Tapu Fini Best Moveset
AbilityMisty Surge sets Misty Terrain on entry, blocking all status conditions for grounded Pokemon. 130 Sp. Def absorbs special hits, and Water/Fairy TermStab at 95 Sp. Atk adds offensive presence alongside the terrain control. S-tier because team-wide status immunity while maintaining defensive and offensive pressure is uniquely valuable.
Misty Surge set Misty Terrain on entry in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Blocked all status conditions for grounded Pokemon. Scald couldn't burn, Toxic couldn't poison, Sleep was impossible.
Best Moves
Best Build
Tapu Fini best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Bulky Support Moveset
- Moonblast
- Taunt
- Defog
- Surf
Recommended Teammates
Two gens at the top in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Misty Terrain status immunity plus Defog and Nature's Madness chip. The best defensive Water/Fairy pivot available.
Special Stallbreaker Moveset
- Moonblast
- Taunt
- Scald
- Trick
Recommended Teammates
Tapu Fini Weakness
Tapu Fini is weak to Electric, Grass, and Poison. On the flip side, it's immune to Dragon-type moves entirely. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Tapu Fini's overall bulk (70/115/130) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass, Poison |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Bug, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
What is Tapu Fini Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Tapu Fini
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Tapu Fini View Yveltal builds →Dark Pulse13-15% Sucker Punch8-9% | ||
S | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Tapu Fini View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn3-4% Scald3-4% | ||
B | ||
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Tapu Fini View Jolteon builds →Volt Switch 2x71-84% Thunderbolt 2x91-107%KO Shadow Ball27-32% | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Tapu Fini View Salazzle builds →Flamethrower15-18% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureNaive Moves
Damage vs Tapu Fini View Venusaur builds →Giga Drain 2x63-74% Sludge Bomb 2x75-88% | ||
Recommended Build Moves View Necrozma-Dusk-Mane builds →
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Evolution
Tapu Fini is strong overall with 570 total stats as a Water/Fairy legendary. Can't breed it, so you're locked to whatever you catch or receive. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Shiny Tapu Fini
Deep purple Tapu Fini is the second-best Tapu shiny after Koko. The violet shell gives the water guardian a moody elegance the blue original doesn't quite have. Enough of a shift to feel distinct, which is more than Lele or Bulu can say.
Shiny Tapu Fini Evolution
Does Not EvolveShiny Tapu Fini Odds & Hunting Methods
3 of 3 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyTapu Fini Locations
1 encounter spot for Tapu Fini starting from endgame routes. The list below shows each one, so start with the spot nearest your current route.
Best Locations to Catch Tapu Fini in Sword & Shield
Once you are Champion, the statue at the Ruins of Hope stirs Tapu Fini, the misty guardian of Poni, who confronts challengers at level 60.
How to Get Tapu Fini in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Deep in the mists at the Ruins of Hope waits Poni's veiled guardian; return once you are Champion, place your hand on the shrine, and this Tapu meets you at level 60.
How to Get Tapu Fini in Sun & Moon
Base Stats
Tapu Fini's built to absorb hits, not race for knockouts. Balanced defenses with Sp. Def doing the heavy lifting. And the slow 1.25M XP grind means it won't take forever to bring up, worth 3 Sp. Def EVs.
Although it’s called a guardian deity, terrible calamities sometimes befall those who recklessly approach Tapu Fini.
Tapu Fini Event Distributions
Tapu Fini has had only a single Mystery Gift event distribution to its name.
Shiny Tapu Fini giftUltra SunUltra MoonAlways shiny
Tapu Fini Guide
Tapu Fini plays as a balanced. Speed is middling, so pick your spots carefully. Moonblast is the primary attack.
Tapu Fini's hidden ability is Telepathy. It protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves. Situational compared to Misty Surge.
Tapu Fini pairs best with Yveltal, Groudon Primal, and Scizor Mega. Yveltal has Good synergy and covers what Tapu Fini can't handle on its own.
Bold is the go-to nature for Tapu Fini. That's +Defense / -Attack. Pair it with 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD EVs. Fits the balanced role.
Game Availability
Since Sun & Moon, Tapu Fini has appeared in 3 games. Legendary Pokemon like Tapu Fini are usually found through story events or special post-game areas rather than random encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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