Tapu Fini is a Legendary Water and Fairy-type Land Spirit Pokémon. It is predominantly available in Pokémon GO via Five-Star Raids. Tapu Fini is moderately weak (1.6x) to Pokémon with Electric-, Grass- or Poison-type attacks/moves. It is one of the guardian deities of the Alola region.
FUN FACT: Tapu Fini made its debut in Pokémon GO on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
It is returning to Pokémon GO as part of the May 2025’s Pokémon GO events.
Tapu Fini Recommended Counters
The following are the recommended counters you should have in your battle party when participating in Tapu Fini raids.
| Pokémon | Fast Attack | Charged Attack | Max CP Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Team | |||
| Mega Sceptile | Bullet Seed | Frenzy Plant | 4056 |
| Shadow Raikou | Thunder Shock | Wild Charge | 3452 |
| Kartana | Razor Leaf | Leaf Blade | 3677 |
| Shadow Electivire | Thunder Shock | Wild Charge | 3079 |
| Xurkitree | Thunder Shock | Discharge | 3937 |
| Shadow Venusaur | Vine Whip | Frenzy Plant | 2720 |
| Second Team | |||
| Mega Manectric | Thunder Fang | Wild Charge | 3580 |
| Shadow Zapdos | Thunder Shock | Thunderbolt | 3527 |
| Zekrom | Charge Beam | Fusion Bolt | 4038 |
| Shadow Magnezone | Volt Switch | Wild Charge | 3205 |
| Shadow Sceptile | Bullet Seed | Frenzy Plant | 2757 |
| Nihilego | Poison Jab | Sludge Bomb | 3949 |
Using the above-recommended teams will make trainers 2 – 3 Trainers defeat Tapu Fini faster. However, if you do not have these full teams, you can still win. You need to raid with at least 4 other trainers. Also, ensure you use Pokemon with Electric-, Grass- or Poison-type moves as a Fast Attack or as a Charged Attack.
Other important details
- Tapu Fini’s maximum Combat Power (CP) stat is 3230 CP (at level 50).
- Its best moves/attacks in Pokémon GO are Water Gun as a Fast Attack and Nature’s Madness as a Charged Attack.
- Its encounters are boosted during Rain or Cloudy weather in-game.
- Its encounters can be Shiny.
- It requires a maximum of 20 km walking distance to earn a Candy.
- It is effective against Pokémon with either Fighting-, Bug-, Dark-, Fire-, Ice, Water-, or Dragon-type moves/attacks.
- Any obtained from raids can be encountered as follows
- from 1555 CP to 1632 CP (if not weather-boosted i.e. level 20)
- from 1946 CP to 2041 CP (if weather-boosted i.e. level 25)
- Any obtained from a Field or Special Research can be from 1167 CP to 1224 CP (i.e. level 15).
- 1632 CP, 2041 CP, and 1224 CP are the CP for a perfect (aka, hundo) one when encountered from their respective means.
- For PokéStop Showcases, the tallest possible one is 2.02 m high (i.e. XXL). The shortest possible one is 0.64 m high (i.e. XXS).
In conclusion, defeating Tapu Fini in raids requires a well-prepared team of strong Electric-, Grass- or Poison-type Pokémon. Avoid using Fighting-, Bug-, Dark-, Fire-, Ice, Water-, or Dragon-type Pokémon, as Tapu Fini resists their attacks. To maximize efficiency, coordinate with other trainers, and use recommended Mega Evolutions or Primal Reversions to boost Electric-, Grass- or Poison-type attacks.
Good luck!
