Tapu Koko (#0785) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP70130–177250–344

Atk115108–183211–361

Def8581–150157–295

SpA9590–161175–317

SpD7572–139139–273

Spe130121–200238–394

Total570Higher than 88% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 130). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+200Max182No SP150Min135Scarf300Tailwind400

At max Speed, Tapu Koko outspeeds 28 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ground2×Poison2×

Resists

Bug½×Dark½×Electric½×Fighting½×Flying½×

Immune to

Dragon0×

Takes normal damage from 10 types

NormalRockGhostSteelFireWaterGrassPsychicIceFairy

Abilities

Electric Surge
When this Pokémon enters battle, it changes the terrain to Electric Terrain.
TelepathyHidden ability
Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.

Competitive

National DexOU

7.37% of teams · rank #25 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630+ rating · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Choice Specs
Ability: Electric Surge
Nature: Timid
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

Thunderbolt
Dazzling Gleam
U-turn
Hidden Power Ice

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players6.28%
Rated 1500+7.38%
Rated 1630+7.37%
Rated 1760+7.48%

Usage by month

Oct 20257.37%

Moves

Thunderbolt78.6%
Dazzling Gleam75.7%
U-turn65.4%
Hidden Power Ice54.9%
Volt Switch43.7%
Roost21.9%
Taunt11.9%
Defog6.8%
Reflect5.8%
Light Screen5.7%

Items

Choice Specs31.9%
Heavy-Duty Boots18.8%
Electrium Z13.4%
Terrain Extender12.6%
Choice Scarf7.1%
Light Clay5.4%

Abilities

100%
0%

EV spreads

Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe35.4%
Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe27.5%
Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe14.3%
Jolly 248 HP / 8 SpD / 252 Spe2.4%
Timid 136 HP / 120 SpA / 252 Spe2.2%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

Tapu Koko does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

1Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

1Thunder ShockHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec40100%30

5WithdrawRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.WaterStatus——40

10Fairy WindInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec40100%30

15False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

20SparkHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys65100%20

25Shock WaveNever misses.ElectricSpec60—20

30ChargeRaises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.ElectricStatus——20

35AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

40ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

45DischargeHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec80100%15

50Mean LookPrevents the target from leaving battle.NormalStatus——5

55Nature’s MadnessInflicts damage equal to half the target’s HP.FairySpec—90%10

60Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

65Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

70Power SwapUser swaps Attack and Special Attack changes with the target.PsychicStatus——10

75Electric TerrainFor five turns, prevents all Pokémon on the ground from sleeping and strengthens their Electric moves to 1.5× their power.ElectricStatus——10

TM / HM / TR 45

TM05Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM06FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

TM08Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM09Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM14Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM16ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

TM17Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM18ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM19SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM23ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM30Steel WingHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys7090%25

TM33Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM40SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM56U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM58AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

TM60Power SwapUser swaps Attack and Special Attack changes with the target.PsychicStatus——10

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM78AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM80Volt SwitchUser must switch out after attacking.ElectricSpec70100%20

TM82ElectrowebLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.ElectricSpec5595%15

TM90Electric TerrainFor five turns, prevents all Pokémon on the ground from sleeping and strengthens their Electric moves to 1.5× their power.ElectricStatus——10

TM93Eerie ImpulseLowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages.ElectricStatus—100%15

TM94False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TR08ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TR09ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TR12AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR37TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TR42Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TR49Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TR66Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

TR74Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TR77Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TR80Electro BallPower is higher when the user has greater Speed than the target, up to a maximum of 150.ElectricSpec—100%10

TR82Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10

TR85Work UpRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.NormalStatus——30

TR86Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TR92Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Land Spirit Pokémon
Debut: Alola · Sun & Moon
Color: Yellow
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Alola#285Original Melemele#120Updated Alola#383Updated Melemele#150

The lightning-wielding guardian deity of Melemele, Tapu Koko is brimming with curiosity and appears before people from time to time.
Ultra Moon
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 Sun
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.
Moon
This guardian deity of Melemele is brimming with curiosity. It summons thunderclouds and stores their lightning inside its body.
Sun