- The Tapu Koko Raid hour starts on November 20, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM local time.
- Best Counters for this Pokemon include Primal Groudon, Mega Garchomp, Shadow Excadrill with Ground-type moves.
- It's also recommended that you take 4-6 trainers for comfortable wins, possible with 2 trainers with the best counters.
Tapu Koko is making its return to Pokemon GO’s raids. A special Raid Hour event is scheduled for Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM local time. During this hour, you’ll see an increased number of Tapu Koko raids at nearby gyms. As an extra bonus, trainers will receive one guaranteed Rare Candy XL when catching Tapu Koko. Want to know how to get this Pokemon? Keep reading as we detail it all down in our Pokemon GO Tapu Koko Raid Guide.
Tapu Koko Stats in Pokemon GO
Tapu Koko is a dual Electric/Fairy-type legendary Pokemon with impressive attack stats but relatively lower defense and stamina. Here are its base stats:
Stat Value Attack 250 Defense 181 Stamina 172 Max CP (Level 40) 3,168 Max CP (Level 50) 3,582
Catch CP Ranges
- Regular Raid (Level 20): 1,730 – 1,810 CP
- Weather Boosted (Level 25): 2,162 – 2,263 CP
Tapu Koko Weaknesses and Resistances
Understanding Tapu Koko’s weaknesses and resistance is important for building an effective raid team. As an Electric/Fairy-type Pokemon, it has a fairly straightforward weakness profile but comes with several resistances that you’ll need to remember.
Weaknesses (160% damage):
Resistances:
- Fighting (63% damage)
- Flying (63% damage)
- Bug (63% damage)
- Electric (63% damage)
- Dark (63% damage)
- Dragon (39% damage)
Pokemon GO Tapu Koko Best Counters
When choosing your counters, focus on strong Ground-type and Poison-type Pokemon. Here are the top performers:
Pokemon Image Fast Move Charge Move Primal Groudon 
Mud Shot Precipice Blades Mega Garchomp 
Mud Shot Earth Power Roserade 
Poison Jab Sludge Bomb Eternatus 
Poison Jab Cross Poison Shadow Excadrill 
Mud-Slap Scorching Sands Landorus (Therian) 
Mud Shot Sandsear Storm Nihilego 
Poison Jab Sludge Bomb Mamoswine 
Mud-Slap High Horsepower Excadrill Mud-Slap Scorching Sands Mega Gengar 
Lick Sludge Bomb
How to Catch Tapu Koko in Pokemon GO
Tapu Koko can only be encountered through 5-star raids. Once defeated, you’ll have a limited number of Premier Balls to catch it. Using a Golden Razz Berry significantly increases your catch chances. Remember that Tapu Koko’s base catch rate is relatively low, so patience and excellent throws are key.
Can Tapu Koko Be Shiny?
Yes, Tapu Koko can be shiny in Pokemon GO! The shiny version features a black shell instead of the regular yellow. While exact odds aren’t confirmed, legendary Pokemon typically have a shiny rate of around 1/20 from raids.
Tapu Koko might not be the strongest legendary for raids or PvP, but it’s a Pokemon worth adding to your collection, especially if you can get a shiny one. Take advantage of the upcoming Raid Hour to add this Pokemon to your Pokedex.
