Tapu Fini, the guardian deity of Poni Island in the Alola region, is back in Tier 5 raids this May 2025 in Pokémon GO. With the ongoing “Might & Mastery” season, trainers have another shot at capturing this majestic Water/Fairy-type Legendary—and its shiny form.
Whether you’re a solo grinder or part of a raid squad, this guide breaks down everything you need to beat, catch, and power up Tapu Fini.
Tapu Fini Raid Overview
- Type: Water / Fairy
- Max CP:
- Level 40: 2857
- Level 50: 3230
- Weather Boost:
- Rainy (Water moves)
- Partly Cloudy (Fairy moves)
- Shiny Available: Yes (approx. 1 in 20 odds)
- Raid Window: May 1–12, 2025 (check in-game for local time)
CP Range When Caught:
| Weather | Level | CP Range (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|
| No Boost | 20 | 1556 – 1632 CP |
| Boosted | 25 | 1946 – 2041 CP |
Weaknesses & Resistances
Super Effective Types (1.6× damage):
- Electric
- Grass
- Poison
Resistances (Avoid using these types):
- Dragon
- Fire
- Ice
- Fighting
- Bug
- Water
- Dark
Tapu Fini’s defensive typing gives it nine resistances, making smart counter selection crucial for raid success.
Top 10 Tapu Fini Raid Counters (with DPS, TTW & Faint Data)
1. Mega Sceptile
- Type: Grass
- Moves: Bullet Seed + Frenzy Plant
- DPS: 24.56 | TTW: 611s | Faints: 36
Insane DPS, but fragile—dodge Ice Beam!
2. Mega Gengar
- Type: Poison
- Moves: Lick + Sludge Bomb
- DPS: 23.05 | TTW: 651s | Faints: 27
Top-tier Poison counter with Ghost fast move utility.
3. Kartana
- Type: Grass
- Moves: Razor Leaf + Leaf Blade
- DPS: 23.09 | TTW: 650s | Faints: 27
Glass cannon—output is elite but burns fast.
4. Shadow Raikou
- Type: Electric
- Moves: Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- DPS: 23.14 | TTW: 649s | Faints: 31
Explosive burst potential. Great electric lead.
5. Shadow Electivire
- Type: Electric
- Moves: Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- DPS: 23.22 | TTW: 646s | Faints: 42
Extreme damage, but the squishiest on this list.
6. Mega Beedrill
- Type: Poison
- Moves: Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- DPS: 23.00 | TTW: 653s | Faints: 37
Poison synergy and good damage, budget-friendly.
7. Mega Manectric
- Type: Electric
- Moves: Thunder Fang + Wild Charge
- DPS: 22.61 | TTW: 664s | Faints: 35
High speed + Mega boost for the entire team.
8. Shadow Magnezone
- Type: Electric
- Moves: Volt Switch + Wild Charge
- DPS: 22.02 | TTW: 682s | Faints: 29
Good balance of damage and resistances.
9. Xurkitree
- Type: Electric
- Moves: Thunder Shock + Discharge
- DPS: 22.95 | TTW: 654s | Faints: 37
Underrated electric powerhouse.
10. Mega Venusaur
- Type: Grass
- Moves: Vine Whip + Frenzy Plant
- DPS: 21.06 | TTW: 713s | Faints: 20
Bulky, ideal for long fights and team synergy.
Budget Alternatives (Non-Mega/Non-Shadow)
If you lack shadows or megas, use:
- Roserade – Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- Electivire – Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- Zekrom – Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- Zarude – Vine Whip + Power Whip
- Naganadel – Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
These provide solid performance with easier availability.
Raid Strategy and Team Building
How Many Trainers Are Needed?
- 3 top-tier players with maxed counters = win possible
- 4–6 well-prepared trainers recommended for safety
- Avoid solo/duo unless extremely optimized with weather boosts and shadows
Weather Impact:
- Rainy Weather boosts Water-type attacks (Tapu Fini’s offense), but also your Electric counters
- Partly Cloudy boosts Moonblast (dangerous for Dragon types)
- Sunny favors Grass attackers (Sceptile, Kartana)
Move Dodging Tips:
- Moonblast – High Fairy damage, dodge if you’re using Dark or Dragon types
- Ice Beam – Shreds Grass-types like Sceptile, dodge when possible
- Hydro Pump – Hard-hitting but slow, easier to dodge
Tapu Fini Moveset (Raid Boss)
| Fast Moves | Charged Moves |
|---|---|
| Water Gun (Water) | Hydro Pump (Water) |
| Hidden Power (Normal) | Surf (Water) |
| – | Moonblast (Fairy) |
| – | Ice Beam (Ice) |
| – | Nature’s Madness* (Fairy, Legacy) |
*Nature’s Madness is a legacy Fairy-type move, available only via Elite TM.
Catching Tapu Fini
100% IV CP:
- No Weather Boost: 1632 CP
- With Weather Boost: 2041 CP
Catch Tips:
- Use Golden Razz Berries with Curveball throws
- Lock the circle and time your throws for consistent Excellent hits
- If shiny, it’s a guaranteed catch—use Pinap Berries for extra candy
PvP Use in Ultra League
Tapu Fini is a solid PvP pick in the Ultra League thanks to its excellent resistances and bulk.
- Key Moves: Water Gun + Surf + Nature’s Madness
- Counters threats like Swampert, Cresselia, and Talonflame
- Aim for IVs that emphasize bulk over attack (e.g., 0/15/15)
Raid Hour and Final Tips
- Next Raid Hour: May 7, 2025, from 6–7 PM local time
- Team up via Pokémon GO Discord / Facebook Groups
- Always have a second team ready—Tapu Fini is bulky!
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re after a shiny, a PvP wall, or simply raiding for XP and candy, Tapu Fini is worth the effort. With the right counters—especially Electric and Poison types—you can comfortably defeat and catch this majestic guardian.
Stay weather-smart, dodge wisely, and aim for Excellent throws. Happy hunting, Trainers!
