Top Pokémon for the Great League in Pokémon GO (Under 1500 CP)

The Great League is one of the most competitive formats in Pokémon GO PvP. Capped at 1,500 CP, it forces trainers to choose their team wisely — balancing durability, type matchups, and energy efficiency. Whether you're entering for the first time or aiming to improve your win ratio, here's your ultimate guide to building a winning team for the Great League.

🥇 Why 1,500 CP Battles Matter

The Great League rewards clever strategy over brute force. Since most Pokémon must be powered down to enter, the meta shifts toward bulk and versatility. Pokémon with fast energy generation and dual-type coverage shine in this format, making room for both underdogs and old-school favorites.

🔝 Best Pokémon for Great League (1500 CP or less)

Here’s a curated list of the top-performing Pokémon, based on current meta performance, accessibility, and move efficiency:

🌊 Azumarill (Water/Fairy)

• Weak to: Electric, Grass, Poison
• Fast Move: Bubble
• Charged Moves: Ice Beam + Play Rough

Azumarill’s tankiness and typing make it the MVP of many Great League teams. With STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) Fairy moves, it counters top threats like Altaria, Medicham, and Umbreon.

🐉 Altaria (Dragon/Flying)

• Weak to: Fairy, Ice, Rock, Dragon
• Fast Move: Dragon Breath
• Charged Moves: Sky Attack + Moonblast (or Dragon Pulse)

Despite its multiple weaknesses, Altaria dominates due to its fast-charging Dragon Breath and incredible synergy in anti-meta roles. It destroys anything weak to Dragon or Flying.

⚙️ Skarmory (Steel/Flying)

• Weak to: Electric, Fire
• Fast Move: Air Slash
• Charged Moves: Sky Attack + Flash Cannon

Skarmory’s Steel typing gives it resistances against many common threats. It's a reliable check to Fairy and Grass-types and has stayed relevant through multiple seasons.

❄️ Alolan Ninetales (Ice/Fairy)

• Weak to: Steel, Fire, Poison, Rock
• Fast Move: Charm
• Charged Moves: Weather Ball (Ice) + Psyshock or Dazzling Gleam

If you’re looking to pressure opponents with fast damage output, Alolan Ninetales is a must. Charm punishes Fighting and Dragon-types, and its flexible charged moves make it an excellent shield baiter.

🔥 Alolan Marowak (Fire/Ghost)

• Weak to: Ghost, Dark, Water, Rock, Ground
• Fast Move: Fire Spin
• Charged Moves: Shadow Ball + Bone Club

This fiery ghost is ideal for taking on Steel and Grass-types, with solid energy gain and surprise factor. Just watch out for Umbreon or Water-types.

👻 Sableye (Dark/Ghost)

• Weak to: Fairy
• Fast Move: Shadow Claw
• Charged Moves: Foul Play + Shadow Sneak

With only one weakness (Fairy), Sableye is an excellent lead or pivot. Shadow Claw quickly builds energy, letting it spam charged attacks and control the pace.

🛡️ Bastiodon (Rock/Steel)

• Weak to: Fighting, Ground, Water
• Fast Move: Smack Down
• Charged Moves: Stone Edge + Flamethrower

The ultimate wall. Bastiodon is slow but powerful, best placed at the end of matches to tank and counter Flying-types. Just avoid Fighting-types at all costs.

🌿 Venusaur (Grass/Poison)

• Weak to: Ice, Fire, Psychic, Flying
• Fast Move: Vine Whip
• Charged Moves: Frenzy Plant + Sludge Bomb

Perfect for taking down Swampert, Azumarill, and other Water-types. Venusaur’s Community Day move Frenzy Plant is a game-changer.

💧 Swampert (Water/Ground)

• Weak to: Grass
• Fast Move: Mud Shot
• Charged Moves: Hydro Cannon + Earthquake / Sludge Wave

Outside of Grass-types, Swampert runs wild. With insane energy gain and versatile charge moves, it’s easily one of the most reliable attackers in Great League history.

🧠 Deoxys (Defense)

• Weak to: Ghost, Bug, Dark
• Fast Move: Counter
• Charged Moves: Thunderbolt + Rock Slide

Hard to get but well worth it. Deoxys is bulky, fast, and disruptive, countering popular picks like Skarmory, Bastiodon, and Umbreon.

🧠 Pro Tip: Cover All Types

The best Great League teams combine a tank, a closer, and a fast energy generator. Focus on coverage — Fairy, Steel, Dragon, Water, and Dark types form the core of most matchups.

Example team:

• Azumarill (Lead)
• Skarmory (Safe Switch)
• Swampert (Closer)

🧢 Great League Remix: Shake Things Up

The Great League Remix bans the top 20 most-used Pokémon, forcing players to explore new strategies. Try alternatives like Drapion, Trevenant, Obstagoon, or Talonflame to outsmart the meta.

🎮 Ready to Battle?

The 1,500 CP format is where strategy truly shines. Whether you're chasing rewards or climbing the PvP ladder, choosing the right team can make all the difference.

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Good luck, Trainer!