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Stakataka is a Rock and Steel-type Ultra Beast known for its enormous Defense, unusual wall-like body, Beast Boost ability and Trick Room potential. This guide covers Stakataka’s stats, best moves, ability, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Stakataka guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
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| Abilities | FAQ |
Stakataka is a Rock and Steel-type Ultra Beast introduced in Generation 7. It is known for its massive defensive stats, extremely low Speed and unique stacked-stone appearance.
Competitive Overview
Stakataka can be useful in competitive formats that support Trick Room because its very low Speed becomes an advantage when turn order is reversed. Its huge Defense and strong physical attacks can make it threatening once it is positioned safely.
Stakataka’s biggest strengths are its Defense, Rock and Steel-type STAB moves and Trick Room synergy. Its biggest issues are major weaknesses to Fighting and Ground-type attacks, plus a Water weakness that can limit its ability to stay on the field.
Here are the key facts to know about Stakataka, including its type, ability, height, weight and species information.
Name
Stakataka
National Dex
#0805
Type
Rock / Steel
Species
Rampart Pokemon
Height
18’01” / 5.5 m
550 cm
Weight
1807.8 lbs / 820.0 kg
820 kg
Abilities
Beast Boost
Stakataka has extremely high Defense and strong Attack, but very low Speed. This makes it a natural Trick Room attacker and a Pokemon that needs careful positioning against Fighting, Ground and Water-type attacks.
Stakataka relies on Rock and Steel-type attacks, Trick Room support and physical coverage. These are some of Stakataka’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A key support move that reverses move order and lets Stakataka use its very low Speed as an advantage.
A strong Steel-type attack that becomes more powerful when Stakataka is much slower than the target.
A high-power Rock-type attack for major damage against Flying, Fire, Bug and Ice-type Pokemon.
A useful spread Rock-type move in doubles and a reliable physical Rock attack across games.
A Steel-type attack that can hit hard because of Stakataka’s massive weight.
A Fighting-type move that uses Defense, pairing well with Stakataka’s strongest stat.
A powerful Ground-type coverage move against Steel, Rock, Fire, Poison and Electric-type Pokemon.
A valuable entry hazard that pressures opposing teams when they switch Pokemon.
Stakataka can learn different moves across Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Stakataka’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Stakataka is a Rock and Steel-type Pokemon. This gives it many resistances and a Poison immunity, but it also creates major weaknesses to Fighting and Ground-type moves.
Type
Rock / Steel
Weaknesses
Fighting, Ground, Water
Resistances
Normal, Flying, Rock, Bug, Psychic, Ice, Dragon, Fairy
Immunity
Poison
Stakataka’s ability can help it gain momentum after knocking out opposing Pokemon.
Boosts Stakataka’s most proficient stat each time it knocks out a target. This can make Stakataka harder to stop after it scores a knockout.
Stakataka does not evolve from or into another Pokemon. It is a standalone Ultra Beast.
Single Stage
Does not evolve
Stakataka’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. It is usually obtained through Ultra Beast encounters, Dynamax Adventures, trade or transfer depending on the game.
| Game | Where to Find Stakataka |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Stakataka had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Stakataka had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Stakataka had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Stakataka |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Stakataka had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Stakataka had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Stakataka had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Stakataka |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Stakataka had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Stakataka had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Stakataka had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Stakataka had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Stakataka had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Stakataka |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Stakataka had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Stakataka had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Stakataka had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Stakataka had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Stakataka had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Stakataka |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Not available because Stakataka had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White |
Not available because Stakataka had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Not available because Stakataka had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Not available because Stakataka had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Stakataka |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Not available because Stakataka had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Y |
Not available because Stakataka had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Not available because Stakataka had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Not available because Stakataka had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Stakataka |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Not available because Stakataka had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Not available because Stakataka had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade from Pokemon Ultra Moon or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Poni Grove after the Ultra Beast story events. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Stakataka |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Dynamax Adventures in The Crown Tundra, or trade from another game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Dynamax Adventures in The Crown Tundra, or trade from another game. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Stakataka |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Stakataka |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Stakataka. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Stakataka is a Rock / Steel-type Pokemon.
Stakataka is weak to Fighting, Ground, Water-type moves.
Stakataka does not evolve from or into another Pokemon. It is a standalone Ultra Beast.
Stakataka’s ability is Beast Boost.
Stakataka’s best moves often include Trick Room, Gyro Ball, Stone Edge, Rock Slide, Heavy Slam, Body Press, Earthquake and Stealth Rock.
Yes, Stakataka can be useful because of its stats, typing, movepool and Beast Boost ability, though its value depends on the game and format.
Stakataka’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. It is usually obtained through Ultra Beast encounters, Dynamax Adventures, trade or transfer depending on the game.
No, Stakataka does not currently have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form or regional form.
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