Tapu Lele

Tapu Lele

Tapu Lele appears in the English print of SM Black Star Promos, released on February 3, 2017. Tapu Lele is a promo rarity and 110 HP. The SM Black Star Promos set contains 251 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by You Iribi.

Collector Insights

Tapu Lele is a Psychic-type Pokémon from the Sun & Moon series, featured in the SM Black Star Promos set released in 2017. It has 110 HP and requires one Colorless Energy to retreat. The card’s artist is You Iribi, and its flavor text highlights its role as a guardian deity of Akala, drawing energy from the fragrance of flowers. Tapu Lele possesses two attacks: Psywave, which deals 20 damage multiplied by the number of Energy attached to the opponent’s Active Pokémon, and Magical Swap, allowing the player to transfer any number of damage counters from their opponent’s Pokémon to another of their choice. The card has no resistances but is weak to Psychic-type attacks, dealing double damage. Its rarity is Promo, making it a special edition card. The card’s design and mechanics emphasize strategic flexibility through its unique abilities.

This guardian deity of Akala is guilelessly cruel. The fragrant aroma of flowers is the source of its energy.

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