Stakataka is a 5-Star Raid Boss that debuted at the 2024 Ultra Space Wonders event. Lucky players can encounter a Shiny Stakataka in Pokemon GO by winning Raids. But it is a challenging task to win an Ultra Beast Raid.

The Legendary Stakataka is a dual Rock and Steel-type Pokemon. This Ultra Beast possesses high damage output, which boosts even more as a 5-Star Raid Boss. Only by studying Stakataka’s weaknesses and resistances can you choose the best Stakataka Raid counters. Since Stakataka Raids are location-specific, the Ultra Beast only appears as a Raid Boss in the Eastern Hemisphere. That said, go through this guide to know the best Stakataka Raid counters, weaknesses, and how to get Shiny Stakataka in Pokemon GO.

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Pokemon GO: Stakataka Weaknesses And Resistances

Pokemon GO Stakataka Weaknesses

You can only select Pokemon GO Stakataka Raid counters after studying its type-weaknesses and resistances. Since a Legendary Pokemon Raid is challenging to win, you must have powerful counters. Only select counters with moves that Stakataka is weak against; avoid the ones it can resist.

Stakataka is a powerful Raid Boss, so team up with other players with powerful counters. You must avoid solo raids.

Stakataka Weaknesses In Pokemon GO

  • Fighting-type Moves
  • Ground-type Moves
  • Water-type Moves

Stakataka Resistances In Pokemon GO

  • Bug-type Moves
  • Dragon-type Moves
  • Fairy-type Moves
  • Ice-type Moves
  • Psychic-type Moves
  • Rock-type Moves
  • Flying-type Moves
  • Normal-type Moves
  • Poison-type Moves

Stakataka’s damage output increases in places with sunny and foggy weather. Do not attempt raid locations in such weather.

Pokemon GO: Best Stakataka Raid Counters

Pokemon GO Best Stakataka Counters

Stakataka is vulnerable to Fighting and Ground-type moves. The best Stakataka Raid counters in Pokemon GO must have such attribute types as well as powerful moves of the same typing. When a Pokemon’s attribute type and move type are identical, using that move can activate the Same Type of Attack Bonus (STAB) effect and inflict bonus damage.

Raid Counter

Fast Move

Charged Move

Mega Lucario

Force Palm (Fighting) (Legacy)

Aura Sphere (Fighting)

Primal Groudon

Mud Shot (Ground)

Precipice Blades (Ground) (Legacy)

Mega Garchomp

Mud Shot (Ground)

Earth Power (Ground) (Legacy)

Shadow Groudon

Mud Shot (Ground)

Precipice Blades (Ground) (Legacy)

Mega Heracross

Counter (Fighting)

Close Combat (Fighting)

Lucario

Force Palm (Fighting) (Legacy)

Aura Sphere (Fighting)

Shadow Garchomp

Mud Shot (Ground)

Earth Power (Ground) (Legacy)

Shadow Conkeldurr

Counter (Fighting)

Dynamic Punch (Fighting)

Mega Blaziken

Counter (Fighting)

Focus Blast (Fighting)

Shadow Excadrill

Mud-Slap (Ground)

Scorching Sands (Ground)

Stakataka Raid winners get a reward encounter near the raid location. While a Regular Stakataka usually spawns, lucky players might get a Shiny Stakataka in Pokemon GO.

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