Tapu Koko Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

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Tapu Koko Pokemon Guide

Tapu Koko is a Electric / Fairy-type Pokemon. This guide covers Tapu Koko’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and Pokemon Champions build information.

Electric type Pokemon iconFairy type Pokemon icon

Normal Form

Tapu Koko

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Shiny Form

Shiny Tapu Koko

tapu-koko

Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Tapu Koko guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Tapu Koko Description

Tapu Koko is an Electric and Fairy-type Legendary Pokemon from Alola. It is known as the guardian deity of Melemele Island.

Competitive Overview

Is Tapu Koko Good in Competitive?

Tapu Koko is usually a fast offensive Pokemon that can pressure teams with Electric Terrain, pivoting and Fairy coverage. Its Speed and Electric Surge ability are its biggest strengths.

Tapu Koko Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Tapu Koko, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Tapu Koko

National Dex

#0785

Type

Electric type Pokemon iconFairy type Pokemon icon

Electric / Fairy

Species

Land Spirit Pokemon

Height

5’11” / 1.8 m
180 cm

Weight

45.2 lbs / 20.5 kg
20.5 kg

Abilities

Electric Surge, Telepathy

Tapu Koko Stats

Tapu Koko’s base stats help define how it performs in battle across Pokemon games.

Hp
70
Attack
115
Defense
85
Special Attack
95
Special Defense
75
Speed
130

Tapu Koko Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

These are some of Tapu Koko’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

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Thunderbolt

A useful option for Tapu Koko across Pokemon games depending on format, coverage needs and availability.

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Wild Charge

A useful option for Tapu Koko across Pokemon games depending on format, coverage needs and availability.

Electric type Pokemon icon

Dazzling Gleam

A useful option for Tapu Koko across Pokemon games depending on format, coverage needs and availability.

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Volt Switch

A useful option for Tapu Koko across Pokemon games depending on format, coverage needs and availability.

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U-turn

A useful option for Tapu Koko across Pokemon games depending on format, coverage needs and availability.

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Brave Bird

A useful option for Tapu Koko across Pokemon games depending on format, coverage needs and availability.

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Calm Mind

A useful option for Tapu Koko across Pokemon games depending on format, coverage needs and availability.

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Roost

A useful option for Tapu Koko across Pokemon games depending on format, coverage needs and availability.

Tapu Koko All Moves

Use the section below to view Tapu Koko’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield

Level-Up Moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
1Quick Attack Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
1Thunder Shock Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special40100
5Withdraw Water type Pokemon icon Water Status––
10Fairy Wind Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Special40100
15False Swipe Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
20Spark Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical65100
25Shock Wave Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special60–
30Charge Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status––
35Agility Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
40Screech Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–85
45Discharge Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special80100
50Mean Look Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
55Natures Madness Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Special–90
60Wild Charge Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical90100
65Brave Bird Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical120100
70Power Swap Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
75Electric Terrain Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status––
TM Moves
MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
TMAcrobatics Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical55100
TMAgility Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
TMAssurance Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
TMBrave Bird Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical120100
TMCalm Mind Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
TMDazzling Gleam Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Special80100
TMEerie Impulse Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status–100
TMElectric Terrain Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status––
TMElectro Ball Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special–100
TMElectroweb Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special5595
TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
TMFalse Swipe Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
TMFly Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical9095
TMGiga Impact Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical15090
TMGrass Knot Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special–100
TMHyper Beam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special15090
TMHyper Voice Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special90100
TMIron Defense Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Status––
TMIron Head Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical80100
TMLight Screen Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
TMPower Swap Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
TMRain Dance Water type Pokemon icon Water Status––
TMReflect Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
TMRound Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60100
TMSafeguard Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
TMScreech Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–85
TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
TMSnore Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special50100
TMSteel Wing Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical7090
TMStored Power Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special20100
TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
TMSwift Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60–
TMTaunt Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status–100
TMThief Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
TMThunder Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special11070
TMThunder Punch Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical75100
TMThunder Wave Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status–90
TMThunderbolt Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special90100
TMU Turn Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical70100
TMVolt Switch Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special70100
TMWild Charge Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical90100
TMWork Up Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––

Tapu Koko Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Tapu Koko is a Electric / Fairy-type Pokemon. Its typing determines its weaknesses, resistances and immunities.

Type

Electric type Pokemon iconFairy type Pokemon icon

Electric / Fairy

Weaknesses

Poison type Pokemon iconGround type Pokemon icon

Poison, Ground

Resistances

Electric type Pokemon iconFighting type Pokemon iconFlying type Pokemon iconBug type Pokemon iconDark type Pokemon icon

Electric, Fighting, Flying, Bug, Dark

Immunity

Dragon type Pokemon icon

Dragon

Tapu Koko Abilities

Tapu Koko’s abilities can affect how it performs in battle depending on the game and format.

Electric Surge

Electric Surge can affect how Tapu Koko performs in battle depending on the game and format.

Telepathy

Telepathy can affect how Tapu Koko performs in battle depending on the game and format.

Tapu Koko Evolution

Tapu Koko does not evolve.

Evolution

Tapu Koko

Electric / Fairy

tapu-koko

Does not evolve

Where to Find Tapu Koko in Pokemon Games

Tapu Koko’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Check each generation below for game-specific availability notes.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
Game Where to Find Tapu Koko
Pokemon Red Not available because Tapu Koko had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Blue Not available because Tapu Koko had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Yellow Not available because Tapu Koko had not been introduced yet.
Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
Game Where to Find Tapu Koko
Pokemon Gold Not available because Tapu Koko had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Silver Not available because Tapu Koko had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Crystal Not available because Tapu Koko had not been introduced yet.
Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
Game Where to Find Tapu Koko
Pokemon Ruby Not available because Tapu Koko had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Sapphire Not available because Tapu Koko had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Emerald Not available because Tapu Koko had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon FireRed Not available because Tapu Koko had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon LeafGreen Not available because Tapu Koko had not been introduced yet.
Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
Game Where to Find Tapu Koko
Pokemon Diamond Not available because Tapu Koko had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Pearl Not available because Tapu Koko had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Platinum Not available because Tapu Koko had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon HeartGold Not available because Tapu Koko had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon SoulSilver Not available because Tapu Koko had not been introduced yet.
Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
Game Where to Find Tapu Koko
Pokemon Black Not available because Tapu Koko had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon White Not available because Tapu Koko had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Black 2 Not available because Tapu Koko had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon White 2 Not available because Tapu Koko had not been introduced yet.
Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Game Where to Find Tapu Koko
Pokemon X Not available because Tapu Koko had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Y Not available because Tapu Koko had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Omega Ruby Not available because Tapu Koko had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire Not available because Tapu Koko had not been introduced yet.
Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
Game Where to Find Tapu Koko
Pokemon Sun Found in Alola or obtained by evolution.
Pokemon Moon Found in Alola or obtained by evolution.
Pokemon Ultra Sun Found in Alola or obtained by evolution.
Pokemon Ultra Moon Found in Alola or obtained by evolution.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee Not available in this game.
Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
Game Where to Find Tapu Koko
Pokemon Sword Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shield Not available in this game.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shining Pearl Not available in this game.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus Not available in this game.
Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
Game Where to Find Tapu Koko
Pokemon Scarlet Not available in this game.
Pokemon Violet Not available in this game.
Pokemon Legends Z-A Not available in this game.
Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
Game Where to Find Tapu Koko
Pokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Tapu Koko FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Tapu Koko. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

What type is Tapu Koko?

Tapu Koko is a Electric / Fairy-type Pokemon.

What is Tapu Koko weak against?

Tapu Koko is weak to Poison, Ground-type moves.

What are Tapu Koko’s abilities?

Tapu Koko’s abilities are Electric Surge, Telepathy.

How do you get Tapu Koko?

Tapu Koko’s availability depends on the game. Check the location tables above for each generation.

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Final Output Note:
Removed the Pokemon Champions Featured Competitive Build section because no confirmed individual TGH build was found for Tapu Koko.
Information not API-driven yet: manually written abilities, best moves, availability notes, Legends Z-A notes and related guide links.
Human review before publishing: verify final game-specific locations, Legends Z-A details, type icon image IDs and any future Pokemon Champions build coverage for Tapu Koko.


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