In Pokémon GO it is important to have a strong team. We will show you 6 Pokémon that you definitely should power up.
What’s it about? In this special we present a list of Pokémon that must not be missing in any team. Every player should have at least one of them at maximum level. These Pokémon stand out due to their types and associated strengths.
We will explain for each Pokémon why it is included in this list and for which situations it is ideally suited.
Gather Stardust for these 6 Pokémon
What are the Pokémon usable for? All Pokémon here are very strong attackers and will be used the most in attacks. In almost every gym battle or raid, you will effectively deal damage with one of these Pokémon.
If you don’t have any of these Pokémon at maximum level 40, leveling up will cost about 1.5 million Stardust – depending on what level your Pokémon are. So you should gather Stardust to strengthen these Pokémon.
1. Mewtwo
Why is Mewtwo so strong? Mewtwo has the highest attack value in the entire game (excluding Deoxys, which isn’t really useful). Its other stats are also so good that it can withstand a fair amount of damage.
What is Mewtwo effective against? Due to its high attack value, Mewtwo is a true all-rounder. Additionally, it can learn attacks from 6 different types and is therefore very effective against almost every Pokémon when it knows the right attack.
Every player should really have Mewtwo at maximum level, as it always performs better in a raid than a Lugia or Aggron.
2. Tyranitar
Why is Tyranitar so strong? Tyranitar has a solid attack value of 251 points. Additionally, it is of type Rock and Dark and has the best attacks in those types. These types are valuable in many battles.
What is Tyranitar effective against? Tyranitar is equally useful in raids and gyms. Against past raid bosses like Mewtwo or Moltres, it has been one of the top counters. Also in gyms, a Tyranitar with Rock attacks easily defeats many Pokémon like Dragonite or Salamence.
3. Raikou
Why is Raikou so strong? Raikou is, along with Electivire, the best Electric Pokémon in the game. Its attack value is high at 241 points and especially its charged attack Thunder Shock makes it so powerful.
What is Raikou effective against? The Electric type gives Raikou a place on this list. It is, for example, the best counter against the current raid boss Kyogre. In gym battles, Raikou is likewise strong. A Gyarados or other Water Pokémon are literally grilled by Raikou.
4. Machamp
Why is Machamp so strong? With the moves Counter and Dynamic Punch, Machamp has the best fighting moves in the game. It also shines due to its stamina and solid attack value.
What is Machamp effective against? Machamp is primarily the best choice in gym battles. If you face a gym full of Snorlax, Blissey and alike, just use a team of Machamp and that gym is history.
Machamp should not be missing in any gym battle team. If you are fighting against Snorlax or similar monsters in gyms, you should definitely rely on your Machamp and not on the suggestions, as they are often not effective.
5. Rayquaza
Why is Rayquaza so strong? Rayquaza’s attack value of 284 points is only 16 points below Mewtwo’s value. Its Dragon attacks are effective against all types except Fairy and Steel.
What is Rayquaza effective against? The combination of its attack value and powerful Dragon attacks makes Rayquaza a true all-rounder. You can effectively fight with the legendary Pokémon in almost any battle and especially sweep through gyms that have many different types.
6. Kyogre
Why is Kyogre so strong? The legendary Pokémon is by far the best Water attacker in the game. Its attack value of 270 is incredibly high. Moreover, its other two values are above average. It can withstand a lot as well. The overwhelming superiority over other Water attackers secures Kyogre’s place on this list.
What is Kyogre effective against? Kyogre is effective against the types Ground, Fire, and Rock. Thus, it is the best counter in the game against the current raid boss Groudon. But also Pokémon like Rhyhorn or Charizard have no chance against Kyogre in gyms.
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