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 |
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stakataka View Infernape builds →Close Combat 4x113-132%KO Focus Blast 4x210-247%KO Brick Break 4x71-84% Low Sweep 4x63-75% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stakataka View Lucario builds →Close Combat 4x116-137%KO Focus Blast 4x225-265%KO Aura Sphere 4x154-181%KO Brick Break 4x75-88% | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stakataka View Gastrodon builds →Muddy Water 2x71-84% Surf 2x71-84% Waterfall 2x32-38% Scald 2x63-75% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stakataka View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 4x135-159%KO Focus Blast 4x217-256%KO Sky Uppercut 4x90-106%KO Brick Break 4x82-97% | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Stakataka View Poliwrath builds →Focus Blast 4x154-181%KO Dynamic Punch 4x86-101%KO Surf 2x58-68% Submission 4x71-84% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Tapu Koko's Thunderbolt hits Stakataka for 54-63%. Greninja's Hydro Pump also KOs at 139-164%.
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySoulheart ItemAssault Vest NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Stakataka View Magearna builds →Volt Switch19-23% Ice Beam12-14% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Stakataka View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt54-63% Volt Switch42-50% Dazzling Gleam24-28% | ||
 Greninja WaterDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBattlebond ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Stakataka View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse51-60% Ice Beam19-22% Hydro Pump 2x139-164%KO | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Stakataka View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 4x110-129%KO Stone Edge7-9% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Stakataka View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake 4x167-196%KO Ice Shard9-10% Knock Off18-21% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Stakataka Best Moveset
Start with max HP and Attack EVs. Lonely nature gives Stakataka the right physical lean, Rockiumz adds extra utility, and Beastboost works in the background. Gyroball is the main damage option.
Best Build
Stakataka best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Gyro Ball
- Earthquake
- Trick Room
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Gyro Ball
- Trick Room
- Rock Slide
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Stakataka. TMs unlock Normal and Dark coverage and more and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Stone Edge and Iron Head into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Stakataka Locations
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
Stakataka Guide
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, we rate Stakataka A-Tier: a strong pick in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon's competitive scene. At 570 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Gyroball with Rockiumz is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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