Biology
Tapu Fini has a black torso and light blue hair. It has a white headband-like marking on its head and a white V mark on its chest. To the sides of this V mark are two violet shell-like extensions from which protrude two arms, each with three webbed fingers that end in violet claws. It has a fin at the lower front and does not appear to have legs, but an oval shaped platform of sorts on which it stands. Its eyes have light blue eyeshadow-like marks and are light cyan with white eyebrows of sorts. Its expression is often listless, even as it unleashes moves in battle; some attribute this to its moves being exhausting to use. Its shell is purple with a fin on top and a horn—when closed, this shell resembles a swordfish.
As the guardian of Poni Island, Tapu Fini can freely manipulate water. To avoid harm to itself in battle, it shrouds its surroundings in a mysterious fog that sends its opponents into a self-destructive trance. The guardian also unleashes this fog as a test for those who seek the special water it can create, which is said to purify anything it touches. Many humans have attempted this trial, including those with ill intent; disgusted by this history, Tapu Fini does not care much for humans. Despite this, it is willing to help those who prove themselves worthy.[1]
In the animeIn the mangaIn the TCGGame data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
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Generation VII
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Sun
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The dense fog it creates brings the downfall and destruction of its confused enemies. Ocean currents are the source of its energy.
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Moon
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The guardian deity of Poni, it can control water. People say it can create pure water that will wash away any uncleanness.
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Ultra Sun
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This guardian deity of Poni Island manipulates water. Because it lives deep within a thick fog, it came to be both feared and revered.
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Ultra Moon
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Although it's called a guardian deity, terrible calamities sometimes befall those who recklessly approach Tapu Fini.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
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In side games
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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70
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130 - 177
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250 - 344
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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115
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108 - 183
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211 - 361
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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130
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121 - 200
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238 - 394
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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Total: 570
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tapu Fini
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tapu Fini
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tapu Fini
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tapu Fini
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Tapu Fini in Generation VII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Tapu Fini in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tapu Fini
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tapu Fini
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- A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Tapu Fini can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Tapu Fini cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tapu Fini
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tapu Fini
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
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Trivia
Origin
Tapu Fini's appearance when it closes its shell resembles a swordfish or a marlin. When its shell is open, Tapu Fini resembles a mermaid or Siren. It may also be inspired by Kanaloa, one of the four major Hawaiian gods and god of the ocean. Kanaloa's association with the underworld may inspire the Ruins of Hope, Tapu Fini's shrine, said to be where "life ends its journey".
Name origin
Tapu Fini may be a combination of tapu (Hawaiian for sacred or holy) and fin. It may also derive from finish or final, referencing the fact that the Ruins of Hope are where "life ends its journey", and also, possibly, that Poni Island is the final island in the island challenge.
Kapu-Rehire may be a combination of kapu (Hawaiian for sacred or holy) and 鰭 hire (fin).
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