As a Rock/Steel type, Stakataka has 3 weaknesses, 8 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 6 other Pokémon share the Rock/Steel typing.

Base stats

HP: 61
Attack: 131
Defense: 211
Sp. Atk: 53
Sp. Def: 101
Speed: 13
Total: 570

Stakataka has a base stat total of 570, higher than 82% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (211). With Attack (131) well above Sp. Atk (53), it works best as a physical attacker. At 13 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 61 HP, 211 Defense and 101 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.

Stakataka's only ability is Beast Boost.

How to beat Stakataka

The best way to beat Stakataka is with Fighting and Ground moves, which deal 4× damage. Water moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Poison moves have no effect on it and Normal, Flying, Rock, Bug, Psychic, Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves are resisted.

Good counters: Crowned Zamazenta hits for 4× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Rock and Steel moves. Cobalion hits for 4× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Rock and Steel moves. Keldeo hits for 4× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Rock and Steel moves.