# Tapu Koko - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Tapu Koko in VGC 17. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 17 (`vgc2017`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2017 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Tapu%20Koko)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Tapu%20Koko
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2017](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017)

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## Common Moves
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 86.858%
- **Thunderbolt**: 84.620%
- **Volt Switch**: 68.205%
- **Protect**: 59.217%
- **Sky Drop**: 22.296%
- **Hidden Power Fire**: 18.271%
- **Taunt**: 12.228%
- **Nature's Madness**: 11.306%
- **Discharge**: 7.892%
- **Electro Ball**: 7.143%

## Common Abilities
- **Electric Surge**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Electrium Z**: 30.320%
- **Life Orb**: 25.042%
- **Assault Vest**: 16.586%
- **Choice Specs**: 15.868%
- **Fairium Z**: 4.480%
- **Focus Sash**: 2.292%
- **Normalium Z**: 1.341%
- **Other**: 4.070%

## Common Teammates
- **Arcanine**: 81.473%
- **Kartana**: 42.645%
- **Garchomp**: 35.484%
- **Celesteela**: 29.944%
- **Snorlax**: 29.207%
- **Ninetales-Alola**: 17.343%

## FAQ for Tapu Koko in vgc2017-1760

### What are the top moves for Tapu Koko?
The most common moves for Tapu Koko are Dazzling Gleam, Thunderbolt, Volt Switch, Protect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Tapu Koko?
Tapu Koko is frequently paired with Arcanine, Kartana, Garchomp, Celesteela. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### 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 25.848% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Tapu Koko?
Tapu Koko is most effectively run with the ability **Electric Surge** (100.000%) and the item **Electrium Z** (30.320%).

### What is the most common role for Tapu Koko?
Based on common item usage (Electrium Z), Tapu Koko often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2017-1760 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/vgc2017/Tapu%20Koko) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2017) - Build teams with Tapu Koko
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*