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 Niantic's AR-based mobile game. The guardian deity of Melemele Island will take over Gyms around you from 10 am local time on November 19 until 10 am local time on November 27, 2024. 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.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinions.

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Pokemon GO Tapu Koko raid weaknesses

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.

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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.

Best counters to Pokemon GO Tapu Koko raids

The best Pocket Monsters to counter tier-four Pokemon GO Tapu Koko raids are Primal Groudon, 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

Here's the search string to find the best Ground-type counters in your collection:

Ground&@Ground&cp2000-

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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's the search string to find the best Poison-type counters in your collection:

Poison&@Poison&cp2000-

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Pokemon GO Tapu Koko raid catch CP and shiny availability

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)