Tapu Fini is currently available to encounter and catch in Pokemon Go, obtained through the completion of its own Five-Star Raid. You'll have to coordinate and group up with other Trainers to defeat this Water and Fairy dual-type Legendary Deity, securing you the opportunity to catch and add this Pokemon to your collection.
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Like with any higher-level Pokemon Go Raid, you will need to go into this encounter with specific preparations and strategies, catered to directly counter Tapu Fini on battlefield. To help you succeed in this Raid battle, we have put together these specific strategies, allowing you to easily complete this Raid.
With this inherent difficulty that comes with Five-Star Raid battles, you'll always want to avoid attempting them solo, and Tapu Fini's is no different. With the Legendary Pokemon possessing extremely powerful attacks and tons of HP, the more, the merrier when it comes to this Raid battle.
For this reason, it's best to attempt this Raid with a group of at least four to six Trainers, ideally consisting of mainly high-level Trainers. As long as all participants are using powerful Tapu Fini counters, you should easily be able to defeat Tapu Fini with a group of this size.
If there is any question regarding the firepower of your Raid team, it's best if you Mega Evolve or Primal Revert one of the Pokemon you're battling with. This will definitely give your group an edge, powering up a specific Pokemon and moves that match that Pokemon's type.
There are several types of attacks that it's best to avoid in this Raid battle, due to Tapu Fini's Water and Fairy dual-typing. Dealing significantly reduced damage, don't battle with Pokemon that use either Fighting, Bug, Fire, Water, Ice, Dark, or Dragon-type attacks.
Tapu Fini possesses a double-resistance to Dragon-type attacks, dealing the least damage against this Pokemon out of all attack types. Make sure to avoid using this type of attacks at all costs, as they will prove to be ineffective in this specific Raid battle.
There are a handful of attack types that will do increased damage to Tapu Fini, proving to be the best choices for this specific Raid battle. These three types of attacks are Poison, Grass, and Electric, dealing the most damage against Tapu Fini.
It's always beneficial to pair any attack with a Pokemon with a matching type, activating the Same Type Attack Bonus. This will increase the damage that these moves deal, regardless of Tapu Fini's strengths and weaknesses.
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For this Raid battle, it's best if you are using a combination of Pokemon with attacks that Tapu Fini is weak to. As mentioned previously, this includes high-leveled Grass, Electric, and Poison-type Pokemon, ideally possessing attacks that match their type.
Below you can find the most effective Pokemon of each of these types, with moves that will perform the best against Tapu Fini.
Any strong Pokemon of these three types will perform well in this Raid battle. It's okay if you choose to use Pokemon other than those provided below, as they will still prove to be sufficient.
Electric-Type Counter Picks
Pokemon
Recommended Moves
Xurkitree
Fast Attack: Thunder Shock
Charged Attack: Discharge
Shadow Raikou
Fast Attack: Thunder Shock
Charged Attack: Wild Charge
Shadow Electivire
Fast Attack: Thunder Shock
Charged Attack: Wild Charge
Mega Manectric
Fast Attack: Thunder Fang
Charged Attack: Wild Charge
Shadow Magnezone
Fast Attack: Spark
Charged Attack: Wild Charge
Zekrom
Fast Attack: Charge Beam
Charged Attack: Fusion Bolt
Shadow Luxray
Fast Attack: Spark
Charged Attack: Wild Charge
Shadow Zapdos
Fast Attack: Thunder Shock
Charged Attack: Thunderbolt
Grass-Type Counter Picks
Pokemon
Recommended Moves
Mega Sceptile
Fast Attack: Bullet Seed
Charged Attack: Frenzy Plant
Kartana
Fast Attack: Razor Leaf
Charged Attack: Leaf Blade
Mega Venusaur
Fast Attack: Vine Whip
Charged Attack: Frenzy Whip
Shadow Tangrowth
Fast Attack: Vine Whip
Charged Attack: Power Whip
Zarude
Fast Attack: Vine Whip
Charged Attack: Power Whip
Shadow Torterra
Fast Attack: Razor Leaf
Charged Attack: Frenzy Plant
Shadow Exeggutor
Fast Attack: Bullet Seed
Charged Attack: Solar Beam
Shaymin (Sky)
Fast Attack: Hidden Power
Charged Attack: Grass Knot
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Poison-Type Counter Picks
Pokemon
Recommended Moves
Mega Gengar
Fast Attack: Lick
Charged Attack: Sludge Bomb
Mega Beedrill
Fast Attack: Poison Jab
Charged Attack: Sludge Bomb
Nihilego
Fast Attack: Poison Jab
Charged Attack: Sludge Bomb
Roserade
Fast Attack: Poison Jab
Charged Attack: Grass Knot
Shadow Victreebel
Fast Attack: Acid
Charged Attack: Leaf Blade
Shadow Vileplume
Fast Attack: Razor Leaf
Charged Attack: Sludge Bomb
Shadow Skuntank
Fast Attack: Poison Jab
Charged Attack: Sludge Bomb
Overqwil
Fast Attack: Poison Jab
Charged Attack: Sludge Bomb
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