Pokemon GO Tapu Koko raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

A Pokemon GO Tapu Koko raid guide will be handy for trainers challenging this powerful legendary as it returns to the game. The guardian deity of Melemele Island will take over Gyms as a 5-star raid boss from 10 am local time on March 13, 2025, until 10 am local time on March 22, 2025. These battles can be challenged either in person or using Remote Raid Passes.

This Pokemon GO Tapu Koko raid guide covers the creature's weaknesses and best counters to help you come out on top.

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Pokemon GO Tapu Koko raid weaknesses

Tapu Koko's type matchups (Image via Sportskeeda)

What is super-effective against Tapu Koko in Pokemon GO?

Tapu Koko is an Electric- and Fairy-type Pocket Monster. This means it takes super effective damage from Ground- and Poison-type moves. It also resists Bug-, Electric-, Flying-, Dark-, and Dragon-type damage, so do not bother using these.

To learn more about Tapu Koko's offensive and defensive type matchups, check out our Pokemon Type Calculator.

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Tapu Koko stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

As a 5-star raid boss in Pokemon GO, Tapu Koko has the following stats:

• 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

You get 300 seconds to take down Tapu Koko. With the appropriate counters, you can also solo defeat Tapu Koko in Pokemon GO 5-star raids.

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Best counters to Pokemon GO Tapu Koko raids

Tapu Koko in the anime (Image via TPC)

The best Pocket Monsters to counter tier-four Pokemon GO Tapu Koko raids are Primal Groudon, Mega Garchomp, Mega Gengar, and Nihilego. Here is a breakdown of the best options.

Best Ground-type counters to Tapu Koko

• Primal or regular or Shadow Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
• Mega or Shadow Garchomp with Mud Shot and Earth Power
• Therian Forme Landorus with Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm
• Shadow Rhyperior with Mud Slap and Earthquake
• Shadow Excadrill with Mud Slap and Scorching Sands
• Shadow Mamoswine with Mud-Slap and High-Horsepower

Best Poison-type counters to Tapu Koko

• Mega or Shadow Gengar with Lick and Sludge Bomb
• Mega Beedrill with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb
• Nihilego with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb
• Naganadel with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb

Here are the search strings to find the best counters in your collection:

• Ground&@Ground&cp2000-
• Poison&@Poison&cp2000-

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Pokemon GO Tapu Koko raid catch CP and shiny availability

Shiny Tapu Koko (Image via TPC)

Based on the weather conditions at the time of the battle and the IVs of the spawn, the Tapu Koko encounter will have the following CP ranges:

• No weather boost: 1,730 - 1,810 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
• Weather boosted (Rainy or Cloudy): 2,162 - 2,263 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

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What are the 100% IV CPs from Pokemon GO Tapu Koko raids?

• No weather boost: 1,810 CP
• Weather boosted (Rainy or Cloudy): 2,263 CP

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Can Tapu Koko be shiny in Pokemon GO raids?

Shiny Tapu Koko in Pokemon GO can be encountered after defeating 5-star Raids. The chance of finding one is approximately 1-in-20 or 5%.

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Check out our other Pokemon GO guides:

• Ditto disguises
• Buddy Evolution Adventure Together guide
• Best Fast Attacks in Pokemon GO
• Sierra counters
• Cliff counters
• Arlo counters
• Giovanni counters