Tapu Koko SM31
Set: Sun & Moon Black Star Promos
Released: Feb 3, 2017
Pokémon
Lightning Type
Promo
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About Tapu Koko
This guardian deity of Melemele is brimming with curiosity. It summons thunderclouds and stores their lightning inside its body.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #785
- Card Number SM31
- Card RarityPromo
- IllustratorkirisAki
- Release Date03/02/2017
- SeriesSun & Moon
- Expansion Sun & Moon Black Star Promos
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionAlola
- Generation Generation 7
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Lightning - Health Points110 HP
- Weakness
Fighting ×2 - Resistance
Metal -20
Attacks
- Flying Flip


This attack does 20 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
- Electric Ball100



Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Tapu Koko poised in an action-packed scene. It is flying forward, with vibrant electricity emanating from its body. The background features a vivid, dynamic sky with swirling clouds and flashes of lightning, evoking a sense of power and movement. The art style is bold and colorful, utilizing a striking color palette of yellows, oranges, and blues with sharp lines and contrasting shading that enhance the energy and dynamism of the scene. The mood is electrifying and intense, reflecting Tapu Koko's guardian deity status.
Playability Overview
Tapu Koko's Flying Flip offers useful chip damage across the opponent's bench, supporting a strategy focused on spreading damage early while its Electric Ball provides a strong, straightforward attack.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Thunderous GuardianThe vibrant colors and dynamic pose really capture Tapu Koko’s lively spirit. I’d suggest placing it in a section dedicated to Electric types with a focus on guardians and protectors. The playful energy in the art makes it a great companion to other legendary Pokémon like Zygarde or Raikou.Additional Binder Suggestions: Island / Energetic / Bright Yellow / Lightning Showers / Guardian Spirit




