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Stakataka is coming to us inPokémon GOsoon as a Legendary 5-star raid encounter. Resembling a brick and mortar chimney mounted atop four tiny brick legs, Stakataka was first introduced in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon as one of the few mythical Ultra Beasts. Although it takes a singular form, Stakataka is actually a collection of 150 individual life forms - the bricks which compose its body are all alive on their own. It is known in the games for simply planting itself on the ground to disguise itself (as a large pile of bricks) or whilst sleeping. When angered, its many eyes will turn red.
In Pokémon GO, Stakataka has a great defensive loadout that makes it tough to take down on your own. If you have some friends, you should definitely bring many along with you. Additionally, this Pokémon is only available in the Eastern Hemisphere (this includes the continents east of the prime meridian - Asia, most of Africa, and most of Europe) until the beginning of June.
Like its counterpart, Blacephalon, Stakataka’s shiny variant is not yet available in Pokémon GO. However, we have included it for you to check out below. The shiny form is the golden one you see in the gallery.
Stakataka Raid Overview
Stakataka CP Ranges and Moves
Normal (Level 20)
1799-1882 CP
1882 CP for 100% IVs
Weather Boosted (Level 25)
2249-2353 CP
2353 CP for 100% IVs
Fast Moves
Charge Moves
Rock Throw
Stone Edge
Flash Cannon
Stakataka Weaknesses
Stakataka is vulnerable to:
Stakataka Raid Strategy and Trainer Recommendations
Recommended Stakataka Counters
As ever, if you have Shadow variations of the Pokémon listed below, they will be better picks over their normal counterparts. Shadow Pokémon do more damage than their regular counterparts (even with mediocre IVs), so consider taking them for this raid for the extra damage.
Standard Counters
Charge Move
Scorching Sands
Earth Power
Dynamic Punch
High Horsepower
Aura Sphere
Earthquake
Conkeldurr
Rock Smash
Sirfetch’d
Close Combat
Focus Blast
Sand Attack
Legendary Counters
Groudon (Primal)
Precipice Blades
Double Kick
Sacred Sword
Keldeo (Ordinary or otherwise)
Landorus (Therian)
Sandsear Storm
Mega Evolutions
Mega Garchomp
Mega Heracross
Mega Blaziken
Mega Swampert
Mega Alakazam
Mega Lopunny
Additional Tips
Pokémon GO: May 2024 Schedule
It’s looking like we’re going to have another exciting month ahead of us, so let’s get into it!
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