Draft:Kapu

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kapu

These Pokemon are worshipped as guardian deities on the four islands of the Alola region, the setting for Pokemon SM.

Kapu Kokeko

kapu tetehu

kapu bururu

kapu rehire

Recommended Tapu Koko Electric

Fairy Elektromaker Battle Ruins (if defeated at the ending)

[Features] "Head Attack", "Thunder Wave", "Rage of Nature" (Requires "Guardian of Alola" <Tapu Z>)

[Elektromaker]

[Explanation] High level, so it can be used immediately as a capture agent after entering the Hall of Fame.

It can use both "Head Attack" and "Thunder Wave",

and can reduce the opponent's HP without worrying about critical hits with "Rage of Nature" or "Guardian of Alola".

If you trade it in against another guardian deity, you can instantly overwrite the field effect.

They are semi-legendary in this game and can be used in the Battle Tree.

They are based on the four great Hawaiian gods from Polynesian mythology and the tiki statues that represent them. "Kapu" means "taboo" in Hawaiian.

In the English names of the four Pokemon, the "Kapu" part is replaced with "Tapu," which also means "taboo" in Polynesian. It is the origin of the words "Kapu" and "Taboo."

There is a book written about the Kapus in the Marie Library. It is said that after fighting the legendary Pokemon that once descended on Alola and drawing, they were given unknown powers by them and began to serve them. They once became the leaders of the battles between the kings of each island, but because fighting using Z-Power resulted in the destruction of the islands, they no longer help people in their fights. Perhaps for this reason, all four of them live in ruins far from human settlements.

They are great figures to the people of Alola, and according to Gardenia, the king of the island can only become one who is recognized by them for his aptitude. However, the criteria by which they choose their kings are never revealed. If you incur the wrath of Tapu, you may be punished, and there are closed places like the Super Mega Yasu ruins on Ula'ula Island. However, at least in the game, there are no residents who "respect Tapu or live in fear of punishment," so it seems that the faith is based solely on respect and awe.

Plumeri says, "Pokemon trainers exist because of Pokemon, so if you forget that, Tapu will punish you, but it is impossible for a person who has overcome difficulties with a deep love for Pokemon to be punished." This gives us a good idea of ​​what kind of people the majority of trainers who are punished by Tapu are.

The guardian of Melemele Island.Based on the Hawaiian god Kū, it summons thunderclouds and stores the lightning inside its body. Despite its benevolent nature, it can be quick to anger. However, a split second later, it tends to forget what angered it.

The guardian of Akala Island.Based on the Hawaiian god Kāne. Even though Tapu Lele is devoid of guilt about its cruel disposition and can be described as nature incarnate, it heals the wounds of people and Pokémon by sprinkling them with its sparkling scales. While it thinks it is playing around, it can actually be quite cruel to whoever it is with.

The guardian of Ula'ula Island.Based on the Hawaiian god Lono. It is known as the land deity, and can grow and control vegetation. It makes ringing sounds with its tail to let others know where it is, avoiding unneeded conflicts. Tapu Bulu is the kindest of the guardians.

The guardian of Poni Island.Based on the Hawaiian god Kanaloa. Using the energy of the ocean waves, it can create dense fog. Tapu Fini is said to be the bridge between the real world and the afterlife. It is said that if Tapu Fini creates its fog, one may see their deceased loved ones in the fog.

By the way, for some reason, most Pokemon cannot learn "Sleep," which can be learned with a TM. They normally fall asleep when they are affected by abnormal conditions or when they are refreshed, so it doesn't seem like they are watching over the island all night just because they are land gods....