Best Pokemon Go Tapu Koko Raid Counters in 2023

The Pokemon Go Crackling Voltage Event is now underway in Pokemon Go.

From January 27th to February 5th, Pokemon Go trainers can participate in the Crackling Voltage Event. During the event, there will be an abundance of Poison and Electric-type Pokemon.

The Crackling Voltage Event also introduces the Shiny Variation of Tapu Koko and Helioptile. From February 1st to 5th, the Team GO Rocket Takeover event will take place, the special research task will give trainers the opportunity to battle against Giovani now featuring Shadow Registeel.

Tapu Koko is available from January 25th to February 1st, 2023 10:00 AM local time; Mega Aerodactyl will also be available during those dates.

The two will be replaced by Registeel and Mega Gengar from February 1st to February 8th, 2023. Many trainers will most likely try to shiny hunt Tapu Koko since it is making its debut. With new releases in Pokemon Go since the last time it was a legendary raid, there are new counters available.

With that in mind, let’s dive into the best Tapu Koko raid counters:

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Best Tapu Koko raid counters in Pokemon Go

Tapu Koko Raid Stats

Tapu Koko is a Electric, Fairy-type Pokemon.

It is weak to Ground & Poison-type moves.

Tapu Koko Raid CP is 45438

Tapu Koko’s Base HP is 172

Its Attack is 250 and its Defense is 181

The Base catch CP is between 1,730 to 1,810

The Boosted Catch CP is between 2,162 to 2,263

It is Weather Boosted by cloudy or rainy weather

Its Fast moves can be Quick Attack or Volt Switch

Its Charged moves can be Brave Bird, Dazzling Gleam, Thunderbolt, or Thunder

Tapu Koko Raid Counters

Going into the Tapu Koko raid, trainers will need a team of Pokemon with type effective moves, well-rounded Pokemon, or high defensive stats. Overall, Tapu Koko is a heavy hitting Legendary Electrical Pokemon. Thankfully it is easy to take down due to its vulnerabilities and average HP stats.

The raid can be easily completed by a team of 2 to 5 trainers; a team of 4 to 9 trainers can take it down quicker and a team of 8 to 20 trainers can burn through it making a better completionist bonus.

Using Mega Pokemon such as Mega Gengar, Mega Swampert, Megu Venusaur, and Mega Steelix will make the battle a lot easier for most trainers. Ultimately, you will want to use Electric or Ground-type Pokemon. Be careful, because the raid can be difficult if using Fighting, Dark, Dragon, Water, or Flying Types.

Here are the best counters to overcoming the raid. Some of these recommendations can be substituted out for Pokemon with type advantage or a better move set.

Primary Poison Types:

Mega Gengar – Lick & Sludge Bomb

Nihilego – Poison Jab & Sludge Bomb

Nidoking – Poison Jab & Earth Power

Muk – Poison Jab & Gunk Shot

Venusaur -Razor Leaf & Sludge Bomb

Victreebell – Acid & Sludge Bomb

Alternate Poison Types:

Mega Beedrill – Poison Jab & Sludge Bomb

Toxicroak – Poison Jab & Sludge Bomb

Skuntank – Poison Jab & Sludge Bomb

Roserade – Poison Jab & Sludge Bomb

Overqwil – Poison Jab & Sludge Bomb

Venomoth – Confusion & Poison Fang

Primary Ground Types:

Mega Swampert – Mud Shot & Earth Quake

Excadrill – Mud-Slap & Drill Run

Landorus (Therian) – Mud Shot & Earthquake

Mamoswine – Mud-Slap & High Horsepower

Rhyperior – Mud-Slap & Earthquake

Garchomp – Mud Shot & Earth Power

Alternate Ground Types:

Mega Steelix – Iron Tail & Earthquake

Groudon – Mud Shot & Earthquake

Golem – Mud-Slap & Earthquake

Ursuluna – Tackle High & Horsepower

Landorus – Mud Shot & Earthquake

Golurk – Mud-Slap & Earth Power

Golurk – Mud-Slap & Earth Power

Krookidile – Mud-Slap & Earthquake

Donphan – Mud-Slap & Earthquake

Rhydon – Mud-Slap & Earthquake

Remember Shadow Bonuses

Remember, Shadow versions of some of these Pokemon can be more efficient.

Let Us Know!

Make sure to get your shiny Tapu Koko and Aerodactyl while you can. Tapu Koko and Mega Aerodactyl leave on February 1st and are replaced by Registeel & Mega Gengar.

Which of these two will you shiny hunt?

For additional Pokemon Go news or raid guides, check out our Pokemon Go section.

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Pokemon Go was developed by The Pokémon Company and is available now on iOS and Android.