In Pokémon GO the Retro Cup has started. Do you want to achieve many victories in the new battle league mode? Then choose the right Pokémon.
What kind of cup is this? The Retro Cup has specific rules for selecting your Pokémon.
- Only Pokémon under 1,500 CP are allowed
- Dark types are banned
- Steel types are banned
- Fairy types are banned
All other monsters are allowed.
Why is PvP worth it right now? The Retro Cup started on January 13, 2026, at 10:00 PM. It runs until January 20. The interesting part: You will earn four times the Stardust for victories in this league during this period. This also applies to the Master League, but Retro Cup monsters with low CP requirements are easier to build. You can find tips for the battle league here.
In the following list, we will show you some Pokémon that are worth using in the Retro Cup. To do this, we consulted the ratings from the portal PvPoke, which are based on simulated matchups. IMPORTANT: We are omitting certain legendary monsters here, as they are not so easy to find. So for starters:
- Regidrago is currently one of the best monsters in the cup
- And Cresselia is still a good monster in the cup
Strong Monsters for the Retro Cup in Pokémon GO
Kommandutan
What kind of monster is this? Kommandutan is a Normal and Psychic-type Pokémon. It has no evolution.
Which moves should I use? Confusion, Twister + Assist
How do you play Kommandutan? Kommandutan can take a lot of damage and charges its charged attack quickly. Additionally, it can deal significant damage with its quick attack. However, its charged attack does less damage. So primarily use it for its quick moves.
Seedraking
What kind of monster is this? Seedraking is the final evolution of Seemon and Seeper. It belongs to the Water and Dragon types.
Which moves should I use? Fire Breath, Star Shower + Fury Attack
How do you play Seedraking? Seedraking is a very fast Pokémon that can quickly break your opponent’s shields.
Schlurplek
What kind of monster is this? Schlurplek evolves from Schlurp and is a Normal-type Pokémon.
Which moves should I use? Body Slam, Body Slam + Shadow Ball
How do you play Schlurplek? Schlurplek combines fast moves with solid bulk. It can take hits and deal damage quickly at the same time.
Galar-Corasonn
What kind of monster is this? The regional form of Corasonn brings the Ghost type. This distinguishes it from its Normal form of Water and Rock.
Which moves should I use? Astonish, Night Fog + Gem Power
How do you play Galar-Corasonn? Galar-Corasonn is rather unusual as a Ghost Pokémon. It also has good defensive qualities and can pose a problem for many Pokémon in the league. However, it is not a Pokémon that deals a lot of damage.
Grandiras
What kind of monster is this? Grandiras is the final evolution of Miniras. It belongs to the Dragon and Fighting types.
Which moves should I use? Dragon Tail, Dragon Tail + Counter
How do you play Grandiras? Grandiras is also characterized by fast attacks and a lot of pressure on the opponent. However, as a Dragon and Fighting-type Pokémon, it is quite vulnerable to being countered.
Aranestro
What kind of monster is this? Aranestro evolves from Araqua. It is a Water-Bug Pokémon.
Which moves should I use? Bug Bite, Aqua Jet + Water Gun
How do you play Aranestro? You should use Aranestro especially when you need a Pokémon that can take a lot of hits. Its strengths lie primarily in defense, less in offense.
Groink
What kind of monster is this? Groink evolves from Spoink and is a Psychic-type Pokémon.
Which moves should I use? Psywave, Body Slam + Shadow Ball
How do you play Groink? Groink is a good all-rounder that can be used against many different Pokémon and can exert pressure.
Dragonir
What kind of monster is this? The Dragon Pokémon evolves from Dratini and can evolve into Dragoran. However, you do not want Dragoran for this cup.
Which moves should I use? Fire Breath, Dragon Tail + Dragon Pulse
How do you play Dragonir? Dragonir is also a fast Pokémon designed to pull down your opponents’ shields.
What’s next in Pokémon GO? Pokémon GO is not just the battle league, so there’s a lot to do outside of PvP. Right now, there’s a lot of walking to do, because in the High Zaptitude event you can unlock the Pokémon Voltrel. However, a global challenge must first be completed. You can find all the information about High Zaptitude in Pokémon GO here.
