Pokemon GO Stantler raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

A Pokemon GO Stantler raid guide will help you take down the creature as it returns to Niantic's mobile game. As part of the Holiday Part 1 event, from December 17, 2024, to December 22, 2024, a special version of Stantler — wearing a holiday outfit — will take over Gyms as a 3-star raid boss.

This Pokemon GO Stantler raid guide covers the creature's weaknesses and best counters to help you come out victorious.

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

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Pokemon GO Stantler raid weaknesses

Stantler's type matchups (Image via Sportskeeda)

What is super-effective against Stantler in Pokemon GO?

Stantler is a Normal-type Pocket Monster, meaning it takes super-effective damage only from Fighting-type attacks. It also resists only one type — Ghost.

Also check out: Pokemon GO Evolution calculator

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Stantler's stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

As a 3-star Raid boss in Pokemon GO, Stantler has the following stats:

• Combat Power: 15,007
• Attack: 192
• Defense: 131
• Stamina: 3,600 HP
• Fast Attacks: Tackle and Zen Headbutt
• Charged Attacks: Megahorn, Stomp, and Wild Charge

Stantler raids can be challenged by 20 trainers at the same time. They can join either in person or remotely. The battle lasts for 180 seconds, within which time, the group must whittle down the raid boss' HP.

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Best counters to Pokemon GO Stantler raids

The best Fighting-type Pocket Monsters to counter 3-star Pokemon GO Stantler raids are as follows:

• Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere.
• Mega Blaziken with Counter and Focus Blast.
• Mega Heracross with Counter and Close Combat
• Terrakion with Double Kick and Sacred Sword.
• Keldeo with Low Kick and Sacred Sword.
• Shadow Conkeldurr with Counter and Dynamic Punch.
• Shadow Machamp with Counter and Dynamic Punch

Here's the search string to find the best Fighting-type counters in your collection:

• Fighting&@Fighting&cp2000-

Can you solo defeat Stantler in Pokemon GO?

It is possible to defeat Stanler raids as a single trainer. Check out our detailed breakdown of how to solo defeat Stantler in Pokemon GO 3-star raids.

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Pokemon GO Stantler raid catch CP and shiny availability

Stantler shiny comparison (Image via TPC)

The CP of the Stantler spawn will be determined by the creature's IVs and the prevailing weather conditions. It will fall within one of the following ranges:

• No weather boost: 1,170 - 1,236 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
• Weather boosted (Partly Cloudy): 1,463 - 1,546 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

What are the 100% IV CPs from Pokemon GO Stantler raids?

Here are the 100% CPs from Stantler raids:

• No weather boost: 1,236 CP
• Weather boosted (Partly Cloudy): 1,546 CP

Can Stantler be shiny in Pokemon GO raids?

Shiny Stantler wearing its holiday outfit will be available in Pokemon GO from 3-star raids during the Pokemon GO Holiday Part 1 event.

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Check out our other Pokemon GO guides:

• Ditto disguises
• Buddy Evolution Adventure Together guide
• Best Fast Attacks in Pokemon GO
• Sierra counters
• Cliff counters
• Arlo counters
• Giovanni counters