Tapu Lele is a guardian deity Pokémon known for its psychic and fairy abilities.
Type: Psychic / Fairy
Abilities:
- Psychic Surge: Automatically sets Psychic Terrain on the battlefield once Tapu Lele is sent out.
- Hidden Ability: Telepathy - This ability prevents Tapu Lele from taking damage from its allies' moves that can hit multiple targets in battles.
Physical Characteristics:
- Tapu Lele is butterfly-like in shape, with a black body and a head that resembles a helmet.
- Its arms are positioned in a way that makes it look like it's dancing, and its wings are light pink with a darker pink pattern.
- Tapu Lele's shell, which resembles a bug's shell, is primarily purple and pink.
Behavior and Habitat:
- Tapu Lele is known to be quite playful, but it can also be ruthless. It doesn't like being bothered.
- This Pokémon is native to the Alola region and is the guardian deity of Akala Island.
In Battle:
- Tapu Lele is a formidable opponent due to its high special attack and special defense stats.
- Its Psychic Surge Ability strengthens Psychic-type moves, giving it a significant advantage in battle.
Evolution:
- Tapu Lele does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon.
Interesting Facts:
- It's said that Tapu Lele scatters glowing scales that can restore good health on the one hand, but cause harm on the other.
- The scales are considered to be so powerful that they can cause injury from their psychic energy alone.
- In the Alola region's folklore, Tapu Lele is known to be a bringer of good health, but it's also feared for its aggressive nature when disturbed.