Take on this raid with our handy guide.
Tapu Fini is the latest Tapu to enter Pokémon GO raids this season. The seventh generation Legendary will be in raids from May 2 until May 16.
As well as returning to raids, Tapu Fini will have a new exclusive Charged Attack. Any existing Tapu Fini you have will only be able to learn this move via Elite TM.
The move is "Natures Madness." It's a Fairy-type move that hits hard, which will make Tapu Fini more relevant in the Fairy-type category. It's worth picking up a few Tapu Fini with this move to add to your Pokémon GO collection.
Plus, Tapu Fini is also available in the Shiny Form, making this an even better time to grind some Raids.
So, here is everything you need to know to take on Tapu Fini in Pokémon GO.
Best Tapu Fini counters in Pokémon GO:
Tapu Fini has a weakness to Electric, Grass and Poison types. It resists a range of types, including a double resistance to Dragon-type Pokémon.
Here are the best Tapu Fini counters in Pokémon GO:
 | Mega Sceptile | Bullet Seed & Frenzy Plant |
 | Kartana | Razor Leaf & Leaf Blade |
 | Mega Gengar | Lick & Sludge Bomb |
 | Xurkitree | Thunder Shock & Discharge |
 | Mega Venusaur | Vine Whip & Frenzy Plant |
 | Mega Rayquaza | Air Slash & Dragon Ascent |
 | Mega Manectric | Thunder Fang & Wild Charge |
 | Zekrom | Charge Beam & Fusion Bolt |
 | Roserade | Magical Leaf & Grass Knot |
 | Therian Forme Thundurus | Volt Switch & Wildbolt Storm |
 | Nihilego | Poison Jab & Sludge Bomb |
 | Raikou | Thunder Shock & Wild Charge |
Some of the best Tapu Fini counters have featured in Pokémon GO recently. Kartana was just in Raids, so will be a great choice for trainers who caught a few of those.
Mega Sceptile is also a great choice, and like Kartana was available. Sceptile is a great counter to Tapu Fini's weakness to Water-types. However, when Mega Evolved Sceptile gains a Dragon-type. That will be weak to Fairy-type moves, meaning it would get hammered by Natures Madness or Moonblast. So, if the Tapu Fini you are fighting has a Fairy-type Charged attack, perhaps use a different Pokémon.
Mega Evolutions to get you more Tapu Fini candy in Pokémon GO
Mega Evolutions can help you get more candy and XL candy with every catch. Having a mega level 3 active that boosts candy for Water and Fairy-types will give you an extra 2 candy per catch, as well as a 25% bonus to your XL candy chance.
Here are the Pokémon you can Mega Evolve to get more Tapu Fini candy in Pokémon GO:
- Blastoise
- Slowbro
- Gyarados
- Swampert
- Gardevoir
- Altaria
- Kyogre
- Diancie
How many trainers do I need to beat Tapu Fini in Pokémon GO?
Three trainers with good counters, using Party Play should be able to take down Tapu Fini pretty comfortably. But, for safety, a group of about 4-6 trainers will have no real issues winning this Raid.
What is the Tapu Fini Pokémon GO 100% IV?
With Tapu Fini getting a new Charged Attack, now is a great time to get a 100% IV of this Pokémon. Here are the CP values to keep an eye out for.
- `1632 CP
- 2041 CP (Weather Boosted)
Weather Effects:
Weather boost can help you save candy, get better IVs and benefit from power boosts on your team. Here are the weather effects to keep an eye on when taking on these raids.
Weather | Pro | Con |
|---|---|---|
Sunny | Grass-type Pokémon will deal more damage. | - |
Windy | - | - |
Partly Cloudy | - | - |
Cloudy | Tapu Fini will be a higher CP when caught, Poison-type Pokémon will do more damage. | Tapu Fini's Fairy-type moves will do more damage. |
Snow | - | - |
Rainy | Tapu Fini will be a higher CP when caught, Electric-type Pokémon will deal more damage. | Tapu Fini's Water-type moves will do more damage. |
Fog | - | - |
Cloudy or Rainy weather is worth looking out for, if you want to get a weather boosted Tapu Fini and save on some all important candy. Helpfully, both of these weathers will also boost some of your Tapu Fini counters. Perhaps pick your team based on what weather is currently active.
Good luck out there trainers!
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