Tapu Koko (Japanese: カプ・コケコ Kapu-Kokeko) is a dual-type Electric/Fairy Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
It is the guardian deity of Melemele Island, with Tapu Lele, Tapu Bulu, and Tapu Fini being the deities of the other islands.
Contents
- 1 Biology
- 2 In the anime
- 2.1 Main series
- 2.1.1 Major appearances
- 2.1.1.1 Tapu Koko (anime)
- 2.1.1.2 Shiny Tapu Koko (anime)
- 2.1.2 Minor appearances
- 2.2 GOTCHA!
- 3 In the manga
- 3.1 Pokémon Adventures
- 3.2 Pokémon Horizon
- 4 In the TCG
- 5 Other appearances
- 5.1 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- 6 Game data
- 6.1 Pokédex entries
- 6.2 Game locations
- 6.2.1 In side games
- 6.2.2 In events
- 6.3 Held items
- 6.4 Stats
- 6.5 Type effectiveness
- 6.6 Learnset
- 6.6.1 By leveling up
- 6.6.2 By TM/TR
- 6.6.3 By breeding
- 6.6.4 By tutoring
- 6.6.5 By transfer from another generation
- 6.7 Side game data
- 6.8 Evolution data
- 6.9 Sprites
- 7 Trivia
- 8 In other languages
- 9 Related articles
- 10 References
- 11 External links
Biology
Tapu Koko is a vaguely rooster-like Legendary Pokémon. Tapu Koko's head and torso are black with white markings on its chest, just above its eyes, and on top of its head. Extending from the top of its head is a large, orange plume with bristles along the back. There is a yellow marking covering the top bristle and half of the bristle below it. The bottom of this crest goes all the way to its neck, where it divides its face in half and creates a beak-like nose. It has small, blue eyes with yellow markings behind them. The lower half of its body is orange with four pointed projections: one short spine on the front and two short spines in the back, with one longer spine between them. These spines resemble a bird's tail feathers. Its thin arms have round, yellow structures encircling its shoulders. On each arm is a shell that appears to be half of a bird mask, and its hands end in two large claws to create a beak for the mask.
The mask itself is mostly yellow with black, orange, and white markings. There are three white triangular markings with black edges on the top of each half of the mask, which create diamond shapes when the mask is closed. The 'eyes' consist of a white diamond connected to a slightly larger orange diamond, which is inside a larger yellow diamond. Each of these shapes is edged in black. On each half of its beak is an orange triangle with a white rim. There are wing-shaped structures on each side, toward the back. Tapu Koko is able to pull the mask together and hide its upper body inside, creating the impression of a stylized rooster.
This Pokémon is called the guardian deity of Melemele Island. It's known for protecting its home, but it is fickle and will not necessarily help people in need. However, it is very curious and may come to play or battle with people or Pokémon that interest it. It is able to store electricity by closing itself inside the shells on its arms.[1] It does this by summoning thunderclouds. It has an explosive temper, but it instantly forgets what enraged it in the first place. Due to this, Tapu Koko has been referred to as a malevolent deity should it get provoked. It can move lightning-fast in order to confuse enemies that fight it. Tapu Koko is known to defend its home from the Ultra Beasts. As seen in Revealing the Stuff of Legend!, Tapu Koko and the other tapu can transform a Z-Ring into a Z-Power Ring. Furthermore, in Battling the Beast Within!, it was shown to have the ability to transport others into Ultra Space when working together with another Tapu Koko.
Tapu Koko and the other guardian deities are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Nature's Madness. They are also the only known Pokémon capable of using the Z-Move Guardian of Alola.
In the anime
Main series
Shiny Tapu Koko in the anime
Major appearances
Tapu Koko debuted in Alola to New Adventure!, where it gave Ash a Z-Ring equipped with an Electrium Z. It made many further appearances throughout Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon.
A Shiny Tapu Koko debuted in Battling the Beast Within!, where it and its counterpart from Ash's world transported Ash and Pikachu to the Ultra Ruin. It reappeared in Parallel Friendships!.
Minor appearances
A Tapu Koko appeared in I Choose You!.
GOTCHA!
A Tapu Koko briefly appeared as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Tapu Koko debuted in The Delivery of Rotom and the Girl, where it attacked Sun and Moon. After a short battle, it fled, leaving behind a Sparkling Stone for Sun. It reappeared in The Decision and the Tournament of Six, Play the Melody That Echoes in the Altar, and Summon the Emissaries of the Moon and the Sun; and in a flashback in Thieving and Boss Crabominable.
A Tapu Koko appeared in a fantasy in Pokémon Move Specialist Professor Kukui, Going Ashore and Neighboring Akala Island, Homecoming and the Brilliant Professional Golfer, and Unleashing the Incredible Z-Move.
Pokémon Horizon
A Tapu Koko appeared in a fantasy in Journey to a New Horizon.
In the TCG
- Main article: Tapu Koko (TCG)
Other appearances
Tapu Koko appears as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball. It uses Electric Surge, creating an electric field that stuns opponents, and also shooting out electricity. Tapu Koko also appears as a Spirit.
Game data
Pokédex entries
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| Generation VII | | Alola
SM: #285 | | Alola
USUM: #383 | | Kanto
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| This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. |
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| Sun | This guardian deity of Melemele is brimming with curiosity. It summons thunderclouds and stores their lightning inside its body. |
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| Moon | It confuses its enemies by flying too quickly for the eye to follow. It has a hair-trigger temper but forgets what made it angry an instant later. |
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| Ultra Sun | Although it's called a guardian deity, if a person or Pokémon puts it in a bad mood, it will become a malevolent deity and attack. |
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| Ultra Moon | The lightning-wielding guardian deity of Melemele, Tapu Koko is brimming with curiosity and appears before people from time to time. |
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Game locations
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In side games
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
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| At Lv. 50 | At Lv. 100 |
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70 | | 130 - 177 | 250 - 344 |
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115 | | 108 - 183 | 211 - 361 |
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85 | | 81 - 150 | 157 - 295 |
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95 | | 90 - 161 | 175 - 317 |
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75 | | 72 - 139 | 139 - 273 |
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130 | | 121 - 200 | 238 - 394 |
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Total: 570 | Other Pokémon with this total |
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
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Learnset
Tapu Koko is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.3.0+.
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tapu Koko
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tapu Koko
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tapu Koko
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tapu Koko
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Tapu Koko in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Tapu Koko in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tapu Koko
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tapu Koko
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tapu Koko
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tapu Koko
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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- Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tapu Koko
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tapu Koko
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
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Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush | Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds | Base HP: 53 | | | Base Attack: 82 | Base Defense: 55 | Base Speed: 80 |
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Evolution data
Sprites
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Trivia
Promotional artwork of a Shiny Tapu Koko by kawayoo[2]
Origin
Tapu Koko's mask appears to be a stylized rooster. Its overall design is also similar to a tiki statue. Additionally, it may be inspired by Kūkaʻilimoku, one of the four major Hawaiian gods and god of war and conflict, who is often represented by feathered idols. As an Electric-type Pokémon inspired by a bird, it likely draws inspiration from the mythical creature known as the Thunderbird, which originates from North American indigenous cultures and is frequently depicted in the form of totems.
Name origin
Tapu Koko may be a combination of tapu (Hawaiian for sacred or holy) and kokō (Hawaiian onomatopoeia for a rooster's crowing).
Kapu-Kokeko may be a combination of kapu (Hawaiian for sacred or holy) and コケコッコー kokekokkō (Japanese onomatopoeia for a rooster's crowing).
In other languages
| Language | Title | Meaning |
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| Japanese | カプ・コケコ Kapu-Kokeko | From kapu and コケコッコー kokekokkō | | French | Tokorico | From totem, tiki, and cocorico | | Spanish | Tapu Koko | Same as English name | | German | Kapu-Riki | From kapu and kikeriki | | Italian | Tapu Koko | Same as English name | | Korean | 카푸꼬꼬꼭 Kapukkokkokkok | From kapu and 꼬끼오 kkokki'o | | Mandarin Chinese | 卡璞・鳴鳴 / 卡璞・鸣鸣 Kǎpú Míngmíng | From kapu and 鳴 / 鸣 míng | | Cantonese Chinese | 卡璞・鳴鳴 Kāpok Mìhngmìhng | From kapu and 鳴 mìhng | |
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| More languages | | Hebrew | טאפו קוקו Tapu Koko | Transcription of English name | | Hindi | टापू कोको Tapu Koko | Transcription of English name | | Russian | Тапу Коко Tapu Koko | Transcription of English name | | Thai | คาปู โคเคโค Khapu Khokhekho | Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
References
External links
FAQs
Tapu Koko always been observing the people of Melemele Island or Ash from a distance. Sensing Ash's good nature and courage it even trusted Ash with a Z-Ring and even tests Ash's growth as a Z-Ring user.
Why can't i catch Tapu Koko? ›
Berries can help you catch Tapu Koko. A Razz Berry will make Tapu Koko easier to catch, and a Golden Razz Berry will make it much easier to catch. If you find yourself failing to land any throws, a Nanab Berry will calm Tapu Koko, making its movements less erratic and allowing you to make precise throws more easily.
Is Tapu Koko a girl? ›
The Tapus are "genderless", but it's pretty clear that Tapu Koko and Tapu Bulu are males not only based off of their appearance, but because they represent the rooster and the bull, specifically the males of their species.
Is Tapu Koko worth getting? ›
Tapu Koko can put in a surprising amount of work against the likes of Kyogre, Lugia, Zacian, and even Dialga, making it a niche corebreaker of sorts. With that said, it is an extremely shield-dependent Pokemon, and it does fall apart to common Ground-type Pokemon such as Landorus-T and Groudon.
Who is stronger than Tapu Koko? ›
The best Pokemon Go Tapu Koko counters are Primal Groudon, Shadow Groudon, Mega Garchomp, Shadow Excadrill, Mega Gengar & Shadow Rhyperior.
Can I catch a Tapu Koko with an ultra ball? ›
Yes, and if you're interested in getting one with a good nature/IVs, you'll want to defeat him the first time you face him. When you face Tapu Koko the first time, it's right after the Elite Four so you're likely not prepared to catch him (like I wasn't).
Can I catch Tapu Koko again? ›
You can catch it later, it's actually best to knock it out then. After the Elite Four you can battle it once more, either by beating the Elite Four again or going to the Ruins of Conflict. Going to the Ruins of Conflict will allow you to easily soft-reset until you get a desirable nature. You can catch it later.
Is Tapu Koko a God? ›
The lightning-wielding guardian deity of Melemele, Tapu Koko is brimming with curiosity and appears before people from time to time. Although it's called a guardian deity, if a person or Pokémon puts it in a bad mood, it will become a malevolent deity and attack.
What is Tapu Koko's weakness? ›
Tapu Koko weaknesses
Tapu Koko has a unique type combination among legendary Pokemon. The island guardian is an electric/fairy type, which makes it weak to only ground and poison Pokemon.
Did Ash catch Tapu Koko? ›
Pokémon The Series: Sun & Moon
It obviously takes a liking to the trainer, but despite having numerous friendly interactions with the Pokémon, Ash never attempts to capture Tapu Koko due to the vital role it plays for Melemele Island.
How Many Trainers Are Needed? Tapu Koko can be defeated with two trainers, but if you cannot guarantee the top counters with maxed-out CP and the best moves, your best bet is to make sure you have four or more players.
Can Pikachu beat Tapu Koko? ›
Tapu Koko raises the stakes as it and Professor Kukui unleash a legendary Z-Move reserved for Island Guardians, but Ash and Pikachu rise to the challenge with their own Z-Move: 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt! Once the dust clears, Tapu Koko falls, and Ash and Pikachu are victorious!
Is Tapu Koko rare? ›
Tapu Koko V - 072/202 - Ultra Rare.
What did Tapu Koko give to Ash? ›
He could pull off these Z-Moves that could shake the very ground he stood on. And all this power was a symbol of trust from Tapu Koko – trust that Ash would use it wisely to protect the island and its Pokémon. So, you could say that Tapu Koko gave Ash a Z-Ring as a way of saying, "Hey, kid, I believe in you.
Why is Tapu Koko special? ›
Tapu Koko is one of the best offensive pivots in the tier due to its Speed tier combined with its versatility and frightening power in Electric Terrain.
What is Tapu Koko supposed to be? ›
The lightning-wielding guardian deity of Melemele, Tapu Koko is brimming with curiosity and appears before people from time to time. Although it's called a guardian deity, if a person or Pokémon puts it in a bad mood, it will become a malevolent deity and attack.
Electric Seed (100%)
For other sprites and images, please see Tapu Koko images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
