Tapu Fini (#0788) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP70130–177250–344

Atk7572–139139–273

Def115108–183211–361

SpA9590–161175–317

SpD130121–200238–394

Spe8581–150157–295

Total570Higher than 88% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 85). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+150Max137No SP105Min94Scarf225Tailwind300

At max Speed, Tapu Fini outspeeds 15 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Grass2×Poison2×

Resists

Bug½×Dark½×Fighting½×Fire½×Ice½×Water½×

Immune to

Dragon0×

Takes normal damage from 8 types

NormalFlyingGroundRockGhostSteelPsychicFairy

Abilities

Misty Surge
When this Pokémon enters battle, it changes the terrain to Misty Terrain.
TelepathyHidden ability
Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.

Competitive

National DexUU

2.09% of teams · rank #70 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630+ rating · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Leftovers
Ability: Misty Surge
Nature: Bold
EVs: 252 HP / 64 Def / 192 Spe

Taunt
Moonblast
Calm Mind
Scald

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players1.93%
Rated 1500+2.29%
Rated 1630+2.09%
Rated 1760+1.47%

Usage by month

Oct 20252.09%

Moves

Taunt55.5%
Moonblast53.4%
Calm Mind48.1%
Scald46.8%
Draining Kiss46.3%
Defog43%
Surf35%
Nature's Madness13%
Ice Beam11.2%
Trick10.8%

Items

Leftovers74.1%
Choice Scarf10.3%
Splash Plate3.5%
Ghostium Z3.4%
Pixie Plate1.2%
Rocky Helmet1.1%

Abilities

100%
0%

EV spreads

Bold 252 HP / 64 Def / 192 Spe8.3%
Calm 252 HP / 216 Def / 40 SpD6.4%
Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD6%
Bold 252 HP / 64 Def / 192 SpD5.1%
Calm 248 HP / 16 Def / 12 SpA / 40 SpD / 192 Spe4.4%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

Tapu Fini does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 18

1Disarming VoiceNever misses.FairySpec40—15

1Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

5WithdrawRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.WaterStatus——40

10HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

10MistProtects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves.IceStatus——30

15Aqua RingRestores 1/16 of the user’s max HP each turn.WaterStatus——20

20Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

25BrineHas double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.WaterSpec65100%10

30DefogLowers the target’s evasion by one stage. Removes field effects from the enemy field.FlyingStatus——15

35Heal PulseHeals the target for half its max HP.PsychicStatus——10

40SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

45Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10

50Mean LookPrevents the target from leaving battle.NormalStatus——5

55Nature’s MadnessInflicts damage equal to half the target’s HP.FairySpec—90%10

60MoonblastHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.FairySpec95100%15

65Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

70SoakChanges the target’s type to Water.WaterStatus—100%20

75Misty TerrainFor five turns, protects all Pokémon on the ground from major status ailments and confusion, and halves the power of incoming Dragon moves.FairyStatus——10

TM / HM / TR 42

TM04Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM08Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM09Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM17Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM18ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM19SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM27Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM33Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM36WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM45DiveUser dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.WaterPhys80100%10

TM55BrineHas double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.WaterSpec65100%10

TM59FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM61Guard SwapUser swaps Defense and Special Defense changes with the target.PsychicStatus——10

TM71Wonder RoomAll Pokémon’s Defense and Special Defense are swapped for 5 turns.PsychicStatus——10

TM72Magic RoomNegates held items for five turns.PsychicStatus——10

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM87Draining KissDrains 75% of the damage inflicted to heal the user.FairySpec50100%10

TM89Misty TerrainFor five turns, protects all Pokémon on the ground from major status ailments and confusion, and halves the power of incoming Dragon moves.FairyStatus——10

TM96Smart StrikeNever misses.SteelPhys70—10

TR03Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TR04SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TR05Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TR06BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TR16WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR33Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TR37TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TR38TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TR45Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10

TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TR49Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TR77Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TR82Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10

TR84ScaldHas a 30% chance to burn the target.WaterSpec80100%15

TR90Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TR92Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Land Spirit Pokémon
Debut: Alola · Sun & Moon
Color: Purple
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Alola#288Original Poni#100Updated Alola#386Updated Poni#130

Although it’s called a guardian deity, terrible calamities sometimes befall those who recklessly approach Tapu Fini.
Ultra Moon
This guardian deity of Poni Island manipulates water. Because it lives deep within a thick fog, it came to be both feared and revered.
Ultra Sun
The guardian deity of Poni, it can control water. People say it can create pure water that will wash away any uncleanness.
Moon
The dense fog it creates brings the downfall and destruction of its confused enemies. Ocean currents are the source of its energy.
Sun