Updated at: 01-06-2022 - By: Leo Hall

PvP mode in Pokemon Go, Battle League, is one of the most enjoyable ways to play the game. Taking on gamers from all across the world makes the competition even more heated and rewarding.

It’s critical to plan beforehand before every Battle League encounter with such a vast number of trainers and Pokemon.

A tier list comes in handy in this situation. Great League, Ultra League, and Master League each have their own rankings for best and worst Pokemon to utilize.

To encourage players to utilize Pokemon from both sides of the spectrum, the developers revealed that they divided PvP into three events. Pokémon of the Great League’s S-tier may not be as strong in other modes as those from the Great League (especially PvE content).

That being said, let’s move on to the Pokemon Go Battle League Tier List.

Great League Tier List

The Great League accepts Pokemon with 1,500 CP or more. This league can be accessed by anyone, regardless of rank or experience level.

S-Tier

Pokemon
Azumarill
Skarmory
Altaria
Galarian Stunkfish
Venusaur
Bastiodon
Tropius
Sableye
Swampert
Umbreon
Registeel
Meganium
Deoxys (Defense)
Hypno

A-Tier

Pokemon
Alolan Marowak
Alolan Raichu
Probopass
Abomasnow
Melmetal
Toxicroak
Drifblim
Stunkfish
Cresselia
Whiscash
Jirachi
Dewgong
Medicham
Vigoroth
Shiftry
Quagsire
Lanturn
Mew
Lapras
Gengar
Haunter
Zweilous

B-Tier

Pokemon
Ivysaur
Uxie
Skuntank
Bronzong
Munchlax
Togekiss
Gallade
Froslass
Alolan Ninetails
Mawile
Alolan Muk
Wormadam
Scrafty
Galvantula
Ferrothorn
Sirfetch’d
Shadow Ivysaur
Charizard
Shadow Machamp
Mantine
Noctowl
Jumpluff
Clefable
Wigglytuff
Victreebel
Blaziken
Seismitoad
Leavanny
Poliwrath
Alomomola
Escavalier
Galarian Linoone
Perrserker
Obstagoon
Beedrill
Blastoise
Victini
Muk
Magneton
Marshtomp
Snorlax
Steelix
Magnezone
Drapion
Kingdra
Hitmontop
Suicune
Regice
Regirock
Sealeo
Lugia
Linoone
Empoleon

C-Tier

Pokemon
Raichu
Lickylicky
Bellossom
Grotle
Serperior
Qwilfish
Alolan Graveler
Alolan Raticate
Alolan Sandslash
Alolan Golem
Tyranitar
Dustox
Whimsicott
Ludicolo
Gardevoir
Nidoqueen
Minun
Lucario
Spiritbomb
Vespiquen
Dusclops
Glalie
Scolipede
Forretress
Bayleef
Shadow Nidoqueen
Machamp
Castform
Primeape
Hitmonchan
Weepinbell
Venomoth
Golbat
Ninetales
Dragonair
Tentacruel
Honchkrow
Galarian Farfetch’d
Pachirisu
Hippodown
Carnivine
Weavile
Boufallant
Shadow Nidoking
Tangrowth
Crustle
Leafeon
Gliscor
Klinklang
Gastrodon
Amoonguss
Emolga
Zebstrika
Swanna
Conkeldurr

D-Tier

Pokemon
Sawk
Gothitelle
Bibarel
Aggron
Torterra
Lickitung
Sudowoodo
Feraligatr
Typhlosion
Dragonite
Vaporeon
Pinsir
Weezing
Exeggutor
Dunsparce
Electrode
Cloyster
Slowbro
Alakazam
Vileplume
Gloom
Nidoking
Politoed
Granbull
Relicanth
Breloom
Banette
Cradily
Claydol
Flygon
Torkoal
Lairon
Hariyama
Sceptile
Scizor
Celebi
Raikou
Donphan
Houndoom
Piloswine
Magcargo
Heracross
Shadow Dragonite

E-Tier

Pokemon
Crawdaunt
Seviper
Girafarig
Gligar
Lumineon
Entei
Darmanitan
Gigalith
Delcatty
Plusle
Zangoose
Alolan Exeggutor
Gothorita
Milotic
Shelgon
Latias
Latios
Infernape
Prinplup
Mamoswine
Electivire
Rhyperior
Slowking
Garbodor
Garchomp
Scyther
Kangaskhan
Heatmor
Crobat
Durant
Farfetch’d
Slowpoke
Gyarados
Genesect
Aracanine
Jolteon
Articuno
Golduck
Zapdos
Furret
Galarian Darmanitan
Braviary
Porygon-Z
Mesprit
Duosion
Azelf
Golurk
Cryogonal
Simisear
Simipour
Unfezant
Beheeyem
Excadrill
Lilligant
Archeops
Reuniclus
Simisage

F-Tier

Pokemon
Butterfree
Lopunny
Corsola
Sandslash
Golem
Kingler
Marowak
Hitmonlee
Chansey
Seaking
Mr. Mime
Ariados
Xatu
Sunflora
Ursaring
Ho-Oh
Rampardos
Swellow
Masquerain
Ninjask
Sharpedo
Wailord
Camerupt
Cacturne
Pidgeot
Armaldo
Absol
Metagross
Staraptor
Shadow Absol

Ultra League Tier List

To enter the Ultra League, you must have at least two thousand and fifty-five CP. To be eligible, you must have at least three Pokemon with 1,500 CP or more.

Great League Tier List | Pokémon GO Hub

S-Tier

Pokemon
Registeel
Giratina
Swampert
Alolan Muk
Cresselia
Snorlax
Lickylicky
Shiftry

A-Tier

Pokemon
Escavalier
Scrafty
Giratina (Origin)
Uxie
Togekiss
Abomasnow
Zangoose
Charizard
Blastoise
Steelix
Typhlosion
Meganium
Mew
Articuno
Lapras
Gyarados
Gengar
Poliwrath
Clefable
Sirfetch’d
Venusaur
Flygon
Shadow Machamp
Obstagoon
Armored Mewtwo
Seismitoad
Conkeldurr
Melmetal
Toxicroak
Drapion
Garchomp
Drifblim
Jirachi
Regice
Wigglytuff
Whiscash
Shadow Dragonite
Suicune
Cloyster
Primeape
Machamp
Dragonite
Kingdra
Ursaring

B-Tier

Pokemon
Politoed
Umbreon
Victini
Kangaskhan
Cobalion
Golurk
Alolan Sandslash
Virizion
Golem
Gliscor
Alolan Ninetales
Gallade
Lugia
Feraligatr
Noctowl
Lucario
Honchkrow
Granbull
Heracross
Donphan
Hariyama
Breloom
Blaziken
Regirock
Dialga
Heatmor
Skuntank
Glaceon
Mamoswine
Latios
Aggron
Crustle
Ferrothorn
Piloswine
Scizor
Crobat
Weavile
Thundurus
Landorus
Perrserker
Genesect
Kyurem
Zapdos
Hitmonchan
Reshiram
Zekrom
Jolteon
Gothithelle

C-Tier

Pokemon
Cryogonal
Leavanny
Leafeon
Sawk
Excadrill
Heatran
Mesprit
Froslass
Probopass
Braviary
Shadow Absol
Boufallant
Nidoqueen
Tangrowth
Raikou
Victreebel
Slowbro
Magneton
Dewgong
Weezing
Pinsir
Vaporeon
Moltres
Mewtwo
Forretress
Mantine
Tyranitar
Magnezone
Ho-Oh
Sceptile
Gardevoir
Milotic
Absol
Glalie
Metagross
Groudon
Rayquaza
Alakazam
Empoleon
Shadow Nidoqueen

D-Tier

Pokemon
Gigalith
Cacturne
Scolipede
Ludicolo
Celebi
Entei
Crawdaunt
Hitmontop
Houndoom
Darmanitan
Armaldo
Banette
Alolan Exeggutor
Latias
Scyther
Klinklang
Tentacruel
Arcanine
Rhyperior
Ninetales
Hippowdon
Alolan Golem
Darkrai
Gastrodon
Dusknoir
Electivire
Carnivine
Raichu
Whimsicott
Zebstrika
Spiritbomb
Archeops
Garbodor
Reuniclus
Amoongus
Alomomola

E-Tier

Pokemon
Galvantula
Beheeyem
Stunkfish
Durant
Zweilous
Galarian Stunkfish
Galarian Darmanitan
Munchlax
Palkia
Bronzong
Qwilfish
Nidoking
Golbat
Vileplume
Golduck
Muk
Hypno
Exeggutor
Seaking
Lanturn
Bellossom
Sudowoodo
Slowking
Skarmory
Rampardos
Blissey
Vigoroth

F-Tier

Pokemon
Wailord
Altaria
Cradily
Relicanth
Kyogre
Sandslash
Infernape
Grotle
Torterra
Staraptor
Roserade
Shadow Nidoking

Master League Tier List

In order to compete in the Master League, you must have a minimum of three Pokemon with 2,500 CP or above.

S-Tier

Pokemon
Groudon
Dialga
Togekiss
Snorlax
Kyogre
Palkia
Giratina (Altered)
Giratina (Origin)
Garchomp

A-Tier

Pokemon
Zekrom
Dragonite
Mewtwo
Mew
Lugia
Swampert
Metagross
Melmetal
Hydreigon
Shadow Dragonite
Machamp
Regice
Landorus
Reshiram
Conkeldurr
Darkrai
Heatran
Mamoswine
Rhyperior
Magnezone
Lucario
Latios
Shadow Machamp
Regirock
Zapdos
Hariyama
Tyranitar
Suicune

B-Tier

Pokemon
Gyarados
Raikou
Armored Mewtwo
Kyurem
Articuno
Regigigas
Excadrill
Heracross
Milotic
Ursaring
Jirachi
Gengar
Rayquaza
Registeel
Leafeon
Latias
Gallade
Aggron
Gardevoir
Blaziken
Alolan Muk
Typhlosion
Moltres
Vaporeon
Virizion
Sirfetch’d
Weavile
Golurk

C-Tier

Pokemon
Cresselia
Mesprit
Cobalion
Uxie
Thundurus
Gliscor
Venusaur
Glaceon
Rampardos
Charizard
Absol
Celebi
Ho-Oh
Granbull
Steelix
Lapras
Pinsir
Golem
Alakazam
Shadow Absol

D-Tier

Pokemon
Blastoise
Jolteon
Entei
Donphan
Crobat
Meganium
Scizor
Genesect
Arcanine
Alolan Sandslash
Tangrowth
Electivire
Dusknoir
Alolan Golem
Alolan Ninetales
Alolan Exeggutor
Escavalier
Victini
Klinklang
Gigalith
Hippowdon
Sawk
Terrakion
Scrafty

E-Tier

Pokemon
Cryogonal
Lickylicky
Empoleon
Honchkrow
Blissey
Clefable
Magneton
Cloyster
Exeggutor
Scyther
Feraligatr
Bellossom
Sceptile
Drifblim
Ludicolo
Breloom
Flygon
Crawdaunt

F-Tier

Pokemon
Infernape
Sandslash
Torterra
Roserade
Galarian Darmanitan

Important terms

Being aware of the Pokémon you may and cannot employ in a tournament is critical, as is becoming familiar with the most metarelevant Pokémon that are most well-represented. In order to establish a great Great League team, it is essential that you understand the following:

Lead

In a fight, “Lead” refers to a Pokémon that is excellent at being the first Pokémon to take the reins, since they have high coverage and resistances, although they typically rely on burning a shield or two to offer them the best chance of victory.

Closer

With no shields left in the game, close-knit Pokémon are the best option. They have excellent type and attributes, combined with fantastic moves that allow them to avoid relying on shields.

Attacker

A Pokémon with the best ability to take out an opponent’s remaining Pokémon with shields is called an Attacker. In spite of their size and powerful attacks and defenses, they are able to overcome them.

Defender

When you have shields and your opponent is all out, Defenders are your go-to Pokémon. As a result of their large size and variety of types, they are able to operate as sponges, absorbing damage and not needing shields.

Now that you know what each category is made up of, let’s take a look back at some of the most successful Pokémon in each category in past tournaments and discuss why they were so successful.

Leads

Beginning in Season 6, Jellicent has been an undisputed leader in the game’s popularity charts. Water and Ghost-type duals generate a lot of shield pressure and work well with many different team configurations.

In addition to being extremely large, Jellicent also has a very spammable moveset thanks to its Fast Move, Hex. There are numerous ways to play Jellicent, and each of the moves it can learn is a viable choice that will keep your opponent guessing and on their toes.

One of the highest DPE Fast movements in the game, Hex, is one of Jellicent’s moves. There is nothing else that can be said about this Jellifish.

On this list, Trevenant appears a lot, and for good cause. Pokémon GO’s most recent addition is not a joke. For numerous roles and genres, Trevenant has quickly risen to the top since its debut in 2021’s Halloween event.

Grass and Ghost make it immune to all six types of damage: normal, fighting, water, ground, grass, and electric. The Great League uses these typings frequently, indicating that this tree is a meta-destroyer par excellence.

Trevenant isn’t the bulkiest Pokémon, but it has a shield advantage that allows it to inflict significant damage to nearly every Pokémon in the metagame.

Since Season 1, Medicham has been a fan favorite. With the introduction of XL Pokémon, these Fighting and Psychic-type Pokémon’s power and mass have both increased.

As a result of its improved stats, Medicham is now better able to deal with Pokémon like Azumaril, which it previously struggled with. Medicham can be used in a variety of ways based on your playstyle.

Some like to use Power-Up Punch to inflict further pain on the Counters, Ice Punch to deal with Medicham’s nemesis, Flying types, and even Psychic to do massive STAB damage.

Pokémon GO - Great League Tier List (Updated 2022)

Closers

Great League teams can’t go wrong with Azumarill, better known as the blue egg. Azumarill is a natural counter to many of the popular metagame choices right now. Despite taking some direct strikes, Azumarill’s great defense keeps it in the game. You can count on it to make dramatic comebacks without the need for protection.

Ice Beam is an effective counter to many Grass-type Pokémon, but it should only be used as a last resort. Also, Play Rough works well against several of the most popular Great League selections, such as Sableye and Medicham.

Even an Alolan Marowak with no shielding can be nearly wiped out by Hydro Pump’s huge neutral damage output.

Since the dawn of time, Skarmory has been a mainstay of the Great League. Grass types fear it, and it plays well versus nearly everything else (even Bastiodon).

Skarmory really outdid himself with this one, as it is immune to 10 different types of damage, including poison, grass, bug, steel, psychic, normal, flying, fairy, and dragon.

When your opponent’s shields are down, you can unleash the full might of Skarmory’s wrath with the help of Brave Bird, which can often one-shot or inflict enormous nuclear damage to anything in its path.

Registeel is a classic Pokémon that has been around since the beginning. However, even with the reduction in the power of its Charge Moves, it is still capable of dealing a significant amount of damage.

As a result, Registeel has a simpler time displaying its full potential if it’s paired with Pokémon that can counter its vulnerabilities, such as Galarian Stunfisk, Swampert, and Medicham.

Adding Sirfetch’d to your Pokémon GO collection gives you a whole new set of options. It can close off games with its outrageously strong Fighting type Charge Move, Close Combat, which has amazing adaptability and is such a strong Pokémon. In order to use Close Combat most effectively, you should charge up to two Close Combats and use them one after the other before your opponent has a chance to hit you.

Pokémon in the Great League meta may be dealt with by using Counter and Leaf Blade together, as their combined energy charges up exceptionally quickly.

Sirfetch’d also has access to Brave Bird and Night Slash. Sirfetch’d is a versatile deck that can be tailored to any team’s needs. It also blends in nicely with the metagame and has a wide range of favorable matchups.

The Alolan Marowak has been a mainstay of the Great League for quite some time. It’s a Ghost-type move that delivers somewhat less damage than Shadow Ball, but has a 20% chance of lowering the opponent’s protection by a single level.

Fighting, Bug and Steel-type opponents are no match for its dual Ghost and Fire typing. Ground-type Bone Club can do 40 damage to Alolan Marowak and can be used as bait to trick an opponent into giving up their health.

Attackers

There you have it, the “grasshole” Pokémon, which many trainers despise seeing leading because they know what their opponent’s other two Pokémon are almost always Razer Leaf users. Season 4 saw a rise in the employment of this method, which sparked a backlash from trainers on social media.

As a matter of fact, this list wouldn’t be complete without include Bastiodon, which is currently the best attacker in the game. Its only true “danger” is from Fighting and Ground-type Pokémon, yet even those don’t affect Bastiodon all that much. It can still take a few solid blows to the face and keep going.

Bastiodon XL is one of the strongest Pokémon in the Great League thanks to XL Candy. Without the proper counters in place, it might be a headache to dismantle the system.

Even while it will cost you a lot of stardust if you want to use it on your Great League squad, it will be well worth it and be a tremendous addition to your team in the long run.

In several cup competitions, Diggersby has become a popular choice because to its bulk, spammy moveset, and shield pressure.

For example, Galarian Stunfisk, Sableye, Nidoqueen, Skarmory and Bastiodon all have good matches with this Pokémon.

Two possibilities are available for Diggersby’s moveset. It is essential to have Fire Punch because of its baiting and spamming abilities. Earthquake or Hyper Beam, two potent nukes that can be used in a variety of ways, are available to trainers as a second option.

Swampert is your best bet if you’re seeking for an overpowering Water/Ground-type Pokémon. Many current meta options can be countered by Swampert’s well-rounded stats and type. Swampert’s Hydro Cannon can be a game-changer if it is swiftly charged and spammed.

Swampert’s biggest problem is its double vulnerability to Grass attacks. With a single charge move, Venasaur can annihilate Swampert and steal your life if you’re not careful.

Swampert’s Hydro Cannon is a lifesaver and one of the best moves in the Great League. As a bonus, it gives Swampert access to Earthquake, which may inflict considerable damage.

In the Great League, Swampert and Skarmory are two of the most popular cores due to their ability to deal with nearly every other meta Pokémon in the game.

Pokemon Go: Battle League Tier List (Mar. 2022) - GamingScan

Defenders

Sableye is now one of the greatest options for a safe switch in the game. Returned can do massive neutral damage because of its pure state. Due to its strong Attack stat, this move can inflict significant damage on your opponents.

Sableye has access to Shadow Claw, one of the most effective Fast Moves in terms of damage and energy expended every round. Foul Play, a 45-energy attack with a 70-damage cap, is also in its repertoire.

Sableye is a staple for Fairy types, but possessing Return means that you can turn the tables on those who don’t appreciate this heavy-hitting move, and oftentimes you can reclaim the upper hand from difficult situations.

The latest enhancement to Poison-type moves has made Drapion more popular. It may be used as a safe swap to take out most Pokémon with shields and Charge Moves thanks to its spammy moveset and adaptability.

Because Crunch has a one-in-a-million chance of lowering your opponent’s Defense by one stage, it can turn the tables on difficult matches.

As a bait move, Drapion has Aqua Tail, which can also protect it from Galarian Stunfisk, one of the most common opponents of Drapion in the wild.

Vigoroth is well-known for having one of the Great League’s most spammy play styles. If you don’t know how to deal with Vigoroth, it can be a nightmare to face. Many popular choices, such as Bastiodon and Galarian Stunfisk, are vulnerable to its quick-hitting counter move.

Vigoroth’s signature charge move is a Body Slam, and you’ll be ready to unleash it before you know it. It’s hard to believe that a Normal-type move like Body Slam can do so much damage. Taking your opponent by surprise with this much damage is a surefire way to win a lot of games.

While Vigoroth was a must-have in season 1 of the Silph Arena Jungle Cup, many believed it should be banned because it was too powerful.

All of this comes to an end with the Galarian Stunfisk. Galarian Stunfisk is a force to be reckoned with, according to PvPoke.com’s overall rankings. Galarian Stunkfisk is the undisputed king of the Great League thanks to its massive stature and devastating Charge Moves.

Stunfisk Galarian counters popular options like Skarmory, Altaria Bastiodon Galvantula, and Alolan Marowak among others. Despite Earthquake’s reputation for being a heavy-hitter, its Quick Move Mud Shot has a very high EPS, allowing it to charge up quickly (Energy Per Second).

Pairing a Galarian Stunfisk with a strong Pokémon like Azumaril will put a lot of pressure on your opponent and give you coverage against a wide range of top-tier Great League Pokémon.

FAQS:

What Pokémon are best for Battle League?

In Pokemon Go’s Great League, the CP cap is set at 1500. Azumarill, Galarian Stunfisk, and Abomasnow are three of the greatest fighters in the Great League, and Trainers often utilize them as a team to protect themselves against most of the league’s most dangerous foes.

What is the best team for ultra League in Pokemon go?

The maximum CP in the Ultra League of Pokemon Go by Niantic is 2500. Registeel, Cresselia, and Swampert are three of the greatest fighters in the meta and give adequate coverage against common foes in Pokemon Go’s Ultra League.

What is tier in Pokemon go?

It’s on the upper level. The best Pokemon in the current Meta are these: the gold standard Pokemon. The high power and/or utility of these characters means that they will commonly be selected for raid teams due to their exceptional talents or the critical niches that they fill.

Conclusion:

Having a diverse squad structure can help you win in the competitive Pokémon GO PvP scenario.

In PvP, you never know what to anticipate from your opponents or how their squad is set up until battle begins. If your opponent has a non-meta team or uses a Pokémon about which you know nothing about the moves it possesses or how well it will perform, they can utterly stump you.

For a tournament, it’s impossible to provide you a definitive list of the best Pokémon to employ. However, this article provides a general overview of how to use some of the most popular Pokémon in current meta and explains which roles they excel in.

With the help of the strategies presented here, you can either utilize them yourself or assemble a squad that knows just how to defeat them. As a result, it is highly recommended that each Pokémon team have at least one member that can play a certain function in battle. A broad group of people will help you to form a team that can handle any situation that may happen during a conflict. Avoid using raw force and instead rely on your opponent’s lack of information to win.