Tapu Lele is a Legendary Pokemon introduced in the Generation 7 games. Here’s how to catch it in Pokemon Go & if it can be Shiny.
As the guardian deity of Akala Island, Tapu Lele is a dual Psychic/Fairy-type creature in the Alolan region. In addition to Tapu Lele, Tapu Koko, Tapu Bulu, and Tapu Fini are the guardian deities of the other islands.
Recently, Niantic officially revealed the Raid bosses appearing throughout March 2024, with Tapu Koko and Tapu Lele being among the lineup.
How to get Tapu Lele in Pokemon Go
Tapu Lele will only appear in Raids available in Pokemon Go, so you should grab it while you can. Fortunately, it will be featured in 5-star Raids from Thursday, March 21, 2024, to Thursday, April 4, 2024, as part of the new World of Wonders season.
The 5-star Tapu Lele Raids will occur simultaneously with the Mega Raids featuring Mega Tyranitar.
Can Tapu Lele be Shiny in Pokemon Go?
The good news is that the Shiny version of Tapu Lele is currently available in Pokemon Go. Have fun catching one during its 5-star Raid run!