Pokemon Go Tapu Lele Raid Guide: Weaknesses & best counters

Tapu Lele is returning to  Pokemon Go in 5-Star Raid Battles, so we’ve got the best counters and details of its weaknesses to help you defeat it.

Tapu Lele is coming back to Pokemon Go as a 5-Star Raid boss from Thursday, March 21, 2024, to Thursday, April 4, 2024. 

This powerful Legendary is a dual Psychic/Fairy-type that first appeared in Pokemon Sun & Moon. It’s the second guardian deity to arrive in Pokemon Go, following in the footsteps of Tapu Koko.

With our Tapu Lele Raid guide below, you’ll discover the best counters to take into battle and tips on how to target its weaknesses.

Contents

• Tapu Lele weaknesses in Pokemon Go
• Tapu Lele best counters in Pokemon Go
• How to get Tapu Lele in Pokemon Go
• Can Tapu Lele be Shiny in Pokemon Go?

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Tapu Lele weaknesses in Pokemon Go

Tapu Lele is a Psychic/Fairy-type, which means it’s weak against Ghost, Poison, and Steel-type attacks. Focus on your strongest Pokemon of these types with matching moves for a chance at success.

It’s also important to know what Tapu Lele is resistant to when battling it. Avoid using Dragon, Fighting, and Psychic-type Pokemon on your team, as they won’t do much damage to this Legendary creature.

Tapu Lele best counters in Pokemon Go

These are some of the best counters to take into battle against Tapu Lele:

POKEMON		BEST MOVESET
Mega Gengar		Lick & Shadow Ball
Mega Banette		Shadow Claw & Shadow Ball
Mega Rayquaza		Air Slash & Dragon Ascent
Shadow Metagross		Bullet Punch & Meteor Mash
Shadow Chandelure		Hex & Shadow Ball
Shadow Mewtwo		Psycho Cut & Shadow Ball
Shadow Cursola		Hex & Shadow Ball
Giratina (Origin Forme)		Shadow Claw & Shadow Force
Nihilego		Poison Jab & Sludge Bomb
Gholdengo		Hex & Shadow Ball

We’ve included a mix of Megas, Legendaries, Shadow, and more common Pokemon in the table above so there should be something for trainers of all levels.

Don’t worry if you don’t have any of the counters listed above. Look over the Legendary’s weaknesses and focus on your strongest Pokemon that match those types and moves.

How to get Tapu Lele in Pokemon Go

As a Legendary, Tapu Lele can only be obtained through Raid battles in the game. Luckily for players, this creature will make a comeback to 5-Star Raid battles from Thursday, March 21, 2024, until Thursday, April 4, 2024.

Additionally, it will be the center of the Raid Hour on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM local time.

Can Tapu Lele be Shiny in Pokemon Go?

The good news is that Shiny Tapu Lele is currently available on the game since it debuted in February 2023.

However, keep in mind that the odds of finding a Shiny Tapu Lele are very low and there’s no technique or special method to ensure you’ll find one.

That’s everything you need to know about Tapu Lele’s weaknesses and best counters in Pokemon Go. For more game content, check out our other guides:

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