Tapu Lele Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Tapu Lele in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Tapu Lele
Tapu Lele is a 5-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with psychic/fairy typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 32.400 DPS. Tapu Lele's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Tapu Lele can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Tapu Lele is weak to Ghost, Poison, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Dragon, Fighting, Psychic-type moves as Tapu Lele resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Tapu Lele is Mega Gengar (32.400 DPS), Mega Lucario (29.200 DPS), and Shadow Metagross (29.067 DPS).
Catching Tapu Lele: After defeating Tapu Lele, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1960 and 2046 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2438-2546 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Tapu Lele from raids will have exactly 2046 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Tapu Lele?
The best counter for Tapu Lele is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 32.400 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (29.200 DPS) and Shadow Metagross (29.067 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Tapu Lele?
Tapu Lele can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Tapu Lele weak to?
Tapu Lele is weak to Ghost, Poison, Steel-type attacks. It resists Dragon, Fighting, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Tapu Lele be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Tapu Lele's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Tapu Lele from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Tapu Lele from raids will have 2046 CP at level 20, or 2546 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1960. If you see 2046 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Tapu Lele worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Tapu Lele is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Tapu Lele?
For the best moveset for Tapu Lele itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Tapu Lele stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Tapu Lele without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Tapu Lele can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (27.143 DPS) and Deoxys (Attack) (25.290 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Tapu Lele in raids?
Tapu Lele is weather boosted during windy,cloudy weather. When boosted, Tapu Lele is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (2438-2546 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.