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Best Counters for Tapu Fini

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Tapu Fini.

WaterFairy
Tapu Fini Pokémon sprite

Tapu Fini

#0788

Quick answer

Tapu Fini is best pressured by Electric, Grass, and Poison-type attacks at 2x damage. Because there is no 4x weakness, defensive safety, Speed, and raw stats matter more.

Best move types

Electric×2Grass×2Poison×2

Top weaknesses (3)

Electric×2Grass×2Poison×2

Type matchup table

Electric type iconElectric2x
Grass type iconGrass2x
Poison type iconPoison2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Ground type iconGround1x
Flying type iconFlying1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Rock type iconRock1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Steel type iconSteel1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Fire type iconFire0.5x
Water type iconWater0.5x
Ice type iconIce0.5x
Fighting type iconFighting0.5x
Bug type iconBug0.5x
Dark type iconDark0.5x
Dragon type iconDragon0x

Recommended practical counters

Revavroom Pokémon sprite

Revavroom

#0966

Bulky switch-inBudget option
SteelPoison
  • Deals 2x damage with Poison-type attacks
  • Has STAB Poison-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Fairy 0.25x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typePoison×2

Safe into Fairy 0.25x

119 offense · 90 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Electric×2Grass×2Poison×2

Move availability depends on game version and learnset data, so this page recommends move types rather than guaranteed moves.

Electric type pageGrass type pagePoison type page

Counter notes for Tapu Fini

  • Tapu Fini is a Water / Fairy Pokémon with 85 base Speed and stronger special attack (95 Sp. Atk). Electric, Grass, and Poison attacks all work offensively, but safer counters are usually the ones that reduce risk from its own STAB types.
  • Tapu Fini has several 2x weaknesses rather than a single 4x weakness, so the best counters are the ones that can hit it super-effectively while also reducing the risk from Water / Fairy STAB.
  • Known abilities include Misty Surge and Telepathy. This page does not assume ability-specific battle effects, so verify the format before relying on a single counter.
  • Avoid counters that are weak to Water / Fairy unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Tapu Fini does not need a separate alternate-form note for the standard National Dex matchup shown here.

What not to use

Dragon×0Fire×0.5Water×0.5Ice×0.5Fighting×0.5Bug×0.5Dark×0.5

These attacking types are resisted or blocked by the defender's typing, so they are usually lower-priority choices unless they provide a special battle role.

Battle caveats

  • This ranking uses modern Gen 6+ type matchups, STAB value, defensive switch-in safety, and base stats.
  • Abilities, held items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and format rules can change real battle outcomes.
  • Coverage moves can punish obvious counters, so treat this as type-based guidance rather than a full matchup simulator.
  • Move availability depends on game version and learnset data; this page recommends attacking types rather than guaranteed moves.

Related pages

Tapu Fini weakness chartTapu Fini PokédexWater / Fairy countersElectric type pageGrass type pagePoison type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Tapu Fini?

Tapu Fini is best countered by Pokémon that can use Electric, Grass, and Poison (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Water / Fairy STAB attacks. Because there is no 4x weakness, Speed, bulk, and offensive stats matter more when choosing the actual Pokémon.

What type is best against Tapu Fini?

Electric, Grass, and Poison are the strongest attacking types against Tapu Fini, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Tapu Fini super-effectively?

Tapu Fini has 3 super-effective attacking options: Electric, Grass, and Poison. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Water / Fairy STAB attacks.

Are abilities included in this counter ranking?

No. The ranking uses base typing and base stats. Abilities, items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and special move rules can change the real matchup.

Does Terastallization change Tapu Fini counters?

Yes. Terastallization can replace the defensive typing used here, so the recommended counter types may change completely in formats where Tera is active.

What should I avoid using against Tapu Fini?

Avoid relying on Dragon, Fire, Water, Ice, and Fighting attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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