How to solo defeat Tapu Koko in Pokemon GO 5-star raids

Players wishing to solo defeat Tapu Koko in Pokemon GO 5-star raids will be happy to know that the deed, while difficult, is achievable. You need a very specific set of counters and conditions to take down the Electric- and Fairy-type raid boss as it takes over Gyms from 10 am local time on November 19 - 10 am local time on November 27, 2024.

This article covers everything you need to know about solo defeat Tapu Koko in Pokemon GO 5-star raids — from the ideal counter to the necessary conditions.

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Best counter and strategy to solo defeat Tapu Koko in Pokemon GO 5-star raids

It is possible to solo defeat Tapu Koko in Pokemon GO 5-star raids using Primal Groudon (Image via TPC)

To solo defeat Tapu Koko in Pokemon GO 5-star raids, you must use a fully powered-up (ideally even Best Friend-ed) version of Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades.

Additionally, you require Sunny or Clear weather to boost the damage from your Ground-type attacks. It helps to know the moveset and attributes of the raid boss before going into the fight, so you if you have to dodge incoming Charged Attacks or not. Here is a breakdown:

• Type: Electric and Fairy
• Combat Power: 45,438
• Attack: 250
• Defense: 181
• Stamina: 15,000 HP
• Fast Attacks: Quick Attack and Volt Switch
• Charged Attacks: Thunder, Thunderbolt, Dazzling Gleam, and Brave Bird
• Weaknesses: Ground and Poison

Ideally, you should attempt to challenge only those variants of Tapu Koko that have Electric-type attacks — Volt Switch+Thunder or Volt Switch+Thunderbolt — as Primal Groudon heavily resists these moves. This will mean that your attacker will faint less often and you'd have to worry less about dodging Charged Attacks.

While you cannot guarantee what moves the raid boss will have before entering the battle, you can get an idea based on the suggestions you receive from the in-game AI in the lobby. If it suggests Poison-type attackers, the Tapu Koko is more likely to have a Fairy-type Charged Move. Avoid these raids. Instead, go for the ones that suggest Ground-type 'mons.

When attempting to solo defeat Tapu Koko in Pokemon GO 5-star raids, keep the following things in mind:

• Prepare your battle party beforehand.
• Keep Primal Groudon in the front.
• If you don't have Max Revives in stock, quit the battle before Primal Groudon faints and use a Max Potion to heal it back up before relobbying.

Following these tactics and hoping you don't encounter a game glitch or internet failure, you should be able to take down Tapu Koko on your on in Pokemon GO.

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