Tapu Fini (Pokémon)


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Tapu Fini (Japanese: カプ・レヒレ Kapu-Rehire) is a dual-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

It is the guardian deity of Poni Island, with, , and being the deities of the other islands.

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 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.

Tapu Fini debuted in A Dream Encounter!, where it and the other guardian deities sensed the birth of a nicknamed Nebby. It appeared again in Family Determination!, Revealing the Stuff of Legend!, and Securing the Future!. It will appear again in SM107 and SM108.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Tapu Fini was first mentioned in The Delivery of Rotom and the Girl, where Hala, during the Kahunas' meeting about the guardian deities, mentioned how he had heard from the seafolk that there have been recent sightings of it. Tapu Fini later appeared in Seafolk Village in PASM22, observing and Hapu's battle against a. After Crabominable had been defeated, Tapu Fini gave Hapu a Sparkling Stone, acknowledging her as the new Kahuna of Poni Island.

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Trivia

 * Tapu Fini shares its with,  and . They are all known as the Land Spirit Pokémon.

Origin
Tapu Fini's appearance when it closes its shell resembles a or a. When its shell is open, Tapu Fini resembles a or. It may also be inspired by, 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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