Competitive Information for Stakataka [Sword/Shield]
Base Stats for Stakataka
Rock / Steel
Abilities:
Beast BoostBeast Boost: This Pokemon's highest stat is raised by 1 if it attacks and KOes another Pokemon.
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fairy
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
0.5x
0.5x
0.5x
4x
0.25x
Grass
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
4x
0.5x
0.25x
0x
0.5x
0.5x
2x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Stakataka? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Sword/Shield generation metagame.
Common team mates for Stakataka in Pokemon Sword/Shield:
Tapu FiniIncineroarIndeedee-FLandorus-TherianGlastrierTorkoalCresseliaRegielekiRillaboomAmoonguss
Tapu FiniIncineroarIndeedee-FLandorus-TherianGlastrierTorkoalCresseliaRegielekiRillaboomAmoonguss
Stakataka is a decent Rock and Steel-typed Pokemon. It's a almost common sight to see Stakataka out in the 8th generation battlefield. Stakataka is weak to Fighting, Ground, and Water-typed attacks.
Species: Stakataka
Item: Weakness Policy / Shuca Berry
Ability: Beast Boost
Nature: Lonely (+Atk, -Def)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Body Press / Superpower
- Rock Slide
- Gyro Ball / Iron Head
- Trick Room
Item: Weakness Policy / Shuca Berry
Ability: Beast Boost
Nature: Lonely (+Atk, -Def)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Body Press / Superpower
- Rock Slide
- Gyro Ball / Iron Head
- Trick Room
Physical Tank Stakataka (Popular/Trending)
Stakataka is an astounding Physical Tank. It's designed to take a mighty amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Weakness Policy activates if Stakataka is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. With Beast Boost, Stakataka's highest stat is raised by 1 if it attacks and koes another pokemon.
♦ Body Press is a physical 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Stakataka's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
♦ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Stakataka's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes).
♦ Gyro Ball is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Steel-type move (more power the slower your Stakataka than the target).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. for 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
♦ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Stakataka's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes).
♦ Gyro Ball is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Steel-type move (more power the slower your Stakataka than the target).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. for 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Stakataka
Item: Chople Berry / Air Balloon
Ability: Beast Boost
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Steel Roller / Iron Head
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Superpower / Body Press
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
Item: Chople Berry / Air Balloon
Ability: Beast Boost
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Steel Roller / Iron Head
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Superpower / Body Press
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
Physical Sweeper Stakataka (Beast Boost)
Stakataka is a decent Physical Sweeper. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Air Balloon makes the holder ungrounded, which means Stakataka is immune to Ground-type moves until the balloon pops when hit by a damaging move. With Beast Boost, Stakataka's highest stat is raised by 1 if it attacks and koes another pokemon.
♦ Steel Roller is a physical STAB-boosted 130-base power Steel-type move (fails if there is no terrain active. ends the terrain).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Stakataka's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Body Press is a physical 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Stakataka's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes).
♦ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Stakataka's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Body Press is a physical 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Stakataka's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes).
♦ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Stakataka? These builds have been optimized for Sword/Shield Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Sword/Shield generation metagame.
Common team mates for Stakataka in Pokemon Sword/Shield:
Tapu FiniIncineroarIndeedee-FLandorus-TherianGlastrierTorkoalCresseliaRegielekiRillaboomAmoonguss
Tapu FiniIncineroarIndeedee-FLandorus-TherianGlastrierTorkoalCresseliaRegielekiRillaboomAmoonguss
Species: Stakataka
Item: Chople Berry / Air Balloon
Ability: Beast Boost
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Steel Roller / Iron Head
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
Item: Chople Berry / Air Balloon
Ability: Beast Boost
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Steel Roller / Iron Head
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
Doubles Physical Sweeper Stakataka (Beast Boost)
Stakataka is an awesome Physical Sweeper. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Air Balloon makes the holder ungrounded, which means Stakataka is immune to Ground-type moves until the balloon pops when hit by a damaging move. With Beast Boost, Stakataka's highest stat is raised by 1 if it attacks and koes another pokemon.
♦ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes).
♦ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Steel Roller is a physical STAB-boosted 130-base power Steel-type move (fails if there is no terrain active. ends the terrain).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ High Horsepower is a physical 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Steel Roller is a physical STAB-boosted 130-base power Steel-type move (fails if there is no terrain active. ends the terrain).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ High Horsepower is a physical 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Stakataka
Item: Chople Berry / Air Balloon
Ability: Beast Boost
Nature: Sassy (+SpD, -Spe)
Nature: Relaxed (+Def, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Steel Roller / Iron Head
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Superpower / Body Press
- Trick Room
Item: Chople Berry / Air Balloon
Ability: Beast Boost
Nature: Sassy (+SpD, -Spe)
Nature: Relaxed (+Def, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Steel Roller / Iron Head
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Superpower / Body Press
- Trick Room
Offensive Trick Room Stakataka (Beast Boost)
Stakataka is a stupendous Offensive Trick Room. Air Balloon makes the holder ungrounded, which means Stakataka is immune to Ground-type moves until the balloon pops when hit by a damaging move. With Beast Boost, Stakataka's highest stat is raised by 1 if it attacks and koes another pokemon.
♦ Steel Roller is a physical STAB-boosted 130-base power Steel-type move (fails if there is no terrain active. ends the terrain).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Stakataka's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Body Press is a physical 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Stakataka's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
♦ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. for 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Stakataka's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Body Press is a physical 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Stakataka's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
♦ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. for 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Stakataka learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Stakataka can perform in Sword/Shield. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SS Move and Ability Combos for Stakataka
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Wide Guard, Ally Switch
Most notable and possible best moves for Stakataka
- Ally Switch
- Body Press
- Gyro Ball
- Heat Crash
- High Horsepower
- Iron Head
- Protect
- Rock Slide
- Superpower
- Trick Room
Common Effort Values for Stakataka in Sword and Shield
- Lonely Nature ( 252/252/0/0/4/0 )
- Brave Nature ( 244/252/0/0/12/0 )
- Optimize Stakataka's EV spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
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