Tapu Koko Best Moveset
AbilityElectric Surge sets Electric Terrain on entry, boosting Electric damage by 30% and blocking sleep for grounded Pokemon. 130 Speed with Electric/Fairy TermStab makes the moveset the fastest terrain setter available. S-tier because the terrain control reshapes matchups instantly and the offensive pressure is relentless.
Electric Surge set Electric Terrain on entry in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Boosted Electric moves by 30% and blocked Sleep. 130 Speed with terrain-boosted Thunderbolt. Top tier on debut.
Best Moves
Best Build
Tapu Koko best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power Ice
- Volt Switch
- Dazzling Gleam
Recommended Teammates
Two gens at the top in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Electric Terrain support plus U-turn pivoting. Every team built around either using Koko's terrain or playing through it.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Dazzling Gleam
- Thunderbolt
- Roost
- Volt Switch
Recommended Teammates
Tapu Koko Weakness
Poison and Ground moves hit Tapu Koko for super-effective damage. The upside? Dragon-type moves can't touch it at all. The Electric/Fairy typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. With 70 HP and balanced defenses, Tapu Koko can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Fighting, Flying, Bug, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
What is Tapu Koko Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Tapu Koko
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDarkaura ItemLife Orb NatureNaive Moves
Damage vs Tapu Koko View Yveltal builds →Dark Pulse26-30% Sucker Punch17-20% | ||
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves View Ho-Oh builds →
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A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Tapu Koko View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn14-17% Scald13-15% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Tapu Koko View Pelipper builds →Hurricane17-20% U Turn6-7% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPrimordialsea ItemBlueorb NatureTimid Moves View Kyogre-Primal builds →
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Evolution
A Electric/Fairy-type legendary, Tapu Koko doesn't evolve or breed. At 570 total stats, it's meant to stand on its own. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
How to Get Tapu Koko
Tapu Koko 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 Koko 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.
Tapu Koko waits at a fixed spot in this game. Head to Ruins of Conflict for a one-time encounter. No random spawns or encounter rates involved — it's a set battle at a known location.
How to Get Tapu Koko in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Tapu Koko is a fixed encounter, not a random spawn. Walk up to it, interact, and the battle starts immediately. Head to Ruins of Conflict when your team is ready for the fight.
How to Get Tapu Koko in Sun & Moon
Base Stats
Everything pushes toward mixed damage here. Tapu Koko's Speed does the work, HP pays the price. But you're still getting 3 Speed EVs per KO. Near-impossible to catch, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
The lightning-wielding guardian deity of Melemele, Tapu Koko is brimming with curiosity and appears before people from time to time.
Tapu Koko Guide
At 570 BST, Tapu Koko is built different. We rank it B-Tier. As a Legendary Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a sweeper.
Electric Surge when this Pokémon enters battle, it changes the terrain to Electric Terrain. That's the one you want on Tapu Koko. Telepathy is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Tapu Koko is a mixed attacker with base 115 Attack and 95 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 130 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Run Dazzling Gleam, Volt Switch, Thunderbolt, and U Turn on Tapu Koko. Dazzling Gleam is the most common pick at 0% usage. Thunderbolt provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Since Sun & Moon, Tapu Koko has appeared in 3 games. Legendary Pokemon like Tapu Koko are usually found through story events or special post-game areas rather than random encounters.
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- 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