Stakataka is a Legendary Rock- and Steel-type Rampart Pokémon. It is predominantly available in Pokémon GO via Five-Star Raids. Stakataka is extremely weak (2.56x) against Pokémon with Fighting- and Ground-type attacks. It is moderately weak (1.6x) against Pokémon with Water-type attacks/moves. It is one of the Ultra Beats in Pokémon GO.
Stakataka Recommended Counters
The following are the recommended counters you should have in your battle party when participating in Stakataka raids.
FUN FACT: The Ultra Beast, Stakataka made its debut in Pokémon GO on May 23, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. local time.
| Pokémon | Fast Attack | Charged Attack | Max CP Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Team | |||
| Mega Lucario | Force Palm | Aura Sphere | 3826 |
| Shadow Groudon | Mud Shot | Precipice Blades | 4115 |
| Lucario | Force Palm | Aura Sphere | 2703 |
| Shadow Garchomp | Mud Shot | Earth Power | 3962 |
| Terrakion | Double Kick | Sacred Sword | 3698 |
| Shadow Conkeldurr | Counter | Dynamic Punch | 3337 |
| Second Team | |||
| Primal Groudon | Mud Shot | Precipice Blades | 5902 |
| Shadow Excadrill | Mud-Slap | Scorching Sands | 3244 |
| Shadow Machamp | Counter | Dynamic Punch | 3056 |
| Landorus (Therian) | Mud Shot | Sandsear Storm | 3922 |
| Shadow Mamoswine | Mud-Slap | High Horsepower | 3328 |
| Keldeo | Low Kick | Sacred Sword | 3698 |
Using the above-recommended teams will make trainers 2 – 3 Trainers defeat Stakataka faster. However, if you do not have these full teams, you can still win. You need to raid with at least 4 other trainers. Ensure you use Pokemon with either a Fighting- or Ground-type Attack as a Fast Attack and as a Charged Attack.
Other important details
- Stakataka’s maximum Combat Power (CP) stat is 3724 CP (at level 50).
- Its best moves/attacks in Pokémon GO are Rock Throw as a Fast Attack and Stone Edge as a Charged Attack.
- Its encounters are boosted during Partly Cloudy and Snowy weather in-game.
- Its encounters can be Shiny (from April 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. local time).
- It requires a maximum of 20 km walking distance to earn a Candy.
- It is effective against Pokémon with either Poison-, Flying-, Normal-, Bug-, Dragon-, Fairy-, Ice-, Psychic-, or Rock-type moves/attacks.
- It was last featured in Five-Star Raids from Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. local time to Monday, April 21, 2025, 10:00 a.m. local time.
- Any obtained from raids can be encountered as follows
- from 1799 CP to 1882 CP (if not weather-boosted)
- from 2249 CP to 2353 CP (if weather-boosted)
- Any obtained from a Field or Special Research can be from 1349 CP to 1412 CP.
- 1882 CP, 2353 CP, and 1412 CP are the CP for a perfect (aka, hundo) one when encountered from their respective means.
- The tallest possible one is 8.25 m high (i.e. XXL).
- The shortest possible one is 2.7 m high (i.e. XXS).
In conclusion, defeating Stakataka in raids requires a well-prepared team of strong Fighting- and Ground-type Pokémon. Avoid using Poison-, Flying-, Normal-, Bug-, Dragon-, Fairy-, Ice-, Psychic-, or Rock-type Pokémon, as Stakataka resists their attacks. To maximize efficiency, raid in Cloudy or Sunny weather in-game, coordinate with other trainers, and use recommended Mega Evolutions or Primal Reversions to boost Water-type attacks.
Good luck!
