectively, and retaliate in return.

**Faster Pokemon**: Tapu Lele is very susceptible to being revenge killed by faster Pokemon due to its relatively underwhelming bulk and Speed tier. Tapu Lele is outsped by Pokemon such as Mega Alakazam, Mega Crucibelle, Pajantom, and Choice Scarf Greninja. Choice Scarf variants will still be outrun by Choice Scarf Kartana and Greninja, scarf kit too

**Dark-types**: Dark-types like Weavile, Mega Tyranitar, Ash-Greninja, and Colossoil can punish Tapu Lele that are locked into Psychic-type attacks. Particularly, Weavile, Mega Tyranitar, and Colossoil can Pursuit trap Tapu Lele, ensuring that it is KOed.

probably should mention some SpDef mons that can tackle the Choice Scarf set like AV Tangrowth and Chansey

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Jordy, 395754]]
- Quality checked by: [[, ], [, ], [, ]]
- Grammar checked by: [[, ], [, ]]

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[Jho]

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[OVERVIEW]

* When compared to the myriad of other Psychic-type breakers like Mega Alakazam and Mega Latios, Tapu Lele sets itself apart from them thanks to its unique ability, Psychic Surge and its punishing nature as a wallbreaker.
* Combined with its solid offensive stats and typing, Tapu Lele is a truly menacing wallbreaker that is very devastating to deal with for defensively oriented teams, as it can overwhelm Psychic-resistant Pokemon like Heatran and Ferrothorn rather quickly.
* On the other hand, when holding a Choice Scarf, Tapu Lele has an excellent matchup against more offensive teams.
* However, Choice item sets are often reliant on prediction, as they want to spam Psychic-type moves, which leaves them open to Pursuit trappers like Weavile and Mega Tyranitar.
* Furthermore, its all around average bulk and Speed tier leave it vulnerable to common Pokemon like Mega Crucibelle and Pajantom.

[SET]
name: Calm Mind
move 1: Psyshock
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Calm Mind
item: Fightinium Z
ability: Psychic Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

* Psyshock in tandem with Calm Mind allow Tapu Lele to overwhelm Chansey, turning it into an effective stallbreaker.
* Focus Blast is run with Fightinium Z to heavily chunk Steel-types like Heatran and Ferrothorn. When backed up by a Calm Mind boost, All-Out Pummeling can even overwhelm weakened Steel-types like Celesteela and Assault Vest Magearna.(I think you mean to say "Steel Types that aren't weak to Fighting", can you reword this to reflect that a bit better)

Set Details
========

* Fightinium Z gives Tapu Lele access to a 190 Base Power All-Out Pummeling, allowing Tapu Lele to overwhelm Steel-types, additionally, its much more reliable than having to hit Focus Blast against Heatran and Ferrothorn thanks to its improved accuracy.
* A Timid nature is preferred to outspeed Landorus-T and Speed tie with Kyurem-B and opposing Tapu Lele.

Usage Tips
========

* Calm Mind should primarily be used to break through bulkier teams.
* Fightinium Z should be used to weaken Steel-types like Celesteela and Magearna for teammates like Mega Mawile and Mega Alakazam.
* Due to Tapu Lele's relative frailty, it should be brought in via VoltTurn support or aggressive switches.
* You can try to bluff a Choice item against teams with Dark- and Steel-types to surprise them with Moonblast and All-Out Pummeling respectively.
* It should also be noted that, because this set isn't using a Choice item, it is not reliant on prediction and can thus attack whatever Pokemon is in front of it, however it is important to use the approperiate coverage move if a faster Pokemon like Weavile it attempts to switch in to punish Psyshock. (This point mostly says attack whats in front of you which is pretty self-explanatory, maybe reword the 2nd point about catching Weavile into a stand alone point)

Team Options
========

* Pokemon like Mega Mawile, Mega Alakazam, Magearna, and Aurumoth appreciate Tapu Lele's ability to weaken Steel-types like Heatran, Ferrothorn and Celesteela to ultimately sweep or break through the rest of the team.
* Pivots such as Tornadus-T and Mega Crucibelle, which also appreciate Tapu Lele's ability to weaken Steel-types, are particularly good partners to get Tapu Lele into play safely.
* It's particularly nice to pair Tapu Lele with Spikes setters like Ash-Greninja, Greninja, Ferrothorn, and Arghonaut, as Spikes heavily punish switches, which Tapu Lele will often force.

[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Psychic
move 2: Psyshock
move 3: Moonblast
move 4: Hidden Power Fire
item: Choice Specs
ability: Psychic Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

* Although having Psychic and Psyshock on the set may look weird, they serve vastly different purposes. Notably, Psychic deals insane amounts of damage to Pokemon like Landorus-T, while Psyshock can 3HKO specially defensive Steel-types like Celesteela, Heatran, and Magearna and 2HKOes Chansey.
* Hidden Power Fire does a lot to other Steel-types like Ferrothorn and Jirachi, while being more reliable than Focus Blast. Additionally, Focus Blast's ability to break through Heatran isn't really needed with Psyshock already doing a lot to it.(I dont think Jirachi is relevant enough to mention currently)
Set Details
========

* Choice Specs turns Tapu Lele into a frightening wallbreaker that is capable of breaking through specially defensive Steel-types with the sheer force behind its Psychic-type attacks.
* A Timid nature is run to outspeed Landorus-T and Aurumoth, as well as Speed tie with Kyurem-B, Volkraken and Tapu Lele.(Volkraken are almost always scarf so i dont think it fits here. Outspeeding Aurumoth becomes much more relevant on Specs as moonblast has a big chance to OHKO)

Usage Tips
========

* Tapu Lele has a very good matchup against bulkier teams, being capable of overwhelming traditional Psychic-type resists relatively easily. Against these type of teams, it should seek to pave the way for another teammate early- to mid-game with its Psychic-type attacks.
* However, it should be noted that bulkier teams commonly carry a combination of a Steel- and Dark-type Pokemon to pivot around Tapu Lele, so prediction is necessary. This is especially important if the opposition has a Pursuit trapper like Weavile or Mega Tyranitar, which can heavily punish a Tapu Lele locked into 1 of its 2 Psychic-type moves, so make sure to use Moonblast if they're predicted to switch in.
* Against more offensive teams, Tapu Lele can be used to take a hit from Pokemon like Choice Specs Greninja thanks to its decent Special Defense stat and retaliate.

Team Options
========

* Pivots like Magearna, Tornadus-T, and Mega Crucibelle can bring Tapu Lele into play, as its generally lacking bulk leaves a lot to be desired when trying to switch in. Additionally, Tornadus-T tends to draw in passive Pokemon, which Tapu Lele can take advantage of, while Magearna and Mega Crucibelle appreciate Tapu Lele's ability to weaken Steel-types.
* Since Choice Specs Tapu Lele forces an absurd amount of switches, Spikes support from Pokemon like Greninja, Ash-Greninja, Arghonaut, and Ferrothorn is optimal to maximize the benefit from this.
* Greninja can also lure Pokemon like Celesteela and Magearna thanks to its wide movepool.
* Pokemon like Magnezone and Heatran, which can each pressure Steel-types very well, will enable Tapu Lele to play much more comfortably, not having to worry about having to use Hidden Power Fire as much as it would otherwise.

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Psychic
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Nature's Madness / Hidden Power Fire
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Psychic Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

* Although Psyshock hits Chansey's weaker defense, it doesn't do enough, so Psychic is still preferred as a generally stronger option.
* Focus Blast hits Steel-types like Heatran and Ferrothorn.
* Nature's Madness allows Tapu Lele to chunk other Steel-types like Celesteela and Magearna, while Hidden Power Fire can be chosen for a more reliable option against Steel-types like Ferrothorn and Kitsunoh.

Set Details
========

* A Choice Scarf allows Tapu Lele to outspeed Pokemon like +1 Speed Aurumoth and Choice Scarf Landorus-T. Most notably, however, it massively improves Tapu Lele's matchup against offensive teams, at the cost of its matchup against bulkier teams.

Usage Tips
========

* Thanks to Choice Scarf, Tapu Lele is incredibly fast, allowing it to clean up easily against offensively inclined teams after some prior chip damage.
* However, be wary of locking yourself into a Psychic if a Dark-type is present on the opposing team, as doing this will leave Tapu Lele susceptible, being unable to touch them. Instead, Tapu Lele should use coverage moves.
* Considering Tapu Lele's generally lacking damage output, it's best to try and weaken Steel-types with Focus Blast, Nature's Madness, and Hidden Power Fire.

Team Options
========

* Because of Tapu Lele's lacking damage output, it'll need Spikes support to pick up KOes.(Mention some spikes setters Lele works well with)
* Considering that Choice Scarf Tapu Lele generally lacks the power to plow through Steel-types, Pokemon that can check them like Heatran are good teammates. Alternatively, you could even elect to use Mega Latios, which reliably checks Heatran, and together with Tapu Lele, can overwhelm Ferrothorn.
* In similar vein, Magnezone can take care of Steel-types like Magearna and Ferrothorn.
* Another option is Mega Alakazam, particularly with Knock Off, as it can constantly wear down Steel-types and cripple them with Knock Off.
* It should be noted that, because Tapu Lele is already a Choice Scarf user that can't outspeed boosted Necturna, you should opt to use another offensive check to it like Weavile, which doesn't need a Choice Scarf. Though, be wary of using Ice Shard in Psychic Terrain.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

* Psychium Z is an option that can be run instead of Fightinium Z, as it is almost as strong as All-Out Pummeling against Steel-types thanks to Psychic Surge. However, Focus Blast is rather unreliable so Fightinium Z is generally preferred.
* Metronome is also an option that can be run alongside another Z-Move user.
* Taunt can be run to deal with Trick Room teams reliably, but Tapu Lele's superior match up against balanced teams with Calm Mind often overshadows this option.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Steel-types**: Steel-types like Assault Vest Magearna, Celesteela, and Jirachi are relatively unbothered by anything Tapu Lele can throw at them, because they're not hit super effectively by Fighting-type moves. However, Celesteela and Jirachi take quite a lot from Choice Specs-boosted Hidden Power Fire and Assault Vest Magearna is easily worn down. Other Steel-types such as Ferrothorn and Heatran can take an unboosted Focus Blast and Hidden Power Fire, respectively, and retaliate in return.

**Faster Pokemon**: Tapu Lele is very susceptible to being revenge killed by faster Pokemon due to its relatively underwhelming bulk and Speed tier. Tapu Lele is outsped by Pokemon such as Mega Alakazam, Mega Crucibelle, Pajantom, and Choice Scarf Greninja. Choice Scarf variants will still be outrun by Choice Scarf Kartana and Kitsunoh.(Regular Greninja outpaces no need to mention scarf)

**Dark-types**: Dark-types like Weavile, Mega Tyranitar, Ash-Greninja, and Colossoil can punish Tapu Lele that are locked into Psychic-type attacks. Particularly, Weavile, Mega Tyranitar, and Colossoil can Pursuit trap Tapu Lele, ensuring that it is KOed.

**Specially Defensive Walls**: Pokemon like Tangrowth can comfortably scout Choice Specs and Choice Scarf Tapu Lele without being punished too much thanks to Regenerator, while Chansey is relatively unphazed by Choice Scarf variants, but susceptible to Choice Specs-boosted Psyshock. Both have to be wary of Calm Mind variants, however, which can use them as bait.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Jordy, 395754]]
- Quality checked by: [[snake_rattler, 227784], [, ], [, ]]
- Grammar checked by: [[, ], [, ]]

No mention of Iron Defense Draining kiss wtf
2/3 nice, put this into write up!

 

[Mx]

[OVERVIEW]

When compared to the myriad of other Psychic-type breakers like Mega Alakazam and Mega Latios, Tapu Lele sets itself apart from them thanks to its unique ability, Psychic Surge and its punishing nature as a wallbreaker. Combined with its solid offensive stats and typing, Tapu Lele is a truly menacing wallbreaker that is very devastating to deal with for defensively oriented teams, as it can overwhelm Psychic-resistant Pokemon like Heatran and Ferrothorn rather quickly. On the other hand, when holding a Choice Scarf, Tapu Lele has an excellent matchup against more offensive teams. However, Choice item sets are often reliant on prediction, as they want to spam Psychic-type moves, which leaves them open to Pursuit trappers like Weavile and Mega Tyranitar. Furthermore, its all around average bulk and Speed tier leave it vulnerable to common Pokemon like Mega Crucibelle and Pajantom. [These examples just show how Tapu Lele's speed is a problem, add that it is hard to find switch in opportunities and is easily worn down, which would expand on how its average bulk is an issue too]

[SET]
name: Calm Mind
move 1: Psyshock
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Calm Mind
item: Fightinium Z
ability: Psychic Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Psyshock in tandem with Calm Mind allow Tapu Lele to overwhelm Chansey, turning it into an effective stallbreaker. Focus Blast is run with Fightinium Z to heavily chunk Steel-types like Heatran and Ferrothorn. When backed up by a Calm Mind boost, All-Out Pummeling can even overwhelm weakened Steel-types that aren't weak to Fighting, like Celesteela and Assault Vest Magearna.

Set Details
========

Fightinium Z gives Tapu Lele access to a 190 Base Power All-Out Pummeling, allowing Tapu Lele to overwhelm Steel-types, additionally, its much more reliable than having to hit Focus Blast against Heatran and Ferrothorn thanks to its improved accuracy. A Timid nature is preferred to outspeed Landorus-T and Speed tie with Kyurem-B and opposing Tapu Lele.

Usage Tips
========

Calm Mind should primarily be used to break through slow bulky teams that often create opportunities for Tapu Lele to do so. Fightinium Z should be used to weaken Steel-types like Celesteela and Magearna for teammates like Mega Mawile and Mega Alakazam. Due to Tapu Lele's relative frailty, it should be brought in via VoltTurn support or aggressive switches. You can try to bluff a Choice item against teams with Dark- and Steel-types to surprise them with Moonblast and All-Out Pummeling respectively. It should be noted that because Tapu Lele is not running a Choice item, it has the freedom to switch up moves, allowing it to attack what is in front of it, but it is still important to use the appropriate coverage move if a faster Pokemon like Weavile is anticipated to switch in.

Team Options
========

Pokemon like Mega Mawile, Mega Alakazam, Magearna, and Aurumoth appreciate Tapu Lele's ability to weaken Steel-types like Heatran, Ferrothorn, and Celesteela to ultimately sweep or break through the rest of the team. Pivots such as Tornadus-T and Mega Crucibelle, which also appreciate Tapu Lele's ability to weaken Steel-types, are particularly good partners to get Tapu Lele into play safely. It's particularly nice to pair Tapu Lele with Spikes setters like Ash-Greninja, Greninja, Ferrothorn, and Arghonaut, as Spikes heavily punish switches, which Tapu Lele will often force.

[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Psychic
move 2: Psyshock
move 3: Moonblast
move 4: Hidden Power Fire
item: Choice Specs
ability: Psychic Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Although having Psychic and Psyshock on the set may look weird, they serve vastly different purposes. Notably, Psychic deals insane amounts of damage to Pokemon like Landorus-T, while Psyshock can 3HKO specially defensive Steel-types like Celesteela, Heatran, and Magearna and 2HKOes Chansey. Hidden Power Fire does a lot to other Steel-types like Ferrothorn, while being more reliable than Focus Blast. Additionally, Focus Blast's ability to break through Heatran isn't really needed with Psyshock already doing a lot to it.

Set Details
========

Choice Specs turns Tapu Lele into a frightening wallbreaker that is capable of breaking through specially defensive Steel-types with the sheer force behind its Psychic-type attacks. A Timid nature is run to outspeed Landorus-T as well as Aurumoth and Speed tie with Kyurem-B and opposing Tapu Lele.

Usage Tips
========

Tapu Lele has a very good matchup against bulkier teams, being capable of overwhelming traditional Psychic-type resists relatively easily. Against these type of teams, it should seek to pave the way for another teammate early- to mid-game with its Psychic-type attacks. However, it should be noted that bulkier teams commonly carry a combination of a Steel- and Dark-type Pokemon to pivot around Tapu Lele, so prediction is necessary. This is especially important if the opposition has a Pursuit trapper like Weavile or Mega Tyranitar, which can heavily punish a Tapu Lele locked into 1 of its 2 Psychic-type moves, so make sure to use Moonblast if they're predicted to switch in. [Also mention that if Tapu Lele does use a Psychic-type move, it should switch out the next turn to prevent it from being trapped by the obvious Dark-type switch-in] Against more offensive teams, Tapu Lele can be used to take a hit from Pokemon like Choice Specs Greninja thanks to its decent Special Defense stat and retaliate.

Team Options
========

Pivots like Magearna, Tornadus-T, and Mega Crucibelle can bring Tapu Lele into play, as its generally lacking bulk leaves a lot to be desired when trying to switch in. Additionally, Tornadus-T tends to draw in passive Pokemon, which Tapu Lele can take advantage of, while Magearna and Mega Crucibelle appreciate Tapu Lele's ability to weaken Steel-types. Since Choice Specs Tapu Lele forces an absurd amount of switches, Spikes support from Pokemon like Greninja, Ash-Greninja, Arghonaut, and Ferrothorn is optimal to maximize the benefit from this. Greninja can also lure Pokemon like Celesteela and Magearna thanks to its wide movepool. Pokemon like Magnezone and Heatran, which can each pressure Steel-types very well, will enable Tapu Lele to play much more comfortably, not having to worry about having to use Hidden Power Fire as much as it would otherwise.

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Psychic
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Nature's Madness / Hidden Power Fire
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Psychic Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Although Psyshock hits Chansey's weaker defense, it doesn't do enough, so Psychic is still preferred as a generally stronger option. Focus Blast hits Steel-types like Heatran and Ferrothorn. Nature's Madness allows Tapu Lele to chunk other Steel-types like Celesteela and Magearna, while Hidden Power Fire can be chosen for a more reliable option against Steel-types like Ferrothorn and Kitsunoh.

Set Details
========

A Choice Scarf allows Tapu Lele to outspeed Pokemon like +1 Speed Aurumoth and Choice Scarf Landorus-T. Most notably, however, it massively improves Tapu Lele's matchup against offensive teams, at the cost of its matchup against bulkier teams.

Usage Tips
========

Thanks to Choice Scarf, Tapu Lele is incredibly fast, allowing it to clean up easily against offensively inclined teams after some prior chip damage. However, be wary of locking yourself into a Psychic if a Dark-type is present on the opposing team, as doing this will leave Tapu Lele susceptible, being unable to touch them. Instead, Tapu Lele should use coverage moves. Considering Tapu Lele's general lack of damage output from its Psychic-type moves, it's best to try and weaken Steel-types with Focus Blast, Nature's Madness, and Hidden Power Fire.

Team Options
========

Because of Tapu Lele's lacking damage output, it'll need Spikes support from Pokemon like Greninja, Ferrothorn, and Ash-Greninja to pick up KOes. Considering that Choice Scarf Tapu Lele generally lacks the power to plow through Steel-types, Pokemon that can check them like Heatran are good teammates. Alternatively, you could even elect to use Mega Latios, which reliably checks Heatran, and together with Tapu Lele, can overwhelm Ferrothorn. In similar vein, Magnezone can take care of Steel-types like Magearna and Ferrothorn. Another option is Mega Alakazam, particularly with Knock Off, as it can constantly wear down Steel-types and cripple them with Knock Off. It should be noted that, because Tapu Lele is already a Choice Scarf user that can't outspeed boosted Necturna, you should opt to use another offensive check to it like Weavile, which doesn't need a Choice Scarf. Though, be wary of using Ice Shard in Psychic Terrain.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Psychium Z is an option that can be run instead of Fightinium Z, as it is almost as strong as All-Out Pummeling against Steel-types thanks to Psychic Surge. However, Focus Blast is rather unreliable so Fightinium Z is generally preferred. [Mention that Psychium Z is significantly stronger against targets like Tangrowth, otherwise there doesn't seem to be any reason to use it. Also mention how Focus Blast alone won't OKHO Ferrothorn and Specially Defensive Heatran at +1, both of which are very important reasons to run Fightinium Z] Metronome is also an option that can be run alongside another Z-Move user. Taunt can be run to deal with Trick Room teams reliably, but Tapu Lele's superior match up against balanced teams with Calm Mind often overshadows this option.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Steel-types**: Steel-types like Assault Vest Magearna, Celesteela, and Jirachi are relatively unbothered by anything Tapu Lele can throw at them, because they're not hit super effectively by Fighting-type moves. However, Celesteela and Jirachi take quite a lot from Choice Specs-boosted Hidden Power Fire and Assault Vest Magearna is easily worn down. Other Steel-types such as Ferrothorn and Heatran can take an unboosted Focus Blast and Hidden Power Fire, respectively, and retaliate in return.

**Faster Pokemon**: Tapu Lele is very susceptible to being revenge killed by faster Pokemon due to its relatively underwhelming bulk and Speed tier. Tapu Lele is outsped by Pokemon such as Mega Alakazam, Mega Crucibelle, Pajantom, and Greninja. Choice Scarf variants will still be outrun by Choice Scarf Kartana, Greninja, and Kitsunoh.

**Dark-types**: Dark-types like Weavile, Mega Tyranitar, Ash-Greninja, and Colossoil can punish Tapu Lele that are locked into Psychic-type attacks. Particularly, Weavile, Mega Tyranitar, and Colossoil can Pursuit trap Tapu Lele, ensuring that it is KOed. [Quickly point out how they can't check the Calm Mind set at all]

**Specially Defensive Walls**: Pokemon like Tangrowth can comfortably scout Choice Specs and Choice Scarf Tapu Lele without being punished too much thanks to Regenerator, while Chansey is relatively unphazed by Choice Scarf variants, but susceptible to Choice Specs-boosted Psyshock. Both have to be wary of Calm Mind variants, however, which can use them as bait.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Jordy, 395754]]
- Quality checked by: [[snake_rattler, 227784], [Jho, 208105], [, ]]
- Grammar checked by: [[, ], [, ]]

Excellent analysis, 3/3.

 

[Astra]

amcheck
add remove (comments)
good stuff as usual from you

laylow

[OVERVIEW]

When compared to the myriad of other Psychic-type breakers like Mega Alakazam and Mega Latios, Tapu Lele sets itself apart from them thanks to its unique ability, Psychic Surge, (AC) and its punishing nature as a wallbreaker. Combined with its solid offensive stats and typing, Tapu Lele is a truly menacing wallbreaker that is very devastating to deal with for defensively oriented teams, as it can overwhelm Psychic-resistant Pokemon like Heatran and Ferrothorn rather quickly. On the other hand, when holding a Choice Scarf, Tapu Lele has an excellent matchup against more offensive teams. However, Choice item sets are often reliant on prediction, as they want to spam Psychic-type moves, which leaves them open to Pursuit trappers like Weavile and Mega Tyranitar. Furthermore, its all around average bulk and Speed tier leave it vulnerable to common Pokemon like Mega Crucibelle and Pajantom, (RC) and also make it struggle to consistently find switch in opportunities.

[SET]
name: Calm Mind
move 1: Psyshock
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Calm Mind
item: Fightinium Z
ability: Psychic Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Psyshock in tandem with Calm Mind allows Tapu Lele to overwhelm Chansey, turning it into an effective stallbreaker. Focus Blast is run with Fightinium Z to heavily chunk Steel-types like Heatran and Ferrothorn. When backed up by a Calm Mind boost, All-Out Pummeling can even overwhelm weakened Steel-types that aren't weak to Fighting, like Celesteela and Assault Vest Magearna.

Set Details
========

Fightinium Z gives Tapu Lele access to a 190 Base Power All-Out Pummeling, allowing Tapu Lele to overwhelm Steel-types, (RC); (add semicolon) additionally, its it is much more reliable than having to hit Focus Blast against Heatran and Ferrothorn thanks to its improved accuracy. A Timid nature is preferred to outspeed Landorus-T and Speed tie with Kyurem-B and opposing Tapu Lele.

Usage Tips
========

Calm Mind should primarily be used to break through slow bulky teams that often create opportunities for Tapu Lele to do so. Fightinium Z should be used to weaken Steel-types like Celesteela and Magearna for teammates like Mega Mawile and Mega Alakazam. Due to Tapu Lele's relative frailty, it should be brought in via VoltTurn support or aggressive switches. You can try to bluff a Choice item against teams with Dark- and Steel-types to surprise them with Moonblast and All-Out Pummeling, (AC) respectively. It should be noted that because Tapu Lele is not running a Choice item, it has the freedom to switch up moves, allowing it to attack what is in front of it, but it is still important to use the appropriate coverage move if a faster Pokemon like Weavile is anticipated to switch in.

Team Options
========

Pokemon like Mega Mawile, Mega Alakazam, Magearna, and Aurumoth appreciate Tapu Lele's ability to weaken Steel-types like Heatran, Ferrothorn, and Celesteela to ultimately sweep or break through the rest of the team. Pivots such as Tornadus-T and Mega Crucibelle, which also appreciate Tapu Lele's ability to weaken Steel-types, are particularly good partners to get Tapu Lele into play safely. It's particularly nice to pair Tapu Lele with Spikes setters like Ash-Greninja, Greninja, Ferrothorn, and Arghonaut, as Spikes heavily punish switches, which Tapu Lele will often force.

[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Psychic
move 2: Psyshock
move 3: Moonblast
move 4: Hidden Power Fire
item: Choice Specs
ability: Psychic Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Although having Psychic and Psyshock on the set may look weird, they serve vastly different purposes. Notably, Psychic deals insane amounts of damage to Pokemon like Landorus-T, while Psyshock can 3HKO specially defensive Steel-types like Celesteela, Heatran, and Magearna and 2HKOes Chansey. Hidden Power Fire does a lot to other Steel-types like Ferrothorn, (RC) while being more reliable than Focus Blast. Additionally, Focus Blast's ability to break through Heatran isn't really needed with Psyshock already doing a lot to it.

Set Details
========

Choice Specs turns Tapu Lele into a frightening wallbreaker that is capable of breaking through specially defensive Steel-types with the sheer force behind its Psychic-type attacks. A Timid nature is run to outspeed Landorus-T as well as Aurumoth and Speed tie with Kyurem-B and opposing Tapu Lele.

Usage Tips
========

Tapu Lele has a very good matchup against bulkier teams, being capable of overwhelming traditional Psychic-type resists Psychic-resistant Pokemon relatively easily. Against these type of teams, it should seek to pave the way for another teammate early- to mid-game with its Psychic-type attacks. However, it should be noted that bulkier teams commonly carry a combination of a Steel- and Dark-type Pokemon to pivot around Tapu Lele, so prediction is necessary. This is especially important if the opposition has a Pursuit trapper like Weavile or Mega Tyranitar, which can heavily punish a Tapu Lele locked into 1 one of its 2 Psychic-type moves, so make sure to use Moonblast if they're predicted to switch in. In similar vein, if Tapu Lele does choose to lock itself into a Psychic-type move and they don't go into their Dark-type, it must switch out the next turn. Against more offensive teams, Tapu Lele can be used to take a hit from Pokemon like Choice Specs Greninja thanks to its decent Special Defense stat and retaliate.

Team Options
========

Pivots like Magearna, Tornadus-T, and Mega Crucibelle can bring Tapu Lele into play, as its generally lacking bulk leaves a lot to be desired when trying to switch in. Additionally, Tornadus-T tends to draw in passive Pokemon, which Tapu Lele can take advantage of, while Magearna and Mega Crucibelle appreciate Tapu Lele's ability to weaken Steel-types. Since Choice Specs Tapu Lele forces an absurd amount of switches, Spikes support from Pokemon like Greninja, Ash-Greninja, Arghonaut, and Ferrothorn is optimal to maximize the benefit from this. Greninja can also lure Pokemon like Celesteela and Magearna thanks to its wide movepool. Pokemon like Magnezone and Heatran, which can each pressure Steel-types very well, will enable Tapu Lele to play much more comfortably, not having to worry about having to use Hidden Power Fire as much as it would otherwise.

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Psychic
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Nature's Madness / Hidden Power Fire
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Psychic Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Although Psyshock hits Chansey's weaker defense, it doesn't do enough, so Psychic is still preferred as a generally stronger option. Focus Blast hits Steel-types like Heatran and Ferrothorn. Nature's Madness allows Tapu Lele to chunk other Steel-types like Celesteela and Magearna, while Hidden Power Fire can be chosen for a more reliable option against Steel-types like Ferrothorn and Kitsunoh.

Set Details
========

A Choice Scarf allows Tapu Lele to outspeed Pokemon like +1 Speed Aurumoth and Choice Scarf Landorus-T. Most notably, however, it massively improves Tapu Lele's matchup against offensive teams, (RC) at the cost of its matchup against bulkier teams.

Usage Tips
========

Psychium Z is an option that can be run instead of Fightinium Z, as it allows Tapu Lele to blow past Tangrowth and is almost as strong as All-Out Pummeling against Steel-types thanks to Psychic Surge. However, Focus Blast fails to OHKO Ferrothorn and specially defensive Heatran at +1, so Fightinium Z is generally preferred. Metronome is also an option that can be run alongside another Z-Move user. Taunt can be run to deal with Trick Room teams reliably, but Tapu Lele's superior match up against balanced teams with Calm Mind often overshadows this option.

Team Options
========

Because of Tapu Lele's lacking damage output, it'll need Spikes support from Pokemon like Greninja, Ferrothorn, and Ash-Greninja to pick up KOes. Considering that Choice Scarf Tapu Lele generally lacks the power to plow through Steel-types, Pokemon that can check them like Heatran are good teammates. Alternatively, you could even elect to use Mega Latios, which reliably checks Heatran, and together with Tapu Lele, (RC) can overwhelm Ferrothorn. In similar vein, Magnezone can take care of Steel-types like Magearna and Ferrothorn. Another option is Mega Alakazam, particularly with Knock Off, as it can constantly wear down Steel-types and cripple them with Knock Off. It should be noted that, (RC) because Tapu Lele is already a Choice Scarf user that can't outspeed boosted Necturna, you should opt to use another offensive check to it like Weavile, which doesn't need a Choice Scarf. Though, be wary of using Ice Shard in Psychic Terrain.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Psychium Z is an option that can be run instead of Fightinium Z, as it is almost as strong as All-Out Pummeling against Steel-types thanks to Psychic Surge. However, Focus Blast is rather unreliable, (AC) so Fightinium Z is generally preferred. Metronome is also an option that can be run alongside another Z-Move user. Taunt can be run to deal with Trick Room teams reliably, but Tapu Lele's superior match up against balanced teams with Calm Mind often overshadows this option.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Steel-types**: Steel-types like Assault Vest Magearna, Celesteela, and Jirachi are relatively unbothered by anything Tapu Lele can throw at them, (RC) because they're not hit super effectively by Fighting-type moves. However, Celesteela and Jirachi take quite a lot from Choice Specs-boosted Hidden Power Fire, (AC) and Assault Vest Magearna is easily worn down. Other Steel-types such as Ferrothorn and Heatran can take an unboosted Focus Blast and Hidden Power Fire, respectively, and retaliate in return.

**Faster Pokemon**: Tapu Lele is very susceptible to being revenge killed by faster Pokemon due to its relatively underwhelming bulk and Speed tier. Tapu Lele is outsped by Pokemon such as Mega Alakazam, Mega Crucibelle, Pajantom, and Greninja. Choice Scarf variants will still be outrun by Choice Scarf Kartana, Greninja, and Kitsunoh.

**Dark-types**: Dark-types like Weavile, Mega Tyranitar, Ash-Greninja, and Colossoil can punish Tapu Lele that are locked into Psychic-type attacks. Particularly, Weavile, Mega Tyranitar, and Colossoil can Pursuit trap Tapu Lele, ensuring that it is KOed. However, they struggle against Calm Mind variants of Tapu Lele, (RC) because it can switch up moves.

**Specially Defensive Walls**: Pokemon like Tangrowth can comfortably scout Choice Specs and Choice Scarf Tapu Lele without being punished too much thanks to Regenerator, while Chansey is relatively unphazed (replace with whatever you'd like to convey, wouldn't want the reader to be confused with this and phazing with roar, whirlwind, etc) by Choice Scarf variants, but it is still susceptible to Choice Specs-boosted Psyshock. Both have to be wary of Calm Mind variants, however, which can use them as bait.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Jordy, 395754]]
- Quality checked by: [[snake_rattler, 227784], [Jho, 208105], [Mx, 298148]]
- Grammar checked by: [[, ], [, ]]

 

[Lumari]

Estronic: add remove (comments)
tdp: add / fix remove (comments); (AC=add comma; RC=remove comma; SC=semicolon)

laylow with comments and additions

[OVERVIEW]

When compared to the myriad of other Psychic-type wallbreakers like Mega Alakazam and Mega Latios, Tapu Lele sets itself apart from them thanks to its unique ability, Psychic Surge, (AC) and its punishing nature as a wallbreaker. Combined with its solid offensive stats and typing, Tapu Lele is a truly menacing wallbreaker that is very devastating to deal with for defensively oriented teams, as it can overwhelm Psychic-resistant Pokemon like Heatran and Ferrothorn rather quickly. On the other hand, when holding a Choice Scarf, Tapu Lele has an excellent matchup against more offensive teams. However, Choice item sets are often reliant on prediction, as they want their tendency to spam Psychic-type moves, which leaves them open to Pursuit trappers like Weavile and Mega Tyranitar. Furthermore, its Tapu Lele's all-around (AH) average bulk and Speed tier leave it vulnerable to common Pokemon like Mega Crucibelle and Pajantom, (RC) and also make it struggle to consistently find switch in opportunities to switch in.

[SET]
name: Calm Mind
move 1: Psyshock
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Calm Mind
item: Fightinium Z
ability: Psychic Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Psyshock in tandem with Calm Mind allows Tapu Lele to overwhelm Chansey, turning it into an effective stallbreaker. Focus Blast is run with Fightinium Z to heavily chunk Steel-types like Heatran and Ferrothorn. When backed up by a Calm Mind boost, All-Out Pummeling can even overwhelm weakened Steel-types that aren't weak to Fighting, like Celesteela and Assault Vest Magearna.

Set Details
========

Fightinium Z gives Tapu Lele access to a 190-Base (AH) Power All-Out Pummeling, allowing Tapu Lele to overwhelm Steel-types, (RC); (add semicolon) additionally, its it is much more reliable than having to hit Focus Blast against Heatran and Ferrothorn thanks to its improved accuracy. A Timid nature is preferred to outspeed Landorus-T and Speed tie with Kyurem-B and opposing Tapu Lele.

Usage Tips
========

Calm Mind should primarily be used to break through slow bulky teams that often create leave opportunities for Tapu Lele to do so. Fightinium Z should be used to weaken Steel-types like Celesteela and Magearna for teammates like Mega Mawile and Mega Alakazam. Due to Tapu Lele's relative frailty, it should be brought in via VoltTurn support or aggressive switches. You can try to bluff a Choice item against teams with Dark- and Steel-types to surprise them with Moonblast and All-Out Pummeling, (AC) respectively. It should be noted that because Tapu Lele is not running a Choice item, it has the freedom to switch up moves, allowing it to attack what is in front of it, but though it is still important to use the appropriate coverage move if a faster Pokemon like Weavile is anticipated to switch in.

Team Options
========

Pokemon like Mega Mawile, Mega Alakazam, Magearna, and Aurumoth appreciate Tapu Lele's ability to weaken Steel-types like Heatran, Ferrothorn, and Celesteela to ultimately sweep or break through the rest of the team. Pivots such as Tornadus-T and Mega Crucibelle, which also appreciate Tapu Lele's ability to weaken Steel-types, are particularly good partners to get Tapu Lele into play safely. It's particularly nice to pair Tapu Lele with Spikes setters like Ash-Greninja, Greninja, Ferrothorn, and Arghonaut, as Spikes heavily punish switches, which Tapu Lele will often force.

[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Psychic
move 2: Psyshock
move 3: Moonblast
move 4: Hidden Power Fire
item: Choice Specs
ability: Psychic Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Although having both Psychic and Psyshock on the set may look weird, they serve vastly different purposes. Notably, Psychic deals insane amounts of damage to Pokemon like Landorus-T, while Psyshock can 3HKO specially defensive Steel-types like Celesteela, Heatran, and Magearna and 2HKOes Chansey. Hidden Power Fire does a lot to other Steel-types like Ferrothorn, (RC) while being more reliable than Focus Blast. Additionally, Focus Blast's ability to break through Heatran isn't really needed with Psyshock already doing a lot to it.

Set Details
========

Choice Specs turns Tapu Lele into a frightening wallbreaker that is capable of breaking through specially defensive Steel-types with the sheer force behind its Psychic-type attacks. A Timid nature is run to outspeed Landorus-T as well as Aurumoth and Speed tie with Kyurem-B and opposing Tapu Lele.

Usage Tips
========

Tapu Lele has a very good matchup against bulkier teams, being capable of overwhelming traditional Psychic-type resists Psychic-resistant Pokemon ("Psychic-type answers" is better, see my post in standards) relatively easily. Against these type of teams, it should seek to pave the way for another teammate early- to mid-game with its Psychic-type attacks. However, it should be noted that bulkier teams commonly carry a combination of a Steel- and Dark-type Pokemon to pivot around Tapu Lele, so prediction is necessary. This is especially important if the opposition has a Pursuit trapper like Weavile or Mega Tyranitar, which can heavily punish a Tapu Lele locked into 1 one of its 2 Psychic-type moves, so make sure to use Moonblast if they're predicted to switch in. In similar vein, if Tapu Lele does choose to lock itself into a Psychic-type move and they don't the opponent doesn't go into switch in their Dark-type, it must switch out the next turn. Against more offensive teams, Tapu Lele can be used to take a hit from Pokemon like Choice Specs Greninja thanks to its decent Special Defense stat and retaliate.

Team Options
========

Pivots like Magearna, Tornadus-T, and Mega Crucibelle can bring Tapu Lele into play, as its generally lacking bulk leaves a lot to be desired when trying to switch in. Additionally, Tornadus-T tends to draw in passive Pokemon, which Tapu Lele can take advantage of, while Magearna and Mega Crucibelle appreciate Tapu Lele's ability to weaken Steel-types. Since Choice Specs Tapu Lele forces an absurd amount number of switches, Spikes support from Pokemon like Greninja, Ash-Greninja, Arghonaut, and Ferrothorn is optimal to maximize the benefit from this. Greninja can also lure and take out Pokemon like Celesteela and Magearna thanks to its wide movepool. Pokemon like Magnezone and Heatran, which can each pressure Steel-types very well, will enable Tapu Lele to play much more comfortably, not having to worry about having to use Hidden Power Fire as much as it would otherwise.

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Psychic
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Nature's Madness / Hidden Power Fire
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Psychic Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Although Psyshock hits Chansey's weaker defense, it doesn't do enough, so Psychic is still preferred as a generally stronger option. Focus Blast hits Steel-types like Heatran and Ferrothorn. Nature's Madness allows Tapu Lele to chunk other Steel-types like Celesteela and Magearna, while Hidden Power Fire can be chosen for a more reliable option against Steel-types that take more damage from it like Ferrothorn and Kitsunoh.

Set Details
========

A Choice Scarf allows Tapu Lele to outspeed Pokemon like +1 Speed Aurumoth and Choice Scarf Landorus-T. Most notably, however, it massively improves Tapu Lele's matchup against offensive teams, (RC) at the cost of its matchup against bulkier teams.

Usage Tips
========

Psychium Z is an option that can be run instead of Fightinium Z, as it allows Tapu Lele to blow past Tangrowth and is almost as strong as All-Out Pummeling against Steel-types thanks to Psychic Surge. However, Focus Blast fails to OHKO Ferrothorn and specially defensive Heatran at +1, so Fightinium Z is generally preferred. Metronome is also an option that can be run alongside another Z-Move user. Taunt can be run to deal with Trick Room teams reliably, but Tapu Lele's superior match up against balanced teams with Calm Mind often overshadows this option. (wrong set?)

Team Options
========

Because of Tapu Lele's lacking damage output, it'll need Spikes support from Pokemon like Greninja, Ferrothorn, and Ash-Greninja to pick up KOes. Considering that Choice Scarf Tapu Lele generally lacks the power to plow through Steel-types, Pokemon that can check them like Heatran are good teammates. Alternatively, you could even elect to use Mega Latios, which reliably checks Heatran (RC) and together with Tapu Lele, (RC) can overwhelm Ferrothorn. In similar vein, Magnezone can take care of Steel-types like Magearna and Ferrothorn. Another option is Mega Alakazam, particularly with Knock Off, as it can constantly wear down Steel-types and cripple them with Knock Off by removing their items. It should be noted that, (RC) (comma is fine) because Tapu Lele is already a Choice Scarf user that can't outspeed boosted Necturna, you should opt to use another offensive check to it like Weavile, which doesn't need a Choice Scarf. Though, However, be wary of using Ice Shard in Psychic Terrain.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Psychium Z is an option that can be run instead of Fightinium Z, as it is almost as strong as All-Out Pummeling against Steel-types thanks to Psychic Surge. However, Focus Blast is rather unreliable, (AC) so Fightinium Z is generally preferred. Metronome is also an option that can be run alongside another Z-Move user. Taunt can be run to deal with Trick Room teams reliably, but Tapu Lele's superior match up matchup against balanced teams with Calm Mind often overshadows this option.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Steel-types**: Steel-types like Assault Vest Magearna, Celesteela, and Jirachi are relatively unbothered by anything Tapu Lele can throw at them, (RC) because they're not hit super effectively by Fighting-type moves. However, Celesteela and Jirachi take quite a lot from Choice Specs-boosted Hidden Power Fire, (AC) and Assault Vest Magearna is easily worn down. Other Steel-types such as Ferrothorn and Heatran can take an unboosted Focus Blast and Hidden Power Fire, respectively, (Focus Blast and HP Fire have p much the same power against Ferro so if it can take one it can also take the other, confused) and retaliate in return.

**Faster Pokemon**: Tapu Lele is very susceptible to being revenge killed by faster Pokemon due to its relatively underwhelming bulk and Speed tier, (comma) Tapu Lele is being outsped by Pokemon such as Mega Alakazam, Mega Crucibelle, Pajantom, and Greninja. Choice Scarf variants will still be outrun by Choice Scarf Kartana, Greninja, and Kitsunoh.

**Dark-types**: Dark-types like Weavile, Mega Tyranitar, Ash-Greninja, and Colossoil can punish Tapu Lele that are locked into Psychic-type attacks. Particularly, Weavile, Mega Tyranitar, and Colossoil can Pursuit trap Tapu Lele, ensuring that it is KOed. However, they struggle against Calm Mind variants of Tapu Lele, (RC) because it can switch up moves.

**Specially Defensive Walls**: Pokemon like Tangrowth can comfortably scout Choice Specs and Choice Scarf Tapu Lele without being punished too much thanks to Regenerator, while Chansey is relatively unphazed (replace with whatever you'd like to convey, wouldn't want the reader to be confused with this and phazing with roar, whirlwind, etc) (unfazed is the correct spelling ftr, which would be fine) by Choice Scarf variants, but it is still susceptible to Choice Specs-boosted Psyshock. Both have to be wary of Calm Mind variants, however, which can use them as bait.

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[OVERVIEW]

When compared to the myriad of other Psychic-type wallbreakers like Mega Alakazam and Mega Latios, Tapu Lele sets itself apart from them thanks to its unique ability, Psychic Surge, and its punishing nature as a wallbreaker. Combined with its solid offensive stats and typing, Tapu Lele is a truly menacing wallbreaker that is very devastating to deal with for defensively oriented teams, as it can overwhelm Psychic-resistant Pokemon like Heatran and Ferrothorn rather quickly. On the other hand, when holding a Choice Scarf, Tapu Lele has an excellent matchup against more offensive teams. However, Choice item sets are often reliant on prediction, as their tendency to spam Psychic-type moves leaves them open to Pursuit trappers like Weavile and Mega Tyranitar. Furthermore, Tapu Lele's all-around (AH)(remove this AH comment) average bulk and Speed tier leave it vulnerable to common Pokemon like Mega Crucibelle and Pajantom and also make it struggle to consistently find opportunities to switch in.

[SET]
name: Calm Mind
move 1: Psyshock
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Calm Mind
item: Fightinium Z
ability: Psychic Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Psyshock in tandem with Calm Mind allows Tapu Lele to overwhelm Chansey, turning it into an effective stallbreaker. Focus Blast is run with Fightinium Z to heavily chunk Steel-types like Heatran and Ferrothorn. When backed up by a Calm Mind boost, All-Out Pummeling can even overwhelm weakened Steel-types that aren't weak to Fighting, like such as Celesteela and Assault Vest Magearna.

Set Details
========

Fightinium Z gives Tapu Lele access to a 190-Base Power All-Out Pummeling, allowing Tapu Lele to overwhelm Steel-types; additionally, it is much more reliable than having to hit Focus Blast against Heatran and Ferrothorn thanks to its improved accuracy. A Timid nature is preferred to outspeed Landorus-T and Speed tie with Kyurem-B and opposing Tapu Lele.

Usage Tips
========

Calm Mind should primarily be used to break through slow bulky teams that often leave opportunities for Tapu Lele to do so. Fightinium Z should be used to weaken Steel-types like Celesteela and Magearna for teammates like Mega Mawile and Mega Alakazam. Due to Tapu Lele's relative frailty, it should be brought in via VoltTurn support or aggressive switches. You can try to bluff a Choice item against teams with Dark- and Steel-types to surprise them with Moonblast and All-Out Pummeling, respectively. It should be noted that because Tapu Lele is not running a Choice item, it has the freedom to switch up moves, allowing it to attack what is in front of it, though it is still important to use the appropriate coverage move if a faster Pokemon like Weavile is anticipated to switch in.

Team Options
========

Pokemon like Mega Mawile, Mega Alakazam, Magearna, and Aurumoth appreciate Tapu Lele's ability to weaken Steel-types like Heatran, Ferrothorn, and Celesteela to ultimately sweep or break through the rest of the team. Pivots such as Tornadus-T and Mega Crucibelle, which also appreciate Tapu Lele's ability to weaken Steel-types, are particularly good partners to get Tapu Lele into play safely. It's particularly nice to pair Tapu Lele with Spikes setters like Ash-Greninja, Greninja, Ferrothorn, and Arghonaut, as Spikes heavily punish switches, which Tapu Lele will often force.

[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Psychic
move 2: Psyshock
move 3: Moonblast
move 4: Hidden Power Fire
item: Choice Specs
ability: Psychic Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Although having both Psychic and Psyshock on the set may look weird, they serve vastly different purposes. Notably, Psychic deals insane amounts of damage to Pokemon like Landorus-T, while Psyshock can 3HKO specially defensive Steel-types like Celesteela, Heatran, and Magearna and 2HKO Chansey. Hidden Power Fire does a lot to other Steel-types like Ferrothorn,(AC) while being more reliable than Focus Blast. Additionally, Focus Blast's ability to break through Heatran isn't really needed with Psyshock already doing a lot to it.

Set Details
========

Choice Specs turns Tapu Lele into a frightening wallbreaker that is capable of breaking through specially defensive Steel-types with the sheer force behind its Psychic-type attacks. A Timid nature is run to outspeed Landorus-T as well as Aurumoth and Speed tie with Kyurem-B and opposing Tapu Lele.

Usage Tips
========

Tapu Lele has a very good matchup against bulkier teams, being capable of overwhelming traditional Psychic-type answers relatively easily. Against these type types of teams, it should seek to pave the way for another teammate early- to mid-game with its Psychic-type attacks. However, it should be noted that bulkier teams commonly carry a combination of a Steel- and Dark-type Pokemon to pivot around Tapu Lele, so prediction is necessary. This is especially important if the opposition has a Pursuit trapper like Weavile or Mega Tyranitar, which can heavily punish Tapu Lele locked into one of its Psychic-type moves, so make sure to use Moonblast if they're predicted to switch in. In similar vein, if Tapu Lele does choose to lock itself into a Psychic-type move and the opponent doesn't switch in their Dark-type, it must switch out the next turn. Against more offensive teams, Tapu Lele can be used to take a hit from Pokemon like Choice Specs Greninja thanks to its decent Special Defense stat and retaliate.

Team Options
========

Pivots like Magearna, Tornadus-T, and Mega Crucibelle can bring Tapu Lele into play, as its generally lacking bulk leaves a lot to be desired when trying to switch in. Additionally, Tornadus-T tends to draw in passive Pokemon, which Tapu Lele can take advantage of, while Magearna and Mega Crucibelle appreciate Tapu Lele's ability to weaken Steel-types. Since Choice Specs Tapu Lele forces an absurd number of switches, Spikes support from Pokemon like Greninja, Ash-Greninja, Arghonaut, and Ferrothorn is optimal to maximize the benefit from this. Greninja can also lure and take out Pokemon like Celesteela and Magearna thanks to its wide movepool. Pokemon like Magnezone and Heatran, which can each pressure Steel-types very well, will enable Tapu Lele to play much more comfortably, not having to worry about having to use using Hidden Power Fire as much as it would otherwise.

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Psychic
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Nature's Madness / Hidden Power Fire
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Psychic Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Although Psyshock hits Chansey's weaker defense, it doesn't do enough, so Psychic is still preferred as a generally stronger option. Focus Blast hits Steel-types like Heatran and Ferrothorn. Nature's Madness allows Tapu Lele to chunk other Steel-types like Celesteela and Magearna, while Hidden Power Fire can be chosen for a more reliable option against Steel-types that take more damage from it like Ferrothorn and Kitsunoh.

Set Details
========

A Choice Scarf allows Tapu Lele to outspeed Pokemon like +1 Speed Aurumoth and Choice Scarf Landorus-T. Most notably, however, it massively improves Tapu Lele's matchup against offensive teams at the cost of its matchup against bulkier teams.

Usage Tips
========

Thanks to Choice Scarf, Tapu Lele is incredibly fast, allowing it to clean up easily against offensively inclined teams after some prior chip damage. However, be wary of locking yourself into a Psychic if a Dark-type is present on the opposing team, as doing this will leave Tapu Lele susceptible, being unable to touch them. Instead, Tapu Lele should use coverage moves. Considering Tapu Lele's general lack of damage output from its Psychic-type moves, it's best to try and weaken Steel-types with Focus Blast, Nature's Madness, and Hidden Power Fire.

Team Options
========

Because of Tapu Lele's lacking damage output, it'll need Spikes support from Pokemon like Greninja, Ferrothorn, and Ash-Greninja to pick up KOes (this feels like it's missing examples). Considering that Choice Scarf Tapu Lele generally lacks the power to plow through Steel-types, Pokemon that can check them like Heatran are good teammates. Alternatively, you could even elect to use Mega Latios, which reliably checks Heatran and together with Tapu Lele can overwhelm Ferrothorn. In a similar vein, Magnezone can take care of Steel-types like Magearna and Ferrothorn. Another option is Mega Alakazam, particularly with Knock Off, as it can constantly wear down Steel-types and cripple them by removing their items.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Psychium Z is an option instead of Fightinium Z, as it is allows Tapu Lele to blow past Tangrowth while being almost as strong as All-Out Pummeling against Steel-types thanks to Psychic Surge. However, Focus Blast is rather unreliable, so Fightinium Z is generally preferred. Metronome is also an option that can be run alongside another Z-Move user. Taunt can be run to deal with Trick Room teams reliably, but Tapu Lele's superior matchup against balanced teams with Calm Mind often overshadows this option.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Steel-types**: Steel-types like Assault Vest Magearna,(RC) Celesteela, Assault Vest Magearna,(AC, AV Celesteela and Jirachi are not sets) and Jirachi are relatively unbothered by anything Tapu Lele can throw at them because they're not hit super effectively by Fighting-type moves. However, Celesteela and Jirachi take quite a lot from Choice Specs-boosted Hidden Power Fire, and Assault Vest Magearna is easily worn down. Other Steel-types such as Ferrothorn and Heatran can take an unboosted Focus Blast and Hidden Power Fire, respectively,(AC, this was fsr removed during your implementation of gp 1/2) and retaliate.

**Faster Pokemon**: Tapu Lele is very susceptible to being revenge killed by faster Pokemon due to its relatively underwhelming bulk and Speed tier, being outsped by Pokemon such as Mega Alakazam, Mega Crucibelle, Pajantom, and Greninja. Choice Scarf variants will still be outrun by Choice Scarf Kartana, Greninja, and Kitsunoh.

**Dark-types**: Dark-types like Weavile, Mega Tyranitar, Ash-Greninja, and Colossoil can punish Tapu Lele that are locked into Psychic-type attacks. Particularly, Weavile, Mega Tyranitar, and Colossoil can Pursuit trap Tapu Lele, ensuring that it is KOed. However, they struggle against Calm Mind variants of Tapu Lele because it they can switch up moves.

**Specially Defensive Walls**: Pokemon like (only one that can do it comfortably, qc approved by jordseph) Tangrowth can comfortably scout Choice Specs and Choice Scarf Tapu Lele without being punished too much thanks to Regenerator, while Chansey is relatively unfazed by Choice Scarf variants, but it is still susceptible to Choice Specs-boosted Psyshock. Both have to be wary of Calm Mind variants, however, which can use them as bait.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Jordy, 395754]]
- Quality checked by: [[snake_rattler, 227784], [Jho, 208105], [Mx, 298148]]
- Grammar checked by: [[The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216], [Rabia, 336073]]

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