Great League meta
Bulk wins. Low-level high-IV mons with spammy charged moves dominate. Stat product (Atk × Def × Sta at the CP cap) is the single biggest predictor of viability. This is Hundo Hunter's quarterly meta snapshot for Great League — the top 12 most-used picks at high ranks, plus role assignments and counter cheatsheet.
Which types dominate the top 12. If a type isn't represented at all, it's under-represented in the meta — bringing it can catch opponents off guard. Click any type to see its full matchup chart.
Counter spam + Ice/Psychic coverage — one of the safest leads
Pick three of these mons and instantly see type coverage, defensive exposure, and anti-meta matchup analysis.
What are the top Great League picks in Pokémon GO?
The top 3 most-used Great League picks at high ranks are Azumarill, Medicham, Registeel. They show up across most successful tournament teams. The full meta page above lists 12 picks across lead, safe-swap, and closer roles.
What CP cap is Great League in Pokémon GO?
Great League has a 1 500 CP CP cap. Bulk wins. Low-level high-IV mons with spammy charged moves dominate. Stat product (Atk × Def × Sta at the CP cap) is the single biggest predictor of viability.
How do I build a balanced Great League team?
Aim for one lead (the mons you start with), one safe-swap (your pivot when the lead gets walled), and one closer (your unshielded finisher). Avoid stacking the same defensive typing — if all 3 share a weakness like Fairy or Ground, a single counter can sweep your team. Use the team-builder tool above for an instant coverage analysis.
Do shadow mons work in Great League?
Yes — shadow mons hit 1.2× harder but take 1.2× damage, which often improves their PvP performance. Shadow versions of the picks above (Shadow Swampert, Shadow Machamp, etc.) generally outperform the standard form when bulk isn't the limiting factor.
Where does this Great League meta come from?
Hundo Hunter's meta snapshots are curated quarterly from PvPoke ranking data + Silph Arena tournament results. We pick the top 12 by usage at the Legend rank tier — the cohort that actually drives the high-level meta. Lower-rank metas can look different but converge upward over a season.