Master Premier Classic Cup
Master Premier Classic is the open-CP league with no Legendaries, no Mythicals, and no Mega evolutions allowed. Dragonite, Garchomp, Metagross, and Togekiss define the meta.
Premier Classic strips out the Legendary monopoly of regular Master League. With no Dialga, no Mewtwo, and no Kyogre, the format becomes a battle of pseudo-legendaries and high-stat non-uniques. It also runs without Mega evolutions, so XL Candy investment goes much further than chasing temporary buffs.
Maxing a pseudo-legendary to Level 50 is the price of entry — Dragonite, Metagross, Garchomp, and Tyranitar all want full XL Candy stacks. Most rotations cap at no CP limit, so positioning, shield baits, and lead matchups decide more games than raw stat checks.
- No CP cap — bring your strongest mons.
- No Legendary or Mythical entries.
- No Mega evolutions in battle.
- XL Candy investment to Level 50 strongly recommended.
Dragon Tail + Draco Meteor / Dragon Claw bullies the whole field. With XL Candy it reaches the bulk needed to survive a charged-move exchange.
Mud Shot pressure + Earthquake + Outrage gives the strongest Dragon/Ground neutral coverage in the format. Heavy-hitter lead.
Bullet Punch + Meteor Mash is the safe switch into the Dragon mirrors. Steel typing eats Dragon, Fairy, and Ice damage.
The lone Fairy that can actually trade with Dragons at high CP. Charm + Aerial Ace / Ancient Power wins shield-burning matchups.
Smack Down + Crunch / Stone Edge punishes Togekiss and Psychic types. Pairs as the dedicated Steel/Dragon answer.
Ice + Ground STAB shreds Dragons + Garchomp. Powder Snow + Avalanche is a brutal spike.
Mud Slap + Drill Run / Iron Head answers Metagross and other Steels. Surprises Dragonite leads with consistent shield pressure.
Counter + Dynamic Punch hard-counters Tyranitar and Snorlax. Slow but devastating once it lands.
For the full ranked tier list with movesets across the game, see the Hundo Hunter tier list. Cross-reference the open tier blocks for picks that fit this cup's ruleset.
What is Master Premier Classic?
Master Premier Classic is the open-CP league with no Legendaries, no Mythicals, and no Mega evolutions allowed. Dragonite, Garchomp, Metagross, and Togekiss define the meta.
What's the CP cap for Master Premier Classic?
Master Premier Classic uses no CP cap — it runs Master League-style with full-power mons.
Which types are allowed in Master Premier Classic?
Master Premier Classic allows all types. Dual-typed entries qualify if one of the typings is on the eligible list.
Who are the top picks in Master Premier Classic?
The signature meta picks are Dragonite, Garchomp, Metagross. The full meta + anti-meta breakdown is above with movesets and rationale.
When does Master Premier Classic run?
Runs alongside the regular Master League slot in most seasons (typically the second half of the schedule).
When was this entry last updated?
This Cup entry was last reviewed on 2026-05-29. Hundo Hunter re-reviews each tournament Cup at the start of every season.