The PvP league in Pokémon GO has started and many players do not want to spend too much Stardust on it. Therefore, we show you Pokémon that are easy to get and still perform well in PvP.
This is what is to be shown here: We introduce you to PvP teams that are easy to build and still convince in the new PvP league. You do not need to invest much Stardust to level them up, but can use them directly for battle.
In addition, the second charge move for many of these Pokémon does not cost much, so you can certainly go ahead and teach them the move.
Cheap Pokémon for the Great League
Team 1:
| Altaria (Fire Breath, Sky Attack, Dragon Pulse) | Wigglytuff (Charm, Lick, Ice Beam) | Swampert (Mud Shot, Mud Bomb, Blizzard) |
Anyone who has collected the 400 candies for Altaria can use it effectively in the PvP league right away. For Altaria to be useful in the PvP league, it should, depending on its IV, be between level 26 and 32. So, you should not evolve an extremely low-level Swablu. The second charge move costs only 10,000 Stardust and the quick move Fire Breath already destroys a Pokémon or two. It’s hard to be resistant to its charge moves. So you will almost always hit somewhat effectively.
Wigglytuff is quite easy to obtain. You just need to evolve a fairly high-level Jigglypuff. Only starting from level 27 does Wigglytuff reach CPs just below 1,500. If you have such a Wigglytuff, it is especially good against Altaria, which you often see in the league. Especially the quick move Charm is at least somewhat useful against almost every type.
Swampert can reach around 1,500 CP at level 25 and Mudkip is found in almost every corner, especially in sunny weather. Swampert learns Mud Shot and is thus extremely useful. The quick move is fast and charges its charge moves well. Blizzard is likely to surprise many opponents and Mud Bomb can be used quickly.
Team 2:
| Steelix (Metal Claw, Body Slam, Stone Edge) | Alolan Raichu (Thunder Shock, Wild Charge, Grass Knot) | Noctowl (Wing Attack, Sky Attack, Psychic) |
All the Stunfisk that you catch are finally useful. While Stolloss remains useless, Steelix is not to be underestimated in PvP. Starting from level 25, it is just below 1,500 CP. Steel Pokémon are excellent in PvP mode because they have many resistances. Additionally, Steelix can compete with Altaria and easily defeat many other monsters.
If you obtain Alolan Raichu from the raid, it will have about 1300 CP. With some Stardust, you can get close to 1500 CP. Alolan Raichu is especially great for baiting the opponent’s shields. Wild Charge is charged quite quickly. Grass Knot is important here because it allows it to fend off popular counters like Swampert well.
Noctowl is easy to obtain thanks to the numerous Hoothoots. Starting from level 25, a Noctowl is just below 1,500 CP. The owl Pokémon is surprisingly resilient in battle and its flying attacks are effective against fighting, bug, and grass types. Due to its resilience, it is useful against almost every Pokémon.
Team 3:
| Lanturn (Spark, Hydro Pump, Thunderbolt) | Panzaeron (Air Slash, Sky Attack, Flash Cannon) | Beedrill (Poison Jab, Mud Bomb, X-Scissor) |
Lanturn is not found on every corner, but if you have a Lanturn, there’s not much more to change. Already at level 25 it reaches around 1,500 CP and is especially a strong counter against the numerous Panzaeron and Azumarill currently used. Although the second charge move costs 50,000 Stardust, it is not that critical. Especially the electric attacks are important.
Panzaeron can be directly caught in the wild with the corresponding CP and is therefore ideal for the PvP league. It does not really need the second charge move Flash Cannon, which costs 75,000 Stardust. It is enough to attack with the two flying attacks, as Panzaeron dominates almost every Pokémon and has very few weaknesses.
Beedrill should be in every player’s lineup. After all, there is Caterpie at almost every corner. Starting from level 28, Beedrill can reach just below 1,500 CP and is especially worth it to destroy the opponents’ shields. X-Scissor is a fast charge move and also Mud Bomb deals good damage.
What is important: These Pokémon are only as good as the trainers are. If you have the wrong moves on the monsters or simply do not exploit effective damage, then these Pokémon cannot shine either. So pay close attention to the moves and keep in mind what is effective against your opponent.
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