Tapu Koko Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Tapu Koko official artwork
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Tapu Koko

Land Spirit Pokémon

ELECTRICFAIRY

Although it’s called a guardian deity, if a person or Pokémon puts it in a bad mood, it will become a malevolent deity and attack.

Tapu Koko Pokédex brings together the essential information for Tapu Koko, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Tapu Koko is National Pokédex #785 and was introduced in Generation VII. It is a Electric and Fairy-type Pokémon.

This Tapu Koko Pokédex covers Tapu Koko across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. Although it’s called a guardian deity, if a person or Pokémon puts it in a bad mood, it will become a malevolent deity and attack.

Tapu Koko at a glance

Type
ELECTRICFAIRY
Weak to
POISON2×GROUND2×
Best base stat
Speed — 130
Abilities
Electric Surge, Telepathy (Hidden)
Evolution
Final stage or no evolution data

Tapu Koko Pokédex overview

Tapu Koko has the Electric and Fairy typing, it belongs to Generation VII, its Pokédex classification is the Land Spirit Pokémon. Although it’s called a guardian deity, if a person or Pokémon puts it in a bad mood, it will become a malevolent deity and attack. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Tapu Koko Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Tapu Koko quick facts

Height
1.8 m
Weight
20.5 kg
Generation
Generation VII
Growth rate
Slow
Capture rate
3
Base happiness
70

Tapu Koko Pokédex type and weaknesses

Tapu Koko is weak to Poison and Ground. It resists Electric, Fighting, Flying, Bug and Dark. It is immune to Dragon. These matchups come from Tapu Koko's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Tapu Koko and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Tapu Koko type effectiveness

Damage taken when Tapu Koko is hit by each type:

Weak to

POISON2×GROUND2×

Resists

ELECTRIC½×FIGHTING½×FLYING½×BUG½×DARK½×

Immune to

DRAGON0×

Based on Electric / Fairy typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Tapu Koko Pokédex stats

Tapu Koko has a base stat total of 570, with Speed as its highest listed base stat at 130. In the Tapu Koko Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Tapu Koko is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Tapu Koko base stats

Hp70
Attack115
Defense85
Special Attack95
Special Defense75
Speed130
Total570

Tapu Koko Pokédex abilities

Tapu Koko can have Electric Surge and Telepathy as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Tapu Koko functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Tapu Koko abilities

Electric Surge

When this Pokémon enters battle, it changes the terrain to Electric Terrain.

Telepathy Hidden

Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.

Tapu Koko Pokédex evolution

No additional evolution information is shown for Tapu Koko. The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Tapu Koko evolution family

Tapu Koko evolution requirements

Tapu Koko does not have a direct evolution requirement in the imported chain.

Tapu Koko Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Tapu Koko has 1 form shown on this Tapu Koko Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

Tapu Koko normal artwork
Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Tapu Koko.

Tapu Koko Pokédex game appearances

Tapu Koko appears in 4 Pokémon titles, including Moon, Sun, Ultra Sun and Ultra ♂oon. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Tapu Koko appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Tapu Koko game availability

MoonWild encounter
SunWild encounter
Ultra SunWild encounter
Ultra ♂oonWild encounter

This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.

Where can you find Tapu Koko?

The locations below show where Tapu Koko can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.

Tapu Koko encounter locations

4 records

GameLocationMethodLevelChanceConditions
MoonRuins Of Conflict AreaOnly One60100%—
SunRuins Of Conflict AreaOnly One60100%—
Ultra SunRuins Of Conflict AreaOnly One60100%—
Ultra ♂oonRuins Of Conflict AreaOnly One60100%—

Tapu Koko Pokédex moves

The Tapu Koko Pokédex lists 89 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Tapu Koko move explorer

89 moves shown

LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPMethod
1Brave BirdFLYINGPhysical12010015Level Up
1Electric TerrainELECTRICStatus——10Level Up
1False SwipeNORMALPhysical4010040Level Up
1Mean LookNORMALStatus——5Level Up
1Power SwapPSYCHICStatus——10Level Up
1Quick AttackNORMALPhysical4010030Level Up
1Thunder ShockELECTRICSpecial4010030Level Up
1WithdrawWATERStatus——40Level Up
8SparkELECTRICPhysical6510020Level Up
10Fairy WindFAIRYSpecial4010030Level Up
14Shock WaveELECTRICSpecial60—20Level Up
20ScreechNORMALStatus—8540Level Up
26ChargeELECTRICStatus——20Level Up
32Wild ChargeELECTRICPhysical9010015Level Up
35AgilityPSYCHICStatus——30Level Up
38Mirror ♂oveFLYINGStatus——20Level Up
43Natures ♂adnessFAIRYSpecial—9010Level Up
45DischargeELECTRICSpecial8010015Level Up
58Electro BallELECTRICSpecial—10010Level Up
—AcrobaticsFLYINGPhysical5510015Machine
—Aerial AceFLYINGPhysical60—20Machine
—AgilityPSYCHICStatus——30Machine
—AssuranceDARKPhysical6010010Machine
—Brave BirdFLYINGPhysical12010015Machine
—Calm ♂indPSYCHICStatus——20Machine
—ConfideNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Dazzling GleamFAIRYSpecial8010010Machine
—Double TeamNORMALStatus——15Machine
—Echoed VoiceNORMALSpecial4010015Machine
—Eerie ImpulseELECTRICStatus—10015Machine
—Electric TerrainELECTRICStatus——10Machine
—Electro BallELECTRICSpecial—10010Machine
—ElectrowebELECTRICSpecial559515Machine
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Machine
—FacadeNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—False SwipeNORMALPhysical4010040Machine
—FlyFLYINGPhysical909515Machine
—FrustrationNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—Giga ImpactNORMALPhysical150905Machine
—Grass KnotGRASSSpecial—10020Machine
—Hidden PowerNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Hyper BeamNORMALSpecial150905Machine
—Hyper VoiceNORMALSpecial9010010Machine
—Iron DefenseSTEELStatus——15Machine
—Iron HeadSTEELPhysical8010015Machine
—Light ScreenPSYCHICStatus——30Machine
—Nature PowerNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Power SwapPSYCHICStatus——10Machine
—ProtectNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Psych UpNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Rain DanceWATERStatus——5Machine
—ReflectPSYCHICStatus——20Machine
—RestPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—ReturnNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—RoarNORMALStatus——20Machine
—RoostFLYINGStatus——5Machine
—RoundNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—SafeguardNORMALStatus——25Machine
—ScreechNORMALStatus—8540Machine
—Sky DropFLYINGPhysical6010010Machine
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Machine
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Machine
—Steel WingSTEELPhysical709025Machine
—Stored PowerPSYCHICSpecial2010010Machine
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Machine
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Machine
—SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Machine
—TauntDARKStatus—10020Machine
—ThiefDARKPhysical6010025Machine
—ThunderELECTRICSpecial1107010Machine
—Thunder PunchELECTRICPhysical7510015Machine
—Thunder WaveELECTRICStatus—9020Machine
—ThunderboltELECTRICSpecial9010015Machine
—TormentDARKStatus—10015Machine
—ToxicPOISONStatus—9010Machine
—U TurnBUGPhysical7010020Machine
—Volt SwitchELECTRICSpecial7010020Machine
—Wild ChargeELECTRICPhysical9010015Machine
—Work UpNORMALStatus——30Machine
—DefogFLYINGStatus——15Tutor
—ElectrowebELECTRICSpecial559515Tutor
—Hyper VoiceNORMALSpecial9010010Tutor
—Iron DefenseSTEELStatus——15Tutor
—Iron HeadSTEELPhysical8010015Tutor
—Shock WaveELECTRICSpecial60—20Tutor
—Sky AttackFLYINGPhysical140905Tutor
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Tutor
—TelekinesisPSYCHICStatus——15Tutor
—Thunder PunchELECTRICPhysical7510015Tutor

Tapu Koko Pokédex entries

The Tapu Koko Pokédex entries below let you compare how Tapu Koko has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

Tapu Koko Pokédex entries

GameEntry
Sun

This guardian deity of Melemele is brimming with curiosity. It summons thunderclouds and stores their lightning inside its body.

Moon

It confuses its enemies by flying too quickly for the eye to follow. It has a hair-trigger temper but forgets what made it angry an instant later.

Ultra Sun

Although it’s called a guardian deity, if a person or Pokémon puts it in a bad mood, it will become a malevolent deity and attack.

Ultra ♂oon

The lightning-wielding guardian deity of Melemele, Tapu Koko is brimming with curiosity and appears before people from time to time.

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