tapu-koko
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Summary
Tapu Koko is an Electric/Fairy-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.
Type: Electric/Fairy
Abilities:
- Electric Surge: Activates Electric Terrain when the Pokémon enters a battle.
- Telepathy (Hidden Ability): Anticipates an ally’s attack and dodges it.
Physical Characteristics:
- Tapu Koko is a small, bird-like deity with a black body and a bright yellow, mask-like shell that resembles a rooster's head.
- It has thin arms and legs, with orange feathers extending from its shoulders and hips.
- The shell can close to protect its face, creating a totem-like appearance.
- Its eyes are large and circular, and the interior of its shell is decorated with orange and white markings.
Behavior and Habitat:
- Tapu Koko is known to be a guardian deity of Melemele Island in the Alola region.
- It is very curious and loves to observe humans, often intervening in battles to test their strength.
- Revered by the people of Alola, it is known for its capricious nature and will only help those who prove themselves worthy.
In Battle:
- Tapu Koko is known for its incredible speed and offensive capabilities, making it a formidable opponent in battle.
- Signature moves include Nature’s Madness, which halves the opponent’s HP, and Dazzling Gleam.
- It excels against Water- and Flying-types with its Electric moves, while Fairy moves target Dragon-types effectively.
- Vulnerable to Ground and Poison types, making strategic positioning crucial.
Evolution:
- Tapu Koko does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon.
Interesting Facts:
- Tapu Koko is one of four guardian deities of the Alola region, each responsible for protecting one of its islands.
- It is known for its playful and unpredictable nature, sometimes helping trainers it finds interesting.
- The design of Tapu Koko is inspired by traditional Hawaiian totems and the concept of guardian spirits.
Pokémon Sprites
Front Default
Back Default
Front Shiny
Back Shiny
Evolution Chain
Moves
Level Up
- Level 1: Thunder Shock
- Level 1: Quick Attack
- Level 1: Withdraw
- Level 1: False Swipe
- Level 1: Mean Look
- Level 1: Power Swap
- Level 1: Brave Bird
- Level 1: Electric Terrain
- Level 8: Spark
- Level 10: Fairy Wind
- Level 14: Shock Wave
- Level 20: Screech
- Level 26: Charge
- Level 32: Wild Charge
- Level 38: Mirror Move
- Level 43: Natures Madness
- Level 48: Discharge
- Level 53: Agility
- Level 58: Electro Ball
TM/HM
- Fly
- Roar
- Hyper Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Thunder Wave
- Thunder
- Toxic
- Double Team
- Light Screen
- Reflect
- Swift
- Rest
- Substitute
- Thief
- Protect
- Endure
- Swagger
- Steel Wing
- Sleep Talk
- Return
- Frustration
- Safeguard
- Hidden Power
- Rain Dance
- Psych Up
- Torment
- Facade
- Nature Power
- Taunt
- Aerial Ace
- Calm Mind
- Roost
- U Turn
- Assurance
- Giga Impact
- Grass Knot
- Round
- Echoed Voice
- Stored Power
- Sky Drop
- Acrobatics
- Volt Switch
- Work Up
- Confide
- Eerie Impulse
- Dazzling Gleam
Breeding
Tutor
Other
Flavor Text Entries
- Sun: This guardian deity of Melemele is brimming with curiosity. It summons thunderclouds and stores their lightning inside its body.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ultra-Moon: The lightning-wielding guardian deity of Melemele, Tapu Koko is brimming with curiosity and appears before people from time to time.