Pokemon Go Tapu Koko Raid guide: Weaknesses & best counters

Daniel Megarry
Tapu Koko appearing in Pokemon Go 5-Star Raid Battles

Tapu Koko is returning to 5-star Raids in Pokemon Go, so we’ve got details of the best counters, weaknesses, and tips on how to defeat this powerful Alolan Legendary.

Tapu Koko is coming back for 5-star Raids from March 1, 2024, to March 14, 2024. So, you’ll have almost two weeks to secure one.

This dual Electric/Fairy-type Legendary first appeared in Pokemon Sun and Moon alongside fellow guardian deities Tapu Lele, Tapu Bulu, and Tapu Fini. It was the first Alola-region Legendary to debut in Pokemon Go.

Below, you’ll find everything you need to know about Tapu Koko, including its weaknesses and a roundup of the best counters you can take into battle to defeat this powerful Pokemon and (hopefully!) catch it.


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Tapu Koko appearing in Pokemon Go Raids
The guardian deity Tapu Koko has finally arrived.

Tapu Koko weaknesses in Pokemon Go

Tapu Koko is a dual Electric/Fairy-type, which means it’s weak against Poison and Ground-type attacks. Trainers should focus on their strongest Pokemon of these types with matching movesets.

As for Tapu Koko’s strengths, it’s resistant against Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, and Flying, so it’s definitely best to avoid having those on your team wherever possible.

You can find some of the best counters to defeat Tapu Koko in the table below.

Tapu Koko counters in Pokemon Go

Pokemon Fast Move Charged Move
Nihilego Poison Jab Sludge Bomb
Primal Groudon Mud Shot Precipice Blades
Mega Garchompo Mud Shot Earth Power
Therian Forme Landorus Mud Shot Sandsear Storm
Mega Gengar Lick Sludge Bomb
Excadrill Mud-Slap Scorching Sands
Shadow Rhyperior Mud-Slap Earthquake
Krookodile Mud-Slap Earthquake
Shadow Mamoswine Mud-Slap High Horsepower
Mega Beedrill Poison Jab Sludge Bomb

Tapu Koko moves in Pokemon Go

Here are all of Tapu Koko’s potential Fast Moves as a Raid Boss in Pokemon Go:

  • Quick Attack (Normal)
  • Volt Switch (Electric)

Here are all of Tapu Koko’s potential Charged Moves as a Raid Boss in Pokemon Go:

  • Brave Bird (Flying)
  • Dazzling Gleam (Fairy)
  • Thunder (Electric)
  • Thunderbolt (Electric)

None of Tapu Koko’s moves should be a threat to your Ground and Poison-type counters, so there are no specific attacks to watch out for here.

How to catch Tapu Koko in Pokemon Go

Tapu Koko appearing in a Pokemon Go Raid Battle
You need to defeat Tapu Koko before you can catch it.

The only way to catch Tapu Koko is to first defeat it in a 5-Star Raid Battle. It will appear in the Raid rotation from March 1, 2024, until March 14, 2024. 

Once you’ve defeated it, you’ll get a limited amount of Premier Balls to try and catch it. Make sure you throw Excellent Curve Balls and use Pinap Berries to increase your chances of securing it.


That’s everything you need to know about Tapu Koko! Check out some of our Pokemon Go guides below:

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