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The second Alolan Legendary in Pokémon GOhas arrived. Replacing Therian Forme Tornadus in raids today is Tapu Lele. This dual Psychic/Fairy-type Pokémon can be found in Tier Five raids starting at 10 AM today. With this Raid Guide, you can prepare a team to take on this Guardian Deity of Alola, perfect your catching strategy, and understand Tapu Lele's 100% IVs.
Top Tapu Lele Counters
Pokebattler, which calculates all possible combinations of Pokémon and moves, lists the top 10 Tapu Lele counters as such:
- Shadow Metagross: Bullet Punch, Meteor Mash
- Mega Gengar: Shadow Claw, Sludge Bomb
- Metagross: Bullet Punch, Meteor Mash
- Shadow Mewtwo: Psycho Cut, Shadow Ball
- Mega Beedrill: Poison Jab, Sludge Bomb
- Chandelure: Hex, Shadow Ball
- Origin Forme Giratina: Shadow Claw, Shadow Ball
- Hoopa Confined: Astonish, Shadow Ball
- Dialga: Metal Claw, Iron Head
- Scizor: Bullet Punch, Iron Head
It is recommended to power up your counters as much as possible, but creating that amount of strong Shadow Pokémon with their moves unlocked is a tall order for even the most practiced players. Here are ten additional non-Shadow and non-Mega counters that can help take down Tapu Lele with efficiency.
- Genesect: Metal Claw, Magnet Bomb
- Burn Drive Genesect: Metal Claw, Magnet Bomb
- Jirachi: Charge Beam, Doom Desire
- Mewtwo: Psycho Cut, Shadow Ball
- Hoopa Unbound: Astonish, Shadow Ball
- Gengar: Shadow Claw, Sludge Bomb
- Excadrill: Metal Claw, Iron Head
- Roserade: Poison Jab, Sludge Bomb
- Trevenant: Shadow Claw, Shadow Ball
- Purified Apex Ho-Oh: Steel Wing, Sacred Fire++
How Many Trainers Are Needed?
Tapu Lele will take three trainers minimum to take it down. If you cannot guarantee the top counters with maxed-out CP and the best moves, your best bet is to make sure you have four or more players.
Using the Circle Lock Technique to guarantee Great or Excellent throws, along with Golden Razz Berries, is the best way to catch Pokémon.
Shiny Odds & 100% IVs
Tapu Lele cannot currently be encountered in its Shiny form.
When looking for a Pokémon with the best stats, the 100% IV Tapu Lele will have a CP of 1996 in normal weather conditions and 2496 in boosted conditions.
Happy raiding, fellow trainers!
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That article dives deep into Tapu Lele's raid specifics for Pokémon GO players. It covers various aspects, including the top counters, strategies for catching, shiny odds, 100% IVs, and the number of trainers needed to take it down efficiently.
Firstly, it details the top 10 Tapu Lele counters, including both Shadow and non-Shadow Pokémon, recommending the best movesets for each. Shadow Metagross, Mega Gengar, and Metagross are among the top contenders.
The article emphasizes the need for powering up these counters but acknowledges that creating a full team of strong Shadow Pokémon with unlocked moves might be challenging. It provides an additional list of non-Shadow and non-Mega counters to assist in the raid.
It also outlines the number of trainers required, suggesting a minimum of three, ideally with top counters and maxed CP, or four or more trainers if optimal counters aren't available.
For catching strategies, it mentions the Circle Lock Technique, combined with Golden Razz Berries, as the best approach for securing Great or Excellent throws.
Additionally, it notes the absence of Tapu Lele in its Shiny form at that time and specifies the CP range for a 100% IV Tapu Lele in different weather conditions.
Finally, it encourages trainers to enjoy the raiding experience and suggests sharing the information on social media to support the gaming community.
This article not only provides a comprehensive guide for the Tapu Lele raid but also touches on recent updates and events in the Pokémon GO world, indicating ongoing engagement with the game's evolving content.
