Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Tapu Fini
Say it: TAH-poo FEE-nee
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Tapu Fini is a Guardian deity — Water and Fairy from the Alola region. In Pokémon GO it is a Water/Fairy legendary attacker and PvP pick with Water Gun / Hidden Power + Surf / Moonblast / Hydro Pump / Ice Beam. Water helps against Fire, Ground, and Rock; Fairy helps against Dragon, Fighting, and Dark. Grass, Electric, and Poison punish it. Catch from Legendary raids and events.
Say it: TAH-poo FEE-nee
Tapu Fini (#788) is a Water / Fairy Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as a Water/Fairy raid attacker and PvP pick with Water Gun / Hidden Power + Surf / Moonblast / Hydro Pump / Ice Beam. Against Tapu Fini, lead with Grass or Electric. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Tapu-Fini is a Water / Fairy-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0788. Legendaries shine in Master League and 5-star raids when IVs and moves align.
Where in GO: Legendary raids, research breakthroughs, and GO Tour events
Invest tip: Water Gun + Surf / Moonblast is the usual kit; Hydro Pump for Water raids. No Shadow form in GO. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Water moves hit Fire, Ground, and Rock hard.
- Fairy moves hit Fighting, Dragon, and Dark hard.
When Tapu Fini is your opponent, Electric, Grass, Poison hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 189
- Defense
- 254
- Stamina
- 172
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 2. Shadow Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 3. Shadow Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Xurkitree · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 5. Therian Thundurus · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 6. Mega Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 7. Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 8. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 9. Shadow Electabuzz · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunder Punch
- 10. Zapdos · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 11. Magnezone · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 12. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 2. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 3. Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Jolteon · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 5. Ampharos · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Zap Cannon
- 6. Zebstrika · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 7. Galvantula · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Discharge
- 8. Eelektross · beats Electric
Spark + Thunderbolt
- 9. Heliolisk · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 10. Stunfisk · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 11. Raichu · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 12. Magneton · beats Electric
Spark + Discharge
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Tapu Fini’s always-available TM pool. Water Gun + Surf covers most Water raid and PvP needs.
Fast
- Water Gun · Standard
Water STAB / default
- Hidden Power · Standard
Variable typing
Charged
- Surf · Standard
Water nuke / PvP
- Moonblast · Standard
Fairy nuke
- Hydro Pump · Standard
Water heavy
- Ice Beam · Standard
Ice coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- water gun
- hidden power
Charged
- surf
- moonblast
- ice beam
- hydro pump
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #547 of 954 · CP 1469
Hidden Power + Moonblast
- Ultra League · rank #346 of 747 · CP 2490
Hidden Power + Moonblast
- Master League · rank #309 of 1023 · CP 3230
Hidden Power + Moonblast
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
Fairy-type shortlist
- Tapu Koko — Quick Attack + Dazzling Gleam
- Tapu Lele — Confusion + Moonblast
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.