As a Psychic/Fairy type, Tapu Lele has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 9 other Pokémon share the Psychic/Fairy typing.

Base stats

HP: 70
Attack: 85
Defense: 75
Sp. Atk: 130
Sp. Def: 115
Speed: 95
Total: 570

Tapu Lele has a base stat total of 570, higher than 82% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (130) well above Attack (85), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 95 beats 76% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 70 HP, 75 Defense and 115 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against special hits.

Tapu Lele can have the abilities Psychic Surge and Telepathy.

How to beat Tapu Lele

Tapu Lele takes 2× damage from Poison, Ghost and Steel moves, so lead with those.

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Dragon moves have no effect on it and Fighting and Psychic moves are resisted.

Good counters: Crowned Zacian hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Psychic and Fairy moves. Solgaleo hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Psychic and Fairy moves. Dusk Necrozma hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Psychic and Fairy moves.