Stats & Training
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.
It appeared from an Ultra Wormhole. Each one appears to be made up of many life-forms stacked one on top of each other.
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 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 |
In Sword & Shield, Gurdurr's Drain Punch hits Stakataka for 69-81%. Slowking deals 53-63% with Scald.
 Runerigus GroundGhost | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityWanderingspirit ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Stakataka View Runerigus builds →Poltergeist18-21% | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemEviolite NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Stakataka View Gurdurr builds →Drain Punch 4x69-81% Knock Off10-12% Mach Punch 4x37-44% | ||
 Slowking WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemColbur Berry NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Stakataka View Slowking builds →Scald 2x53-63% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Stakataka View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 4x108-127%KO Rapid Spin2-2% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Stakataka View Lucario builds →Bullet Punch11-13% Aura Sphere 4x140-165%KO Extreme Speed3-4% | ||
Sword & Shield 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
Sword & Shield Stakataka Best Moveset
Start with max HP and Attack EVs. Brave nature gives Stakataka the right slow physical lean, Air Balloon adds temporary Ground immunity, and Beastboost works in the background. Gyroball is the main damage option.
Best Build
Stakataka best EVs are HP and Attack
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Gyro Ball
- Body Press
- Trick Room
- Wide Guard
Recommended Teammates
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Gyro Ball
- Earthquake
- Body Press
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Gyro Ball
- Trick Room
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Stakataka. TMs unlock Normal and Fighting coverage and more and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Steel Roller and Meteor Beam into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Stakataka in Sword & Shield
Stakataka can't be caught in Sword & Shield. Bring it over from Ultra Moon instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Stakataka Guide
For Sword & Shield, we rate Stakataka A-Tier: a strong pick in Sword & Shield's competitive scene. At 570 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Gyroball with Air Balloon is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, 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.
For Sword & Shield, Stakataka has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves