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Pokémon GO Battle League Season 8: Great League Meta June 2021

Published Tue, 01 Jun 2021 11:12:05 -0500

GO Battle League Season Eight has begun in Pokémon GO. This time around, there is brand new content, including the GO Battle League exclusive Pokémon Mienfoo, available through Pokémon GO's PVP platform. Season Eight has kicked off with Great League, which has a CP limit of 1,500 per Pokémon. Prepare to take your buddies into battle with this guide, breaking down the top species to use in Pokémon GO Great League bouts right now.

Pikachu Libre in Pokémon GO. Credit: Niantic — Pikachu Libre in *Pokémon GO*. Credit: Niantic

The current top 20 species and moves to use in Pokémon GO's Great League are:

Medicham (powered up with Candy XL): Counter, Ice Punch, Psychic
Galarian Stunfisk: Mud Shot, Rock Slide, Earthquake
Altaria: Dragon Breath, Sky Attack, Moonblast
Azumarill (powered up with Candy XL): Bubble, Ice Beam, Hydro Pump
Bastiodon (powered up with Candy XL): Smack Down, Stone Edge, Flamethrower
Jellicent: Hex, Bubble Beam, Shadow Ball
Shadow Swampert: Mud Shot, Hydro Cannon, Sludge Wave
Defense Forme Deoxys: Counter, Psycho Boost, Thunderbolt
Azubarill: Bubble, Ice Beam, Hydro Pump
Purified Sableye (powered up with Candy XL): Shadow Claw, Foul Play, Return
Swampert: Mud Shot, Hydro Cannon, Sludge Wave
Scrafty: Counter, Foul Play, Power-up Punch
Registeel: Lock On, Focus Blast, Flash Cannon
Shadow Machamp: Counter, Cross Chop, Rock Slide
Cresselia: Psycho Cut, Grass Knot, Moonblast
Diggersby (powered up with Candy XL): Mud Shot, Fire Punch, Earthquake
Lickitung (powered up with Candy XL): Lick, Body Slam, Power Whip
Regirock: Lock On, Stone Edge, Focus Blast
Medicham: Counter, Ice Punch, Psychic
Madibuzz: Snarl, Foul Play, Aerial Ace

When it comes down to it, though, these are just suggestions. There is something to be said for Pokémon GO trainers who have spicy picks, as well as those who just go in with Pokémon that they love. Personally, I'm seeing success running Whiscash, who used to be nearer to the top of these lists but has since been outranked. Whatever team you play with, best of luck!

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