Pokemon Go Stakataka Raid guide
Stakataka and Blacephalon are returning toPokemon GoRaids to debut their Shiny versions. For those looking to challenge the Rock/Steel Ultra Beast, here are its weaknesses and best counters.
Ultra Beastsare very weird-looking creatures introduced to the Alolan region in 2017 when Pokemon Sun & Moon came out.
Out of the eleven beasts, the last ones to jointhe gamewereStakatakaandBlacephalon. However, they did so without their Shiny versions.
To make up for that,the Might and Mastery seasonis bringing them back to introduce players to Shiny Stakataka (in the Eastern Hemisphere) and Shiny Blacephalon (in the Western Hemisphere).
Stakataka weaknesses in Pokemon Go
As a dualRock/Steel-type Pokemon, Stakataka isweak to Water-type moves with a double weakness to Ground and Fighting-type attacks, so keep that in mind when building your ideal team to go up against this Ultra Beast.
Nonetheless, its incredible type combination makes Stakataka resistant to many types, such as Rock, Bug, Psychic, Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Normal, Flying, and Poison-type attacks. Therefore, avoid using those at all costs, as they won’t be able to deal significant damage.
Stakataka best counters
These are some of the best counters to use against Stakataka in Pokemon Go:
We’ve included a mix ofMegas,Legendaries,Shadow, and more common Pokemon in the table above, so there should be something for every trainer to use.
If you don’t have any of the creatures mentioned, go with their alternative or regular versions, or just use your best Water, Fighting, or Ground-type attackers to target Stakataka’s weaknesses. Remember that they should be properly leveled up and know the matching movesets.
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How to get Stakataka in Pokemon Go
Like every other Ultra Beast,the only way to catch Stakataka in Pokemon Go is through 5-StarRaid battles.Players will have to challenge and defeat this creature first to then attempt a catch using the Premier Balls they are given – according to their battling performance.
Luckily for trainers, Stakataka will appear as a Raid Bossfrom July 06, 2025, until July 21, 2025. However, its availability isrestricted to the Eastern Hemisphere, asBlacephalonwill appear in the Western Hemisphere.
Additionally, it will be featured intwo Raid Hours, one on April 9th and the other on April 16th from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM local time.
When challenging this Legendary, try to use Golden Razz Berries and land Excellent Curveball Throws to increase your chances of catching it.
Stakataka CP in Pokemon Go
As with every Raid Boss in the game, the CP Stakataka has during a Raid battle won’t be the same once you manage to catch it after defeating it. Plus, certain types of weather can increase such CP.
Stakataka stats & moves
As a dualRock/Steel-type Pokemon, Stakataka has the following stats:
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Can Stakataka be Shiny?
Yes, Stakataka can be Shiny in Pokemon Go, as this special version was recently added to the game through 5-Raid battles.
Players will have an easy time recognizing Shiny Stakataka as its body goes from stone to gold. However, there’s no technique or special method to ensure an encounter. The only thing trainers can do to increase their odds is take on as many Stakataka Raids as they can.
That’s all you need to know about Stakataka in Pokemon Go. Don’t forget to check out the latestPokemon Go events, includingthe current Community DayandSpotlight Hours.
