Free switch-ins on Dragon moves make Tapu Fini useful in any team that needs that coverage. Only 3 weaknesses keeps it safe in most matchups. Known as the Land Spirit Pokemon. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets.
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.
Tapu Fini Weakness
GoodTapu Fini is weak to Electric, Grass, and Poison-type moves. 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.
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.
How to Evolve
Find one free turn for Calm Mind and Tapu Fini can run through teams. Modest nature leans special, Misty Surge supports the sweep, and the remaining moves stops anything from walling it cleanly.
Best Build
Best Tapu Fini Moveset
- Moonblast
- Muddy Water
- Protect
- Calm Mind
Recommended Teammates
The level-up pool tells the story here. Tapu Fini learns Moonblast and Muddy Water naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Ice and Normal coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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.
Best Locations
Tapu Fini is a Legendary Pokemon rated B-Tier on our tier list. At 570 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a balanced. That 130 base Sp. Def does the heavy lifting.
Tapu Fini doesn't evolve. As a Legendary Pokemon, it stands on its own without an evolutionary line. It's a Water/Fairy type with 570 BST.
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. But the speed tells the real story — base 85 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many.
Tapu Fini can be found in Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A