Stakataka Best Moveset
211 Defense is the highest in the game, and Rock/Steel typing resists 7 types. 131 Attack gives the moveset real physical power behind the immense bulk. AbilityBeast Boost raises Defense further after KOs. C-tier because 13 Speed goes dead last and Fighting and Ground 4x weaknesses are common.
211 Defense with Beast Boost in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Gyro Ball dealt massive damage from 13 Speed against fast opponents. Trick Room turned the lowest Speed into an advantage.
Best Moves
Best Build
Stakataka best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Gyro Ball
- Trick Room
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Gyro Ball and 211 Defense were still impressive, but Trick Room dependency and 4x Ground weakness limited team compositions. Between tiers.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Gyro Ball
- Trick Room
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Stakataka Weakness
Fighting, Ground, and Water moves hit Stakataka for super-effective damage. Fighting and Ground hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The upside? Poison-type moves can't touch it at all. With 8 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Stakataka's physical bulk (base 211 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fighting, Ground |
| 2x (Weak) | Water |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Normal, Flying |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
What is Stakataka Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Stakataka
Lucario's Close Combat also KOs at 146-172%.
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves View Ho-Oh builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityPowerconstruct ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Zygarde builds →
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 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Stakataka View Lucario builds →Extreme Speed4-5% Close Combat 4x146-172%KO Aura Sphere 4x140-165%KO | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandrush ItemAir Balloon NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Stakataka View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 4x119-140%KO Rapid Spin2-3% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDesolateland ItemRedorb NatureJolly Moves View Groudon-Primal builds →
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Evolution
At 570 base stat total, Stakataka hits hard for a Rock/Steel type. No evolution chain and no egg group, just a straight pickup. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
How to Get Stakataka
Stakataka can't be caught in Sword & Shield. Bring it over from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Stakataka is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
A few locations for Stakataka with moderate rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Best Locations to Catch Stakataka in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Base Stats
Defense leads and Speed gets almost nothing. That's Stakataka's stat line in a nutshell. 3 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Tough to catch and yields 3 Defense EVs.
When stone walls started moving and attacking, the brute’s true identity was this mysterious life-form, which brings to mind an Ultra Beast.
Stakataka Guide
We rate Stakataka B-Tier: a solid choice for the right team. At 570 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Base 211 Defense stands out.
Watch for Machamp (Fighting), Rhydon (Ground), and Gyarados (Water) when using Stakataka. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Machamp is the most dangerous since Fighting moves deal 4x damage. At base 13 Speed, Stakataka won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Beast Boost raises this Pokémon's highest stat by one stage when it faints another Pokémon. That's the one you want on Stakataka. It's the only ability Stakataka has.
Base 13 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Stakataka is a physical attacker with base 131 Attack. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Run Gyroball, Trickroom, Bodypress, and Stone Edge on Stakataka. Gyroball is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Stakataka joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 2 titles so far. With 4 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves