How to get Tapu Fini in Pokemon Go: Can it be shiny & best counters for 5-Star Raid

Alolan Legendary Tapu Fini is back in 5-Star Pokemon Go Raids, giving players a new chance to catch a powerful Pokemon. If you’re wondering how to defeat and catch Tapu Fini, we’ve got you covered with tips, counters, and shiny availability.

In between events, the 5-Star Raid rotation brought Legendary Pokemon Tapu Fini to Pokemon Go for a few weeks. Players can try their luck at this tough Raid for a chance to catch the Alolan Pokemon as they did with other Alolan legendaries during the Rising Heroes season.

Here’s everything there’s to know about Tapu Fini’s 5-Star Raids, including tips, counters, and shiny availability.

• How to get Tapu Fini in Pokemon Go
• Can Tapu Fini be shiny in Pokemon Go?
• All Tapu Fini weaknesses & best counters

How to get Tapu Fini in Pokemon Go

The only way to get Tapu Fini in Pokemon Go is by defeating it in its 5-Star Raid and catching it afterward. This is a great chance for players that weren’t around when Tapu Fini debuted in the mobile game.

Some Legendary Pokemon return to the game after a while with easier challenges or special events, but this is the only way to get Tapu Fini at the moment. 5-Star Raid rotation seems to bring back Legendary Pokemon at least once a year for players to complete their Pokedex.

The Tapu Fini 5-Star Raids are taking place from May 9 to May 24 in Pokemon Go.

Can Tapu Fini be shiny in Pokemon Go?

Shiny Tapu Fini is available in Pokemon Go. In fact, shiny Tapu Fini is debuting in Pokemon Go this week with the Rising Heroes season.

As usual, the shiny rate for this Legendary Pokemon is very low, so players might have to participate in many Raids to get one.

All Tapu Fini weaknesses & best counters in Pokemon Go

Tapu Fini is a dual Water and Fairy-type Pokemon, which means it’s weak against Poison, Grass, and Electric-type attacks. On the other hand, its type combination makes it resistant to Fighting, Bug, Fire, Water, Ice, Dark, and Dragon-type moves.

It’s recommended to face this 5-Star Raid with at least four high leveled trainers, but it can also be attainable with a group of 7 to 10 lower-level Pokemon Go players with the right counters. While you might see other users defeating this kind of Raid on their own, we recommend going at it with some backup.

It’s important to note that Tapu Fini’s moveset can include Normal, Fairy, Water, and Ice-type attacks, so avoid bringing any Pokemon that’s weak against those categories, like pure Grass types.

Considering all factors, some of the best counters for this Raid include Gengar, Beedrill, Manectric, Ampharos, Xurkitree, Thundurus, Zekrom, Abomasnow, Roserade, Raikou, Magnezone, and Electivire.

You’re more than ready to face Tapu Fini in a Raid. For more Pokemon content, check out our other guides:

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