Tapu Lele Pokémon GO Raid Battle Strategy

Tapu Lele is a Psychic- and
Fairy-type Legendary Pokémon originally discovered in the Alola region. The
guardian deity of Akala Island, Tapu Lele heals the wounds of people
and Pokémon by sprinkling them with its sparkling scales. Learn which Pokémon will be most effective in Raid Battles
against Tapu Lele, how to catch Tapu Lele after winning a Raid Battle, and how
best to use the Land Spirit Pokémon after you’ve caught it.

As a Psychic- and Fairy-type Pokémon, Tapu Lele is
vulnerable to Poison-, Ghost-, and Steel-type attacks. When selecting Pokémon
for your Tapu Lele Raid Battle lineup, it helps to choose Pokémon that have a
Fast Attack and a Charged Attack of one of these types if you want to deal as
much damage as possible. It’s not necessary to choose only Poison-, Ghost-, or Steel-type
Pokémon, but a Pokémon that shares a type with these attacks will benefit from
a same-type attack bonus, which will allow these attacks to deal an additional
20% damage.

It’s worth noting that Poison-type Pokémon are vulnerable to
Psychic-type attacks. Any Tapu Lele you encounter may know a Psychic-type Fast
Attack or Charged Attack, so your Poison-type Pokémon might not last long
against it. That said, Poison-type attacks are still highly effective against
Tapu Lele, so consider your lineup with all of this in mind.

If you have multiple Pokémon that know Poison-, Ghost-, or Steel-type
attacks, choose the Pokémon with the highest CP and best overall stats.
Remember that speed of victory affects how many Premier Balls you will receive
at the conclusion of a successful Raid Battle, so bring your strongest Pokémon
and defeat Tapu Lele as quickly as possible.

• Mega Gengar (Ghost/Poison)

  • Fast Attack: Hex (Ghost), Lick (Ghost), Shadow Claw (Ghost)

  • Charged Attack: Shadow Ball (Ghost), Shadow Punch (Ghost), Sludge Bomb (Poison), Sludge Wave (Poison)

• Altered Forme Giratina (Ghost/Dragon)

• Origin Forme Giratina (Ghost/Dragon)

  • Fast Attack: Shadow Claw (Ghost)

  • Charged Attack: Ominous Wind (Ghost), Shadow Ball (Ghost)

• Chandelure (Ghost/Fire)

• Steelix / Mega Steelix (Steel/Ground)

• Scizor (Bug/Steel)

• Aggron / Shadow Aggron (Steel/Rock)

• Metagross / Shadow Metagross (Steel/Psychic)

  • Fast Attack: Bullet Punch (Steel)

  • Charged Attack: Flash Cannon (Steel), Meteor Mash (Steel)

• Excadrill (Ground/Steel)

After a successful Tapu Lele raid, you’ll have a limited
number of Premier Balls you can use to catch Tapu Lele, so make each one count.
You can earn extra Premier Balls by battling with friends and defeating Tapu
Lele more quickly.

In an encounter with Tapu Lele, your chance of catching it
is greatest when the target ring is small enough for you to score Excellent
Throws. Throwing Curveballs
can improve your chances even more. But work within your abilities—if you don’t
think you can reliably make Excellent Curveball Throws, aim for Nice Throws or
Great Throws rather than risk missing the target ring completely.

Tapu Lele isn’t going to make it easy on
you by sitting still while you’re trying to catch it. Don’t waste your
Premier Balls by throwing while it’s moving around. Watch Tapu Lele to
get a feel for its cycle of movement and the pauses in between the cycles.
During one of these pauses, wait for the target ring to reappear, and then
throw as it starts to grow smaller to increase your odds of making a Great
Throw or an Excellent Throw.

Berries can help you catch Tapu Lele. A
Razz Berry will make it easier to catch, and a Golden Razz Berry will make it
much easier to catch. If you find yourself failing to land any throws, a Nanab
Berry will calm Tapu Lele, making its movements less erratic and allowing you
to make precise throws more easily. If you need extra Tapu Lele Candy, using a
Silver Pinap Berry will make Tapu Lele easier to catch and grant you extra
Candy when you catch it.

Buddy Pokémon with a
Buddy Level of Great Buddy or higher have the Catch Assist Perk. If a
Pokémon—even a Legendary Pokémon—deflects a Poké Ball, your buddy might bounce
it back for a second catch opportunity!

Like all Legendary Pokémon, Tapu
Lele is tricky to catch, so don’t be discouraged if it escapes. Get a
second wind by stocking up on useful items—like Max Potions, Max Revives, and
Golden Razz Berries—and try again.

As a Psychic- and Fairy-type Pokémon, Tapu Lele is resistant
to Fighting-, Psychic-, and Dragon-type attacks. This is particularly notable
as Fighting-, Psychic-, and Dragon-type Pokémon comprise a significant chunk of
choices favored in the Ultra League and the Master League. Tapu Lele’s
resistance to these prominent types, combined with its wide range of Charged
Attacks, could make it a powerful addition to your GO Battle League lineup.

Tapu Lele boasts several attacks that can thwart Pokémon it’s
weak against. Poison-type Pokémon are vulnerable to Psychic-type attacks, thus making
Tapu Lele’s Confusion, Psychic, and Psyshock attacks powerful counters to
Poison-type opponents. Steel-type Pokémon are weak to Fighting-type attacks, so
Tapu Lele’s Focus Blast Charged Attack is even more effective.

Tapu Lele’s two types also make it a useful addition to your Raid
Battle lineup, particularly against powerful Raid Bosses such as Machamp, Palkia,
Darkrai, Terrakion, Zekrom, and Kyurem.

To maximize Tapu Lele’s potential, particularly in the GO
Battle League, you should teach it a second Charged Attack and increase its CP—be sure to
choose two different Charged Attack types to cover the broadest range of possible
Pokémon opponents. Doing this requires a lot of Tapu Lele Candy and
Stardust, so try to catch as many Tapu Lele as possible to help you get there
faster.

Good luck with your next Raid Battle, and remember to check Pokemon.com/Strategy for more Pokémon GO, video game, and Pokémon TCG tips.

Source: Pokemon