How To Beat The Stakataka Raid In Pokemon GO

There are a variety of different events that occur in Pokemon GO, many of them coming and passing rather consistently as new items and mechanics are introduced into the game. Many new Pokemon are even added through the use of events, creating special Raid opportunities, wild encounters, Field Research, or even Timed Research encounters.

On May 23, 2024, the Ultra Space Wonders event kicks off in Pokemon GO, marking the debut of several Ultra Beasts. Among these lucky Ultra Beasts to make a first appearance is Stakataka, who is featuring in Five-Star Raid battles during the dates of this event. As this is Stakataka's debut, Trainers from all over the world will be flocking to local Raid battles in an attempt to catch this specimen, so knowing the primary weaknesses and best counters beforehand can enable you to pick out the best team and find success in securing this Pokemon for your collection.

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Pokemon GO: Stakataka Weakness & Resistances

Stakataka will be available to battle and capture through Pokemon GO's Five-Star Raid battles, during the dates of the Ultra Space Wonders event. This event will run from 10 AM local time on May 23, 2024, until 8 PM local time on May 28, 2024, giving players five days total to defeat and acquire this Pokemon.

Stakataka will only be available to players living in the Eastern Hemisphere, as the 5-Star Raid spawns for Ultra Space Wonders differ depending on where in the world you live. On the other hand, players in the Western Hemispehre will only be able to encounter Blacephalon in 5-Star Raids during Ultra Space Wonders.

Stakataka is a Rock and Steel Dual-Type Pokemon. This means that this Ultra Beast is weak to Pokemon or attacks that are Water Type, but will be 2x weak to Pokemon or attacks that are either the Fighting or Ground Type. This is undoubtedly Stakataka's most glaring weakness; however, this Pokemon also carries resistances to Poison, Normal, Ice, Rock, Psychic, Fairy, Bug, and Dragon Types. For this reason, when it comes to picking a team, you'll need to avoid these resistances and instead prioritize Stakataka's 2x weaknesses, as this can give you a massive advantage in battle.

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Best Stakataka Raid Counters In Pokemon GO

Stakataka Stats
CP	3724
ATK	212
DEF	298
STA	156

Stakataka's best moveset combination of Rock Throw and Stone Edge can enable this Ultra Beast Pokemon to dish out approximately 12.96 damage per second and a total 481.5 damage before fainting.

For this reason, players will need to carefully select the Pokemon they bring into this battle, ensuring they have a Type or move advantage and will be able to match or outlast Stakataka to ensure success. The best Stakataka Counters have been identified below, as well as the best moveset combination for each of these Pokemon to secure the best damage output.

Best Stakataka Counters

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Mega Garchomp	Mud Shot	Earth Power
Shaodw Garchomp	Mud Shot	Earth Power
Primal Groudon	Mud Shot	Precipice Blades
Shadow Groudon	Mud Shot	Precipice Blades
Mega Heracross	Counter	Close Combat
Mega Blaziken	Counter	Focus Blast
Shadow Excadrill	Mud-Slap	Scorching Sands
Keldeo	Low Kick	Sacred Sword
Terrakion	Double Kick	Sacred Sword
Shadow Machamp	Coutner	Dynamic Punch
Shadow Hariyama	Counter	Dynamic Punch
Shadow Mamoswine	Mud-Slap	High Horsepower
Landorus Therian Forme	Mud Shot	Sandsear Storm