Several Ultra Beasts are returning to Raids for the Inbound from Ultra Space event in Pokemon Go. For those looking to challenge Stakataka, here are the Pokemon’s weaknesses and best counters to easily defeat it in battle.
As some were still missing fromPokemon Go, Niantic decided to addBlacephalonand Stakataka tothe gameduring the previousUltra Space Wonders event.
Stakataka weaknesses in Pokemon Go
As a dual Rock/Steel-type Ultra Beast, Stakataka isweak to Water-type moves with a double weakness to Ground and Fighting-type attacks, so keep that in mind when building your team.
Nonetheless, its incredible type combination makes Stakataka resistant to many types, such as Rock, Bug, Psychic, Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Normal, Flying, and Poison-type attacks. Therefore, avoid using those at all costs, as they won’t hurt much.
Here are some of the best counters you can use during the battle:
The list above includes Megas, Legendaries, Shadow, and common Pokemon, so there should be something for trainers of all levels.
However, even though the creatures listed are very effective against Stakataka, they still need to be leveled up and know the proper moves if you want to win the encounter.
Like every other Ultra Beast, the only way to catch Stakataka in Pokemon Go isby defeating it in a 5-Star Raid battle.
No, Stakataka’s Shiny variation is not currently availablein Pokemon Go, so Shiny hunters will have to wait until another event unlocks it.
Once Shiny Stakataka is introduced into the game, players will be able to spot it in seconds, as its whole body transforms from stone to gold.
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