Gen 7 VGC / Battle Spot / Doubles OU Cores Thread
Tapu Lele + Metagross
![[Image: tapulele.png]](http://pokemonforever.com/images/pokeimages/gen7/tapulele.png)
![[Image: metagross.png]](http://pokemonforever.com/images/pokeimages/gen3/metagross.png)
- Pokémon featured: Tapu Lele + Metagross
- Metagame: S/M VGC 17
- Core type: Offense
- Sets:
With the introduction to terrain-based Pokemon such as the Tapus, new offensive cores have become possible in light of the 50% boost in a Pokemon's respective type in due part of the terrain. In this case, Tapu Lele's Psychic Terrain allows to breath new life into the classic Steel/Psychic-type Pokemon Metagross as it boosts the power of both it and Lele's Psychic-type attacks by 50%. Aside the increase damage output, both Tapu Lele and Metagross share a strong synergy offensive between each other. Starting with Tapu Lele, it benefits having Metagross around to take opposing Steel- and Poison-type attacks for little to no damage to be used a switch-in even. Metagross is one of the premier part Steel-type Pokemon who can actually take on some of the Fairy-types, or notably the Tapus who are in a constant fight to maintain their respective terrains. Tapu Lele can deal with opposing Dark-types and most Dragon-type Pokemon who often carry STAB or coverage options for Metagross specifically STAB Dark- and Fire-type attacks. Keep in mind, the main goal of Tapu Lele + Metagross is to abuse the Psychic Terrain boost to their Psychic-type STABs and overwhelm the team with boosted hits. Both Tapu Lele and Metagross have relatively high attacking base attack / special attack for their respective stats to abuse this along with strong item choices such as Life Orb, Choice Specs, Choice Band, or even the Psychium Z.
- Pokémon featured: Tapu Lele + Metagross
- Metagame: S/M VGC 17
- Core type: Offense
- Sets:
With the introduction to terrain-based Pokemon such as the Tapus, new offensive cores have become possible in light of the 50% boost in a Pokemon's respective type in due part of the terrain. In this case, Tapu Lele's Psychic Terrain allows to breath new life into the classic Steel/Psychic-type Pokemon Metagross as it boosts the power of both it and Lele's Psychic-type attacks by 50%. Aside the increase damage output, both Tapu Lele and Metagross share a strong synergy offensive between each other. Starting with Tapu Lele, it benefits having Metagross around to take opposing Steel- and Poison-type attacks for little to no damage to be used a switch-in even. Metagross is one of the premier part Steel-type Pokemon who can actually take on some of the Fairy-types, or notably the Tapus who are in a constant fight to maintain their respective terrains. Tapu Lele can deal with opposing Dark-types and most Dragon-type Pokemon who often carry STAB or coverage options for Metagross specifically STAB Dark- and Fire-type attacks. Keep in mind, the main goal of Tapu Lele + Metagross is to abuse the Psychic Terrain boost to their Psychic-type STABs and overwhelm the team with boosted hits. Both Tapu Lele and Metagross have relatively high attacking base attack / special attack for their respective stats to abuse this along with strong item choices such as Life Orb, Choice Specs, Choice Band, or even the Psychium Z.
