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Tapu Lele Raid Guide

Weak to Ghost, Poison, Steel — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Tapu Lele.

Boosted in Windy, Cloudy 20 counters ranked
Catch CP
2,046
Lv 20 · 100% IV
Weather CP
2,546
Lv 25 · 100% IV
Trainers
4+
Min 3 at Lv 40+
Top DPS
32.4
Mega Gengar
Tapu Lele

Best counters

Ranked by DPS against Tapu Lele. Tap a row for full stats.

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Mega Gengar
Mega Gengar LickShadow Ball 32.4DPS 405TDO 2
Mega Lucario
Mega Lucario Bullet PunchMeteor Mash 29.2DPS 355TDO 3
Shadow Metagross
Shadow Metagross Bullet PunchMeteor Mash 29.1DPS 427TDO 4
Shadow Chandelure
Shadow Chandelure HexShadow Ball 29.0DPS 276TDO 5
Shadow Gengar
Shadow Gengar LickShadow Ball 28.9DPS 226TDO 6
Mega Metagross
Mega Metagross Bullet PunchMeteor Mash 27.9DPS 622TDO 7
Mega Banette
Mega Banette Shadow ClawShadow Ball 27.6DPS 291TDO 8
Shadow Dialga
Shadow Dialga Metal ClawIron Head 27.4DPS 402TDO 9
Mega Beedrill
Mega Beedrill Poison JabSludge Bomb 27.4DPS 267TDO 10
Blacephalon
Blacephalon AstonishShadow Ball 27.1DPS 232TDO 11
Shadow Giratina (Origin)
Shadow Giratina (Origin) Shadow ClawShadow Force 25.9DPS 465TDO 12
Shadow Dialga (Origin)
Shadow Dialga (Origin) Metal ClawIron Head 25.7DPS 402TDO 13
Deoxys (Attack)
Deoxys (Attack) Poison JabZap Cannon 25.3DPS 65TDO 14
Shadow Typhlosion (Hisuian)
Shadow Typhlosion (Hisuian) HexShadow Ball 25.1DPS 258TDO 15
Shadow Darkrai
Shadow Darkrai SnarlShadow Ball 25.1DPS 288TDO 16
Shadow Regigigas
Shadow Regigigas Hidden PowerCrush Grip 25.1DPS 394TDO 17
Shadow Excadrill
Shadow Excadrill Metal ClawIron Head 25.0DPS 264TDO 18
Eternatus
Eternatus Poison JabSludge Bomb 24.9DPS 520TDO 19
Shadow Haunter
Shadow Haunter LickShadow Ball 24.9DPS 116TDO 20
Zacian (Crowned sword)
Zacian (Crowned sword) Metal ClawGiga Impact 24.8DPS 463TDO

Budget counters

No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.

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Blacephalon
Blacephalon AstonishShadow Ball 27.1DPS 232TDO 13
Deoxys (Attack)
Deoxys (Attack) Poison JabZap Cannon 25.3DPS 65TDO 18
Eternatus
Eternatus Poison JabSludge Bomb 24.9DPS 520TDO 20
Zacian (Crowned sword)
Zacian (Crowned sword) Metal ClawGiga Impact 24.8DPS 463TDO
Ranks are kept from the main list, so you can see how far behind the premium options they sit.

Stats & weaknesses

Raid tier
5-Star
Weather boost
Windy, Cloudy
Shiny available
Yes

Weak to — use these types

Ghost1.6× Poison1.6× Steel1.6×

Resists — avoid these types

Dragon0.390625× Fighting0.390625× Psychic0.625×

Catch CP after the raid

The CP you will see on the encounter screen.

IVs Lv 20 CP Lv 25 CP (weather)
10 / 10 / 10 floor 1,960 2,438
15 / 15 / 15 100% 2,046 2,546
Raid catches have an IV floor of 10/10/10, so the two rows are the real minimum and maximum. If you see 2,046 CP it is a perfect Tapu Lele — throw a Golden Razz Berry.

Raid guide

How the fight goes and what to bring.

Trainer difficulty 3 trainers with six level-40 top counters each; plan for 4+ with mixed teams. Worked out from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS above.

Tapu Lele resists Dragon, Fighting, Psychic — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.

FAQ

What are the best counters for Tapu Lele?

The top counter is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball at 32.4 DPS against Tapu Lele. Mega Lucario (29.2) and Shadow Metagross (29.1) follow.

What is Tapu Lele weak to?

Tapu Lele takes super effective damage from Ghost, Poison, Steel-type moves.

How many trainers do I need to beat Tapu Lele?

3 trainers can do it if each brings six level-40 top counters (they average 29.4 DPS against Tapu Lele). With mixed teams plan for 4 or more — the estimate comes from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS on this page.

Can I beat Tapu Lele without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Blacephalon at 27.1 DPS, 84% of what the top counter deals. Deoxys (Attack) and Eternatus are the next ones down.

Can Tapu Lele be shiny?

Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny. Community-collected data puts legendary raid encounters at roughly 1 in 20.

What weather boosts Tapu Lele?

Windy, Cloudy. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 2,438–2,546 CP instead of 1,960–2,046. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.

What is the best moveset for Tapu Lele?

The counter list on this page is for beating Tapu Lele. For the moves Tapu Lele should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.

Explore more

All raid bosses Every boss in the current rotation Best Ghost attackers Top Ghost-type Pokemon ranked by DPS Tapu Lele Pokedex Base stats, moves and evolutions