Tapu Lele (Surging Sparks 92) Collector’s Guide

Overview

Tapu Lele from the Surging Sparks set is a Rare Basic Psychic-type Pokémon with 110 HP. Slotted at number 92, it leans into Confusion synergy—headlined by Mental Crush—for tactical pressure.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Perplex: Confuses the opponent’s Active Pokémon, dealing 20 damage for two Colorless energy.
• Mental Crush: Deals 90+ damage, with an additional 90 damage if the opponent’s Active Pokémon is Confused, requiring Psychic and two Colorless energy.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Surging Sparks set, card number 92, classified as Rare. It is a Basic Psychic-type Pokémon with no evolutions from previous forms. The card does not have any abilities, focusing instead on its tactical attacks.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “sv8-92” and the regulation mark “H.” The card’s artwork and illustrator remain unspecified, which may affect collector interest.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its strategic value lies in its ability to inflict Confusion and capitalize on that status with a powerful follow-up attack.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to preserve condition and potential collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Surging Sparks: Introduced this Tapu Lele as a Rare Psychic-type Basic Pokémon with a focus on status effects and conditional damage boosts. The set’s regulation mark “H” places it within a specific competitive era, though exact release details are unknown.