Guardian deities (anime)
The guardian deities of Alola are a group of Legendary Pokémon that appeared in the Sun & Moon series. They have appeared at various times during Ash's island challenge, at times to help him and his classmates, and at other times to test them and their Pokémon.
In addition, Ash encountered a Shiny Tapu Koko in the alternate world of the Ultra Ruin.
Tapu Koko
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Tapu Koko (Japanese: カプ・コケコ Kapu-Kokeko) is the guardian of Melemele Island, and the first deity to appear before Ash.
History
Tapu Koko debuted in Alola to New Adventure!, where it dropped a couple of Sitrus Berries on a wild Bewear, which ended up chasing after Ash and his Pikachu. Ash saw it later in the episode, but he wasn't sure what it was, until he described it to Professor Kukui and his classmates, and they told him what the Pokémon he saw was. Near the end of the episode, Ash heard some cries, which led to him meeting Tapu Koko in person. It gave Ash a Z-Ring, equipped with an Electrium Z.
In the following episode, Tapu Koko came across Ash and his classmates as they were enjoying lunch, and it stole Ash's hat. It flew off to a nearby forest, where it waited for Ash to battle it. After a couple of attacks, Tapu Koko came up to Ash and activated his Electrium-Z, leading Ash to command his Pikachu to use his first Z-Move, Gigavolt Havoc on Tapu Koko. Despite the attack creating a big explosion, Tapu Koko protected itself with its armor and did not receive any damage. After that, Tapu Koko flew off, ending its battle with Ash.
In To Top a Totem!, Hala informed Ash about Tapu Koko. Later in the episode, it watched Ash's battle against a Yungoos, a Gumshoos, and a Totem Gumshoos in Verdant Cavern.
In the following episode, Tapu Koko stole the Fightinium Z that Hala was about to give Ash for defeating him in the island challenge, and replaced it with an Electrium-Z, much to Ash and Hala's surprise.
In A Guardian Rematch!, Tapu Koko had a rematch against Pikachu and was able to withstand Gigavolt Havoc. The match ended with no clear winner after Pikachu fell off a cliff, which Tapu Koko helped to save Ash and Pikachu from.
In A Dream Encounter!, Tapu Koko and the other guardian deities sensed the birth of a Cosmog nicknamed Nebby. The next day, it led Ash to Nebby, then flew away.
In the Poké Problem segment of SM050, Tapu Koko sensed Nebby's evolution from Cosmog into Cosmoem. In the following episode, it appeared at Poni Island together with the other guardian deities.
In Revealing the Stuff of Legend!, Tapu Koko and the other guardian deities revealed that they were the ones who took Nebby to Melemele Island, where Ash would eventually find and take care of it. At the Altar of the Sunne, the four guardian deities performed a ritual that allowed Nebby to evolve into Solgaleo. When Ash received a Solganium Z from Nebby, he found that it was unable to fit in his regular Z-Ring. Tapu Koko then took the Z-Ring, and through a dance, it and the other guardian deities upgraded the Z-Ring into a Z-Power Ring so Ash could properly use Solgaleo's Z-Move, Searing Sunraze Smash. The four then dispersed after seeing Nebby carry Ash and his friends through the Ultra Wormhole.
In Rise and Shine, Starship!, Tapu Koko witnessed Celesteela's discovery by Sophocles. Later, it watched it fly off towards the moon.
In Twirling with a Bang!, Tapu Koko watched as the Ultra Guardians helped send Blacephalon and Xurkitree home.
In Full Moon and Many Arms!, Tapu Koko helped defend Lunala against Necrozma. It later watched as Hala saw the sunrise during the Manalo Festival.
In Securing the Future!, Tapu Koko attacked the Matori Matrix's aircraft in order to prevent them from going through an Ultra Wormhole to chase after Necrozma. Later, it, its fellow guardian deities, and the rest of Alola helped Necrozma regain its true form by giving it some of their Z-Power.
In Battling the Beast Within!, Tapu Koko engaged Ash and Pikachu in a battle, only to transport them to another world with the assistance of a Shiny Tapu Koko. Tapu Koko reappeared in the next episode, where it flew off once Ash and Pikachu returned.
In SM121, Tapu Koko visited Oranguru's Café and tasked Mallow, who was assisting Oranguru, with providing it with a meal. Mallow complied and provided Tapu Koko a burger made from Poni Island radish. Satisfied, Tapu Koko awarded Mallow with a Grassium Z.
Personality and characteristics
Tapu Koko appears to be a serious Pokémon, but despite this character trait, it didn't seem to mind Pikachu playing with its arm in Revealing the Stuff of Legend!. Tapu Koko is very interested in Ash and is often seen observing him. It has a strong desire to challenge Ash and test his skills, even stealing Ash's hat in order for him to follow and battle it. Tapu Koko also appears to have great faith in Ash, entrusting him a Z-Ring and an Electrium Z as well as leaving Nebby in his care. Tapu Koko also does not tolerate impulsive behavior from other people. For example, when Gladion arrogantly yelled at the guardian deities out of impatience, it gave him an angry stare, telling him to wait. It took an interest in the Ultra Guardian's work at helping Ultra Beasts, as seen in Rise and Shine, Starship! and Twirling with a Bang!.
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In the TCG
Tapu Koko is featured in the TCG. The following is a list of cards featuring Tapu Koko.
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Tapu Koko | Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit | 007/026 | |||||
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Tapu Lele (Japanese: カプ・テテフ Kapu-Tetefu) is the guardian of Akala Island, and the second deity to appear before Ash.
History
Tapu Lele debuted in Partner Promises!, where Ash and Pikachu on Treasure Island. It was seen floating over the ocean, and scattered its glowing scales all over Ash to heal the wounds inflicted on him while he was rescuing a trapped Wimpod. Afterwards, it took off into the sky. After Ash returned to Professor Kukui's house, Rotom Pokédex identified it as a Tapu Lele.
Tapu Lele reappeared in The Island Whisperer!, during a flashback and a fantasy. In Trials and Determinations!, Tapu Lele was physically seen flying over Ash, his classmates, Olivia, and Professor Kukui, after Ash's grand trial against Olivia.
In Rising from the Ruins!, Tapu Lele battled Ash's Rockruff and won easily. When Olivia and Gladion's Lycanroc brought it to be healed by the guardian deity. When Tapu Lele seemed to be incapable of completely healing Rockruff, it attacked the two Lycanroc until Ash arrived and stepped in to protect them. It then used Draining Kiss to drain energy from Ash and the two Lycanroc, allowing it to heal Rockruff. Tapu Lele also stayed to watch as Rockruff subsequently evolved into a Dusk Form Lycanroc in the light of the setting sun, smiling happily as it the floated away afterwards.
In A Dream Encounter!, Tapu Lele and the other Guardian deities sensed the birth of a Cosmog nicknamed Nebby. In Family Determination!, it appeared at Poni Island together with the other guardian deities.
In Revealing the Stuff of Legend!, Tapu Lele and the other guardian deities revealed that they were the ones who took Nebby to Melemele Island, where Ash would eventually find and take care of it. At the Altar of the Sunne, the four guardian deities performed a ritual that allowed Nebby to evolve into Solgaleo. When Ash received a Solganium Z from Nebby, he found that it was unable to fit in his regular Z-Ring. Tapu Koko then took the Z-Ring, and through a dance, it and the other guardian deities upgraded the Z-Ring into a Z-Power Ring so Ash could properly use Solgaleo's Z-Move, Searing Sunraze Smash. The four then dispersed after seeing Nebby carry Ash and his friends through the Ultra Wormhole.
In Full Moon and Many Arms!, Tapu Lele watched Olivia as she observed the sunrise during the Manalo Festival.
In Securing the Future!, Tapu Lele, its fellow guardian deities, and the rest of Alola helped Necrozma regain its true form by giving it some of their Z-Power.
In Run, Heroes, Run!, Kiawe was given the task of bringing back some of Tapu Lele's scales in order to rescue Ash, who had been held captive. After hearing of Kiawe's plight, Tapu Lele challenged him to a battle. Despite Tapu Lele's strength, Kiawe managed to land a hit on it with his Charizard's Aerial Ace, impressing Tapu Lele enough to give him some of its scales.
Personality and characteristics
As a guardian deity, Tapu Lele seems to be a kind and caring Pokémon, willingly using its scales to heal humans and Pokémon, such as Ash and a wild Yungoos, even if it doesn't know them. It also greatly enjoys battling other Pokémon that catch its interest, but its cruel sense of innocence is shown when it seemingly fails to realize that its attacks seriously hurt opponents much weaker than itself. This was demonstrated in Rising from the Ruins!, where it challenged Ash's Rockruff and defeated it easily, acting gleefully happy the whole time.
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