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 AbilityDarkaura ItemLife Orb NatureNaive Moves
Damage vs Tapu Fini View Yveltal builds →Dark Pulse13-15% Sucker Punch8-9% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves View Ho-Oh builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Tapu Fini View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn3-4% Scald3-4% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDesolateland ItemRedorb NatureJolly Moves View Groudon-Primal builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityPrimordialsea ItemBlueorb NatureTimid Moves View Kyogre-Primal 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
How to Get Tapu Fini
Tapu Fini doesn't appear in Sword & Shield. Transfer it from Sun & Moon or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Tapu Fini is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
You'll find Tapu Fini at Ruins of Hope as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
How to Get Tapu Fini in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
You'll find Tapu Fini at Ruins of Hope as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
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 Guide
Tapu Fini is a Legendary Pokemon rated B-Tier. At 570 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a balanced. That 130 base Sp. Def does the heavy lifting.
Misty Surge is the go-to ability for Tapu Fini. It when this Pokémon enters battle, it changes the terrain to Misty Terrain. Its hidden ability Telepathy can work in specific setups.
Tapu Fini is a special attacker with base 95 Sp. Atk. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 85 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.
The core moveset is Moonblast, Scald, Defog, and Calm Mind. Moonblast leads at 0% usage. Moonblast provides reliable STAB damage.
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 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves