At the big GO Fest finale, you can finally encounter all four Ultra Beasts in Pokémon GO. But which of them is the strongest? We at MeinMMO have taken a look at this and will show you which of these special monsters you should definitely catch.
What event is it about? This year, the developers have come up with something special for the Pokémon GO Fest. Unlike previous years, where the event took place over one weekend, Niantic organized a massive global GO Fest weekend alongside three live events in 2022, where you could encounter so-called Ultra Beasts for the first time.
Now, the event is set to conclude with a grand finale. On Saturday, August 27, 2022, you can look forward to numerous spawns and bonuses. The Ultra Beasts will also be part of it again.
When does the GO Fest finale take place? The closing event will take place on August 27, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time.
These are the four Ultra Beasts for the GO Fest finale
What are Ultra Beasts? These are mysterious Pokémon that originate from the so-called Ultra Dimension. With the help of Ultra Wormholes, which are like portals opening in the sky, they can switch to the world of Pokémon GO.
During the global GO Fest in June, you had the chance to encounter Anego in raids for the first time. Then, at the live events, ticket holders could exclusively encounter Schabelle, Masskito, and Voltriant. As part of the closing event, all trainers will again have the chance to secure these mysterious monsters.
But how strong are the Ultra Beasts anyway? And which of the monsters should you not miss? We will briefly introduce you to the individual Ultra Beasts below and show you which ones you should catch.
Schabelle
What kind of Pokémon is this? Schabelle is an Ultra Beast from the 7th generation of games, belonging to the Bug and Fighting types. The monster has no pre-evolutions or evolutions. You can recognize Schabelle by its delicate, beetle-like, white body and long antennae.
How strong is it? The Ultra Beast can particularly shine with an enormous attack value, but it is somewhat weaker in stamina and defense. It can rely on the following values:
- Attack: 316
- Defense: 85
- Stamina: 174
With Bug Bite, Schabelle can particularly benefit from a fast quick attack. In combination with Bug Buzz, it also has a charge attack that deals significant damage to the opponent. Thus, the Ultra Beast is among the best Bug attackers in the game.
And even as a Fighting attacker, it is a good choice with a moveset of Low Kick and Focus Blast, although there are one or two attackers that are even better. In the GO Battle League, Schabelle does not play a special role.
Masskito
What kind of Pokémon is this? Masskito is also an Ultra Beast of the Bug and Fighting types from the 7th generation of games. Like Schabelle, it has no pre-evolutions or evolutions. You can recognize the monster by its red-black, muscular body.
How strong is it? In contrast to Schabelle, Masskito has a significantly lower attack value, but it is still quite strong compared to other Pokémon. However, its stamina and defense values are better:
- Attack: 236
- Defense: 197
- Stamina: 216
With its moveset of Counter and Power Whip, it can primarily benefit from a strong quick attack, dealing significant damage to the opponent. Due to its higher defense and stamina values, it stays by your side longer in battle, making Masskito a better Fighting attacker in the game than Schabelle.
However, in the Bug attackers category, it cannot compete against its rivals. But in the GO Battle League, Masskito is at the top, securing 38th place in the Super League, 20th place in the Master League, and even 9th place in the Hyper League according to the PvPoke rankings. In that case, it’s best to go with a moveset of Counter, Power Whip, and Bug Buzz.
Voltriant
What kind of Pokémon is this? The Ultra Beast Voltriant also comes from the 7th generation of games and is an Electric Pokémon. Its body is black and periodically adorned with bright bulbs. It also has a bright star as its head, reminiscent of a string of lights.
How strong is it? Like Schabelle, Voltriant has an enormous attack value, and its stamina and defense values are solid as well:
- Attack: 330
- Defense: 144
- Stamina: 195
In battle, you should rely on a combination of Thunder Shock and Charge Beam for attacks. With Thunder Shock, it has a relatively fast quick attack, and Charge Beam is also quickly charged. Thus, Voltriant ranks among the best Electric attackers in Pokémon GO. However, Voltriant is less interesting for the GO Battle League.
Anego
What kind of Pokémon is this? The Rock and Poison Pokémon Anego is also an Ultra Beast from the 7th generation of games. Visually, it resembles a type of jellyfish due to its white body. The monster, however, has no pre-evolutions or evolutions.
How strong is it? Anego impresses especially with strong attack, stamina, and defense values that are significantly better than those of the top Poison attacker Roserade:
- Attack: 249
- Defense: 210
- Stamina: 240
Moreover, Anego can also score with a moveset of Acid and Sludge Bomb, dealing significant damage to the opponent, making it one of the best Poison attackers in the game.
As a Rock Pokémon, it cannot compete against its rivals, so it’s better to choose a different monster for this purpose. Additionally, Anego does not play a significant role in the GO Battle League.
Which of the Ultra Beasts is the strongest? Our conclusion
What to consider: If you look only at the attack values of the individual Ultra Beasts, Voltriant is in the lead, followed by Schabelle. However, it also depends on the use of the individual monsters.
For this reason, the question of which Ultra Beast is the strongest cannot be answered in a blanket manner, which is why we have summarized our recommendations for use in the GO Battle League and in raids below.
Use in PvP battles: If you want to use one of the Ultra Beasts for the GO Battle League, you should definitely go with Masskito. This Pokémon is well ahead in all leagues and can significantly strengthen your team.
Use in raids: Trainers looking for a strong candidate for raids should particularly keep an eye out for Anego and Voltriant. Voltriant especially benefits from a fast attack combination, making it a top Electric attacker for your team.
Anego, on the other hand, deals significant damage with its moveset and ranks among the best Poison attackers. Moreover, both can impress with strong values.
What about Schabelle? The Ultra Beast Schabelle is mainly an option for use as a strong Bug Pokémon in raids. However, due to its weak values in stamina and defense, it won’t last long in battles.
Which of the Ultra Beasts do you want to use in your teams in the future? Will you try to catch them all in raids? Or do you have your sights set on a specific one? Feel free to share your thoughts with us here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss with other trainers.
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