Pokemon GO Stakataka raid guide: Best counters, weaknesses, and more

A good Pokemon GO Stakataka raid guide will help you overcome this Steel- and Rock-type beast in 5-star Ultra Beast Raids. This creature made its debut in Niantic's mobile game during the Ultra Space Wonders event on May 23, 2024. It is region-locked to the Eastern Hemisphere, but can make an appearance in other areas during special events.

As of July 2024, it will appear as a 5-star raid boss in its designated area on July 11 and 12, with a Raid Hour on July 11 from 6 - 7 pm local time. Additionally, Stakataka can be encountered around the world on July 13 as part of the GO Fest 2024 Global event.

Stakataka is a powerful beast, but not without its vulnerabilities. This Pokemon GO Stakataka raid guide covers everything you need to know about taking down this Ultra Beast.

Note: Some aspects of this article are subjective and reflect the author's opinions.

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Pokemon GO Stakataka raid weaknesses

Stakataka in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)

What is super effective against Stakataka in Pokemon GO?

As a Steel- and Rock-type Pocket Monster, this Ultra Beast is vulnerable to the following elemental typings:

• Water (160% increased damage)
• Ground (256% increased damage)
• Fighting (256% increased damage)

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Stakataka's stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

As a 5-star raid boss in Pokemon GO, Stakataka has the following stats:

• Combat Power: 49,402
• Attack: 213
• Defense: 298
• Stamina: 15,000 HP
• Fast Attacks: Rock Throw and Take Down
• Charged Attacks: Bulldoze, Flash Cannon, and Stone Edge

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Best counters to Pokemon GO Stakataka raids

Best Ground-type counters to Stakataka (Top picks, thanks to the 256% weakness)

• Primal or regular Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
• Mega or Shadow Garchomp with Mud Shot and Earth Power
• Shadow Excadrill with Mud Slap and Scorching Sands
• Shadow Ursaluna with Tackle and High Horsepower

Best Fighting-type counters to Stakataka (Top picks, thanks to the 256% weakness)

• Mega Blaziken with Counter and Focus Blast
• Mega Lopunny with Double Kick and Focus Blast
• Terrakion with Double Kick and Sacred Sword
• Keldeo with Low Kick and Sacred Sword

Best Water-type counters to Stakataka

• Primal or Shadow Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse
• Mega Swampert with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
• Shadow Kingler with Bubble and Crabhammer
• Greninja with Water Shuriken and Hydro Cannon

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Pokemon GO Stakataka raid catch CP and shiny availability

Stakataka will debut during the Ultra Space Wonders (Image via Niantic)

Based on the weather and the IV values of the Stakataka you encounter after the raid, the CP ranges will vary slightly. Here values you can expect after beating the Pokemon GO Stakataka raid:

• No weather boost: 1,799 - 1,882 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
• Weather boosted (Partly Cloudy and Snowy): 2,249 - 2,353 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

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What are the 100% IV CPs for Stakataka raids?

You will know you have encountered a 100% IV Stakataka if you see one with 2,353 CP if the weather is Snowy or Partly Cloudy. This number will be 1,882 CP in case any other weather condition is active.

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Can Stakataka be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Stakataka has not been released in Pokemon GO yet, and it won't be available during Pokemon GO Fest 2024.

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