Pokemon GO Tapu Koko Raid Guide: How to Get, Best Counters, and More

Tapu Koko is one of the guardian deities from the Alola region that eventually arrived in Pokemon GO. This Legendary Pokemon stands out because of its unique Electric/Fairy typing and unusual stat distribution, making it quite different from most other Electric-types in the game. If you’re planning to get Tapu Koko, understanding its weaknesses, resistances, and the best counters to use is extremely important. That’s exactly what we’ll cover in this Pokemon GO Tapu Koko raid guide.

Tapu Koko Stats in Pokemon GO

Tapu Koko is a dual Fairy/Electric-type legendary Pokemon with impressive attack stats but relatively lower defense and stamina. Here’s a detailed overview:

Tapu Koko	Stats
Image
Type	Electric and Fairy
Attack	250
Defense	181
Stamina	172
Max CP	3582
Raid CP	1730 – 1810 (Lvl 20)
Weather-Boosted Raid CP	2163 – 2263 (Lvl 25, Rainy/Cloudy)
Research CP	1331 – 1373 (Lvl 15 research)
Fast Moves	Quick Attack (Normal) Volt Switch (Electric)
Charge Moves	Brave Bird (Flying) Dazzling Gleam (Fairy) Nature’s Madness (Fairy)* Thunder (Electric) Thunderbolt (Electric)
Base Catch Rate	2%

Tapu Koko Weaknesses and Resistances

Understanding Tapu Koko’s weaknesses and resistance is important for building an effective raid team. Based on the Pokemon Type Chart, it has a fairly straightforward weakness profile but comes with several resistances that you’ll need to remember.

Pokemon GO Tapu Koko Best Counters

Here are the best counters for Tapu Koko Raid Boss in Pokemon GO:

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Primal Groudon	Mud Shot	Precipice Blades
Mega Garchomp	Mud Shot	Earth Power
Eternatus	Poison Jab	Sludge Bomb
Mega Gengar	Lick	Sludge Bomb
Shadow Rhyperior	Mud-Slap	Earthquake
Shadow Mamoswine	Mud-Slap	High Horsepower
Landorus Therian	Mud Shot	Sandsear Storm
Nihilego	Poison Jab	Sludge Bomb
Mega Beedrill	Poison Jab	Sludge Bom
Excadrill	Mud Slap	Scorching Sands

How to Get Tapu Koko in Pokemon GO

The easiest and most reliable way to get Tapu Koko in Pokemon GO is by participating in 5-star Raid Battles. Once you defeat the raid boss before the timer ends, you’ll receive a chance to catch it. These raids usually appear during special Pokemon GO events, so it’s a good idea to prepare enough Raid Passes and healing items ahead of time.

Tapu Koko can also appear as a reward encounter in the GO Battle League, but the chances of getting one are fairly low since the reward pool contains many different Pokemon. Unfortunately, Tapu Koko does not spawn in the wild. Outside of raids and GO Battle League rewards, trading in Pokemon GO is the only other way to obtain one. Find and use Pokemon GO Friend Codes to add more friends, build friendship levels, and trade with other players who already have a Tapu Koko.

Can Tapu Koko Be Shiny?

Yes, Tapu Koko can be encountered in its shiny form in Pokemon GO. Like most Legendary Pokemon, it has shiny odds of roughly 1 in 20, giving players a decent chance to find one. Shiny Tapu Koko stands out with its black-colored shell replacing the usual yellow appearance, making it noticeably different from the standard version. If luck is on your side, you may encounter one after completing a Tapu Koko raid.

Where is Tapu Koko Ranked in Pokemon GO?

Tapu Koko is a Legendary Pokemon that isn’t a great pick for PvE and Trainer Battles in Pokemon GO. Let’s take a look at its rankings:

• Raid Attacker: Tapu Koko is a decent Electric-type raid attacker that performs best when its strengths are utilised. However, it may fall short when compared to the top Pokemon in the meta.
• Gym Defender: As a Legendary Pokemon, Tapu Koko cannot be assigned to gyms. Because of this restriction, it has no role in the Gym Defender meta.
• Electric Type Attacker: Tapu Koko works well as a fast and flexible Electric-type attacker, though it is not considered one of the absolute strongest in raids. Pokemon like Zekrom, Raikou, and Regieleki take the lead as some of the best Electric Pokemon.
• Fairy Type Attacker: Although Tapu Koko is part Fairy-type, it is not commonly used as a dedicated Fairy attacker because its Fairy-type moves are less effective compared to specialists like Xerneas or Mega Gardevoir.
• Great League and Ultra League: In both Great League and Ultra League, Tapu Koko struggles to stand out enough to become a strong meta pick. Its lower bulk and limited matchup advantages make it difficult for it to consistently compete against the top-performing Pokemon in those formats.
• Master League: In Master League, things become even tougher, as the meta is heavily dominated by powerful Dragon- and Ground-type Pokemon that can easily pressure or counter Electric-type attacks.

That’s everything about the Tapu Koko raid boss in Pokemon GO. Did our raid counters help you? Let us know in the comments below.