Pokemon GO The Best Teams For Ultra League

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Pokemon GO The Best Teams For Ultra League

The Ultra League raises the CP limit to 2,500, adding some stronger foes to Pokemon Go PvP.

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Things get a little harder when the Ultra League swings back into rotation in PvP. While your Pokemon are limited to 2,500 CP, this means a lot of heavy hitters can-and will-join the fray. In this case, Shadow Pokemon and XL Pokemon are frequent. Like the other main leagues, you're not bound by specific Pokemon types. As long as you stick to the CP limit, anything goes. It's hard to build a team that is strong against the majority of types, so we've put together our suggestions for both individual choices and overall team comps. Always be aware of a Pokemon's new CP level when you evolve it, as it may take you past the CP limit. You'll see the new amount before you confirm the evolution, and the game will warn you about potentially exceeding limits.

Best Ultra League Lead Pokemon

These four Pokemon are exceptional starters, bringing high shield pressure, a spammy nature, and sometimes incredible bulk to your opening gambit. The aim here is to force your opponent to waste their shields early, so that your other Pokemon can mop up later. THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY It's hard to prepare hard counters when there are no limits on type, so we've chosen reliable leads overall. Fast Moves are in normal text, Charge Moves in italic. Resistant means that the Pokemon takes less damage from moves of that type. Weak means that the Pokemon takes more damage from moves of that type. Shadow Pokemon are typically stronger than their normal counterparts, so if you have them, use them! Pokemon Best Moves Resistant Weak Registeel (Steel) Lock OnFocus BlastZap Cannon PoisonSteelRockPsychicNormalIceGrassFlyingFairyDragonBug FightingFireGround Trevenant (Ghost/Grass) Shadow ClawShadow BallSeed Bomb NormalFightingWaterGroundGrassElectric DarkFireFlyingGhostIce Kommo-o (Dragon/Fighting) Dragon TailClose CombatDragon Claw WaterRockGrassFireElectricDarkBug FairyDragonFlyingIcePsychic Jellicent (Water/Ghost) HexBubble BeamShadow Ball NormalFightingWaterSteelPoisonIceFireBug DarkElectricGhostGrass Registeel's Zap Cannon is a move typically unavailable through normal means. You'll either need to win a Registeel Raid, when they become available, or use an Elite TM.

Best Ultra League Switches

Ideally, a switch will come in only once your lead Pokemon has been knocked out, preferrably after having taken out at least one of your opponent's Pokemon and baited their shields. However, sometimes you'll just need a spammy option to come in and shore things up. These are all viable options. Pokemon Best Moves Resistant Weak Galarian Stunfisk (Ground/Steel) Mud ShotRock SlideEarthquake PoisonRockElectricSteelPsychicNormalFlyingFairyDragonBug FightingFireGroundWater Drapion (Poison/Dark) Poison StingCrunchAqua Tail PsychicPoisonGrassGhostDark Ground Zangoose (Normal) Shadow ClawClose CombatNight Slash Ghost Fighting Cresselia (Psychic) Psycho CutGrass KnotMoonblast PsychicFighting BugDarkGhost Cresselia's Moonblast is a limited-availability move, only obtained when facing it in Raids or using an Elite TM.

Best Ultra League Closers

These four choices for closing Pokemon bring different characteristics to your party, whether you need a rapid assassin, a tanky survivor, or something in-between. Choose carefully, as often your opponent's final Pokemon will be tricky to take down, and very unforgiving. This is especially true if you've long since used your own shields. Pokemon Best Moves Resistant Weak Ho-Oh (Fire/Flying) IncinerateBrave BirdSacred Fire GrassBugSteelGroundFireFightingFairy RockElectricWater Swampert (Water/Ground) Mud ShotHydro CannonEarthquake SteelRockPoisonFireElectric Grass Steelix (Steel/Ground) Dragon TailCrunchEarthquake PoisonRockElectricSteelPsychicNormalFlyingFairyDragonBug FightingFireGroundWater Escavalier (Bug/Steel) CounterMega HornDrill Run PoisonGrassSteelPsychicNormalIceFairyDragonBug Fire Brave Bird was a Raid-exclusive move for Ho-Oh, and as such is normally unavailable. Sacred Fire can be obtained via Elite Charged TM. You can also use an Elite TM to obtain Hydro Cannon for Swampert.

Pokemon Go Ultra League Recommended Team Comps

We've put together three teams that we think will help carry you up the ranks in the Ultra League. They offer great balance, tons of resistances, and fantastic shield baiting. Try them out and see! Sometimes, STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) can change the course of a battle. When you use a move that has the same type as your Pokemon, you'll benefit from increased damage. Combo this with your opponent's type weakness for devastating results.

Trevenant - Galarian Stunfisk - Swampert

This team may double dip on the Ground-type Pokemon, but it's incredibly strong. Trevenant comes with great typing to start with, and some powerful Ghost-type moves, and should allow you to get ahead. If not, then Galarian Stunfisk is the saviour you need. It has TONS of resistances, meaning you should be able to get back on track when behind. Finally, Swampert comes in last to deal heavy, spammy damage.

Jellicent - Drapion - Escavalier

Keeping with the Ghost-starter theme, this team leads with the ever-impressive Jellicent. This one should go longer than Trevenant, being more bulky and more damaging to the opponent. Drapion is spammy with the troublesome Poison-type, while Escavalier is the very definition of rapid response. This team plays hard, and is higher-risk, faster-reward.

Kommo-o - Zangoose - Steelix

This team is stylish, and uses atypical types to what you'll normally see in the Ultra League. Kommo-o brings the Dragon type, a great way to open, while who doesn't love the Bowie-esque Zangoose and its lack of weaknesses? And when things get a bit tense towards the end, Steelix can come in and offer incredbile bulk and defensive capabilities.