How Does Koko Have Powers?

But in the end, when an evil doctor came to conquer the jungle only for his benefit, Koko fought bravely alongside Ash with other pokemon with his acquired powers as a pokemon (that he acquired by living as a pokemon). After this battle, his Dada told him that he is both the pokemon and the human.

Why does Tapu Koko like Ash so much?

Personality. Tapu Koko is observant, helpful, playful and a good judge of character. Tapu Koko always been observing the people of Melemele Island or Ash from a distance. Sensing Ash's good nature and courage it even trusted Ash with a Z-Ring and even tests Ash's growth as a Z-Ring user.

How was Koko able to heal Dada?

Koko rushes to his aid and attempts to perform a move that he saw his father do once before: a grass-type move called Jungle Healing, the signature move of Zarude. Miraculously, Koko is successful and heals Dada, proving that he is, somehow, an actual Pokemon.