Tapu Lele

Tapu Lele in the anime

Tapu Lele debuted in Partner Promises!, where Ash encountered it floating over the ocean alongside Pikachu; it scattered glowing scales on Ash to heal wounds he received rescuing a trapped Wimpod before flying off. It made many further appearances throughout the rest of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon.

Tapu Lele's cards by era

Tapu Lele's first dated cards were three 2017 Guardians Rising GX printings, two Ultra Rare and one Secret Rare. It also has an SM Black Star Promo by HYOGONOSUKE. Ultra Prism and Lost Thunder added Rare printings, and Hidden Fates gave it a Shiny Vault Secret Rare. Celebrations Classic Collection included a Tapu Lele GX in the Sword & Shield era, and Crown Zenith followed with a Holo Rare. The Scarlet & Violet era's Surging Sparks added a Rare by Natsumi Yoshida.

Cards to know

• Tapu Lele GX (Guardians Rising #137)

  Guardians Rising's Ultra Rare Tapu Lele GX.

• Tapu Lele GX (Guardians Rising #155)

  Guardians Rising's Secret Rare Tapu Lele GX.

• Tapu Lele GX (Celebrations Classic Collection #CC025)

  Celebrations's Classic Collection Tapu Lele GX.

• Tapu Lele (Crown Zenith #064)

  Crown Zenith's Holo Rare Tapu Lele, illustrated by Saya Tsuruta.