Stats & Training
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
Poison and Ground 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Fighting, Flying, Bug, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tapu Koko View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x112-132%KO Dig 2x91-108%KO Poison Jab 2x61-72% Bulldoze 2x68-81% | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tapu Koko View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x98-116%KO Sludge Wave 2x56-66% Mud Bomb 2x58-68% Bulldoze 2x59-70% | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tapu Koko View Landorus builds →Earthquake 2x109-128%KO Sludge Wave 2x71-84% Earth Power 2x101-120%KO Sludge Bomb 2x68-80% | ||
 Zygarde DragonGround | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 16 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tapu Koko View Zygarde builds →Earthquake 2x91-108%KO Sludge Wave 2x54-63% Land's Wrath 2x82-97% Dig 2x74-87% | ||
 Torterra GrassGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tapu Koko View Torterra builds →Earthquake 2x98-116%KO Bulldoze 2x59-70% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Pelipper's Scald hits Tapu Koko for 52-61%.
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Tapu Koko View Pelipper builds →Hurricane36-42% Scald52-61% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Tapu Koko View Xatu builds →Heat Wave31-37% U Turn7-9% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Pyukumuku builds →
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 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Tapu Koko View Mantine builds →Scald32-38% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Mandibuzz builds →
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Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Evolution
A Electric/Fairy-type legendary, Tapu Koko doesn't evolve or breed. At 570 total stats, it's meant to stand on its own. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Tapu Koko Best Moveset
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
Tapu Koko best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power Ice
- Volt Switch
- Dazzling Gleam
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Dazzling Gleam
- Volt Switch
- Protect
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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
How to Get Tapu Koko in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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 to Catch Tapu Koko in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Tapu Koko Guide
For the Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon meta, 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. Thunderbolt with Choice Specs is the standard set.
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. Speed tells the real story. Base 130 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Tapu Koko has answers, but so do you. Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves