DEXERTOThe Legendary Tapu Fini is returning to Pokemon Go‘s 5-Star Raids, so we’ve got all the details you need to defeat this Guardian Deity, including its weaknesses and best counters.
The Alola region has four Guardian Deities – Tapu Fini, Tapu Bulu, Tapu Koko, and Tapu Lele – and while all of them have Fairy as their secondary typing, each boast a different primary one.
The Water-type Legendary, Tapu Fini, is returning to Niantic’s mobile game due to the latest Raid rotations. So, here are the swordfish-like creature’s weaknesses and best counters in Pokemon Go.
Tapu Fini weaknesses in Pokemon Go
Tapu Fini is a dual Water/Fairy-type Pokemon, which means it’s weak against Electric, Grass, and Poison-type attacks. While it may seem like the options are slim, there are plenty of incredible fighters that fit the mentioned types that can take down Tapu Fini fast.
As for resistances, you’ll want to avoid using Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Fire, Ice, and Water-type attacks wherever possible, as they won’t do much damage – particularly Dragon moves.
Tapu Fini best counters
These are some of the best counters to use against Tapu Fini in Pokemon Go:
| POKEMON | SPRITE | BEST MOVESET |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Gengar |  | Lick & Sludge Bomb |
| Mega Venusaur |  | Vine Whip & Frenzy Plant |
| Shadow Raikou |  | Thunder Shock & Wild Charge |
| Shadow Magnezone |  | Volt Switch & Wild Charge |
| Kartana |  | Razor Leaf & Leaf Blade |
| Xurkitree |  | Thunder Shock & Discharge |
| Sceptile |  | Bullet Seed & Frenzy Plant |
| Beedrill |  | Poison Jab & Sludge Bomb |
| Manectric |  | Thunder Fang & Wild Charge |
| Electivire |  | Thunder Shock & Wild Charge |
We’ve included a mix of Megas, Legendaries, Shadow, and more common Pokemon in the table above, so there should be something for every trainer to use.
If you don’t have any of the creatures mentioned, go with their alternative or regular versions, or just use your best Electric, Grass, or Poison-type attackers to target Tapu Fini’s weaknesses. Remember that they should be properly leveled up and know the matching movesets.
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How to get Tapu Fini in Pokemon Go
Similat to other Legendaries, the only way players can get Tapu Fini in Pokemon Go is through Raid battles. Luckily, the Might and Mastery season is bringing it back right after Cresselia leaves, from May 1, 2025, until May 12, 2025 and it will have its signature move, Nature’s Madness.
Trainers will have to challenge and defeat Tapu Fini, and once its health is depleted, they’ll be able to attempt a catch using the Premier Balls given. The number of balls they get will depend on their performance during the encounter, though.
DEXERTOAdditionally, Tapu Fini will be the center of a Raid Hour on May 7, 2025, from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM local time.
When challenging this Legendary, try to use Golden Razz Berries and land Excellent Curveball Throws to increase your chances of catching it.
Tapu Fini CP in Pokemon Go
As with every Raid Boss in the game, the CP Tapu Fini has during a Raid battle won’t be the same once you manage to catch it after defeating it. Plus, certain types of weather can increase such CP.
| Raid Boss CP | 40,978 |
| CP range once captured | 1556 – 1632 |
| Windy/Cloudy weather CP range | 1946 – 2041 |
| Tapu Fini max CP (Level 50) | 3230 |
Tapu Fini stats & moves
As a dual Water/Fairy-type, Tapu Fini has the following stats:
| ATTACK | DEFENSE | STAMINA | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | 254 | 172 | 3230 |
Fast Moves
- Water Gun (Water/STAB)
- Hidden Power (Normal)
Charged Moves
- Ice Beam (Ice)
- Moonblast (Fairy/STAB)
- Hydro Pump (Water/STAB)
- Surf (Water/STAB)
- Nature’s Madness (Fairy/STAB/Legacy Move)
Can Tapu Fini be Shiny?
Yes, Tapu Fini can be Shiny in Pokemon Go, as this special variation was added to the game a year after its debut, in May 2023.
DEXERTOSimilar to the other Shiny Guardian Deities, Shiny Tapu Fini is extremely beautiful and elegant-looking, mainly due to its black body, which is usually purple.
This very distinctive color scheme makes it very easy for players to recognize it when they come across one. However, they should keep in mind that the odds of finding a Shiny Tapu Fini are very low, as there’s no technique or special method to ensure an encounter. The only thing trainers can do to increase their chances is take on as many Tapu Fini Raids as they can.
That’s all there is to know about Tapu Fini in Pokemon Go. Don’t forget to check out the latest Pokemon Go events, including the current Community Day and Spotlight Hours.
