Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Stakataka
Say it: stah-kuh-TAH-kuh
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Stakataka is the Rampart Pokémon — Rock and Steel. In Pokémon GO it is a Rock/Steel Ultra Beast attacker and occasional PvP wall with Rock Throw / Take Down + Stone Edge / Flash Cannon / Bulldoze. Rock helps against Fire, Ice, Flying, and Bug; Steel helps against Fairy, Ice, and Rock. Water, Fighting, Ground, and Fire punish it. Catch from raids or events.
Say it: stah-kuh-TAH-kuh
Stakataka (#805) is a Rock / Steel Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as a Rock/Steel attacker and Great League wall with Rock Throw / Take Down + Stone Edge / Flash Cannon / Bulldoze. Against Stakataka, lead with Water, Fighting, or Ground. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Stakataka is a Rock / Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0805. Mythical Pokémon are usually event-gated — watch official GO calendars for return windows.
Where in GO: Legendary raids, research breakthroughs, and GO Tour events
Invest tip: Rock Throw + Stone Edge is the usual Rock kit; Flash Cannon adds Steel coverage. Shadow Stakataka is bulky DPS — remove Frustration before investing. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Rock moves hit Fire, Ice, Flying, and Bug hard.
- Steel moves hit Ice, Rock, and Fairy hard.
When Stakataka is your opponent, Water, Fighting, Ground hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 213
- Defense
- 298
- Stamina
- 156
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Primal Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse — Primal lobby boost
- 2. Shadow Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 3. Mega Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 4. Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 5. Shadow Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 6. Shadow Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 7. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 8. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 9. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 10. Samurott · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 12. Empoleon · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 2. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 3. Vaporeon · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Tail
- 4. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 5. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 6. Clawitzer · beats Water
Water Gun + Crabhammer
- 7. Floatzel · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Jet
- 8. Seismitoad · beats Water
Mud Shot + Hydro Pump
- 9. Carracosta · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Pump
- 10. Blastoise · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Wailord · beats Water
Water Gun + Surf
- 12. Golisopod · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Jet
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Stakataka’s always-available TM pool. Rock Throw + Stone Edge covers most Rock raid needs.
Fast
- Rock Throw · Standard
Rock STAB / default
- Take Down · Standard
Normal heavy
Charged
- Stone Edge · Standard
Rock nuke
- Flash Cannon · Standard
Steel nuke
- Bulldoze · Standard
Ground coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- rock throw
- take down
Charged
- flash cannon
- stone edge
- bulldoze
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #528 of 954 · CP 1459
Rock Throw + Stone Edge
- Ultra League · rank #311 of 747 · CP 2494
Rock Throw + Stone Edge
- Master League · rank #141 of 1023 · CP 3724
Rock Throw + Stone Edge
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
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Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.