# Tapu Koko - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 National Dex

> Find the best Tapu Koko builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Tapu Koko Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **Usage** | 6% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Tapu%20Koko)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Tapu%20Koko
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Poison (2x), Ground (2x) |
| **Resists** | Electric (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Dark (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Dragon (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Thunderbolt**: 84.309%
- **U-turn**: 76.351%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 58.303%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 54.137%
- **Volt Switch**: 46.975%
- **Roost**: 24.996%
- **Taunt**: 12.200%
- **Light Screen**: 6.640%
- **Reflect**: 6.638%
- **Toxic**: 5.478%

## Common Abilities
- **Electric Surge**: 99.990%
- **Telepathy**: 0.010%

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 30.369%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 18.613%
- **Terrain Extender**: 16.195%
- **Choice Scarf**: 12.344%
- **Electrium Z**: 8.805%
- **Light Clay**: 6.529%
- **Fairium Z**: 3.780%
- **Other**: 3.364%

## Common Teammates
- **Iron Valiant**: 28.805%
- **Alomomola**: 28.062%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 24.156%
- **Iron Treads**: 23.715%
- **Great Tusk**: 22.680%
- **Scizor-Mega**: 20.904%

## FAQ for Tapu Koko in gen9nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Tapu Koko?
The most common moves for Tapu Koko are Thunderbolt, U-turn, Dazzling Gleam, Hidden Power Ice. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Tapu Koko?
Tapu Koko is frequently paired with Iron Valiant, Alomomola, Landorus-Therian, Iron Treads. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Tapu Koko weak to and resistant against?
Tapu Koko is weak to Poison (2x), Ground (2x), resists Electric (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), and is immune to Dragon (0x).

### Which Tera Types are best for Tapu Koko?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Tapu Koko?
The top build for Tapu Koko features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 65.926% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Tapu Koko?
Tapu Koko is most effectively run with the ability **Electric Surge** (99.990%) and the item **Choice Specs** (30.369%).

### What is the most common role for Tapu Koko?
Based on common item usage (Choice Specs), Tapu Koko often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the gen9nationaldex-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Tapu Koko?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 70 |
| Attack | 115 |
| Defense | 85 |
| Sp. Atk | 95 |
| Sp. Def | 75 |
| Speed | 130 |
| **BST** | **570** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Tapu Koko on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Tapu%20Koko) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9nationaldex) - Build teams with Tapu Koko
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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