The PvP league in Pokémon GO presents you with the challenge of finding your best Pokémon at every level. Therefore, we show you a tier list of the best Pokémon in Great, Ultra, and Master league.
This is what the tier list shows: We present the best Pokémon for each league and sort them according to their usability.
Tier 1 is the best, and the higher the number, the more specialized the Pokémon is. Since we are only presenting the best Pokémon here, the list consists only of Tier 1 to Tier 3. Therefore, there are Pokémon that can also be used, but these are more of a good counter for specific Pokémon or have too many weaknesses.
How are the tier lists composed? To help you understand why a Pokémon is in a certain tier, we explain the meanings of the classifications here:
- Tier 1: Here you will find the best Pokémon of the respective league. They are the strongest and can defeat most opponents in direct comparison. This is due to their unique type combinations or the variety of their moves. They are also effective against many other Pokémon from this list.
- Tier 2: Here you will find Pokémon that complement the Tier 1 Pokémon well. It also includes Pokémon that are good attackers of their type but cannot be used as widely as the monsters from Tier 1. For example, a Venusaur is a solid Grass-type attacker, but can be defeated quite well with the right counter.
- Tier 3: Here you will find Pokémon that are a strong addition to any team but are not as dominant when viewed individually. In addition, there are better alternatives in higher tiers. A Meganium, for example, is a strong Grass attacker, but Venusaur is a bit better.
Tier List for Great League in Pokémon GO
What is special about this league? Here you can find several Pokémon that you can power up to 1500 CP without much Stardust, making them ideal for the Great League.
However, note that the Great League mainly consists of Pokémon that are not suitable for Raids. You need to think differently here.
You can find the overview of the best Pokémon for the Great League here:
Tier 1
| Pokémon | Fast Attack | Charged Attack |
| Panzaeron | Aerial Ace | Sky Attack, Flash Cannon |
| Altaria | Fire Spin | Dragon Pulse, Sky Attack |
| Registeel | Lock-On | Flash Cannon, Focus Blast |
| Azumarill | Bubble | Hydro Pump, Ice Beam |
| Deoxys (Defense Form) | Counter | Thunderbolt, Rock Slide |
Tier 2
| Pokémon | Fast Attack | Charged Attack |
| Venusaur | Vine Whip | Floral Healing, Sludge Bomb |
| Tropius | Aerial Ace | Leaf Blade, Air Slash |
| Bollterus | Catapult | Stone Edge, Flamethrower |
| Meditalis | Counter | Icy Wind, Dynamic Punch |
| Swampert | Mud Shot | Hydro Cannon, Earthquake |
| Alolan Marowak | Fire Spin | Shadow Ball, Bone Club |
| Umbreon | Last Resort | Foul Play, Snarl |
| Sableye | Foul Play | Shadow Sneak, Power Gem |
| Lapras | Ice Shard | Ice Beam, Surf |
| Wailord | Water Gun | Brine, Blizzard |
Tier 3
| Pokémon | Fast Attack | Charged Attack |
| Lucario | Counter | Power-Up Punch, Shadow Ball |
| Meganium | Vine Whip | Floral Healing, Earthquake |
| Hypno | Confusion | Shadow Ball, Focus Blast |
| Haunter | Foul Play | Shadow Punch, Ominous Wind |
| Melmetal | Thunderbolt | Rock Slide, Heavy Slam |
| Alolan Raichu | Volt Switch | Thunder, Wild Charge |
| Jigglypuff | Charm | Play Rough, Ice Beam |
| Noturno | Wing Attack | Sky Attack, Psychic |
| Lanturn | Spark | Hydro Pump, Thunderbolt |
| Whiscash | Mud Shot | Mud Bomb, Blizzard |
Tier List for Ultra League in Pokémon GO
What is special about this league? Here you can use many Pokémon that are not quite as effective in Raids, such as Lapras or Clefairy.
You need to invest a lot of Stardust to build a strong team here. Teams for low Stardust are also available.
You can find the overview of the best Pokémon for the Ultra League here:
Tier 1
| Pokémon | Fast Attack | Charged Attack |
| Giratina (Altered Form) | Foul Play | Ancient Power, Dragon Claw |
| Giratina (Origin Form) | Foul Play | Shadow Ball, Dragon Pulse |
| Registeel | Lock-On | Flash Cannon, Focus Blast |
Tier 2
| Pokémon | Fast Attack | Charged Attack |
| Swampert | Mud Shot | Hydro Cannon, Earthquake |
| Snorlax | lick | Earthquake, Body Slam |
| Alolan Muk | Last Resort | Dark Pulse, Sludge Wave |
| Armor Mewtwo | Confusion | Rock Slide, Dynamic Punch |
| Togekiss | Charm | Ancient Power, Flamethrower |
| Quagsire | Mud Shot | Icy Wind, Dynamic Punch |
| Charizard | Fire Spin | Overheat, Dragon Claw |
| Regice | Lock-On | Blizzard, Earthquake |
| Regirock | Lock-On | Stone Edge, Focus Blast |
| Cresselia | Psychic Cut | Future Sight, Moonblast |
| Gyarados | Fire Spin | Crunch, Hydro Pump |
Tier 3
| Pokémon | Fast Attack | Charged Attack |
| Wailord | lick | Body Slam, Shadow Ball |
| Venusaur | Vine Whip | Floral Healing, Sludge Bomb |
| Clefairy | Charm | Moonblast, Psychic |
| Electivire | Counter | Power-Up Punch, Foul Play |
| Suicune | Last Resort | Bubble Beam, Ice Beam |
| Blastoise | Water Gun | Hydro Cannon, Ice Beam |
| Typhlosion | Foul Play | Overheat, Solar Beam |
| Steelix | Dragon Tail | Crunch, Earthquake |
| Meganium | Vine Whip | Floral Healing, Earthquake |
| Mew | Foul Play | Fire Spin, Psychic Shock |
| Lapras | Ice Shard | Ice Beam, Surf |
| Machamp | Counter | Cross Chop, Rock Slide |
Tier List for Master League in Pokémon GO
What is special about this league? Here it is about the best Pokémon overall. Many monsters that you use in Raids can also be used in the Master League.
To build a strong team, you need to invest a lot of Stardust, as there is no CP limit.
You can find the overview of the best Pokémon for the Master League here:
Tier 1
| Pokémon | Fast Attack | Charged Attack |
| Dialga | Fire Spin | Draco Meteor, Iron Head |
| Togekiss | Charm | Ancient Power, Flamethrower |
| Giratina (Origin Form) | Foul Play | Shadow Ball, Dragon Pulse |
| Giratina (Altered Form) | Foul Play | Dragon Claw, Ancient Power |
Tier 2
| Pokémon | Fast Attack | Charged Attack |
| Snorlax | lick | Earthquake, Body Slam |
| Melmetal | Thunder Shock | Rock Slide, Heavy Slam |
| Kyogre | Waterfall | Surf, Blizzard |
| Garchomp | Mud Shot | Outrage, Earthquake |
| Metagross | Bullet Punch | Meteor Mash, Earthquake |
| Mewtwo | Psychic Cut | Psychic, Ice Beam/Thunderbolt/Shadow Ball/Flamethrower |
| Dragonite | Fire Spin | Dragon Claw, Outrage |
| Machamp | Counter | Dynamic Punch, Rock Slide |
| Darkrai | Last Resort | Foul Play, Focus Blast |
Tier 3
| Pokémon | Fast Attack | Charged Attack |
| Heatran | Fire Spin | Flamethrower, Stone Edge |
| Rhyperior | Catapult | Surf, Rock Throw |
| Meistargrief | Counter | Dynamic Punch, Stone Edge |
| Groudon | Mud Shot | Earthquake, Solar Beam |
| Regice | Lock-On | Blizzard, Earthquake |
| Regirock | Lock-On | Stone Edge, Focus Blast |
| Swampert | Mud Shot | Hydro Cannon, Earthquake |
| Lugia | Dragon Tail | Hydro Pump, Sky Attack |
| Trikephalo | Fire Spin | Dragon Pulse, Foul Play |
| Articuno | Ice Shard | Ice Storm, Ancient Power |
| Tyranitar | Catapult | Crunch, Stone Edge |
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