Hello students! My name is Professor Noctowl, and today, I wish to draw attention to Tapu Lele. This guardian of Alola is a wonderful PvP addition to your roster, due to its unique move of Nature’s Madness. Grab your notebooks, class is in session. For those who wish to do their research independently, our raw data can be found here. And for those who wish for a simple visual guide, go ahead and take a look at the below visual guide by CaptGoldfish.

Course Schedule

This raid will be taking place between April 29th and May 5th. This raid will be preceded by Mega Sharpedo and Tapu Koko, coincide with Mega Banettee, and followed by Nihilego and Mega Camerupt.

Tapu Lele boasts a slightly better type duo than its Electric-charged partner from last week, resisting Psychic, as well as double resisting Fighting and Dragon. It is weak to one more type than it though, the three being Poison, Ghost, and Steel.

Effectiveness	Types
Double Resist (0.4x)	Fighting Dragon
Resist (0.6x)	Psychic
Neutral	Normal Flying Ground Rock Bug Fire Water Grass Electric Ice Dark Fairy
Super Effective (1.6x)	Poison Ghost Steel
Double Super Effective (2.6x)	—

Tapu Lele’s moveset includes the following charge moves:

• Psyshock
• Draining Kiss
• Moonblast
• Focus Blast
• Future Sight
• Nature’s Madness

The Dean’s List consists of the top 5 counters to Tapu Lele. As always, the Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and the Third Ranked will have their best moveset alternatives in a table with their rankings and a table detailing their defensive prowess against the charge moves listed above.

Zamazenta - Crowned Shield A

Best Moveset: Metal Claw / Behemoth Bash

DPS★★★★★

Tank★★★★★

Reliability★★★☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Quick Move	Charge Move	Efficacy
Metal Claw	Behemoth Bash	100%
Ice Fang	Behemoth Bash	93%
Metal Claw	Giga Impact	48%
Metal Claw	Moonblast	42%
Metal Claw	Close Combat	38%
Ice Fang	Giga Impact	34%

Necrozma - Dusk Mane A

Best Moveset: Metal Claw / Sunsteel Strike

DPS★★★★★

Tank★★★★★

Reliability★★★☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Quick Move	Charge Move	Efficacy
Metal Claw	Sunsteel Strike	100%
Psycho Cut	Sunsteel Strike	89%
Shadow Claw	Sunsteel Strike	87%
Metal Claw	Iron Head	67%
Shadow Claw	Iron Head	60%
Metal Claw	Future Sight	50%

Zacian - Crowned Sword A

Best Moveset: Metal Claw / Behemoth Blade

DPS★★★★★

Tank★★★★★

Reliability★★★★☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Quick Move	Charge Move	Efficacy
Metal Claw	Behemoth Blade	100%
Air Slash	Behemoth Blade	74%
Metal Claw	Giga Impact	65%
Metal Claw	Play Rough	63%
Metal Claw	Close Combat	49%
Air Slash	Play Rough	47%

Defensive Grades for Top 3

Boss Move
Moonblast	—	🛡	🛡
Focus Blast	⚔	—	—
Future Sight	—	🛡🛡	🛡
Draining Kiss	—	🛡	🛡
Psyshock	—	🛡🛡	🛡

Necrozma - Dawn Wings A

Best Moveset: Metal Claw / Moongeist Beam

DPS★★★★★

Tank★★★★★

Reliability★★★★☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Shadow Metagross A

Best Moveset: Bullet Punch / Meteor Mash

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★★★★☆

Reliability★★★☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Also Noteworthy: A: Mega Metagross

We here at Pokebattler Pokémon Research Institute can’t expect you to have the best counters every time. So, here are some of our other best options, most of which will be easier to find than the members of the Dean’s List.

Mega Gengar A

Best Moveset: Lick / Shadow Ball

DPS★★★☆☆

Tank★★★★☆

Reliability★☆☆☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Shadow Regigigas A

Best Moveset: Hidden Power / Crush Grip

DPS★★★☆☆

Tank★★★☆☆

Reliability★☆☆☆☆

3

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Eternatus A

Best Moveset: Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb

DPS★★★☆☆

Tank★★★☆☆

Reliability★★☆☆☆

3

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Mega Lucario A

Best Moveset: Bullet Punch / Meteor Mash

DPS★★★☆☆

Tank★★★☆☆

Reliability★☆☆☆☆

3

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Metagross A

Best Moveset: Bullet Punch / Meteor Mash

DPS★★★☆☆

Tank★★★☆☆

Reliability★★★☆☆

3

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Of course, besides our 10 best counters, there are plenty of Pokémon that also work against Tapu Lele. Here are a few star choices, worthy of praise.

A	Shadow DialgaMega BanetteShadow ChandelureShadow MewtwoMega RayquazaShadow GengarShadow OverqwilLunalaShadow ExcadrillMega AlakazamMega BeedrillShadow GiratinaGiratina OriginTinkatonNihilegoGholdengoWhite KyuremDialgaDialga - Origin

Sometimes, the weather can be your most powerful ally. In certain weather conditions, certain Pokémon on our list excel. The most transformative cases are noted below.

Snow

Mega Metagross (1.5)

Fog

Mega Gengar (1.6)

Overall, Tapu Lele is a bit harder to fight than Tapu Koko. It being a Psychic type means that it does not boast the same easy counters. Though, one could argue that the Steel weakness makes it easier, as Metagross (a counter readily available) is one of our top choices. Of course, if you wish to do more research on your box’s best Pokémon for the job, Pokebattler.com itself can be a great help! Remember, the best counter is the one you have powered up and ready to go. I grant extra credit to those who use their best friend bonus and the weather to their advantage. Class dismissed!