If Tapu Koko goes down before it attacks, it contributed nothing. If it doesn't, something on the other side is going down. It outspeeds nearly everything without investment. Part of the Gen 7 roster. Dragon moves can't touch it, and only 2 types hit it super-effectively.
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.
Tapu Koko Weakness
GoodPoison and Ground-type 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.
A Electric/Fairy-type legendary, Tapu Koko doesn't evolve or breed. At 570 total stats, it's meant to stand on its own.
How to Evolve
Tapu Koko's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Specs, trading flexibility for boosted special damage with move lock. Thunderbolt is the go-to spam option, with the remaining moves keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Best Tapu Koko Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power Ice
- Volt Switch
- Dazzling Gleam
Recommended Teammates
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Tapu Koko's Flying and Normal coverage and more all comes from technical machines, built on top of Thunder and Wild Charge for same-type damage. Brave Bird and Wild Charge are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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.
Best Locations
At 570 BST, Tapu Koko is built different. We rank it A-Tier. As a Legendary Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a sweeper.
Tapu Koko doesn't evolve. As a Legendary Pokemon, it stands on its own without an evolutionary line. It's a Electric/Fairy type with 570 BST.
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 special attacker with base 95 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 130 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Tapu Koko can be found in Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
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.
- 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