| “ | This guardian deity of Akala is guilelessly cruel. The fragrant aroma of flowers is the source of its energy. | „ |
| ~ Pokémon Sun |
| “ | As it flutters about, it scatters its strangely glowing scales. Touching them is said to restore good health on the spot. | „ |
| ~ Pokémon Moon |
| “ | It heals the wounds of people and Pokémon by sprinkling them with its sparkling scales. This guardian deity is worshiped on Akala. | „ |
| ~ Pokémon Ultra Sun |
| “ | Although called a guardian deity, Tapu Lele is devoid of guilt about its cruel disposition and can be described as nature incarnate. | „ |
| ~ Pokémon Ultra Moon |
Summary
Tapu Lele is the Psychic/Fairy Type guardian deity of Akala Island in the Alola Region. Tapu Lele is known for being unknowingly cruel as it loves spreading its scales which can heal others on the spot. However, too much of these scales can also destroy one's body. Its shell is supposed to be in the shape of a butterfly.
Powers and Stats
Tier: At least 3-C, likely High 3-A
Name: Tapu Lele
Origin: Pokémon
Gender: Genderless
Age: Unknown
Classification: Land Spirit Pokémon, Tapu, Guardian Deity of Akala Island, Guardian, Sacred Guardian, Island Guardian, Spirit Guardian, Land Spirit, Guardian Tapu, Legendary Pokemon, Nature Incarnate
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Flight, Telekinesis, Light Manipulation, Statistics Amplification, Energy Manipulation, Mind Manipulation, Minor Sealing (Via Mean Look), Durability Negation via its scales, Status Effect Inducement, Immunity to Dragon-type moves, Resistance to Psychic-type moves, Even greater resistance to Fighting-type moves, Healing, Statistics Reduction, Absorption (With Draining Kiss), Spatial Manipulation
Attack Potency: At least Galaxy level, likely High Universe level (Able to fight against Ultra Beasts. Comparable to Tapu Koko). Ignores Durability with Nature's Madness and the Z-Move Guardian of Alola (Always gets an opponent to a half/quarter of their health)
Speed: At least Massively FTL+, likely Infinite (Aided in the fight against Solgaleo or Lunala)
Lifting Strength: At least Class Z, likely far higher (Should still be immensely superior to Primal Groudon and comparable to Mega Mewtwo)
Striking Strength: At least Galaxy level, likely High Universe level
Durability: At least Galaxy level, likely High Universe level
Stamina: Superhuman (Far superior to the average pokemon. Average pokemon are hardwired for battle and can go on fighting for lots of time despite being injured. They are also capable of spending a day on foot while fighting hordes of enemies in mystery dungeons with little to no breaks)
Range: Standard Melee Range. Planetary with projectiles and abilities.
Standard Equipment: Tapunium Z
Intelligence: Below Average normally (Capable of coherent speech between other Pokémon, a degree of understanding of commands and social situations, and can solve minor puzzles, though still mostly driven by instinct), Gifted in battle (Should be far superior to 3rd stage Pokémon who are able to consistently fight the likes of Machamp which have mastered all martial arts, as well as Alakazam)
Weaknesses: Steel, Ghost, and Poison-type moves. Guardian of Alola can only be used once per battle.
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
- Psychic Surge: Tapu Lele automatically sets up Psychic Terrain upon entry or reentry into combat.
- Nature's Madness: The signature of the Tapu. Tapu Lele draws power from nature and strikes the opponent with it cutting their current health in half.
- Guardian of Alola: The signature Z-Move of the Tapu. Using the power held within the Tapunium Z Tapu Lele combines it with Nature's Madness to summon a giant yellow avatar. Tapu Lele then attaches itself as the head before hammering down one of the arms to squash the opponent cutting their current health down to a quarter.
- Psychic Terrain: Tapu Lele coats the surrounding terrain with a psychic power. Those who are grounded will receive a boost in power to their Psychic-type moves and protection from priority-based attacks.
- Aromatic Mist: Using a mysterious aroma, Tapu Lele boosts the special defense of one of its allies.
- Aromatherapy: Using a soothing scent Tapu Lele cures itself and its allies of status conditions.
- Mean Look: Tapu Lele gives the opponent a sharp mean look that prevents them from escaping.
- Draining Kiss: Tapu Lele kisses the opponent to deal damage. It also heals Tapu Lele by 75% of the damage dealt.
- Astonish: Tapu Lele attacks the opponent by surprise possibly making them flinch.
- Withdraw: Tapu Lele withdraws into its shell to boost its defense. It can also be used to simultaneously block in coming attacks.
- Confusion: Tapu Lele attacks with a telekinetic force similar to Psychic that may cause confusion.
- Psywave: Tapu Lele releases a wave of psychic energy.
- Psybeam: Tapu Lele fires off a beam of psychic energy that may cause confusion.
- Sweet Scent: Tapu Lele releases a sweet scent that lulls the opponent lowering their evasiveness. It can also be used to attract wild Pokémon.
- Skill Swap: Tapu Lele swaps Abilities with its opponent using a psychic power.
- Psyshock: Tapu Lele fires off psychic projectiles that target defense over special defense.
- Tickle: Tapu Lele tickles the opponent which lowers their attack and defense.
- Extrasensory: Tapu Lele attacks with a telekinetic force that may cause the opponent to flinch. Its power doubles if the opponent has somehow made themselves smaller such as through Minimize.
- Flatter: Tapu Lele flatters the opponent which confuses them and boosts their special attack.
- Moonblast: Tapu Lele draws power from the moon and forms it into a pink sphere which it then fires. It may also lower the opponent's special attack.
- Dazzling Gleam: Tapu Lele creates a rainbow-coloured sphere around its body and slams into the opponent.
- Psychic: Tapu Lele uses a strong psychokinesis for offensive, defensive, and supplementary means such as lifting the target in question or simply blasting them. It may also lower their special defense.
- Play Rough: Tapu Lele jumps the opponent and beats them around physically, kicking up a cloud of white dust. This also lower their physical attack power.
- Charm: Tapu Lele charms the opponent to halve their physical attack power.
- Magic Room: Tapu Lele warps space around the battlefield causing most items to lose their effects.
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