Tapu Koko

Official artwork of Tapu KokoElectric Fairy
  • rain
  • cloudy
Tapu Koko is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Tapu Koko is a Legendary Electric and Fairy-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Electric and Fairy-type Pokémon, Tapu Koko is weak to Ground and Poison-type moves.

Tapu Koko's maximum Combat Power stat is 3582 CP, and its best Pokémon GO moves are Volt Switch and Nature's Madness. Tapu Koko encounters are boosted during Rain and Cloudy weather. Shiny Tapu Koko is available! ✨

StatsStats

Max CP3582 CP
Attack250 ATK
Defense181 DEF
Stamina172 HP
Buddy distance20 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes

Tapu Koko Type Chart

Tapu Koko takes increased damage from:Tapu Koko takes increased damage from:
+60.0%
  • Ground
  • Poison
Tapu Koko takes reduced damage from:Tapu Koko takes reduced damage from:
-37.5%
  • Bug
  • Dark
  • Electric
  • Fighting
  • Flying
-60.9%
  • Dragon

Tapu Koko's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid AttackerB TierExternal Link#150
Gym DefenderGym DefenderCan't defend a Gym
Electric Electric-type Attacker
Volt Switch / Thunderbolt
A TierExternal Link#22
Fairy Fairy-type Attacker
Quick Attack / Nature's Madness
S TierExternal Link#8

Tapu Koko's best moves and movesets

Moves
Tapu Koko's best moveset is Volt Switch and Nature's Madness, with 16.87 DPS (damage per second) and 254.1 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain and Cloudy weather. You need an Elite Charge TM to teach Tapu Koko Nature's Madness.
  • DPS16.87
  • TDO254.10
  • Weather
    • rain
    • cloudy
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.ElectricVolt Switch FairyNature's Madness *16.87254.130.3
      2.NormalQuick Attack FairyNature's Madness *16.82253.430.2
      3.ElectricVolt Switch FairyDazzling Gleam 14.45217.626.0
      4.NormalQuick Attack FairyDazzling Gleam 14.44217.425.9
      5.ElectricVolt Switch ElectricThunderbolt 14.27215.025.6
      6.NormalQuick Attack ElectricThunderbolt 14.24214.425.6
      7.NormalQuick Attack FlyingBrave Bird 13.16198.223.6
      8.ElectricVolt Switch FlyingBrave Bird 13.10197.323.5
      1 of 2
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Tapu Koko's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Tapu Koko's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Tapu Koko has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Fast Attacks

      • NormalQuick AttackDamage10Energy13Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Quick Attack
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy13
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.5s - 0.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage5
        Energy8

        Effects
        Quick Attack has no special effects.
        See Quick Attack details page ↗
      • ElectricVolt SwitchDamage13Energy20Duration1.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Volt Switch
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • GrassGrass
          • ElectricElectric
          • DragonDragon
        • 39.1%
          • GroundGround
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage13
        Energy20
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration1.5s
        Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage12
        Energy16

        Effects
        Volt Switch has no special effects.
        See Volt Switch details page ↗

      Charged Moves

      • ElectricThunderDamage100Energy100Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Thunder
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • GrassGrass
          • ElectricElectric
          • DragonDragon
        • 39.1%
          • GroundGround
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage100
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window1.3s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage100
        Energy60

        Effects
        Thunder has no special effects.
        See Thunder details page ↗
      • ElectricThunderboltDamage80Energy50Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Thunderbolt
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • GrassGrass
          • ElectricElectric
          • DragonDragon
        • 39.1%
          • GroundGround
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window1.8s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage90
        Energy55

        Effects
        Thunderbolt has no special effects.
        See Thunderbolt details page ↗
      • FairyDazzling GleamDamage100Energy50Duration3.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Dazzling Gleam
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • DragonDragon
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage100
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration3.5s
        Damage window2.1s - 3.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage90
        Energy55

        Effects
        Dazzling Gleam has no special effects.
        See Dazzling Gleam details page ↗
      • FlyingBrave BirdDamage130Energy100Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Brave Bird
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage130
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.0s - 1.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage130
        Energy55

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Brave Bird has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Decrease User's Defense by 42.9%
        See Brave Bird details page ↗
      • FairyNature's Madness *Damage90Energy50Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Nature's Madness
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • DragonDragon
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage90
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.3s - 1.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Nature's Madness has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Nature's Madness details page ↗

      Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Tapu Koko's has 3582 max CP (at Level 50). A Tapu Koko obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1730 CP to 1810 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 2162 CP to 2263 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Tapu Koko can be found in the 1297 CP to 1358 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP3582 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch1297 CP - 1358 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs1730 CP - 1810 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids1730 CP - 1810 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      2162 CP - 2263 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Tapu Koko Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      144 CP2140 CP3236 CP
      4331 CP5427 CP6523 CP
      7618 CP8714 CP9809 CP
      10905 CP11996 CP121086 CP
      131177 CP141267 CP151358 CP
      161448 CP171539 CP181629 CP
      191720 CP201810 CP211901 CP
      221991 CP232082 CP242172 CP
      252263 CP262353 CP272444 CP
      282535 CP292625 CP302716 CP
      312761 CP322806 CP332851 CP
      342897 CP352942 CP362987 CP
      373032 CP383078 CP393123 CP
      403168 CP413208 CP423249 CP
      433290 CP443331 CP453372 CP
      463413 CP473455 CP483497 CP
      493539 CP503582 CP

      Tapu Koko in the meta

      Tapu Koko in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Tapu Koko is a popular Electric/Fairy Legendary with a high Attack stat and average bulk. However, many Electric Pokémon surpass it in power, making it somewhat of an inferior choice ☹️.

      With a heavy-damage Nature's Madness, it can be used against Dragon types despite not having a Fairy-type Fast attack 👍.

      ⚔️ Raids - There is a long list of both Electric and Fairy Pokémon that are outright better than Tapu Koko as Raid counters.

      🛡️ Gyms - Legendaries cannot be Gym defenders in Pokémon GO.

      PvE AnalysisPvP Analysis

      Tapu Koko's typing and PvP moves give it some range of application in the Ultra and Master League despite its low bulk 🙃.

      However, it fares rather poorly without shields to rely on. The biggest saving grace is that Nature's Madness is cheap and guarantees the opponent's Defense drop. Thunderbolt is a good second Charged attack 🙌.

      🔵 Great League - Tapu Koko has too high of a stat range for the Great League.

      🟡 Ultra League - Electric and Fairy are both pretty good offensive types, making Tapu Koko a surprise package in the Ultra League. While it's good at dishing out damage, it can hardly take any in return. In fact, high-damage Fast attack users, a common sight in the Ultra League, absolutely annihilate this Alolan Legendary 😳.

      🟣 Master League - Once again, its appreciable offensive presence and hard-hitting moveset can trouble some top contenders of the Master League 👀. However, it is a nightmare to use against even neutral matchups as a closer, so use it early to mid battle only ‼️.

      Mega Pokémon that boost Tapu Koko

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Tapu Koko's Electric and Fairy-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Tapu Koko.

      Electric Electric

      Fairy Fairy

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Tapu Koko in Pokémon GO is 1.67%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 4.21% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 6.25%.

      CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                -1.67%1.92%2.50%3.07%
                Curve2.83%3.25%4.21%5.17%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                -2.50%2.87%3.73%4.58%
                Curve4.21%4.83%6.25%7.65%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                - 2.99%3.43%4.46%5.47%
                Curve5.03%5.77%7.46%9.11%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                - 4.13%4.74%6.13%7.51%
                Curve6.92%7.92%10.20%12.43%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Tapu Koko, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                Pokédex information

                Alola
                Pokédex Number#785
                Height1.8 m
                Weight20.5 kg
                RegionGeneration 7
                Can be tradedAllowed
                Pokémon Home transferAllowed
                Base Catch Rate2%
                Base Flee Rate0%
                Catch rewards
                Candy3
                Stardust100
                Additional Move Cost
                Candy100
                Stardust100000

                Size information

                XXSXSMXLXXL
                Tapu Koko scaled to 0.7688235294117647x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Tapu Koko scaled to 0.7794117647058824x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Tapu Koko scaled to 1.3088235294117647x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmTapu Koko scaled to 1.8382352941176472x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Tapu Koko scaled to 1.8911764705882355x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
                0.88 m0.9 m1.8 m2.7 m2.79 m

                Tapu Koko's height ranges from 0.88 m to 2.79 m, with the average being 1.8 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

                Size bounds

                This table shows the size bounds of Tapu Koko in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

                SizeLower boundUpper bound
                XXS0.882 m0.9 m
                2′11″2′11″
                XS0.9 m1.8 m
                2′11″5′11″
                M1.35 m2.25 m
                4′05″7′05″
                XL2.25 m2.7 m
                7′05″8′10″
                XXL2.7 m2.79 m
                8′10″9′02″

                Encounter data

                Movement typeMOVEMENT_HOVERING
                Movement Timer0
                Jump Time1s
                Attack Probability10.0%
                Attack Timer0
                Dodge Probability15.0%
                Dodge Duration0.0s
                Dodge Distance0.5
                Min Action Frequency1s
                Max Action Frequency2s

                Tapu Koko Pokédex entries

                Alola
                VersionsPokédex entry
                SunThis guardian deity of Melemele is brimming with curiosity. It summons thunderclouds and stores their lightning inside its body.
                MoonIt 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 SunAlthough 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 MoonThe lightning-wielding guardian deity of Melemele, Tapu Koko is brimming with curiosity and appears before people from time to time.

                Sprites

                Photobomb

                Regular and Shiny Tapu Koko

                Tapu Koko high resolution sprites

                A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Tapu Koko. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                Wallpaper

                Tapu KokoTapu KokoTapu KokoTapu Koko

                Frequently Asked Questions

                What are Tapu Koko’s strengths and weaknesses?

                As a Electric and Fairy-type Pokémon, Tapu Koko is weak to Ground and Poison-type moves.

                What are the best moves for Tapu Koko in Pokémon GO?

                The best moves for Tapu Koko in Pokémon GO are Volt Switch and Nature's Madness. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 16.872 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 254.1.

                How does Tapu Koko perform in Raids?

                Tapu Koko has niche use in Raid, but is outclassed by other attackers. Ranks #150 as a Raid attacker.

                How does Tapu Koko rank as a Electric-type attacker?

                Tapu Koko is a solid A-Tier Electric-type attacker, ranking at number #22. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

                How does Tapu Koko rank as a Fairy-type attacker?

                Tapu Koko is an S-Tier Fairy-type attacker, ranking at number #8 and providing exceptional value due to its strong stats and effective moveset.

                What Mega Pokémon boost Tapu Koko?

                The following Mega Pokémon boost Tapu Koko: Mega Ampharos, Mega Manectric, Primal Kyogre, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Mawile, Mega Altaria, Mega Audino, and Mega Diancie.

                What is Tapu Koko’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

                Tapu Koko’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3168 CP and 3582 CP at Level 50.

                Can Tapu Koko be shiny in Pokémon GO?

                Tapu Koko can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

                Can Tapu Koko Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

                Tapu Koko cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.