Tapu Koko is a guardian deity of the Alola region in the Pokémon universe.
Type: Electric / Fairy
Abilities:
- Electric Surge: This ability automatically sets the terrain to Electric Terrain when Tapu Koko enters the battle, boosting electric type moves and preventing sleep.
- Hidden Ability: Telepathy - This ability prevents damage from teammates during Double and Triple battles.
Physical Characteristics:
- Tapu Koko is a humanoid creature with a black and yellow body.
- It has a shell that resembles a rooster’s head, which can close, giving it the appearance of a totem.
- Its large crest and long hair resemble a stylized rooster.
Behavior and Habitat:
- Tapu Koko is known for its fickle and stubborn behavior, often challenging others to battles for entertainment.
- It is typically found guarding the Alola region, especially Melemele Island.
In Battle:
- Tapu Koko is known for its high speed and strong electric type moves.
- Its Electric Surge ability automatically boosts the power of electric type moves and can be strategically utilized in battle.
Evolution:
- Tapu Koko does not evolve or have any pre-evolutions.
Interesting Facts:
- The shell that Tapu Koko carries is said to be its actual body, while the humanoid form is a projection.
- Tapu Koko is known to save people from danger, but it does not always appear when needed, acting on its own whims.
- It is one of the four guardian deities of the Alola region in Pokémon lore, each representing a different island.