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Tapu Fini is a dual Water/Fairy-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.

Type: Water / Fairy

Abilities:

• Misty Surge: Activates Misty Terrain for five turns upon entering battle, which prevents Pokémon on the ground from being affected by status conditions and halves the damage from Dragon-type moves.
• Telepathy (Hidden Ability): Avoids damage from teammates' moves during double and triple battles.

Physical Characteristics:

• Tapu Fini has a sleek, aquatic appearance resembling a mermaid or siren.
• It has a dark blue body with a pale, mask-like face and bright blue eyes.
• Its head is adorned with a fin-like crest, and it has long, ribbon-like appendages flowing from its arms and back.
• The upper part of its body is enclosed in a shell resembling a clamshell or a piece of stylized armor, which can open to reveal its true form.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Tapu Fini is known to inhabit the Poni Island region in the Alola archipelago, specifically residing in the Ruins of Hope.
• It is a guardian deity, revered by the local people for its mystical powers and protection over the island.
• This Pokémon is known for its elusive and mysterious nature, often shrouding itself in a mist to avoid interactions.
• Tapu Fini is said to test people's resolve and spirit, offering its help to those who prove themselves worthy.

In Battle:

• Tapu Fini is a versatile defensive Pokémon, often used to set up Misty Terrain to protect the team from status conditions.
• It has access to a variety of moves such as Moonblast, Surf, and Nature's Madness, the latter being its signature move that halves the target's HP.
• Its Fairy typing gives it an advantage against Dragon, Dark, and Fighting types, while its Water typing helps against Ground, Rock, and Fire types.
• Tapu Fini is weak against Electric, Grass, and Poison-type moves.

Evolution:

• Tapu Fini does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon. It is one of the four guardian deities, collectively known as the Tapu, each protecting a different island in Alola.

Interesting Facts:

• Tapu Fini is inspired by various mythical creatures, such as sirens and mermaids, as well as the Hawaiian goddess of the sea, Kanaloa.
• It plays a significant role in the lore of the Alola region and is involved in various challenges and quests throughout the Pokémon Sun and Moon games.
• Tapu Fini’s ability to shroud itself in mist is a nod to its mystical and protective nature, often using it to test those who seek its aid.
• In the Pokémon anime, Tapu Fini has appeared as a guardian deity, displaying its powerful abilities and protective instincts.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Sun: The dense fog it creates brings the downfall and destruction of its confused enemies. Ocean currents are the source of its energy.
• Moon: The guardian deity of Poni, it can control water. People say it can create pure water that will wash away any uncleanness.
• Ultra-Sun: This guardian deity of Poni Island manipulates water. Because it lives deep within a thick fog, it came to be both feared and revered.
• Ultra-Moon: Although it’s called a guardian deity, terrible calamities sometimes befall those who recklessly approach Tapu Fini.

788 National

288 Original-Alola

100 Original-Poni

386 Updated-Alola

130 Updated-Poni