Tapu Koko
Tapu Koko is an Electric/Fairy type Pokémon introduced in Generation 7.
Tapu Koko is a special Pokémon that protects the area where it lives. It's called the guardian deity of Melemele Island, one of the islands of the Alola region. Although it's known as a guardian deity, it's a surprisingly fickle Pokémon, and will not necessarily come to your aid if you need help.
Despite that, Tapu Koko has a strong sense of curiosity. If it becomes interested in a person or in other Pokémon, it may come to play or battle with them.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0785 |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric Fairy |
| Species | Land Spirit Pokémon |
| Height | 1.8 m (5′11″) |
| Weight | 20.5 kg (45.2 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Electric Surge Telepathy (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0285 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0383 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 Speed |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 257 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
|---|---|
| Gender | Genderless |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 70 | 250 | 344 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 115 | 211 | 361 | |
| Defense | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
| Sp. Atk | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
| Sp. Def | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
| Speed | 130 | 238 | 394 | |
| Total | 570 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
- Tapu Koko does not evolve.
Tapu Koko changes
- In Pokémon Sun & Moon, Tapu Koko has a base experience yield of 114.
- In Generation 7, Tapu Koko has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| 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 Moon | The lightning-wielding guardian deity of Melemele, Tapu Koko is brimming with curiosity and appears before people from time to time. |
Moves learned by Tapu Koko
Moves learnt by level up
Tapu Koko does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Tapu Koko does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Tapu Koko cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Tapu Koko learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Thunder Shock | Electric | 40 | 100 | |
| 5 | Withdraw | Water | — | — | |
| 10 | Fairy Wind | Fairy | 40 | 100 | |
| 15 | False Swipe | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 20 | Spark | Electric | 65 | 100 | |
| 25 | Shock Wave | Electric | 60 | ∞ | |
| 30 | Charge | Electric | — | — | |
| 35 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 40 | Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 45 | Discharge | Electric | 80 | 100 | |
| 50 | Mean Look | Normal | — | — | |
| 55 | Nature's Madness | Fairy | — | 90 | |
| 60 | Wild Charge | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 65 | Brave Bird | Flying | 120 | 100 | |
| 70 | Power Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
| 75 | Electric Terrain | Electric | — | — |
Egg moves
Tapu Koko does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
Moves learnt by TM
Tapu Koko is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
| 06 | Fly | Flying | 90 | 95 | |
| 08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 09 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 14 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 16 | Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 17 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 18 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 19 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 23 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 30 | Steel Wing | Steel | 70 | 90 | |
| 33 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 40 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 56 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
| 58 | Assurance | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 60 | Power Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
| 76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 78 | Acrobatics | Flying | 55 | 100 | |
| 80 | Volt Switch | Electric | 70 | 100 | |
| 82 | Electroweb | Electric | 55 | 95 | |
| 90 | Electric Terrain | Electric | — | — | |
| 93 | Eerie Impulse | Electric | — | 100 | |
| 94 | False Swipe | Normal | 40 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Tapu Koko is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 09 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
| 12 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 37 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 42 | Hyper Voice | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 46 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 49 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
| 66 | Brave Bird | Flying | 120 | 100 | |
| 74 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 77 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 80 | Electro Ball | Electric | — | 100 | |
| 82 | Stored Power | Psychic | 20 | 100 | |
| 85 | Work Up | Normal | — | — | |
| 86 | Wild Charge | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 92 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 80 | 100 |
Tapu Koko sprites
Where to find Tapu Koko
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Ruins of Conflict |
|---|---|
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Tapu Koko questions
- What is a good moveset for Tapu Koko?
- What if you release any of the tapus, are you able to go and get another one?
- What is Tapu Lele's shell supposed to look like?
- Does Tapu Koko respawn in Sun and Moon?
- Does a Pokémon have to be on land for Electric Seed to activate during Electric Terrain?
- Tapu Koko Or Zeraora for OU Team?
- Is Tapu Koko, Tapu Bulu, or Tapu Lele better for Hawlucha?
- Is physical or special tapu Koko better?
- Should I use Tapu Koko's exclusive Z-Move?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Tapu Koko |
|---|---|
| Japanese | カプ・コケコ (Kapu-Kokeko) |
| German | Kapu-Riki |
| French | Tokorico |
| Italian | Tapu Koko |
| Spanish | Tapu Koko |
| Korean | 카푸꼬꼬꼭 (kapukkokkokkok) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 卡璞・鸣鸣 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 卡璞・鳴鳴 |
| English |
Land Spirit Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | とちがみポケモン |
| German | Schutzpatron-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Tutélaire |
| Italian | Pokémon Nume Locale |
| Spanish | Pokémon Dios Nativo |
| Korean | 토속신포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 土地神宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 土地神寶可夢 |
Name origin
- tapu
- Hawaiian for ‘holy’
- kokō
- Hawaiian for a rooster’s cry sound