Read this Pokemon GO guide on the best team for Master League preseason. Including recommended Pokemon, recommended builds, and more!
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| PvP Related Articles | |||||
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 GO Battle League Guide | Trainer Battle Guide | ||||
| Best Teams For PvP | Best Pokemon For PvP | ||||
| Great League Tier List | Ultra League Tier List | Master League Tier List | |||
Best Dialga Team For Master League
| Pokemon | Fast Move Charge Move |
|---|---|
| Dialga | Dragon Breath Iron Head Thunder |
| Togekiss | Charm Ancient Power Flamethrower |
| Giratina (Altered Forme) | Shadow Claw Shadow Sneak Dragon Claw |
Party With Dialga As Main Attacker
In this party, Dialga will be your main attacker due to its high defense and attack power. It works well with Togekiss and Giratina. When faced with another Togekiss, use the Dialga or your own to defeat it.
Raise Buddy Level To Get CP Boost
Raise your Buddy Level with Dialga to get the CP Boost. This will be advantageous, boosting your Dialga's strength and damage to opponents.
Alternative Dialga Team For Master League
| Pokemon | Fast Move Charge Move |
|---|---|
| Dialga | Dragon Breath Iron Head Thunder |
| Swampert | Mud Shot Hydro Cannon Earthquake |
| Giratina (Origin Forme) | Shadow Claw Shadow Ball Dragon Pulse |
Focuses On Dialga As Attacker
This alternative Dialga party still emphasizes Dialga's role as the main attacker. Be careful of Melmetal & Dragonite's moves so be prepared to counter them.
Watch Out For Opponent Swaps
Most players may switch out their Pokemon when they see your Dialga. Wait for them to do so, then swap out to Swampert or Giratina to counter their Pokemon.
Power Up Dialga With CP Boost
If you want Dialga to have more power in battle, raise your Buddy Level with them. Doing so will give you a CP Boost - strengthening its attack power during matches.
Best Melmetal Team For Master League
| Pokemon | Fast Move Charge Move |
|---|---|
| Melmetal | Thunder Shock Rock Slide Superpower |
| Giratina (Altered Forme) | Shadow Claw Ancient Power Dragon Claw |
| Tyranitar | Bite Crunch Stone Edge |
Team With Melmetal As Lead Damager
Melmetal is the central attacker of this team. Even if the team has a lot of weaknesses collectively, each Pokemon makes up for each other's weaknesses.
Use Giratina's (Altered Forme)
Though the Origin Forme of Giratina is much stronger for the Master League, the Altered Forme is the only one that can learn Ancient Power.
Best Giratina Team For Master League
| Pokemon | Fast Move Charge Move |
|---|---|
| Giratina (Origin Forme) | Shadow Claw Shadow Ball Ominous Wind |
| Kyogre | Waterfall Surf Thunder |
| Metagross | Bullet Punch Meteor Mash Earthquake |
Uses Giratina To Attack
This party focuses on Giratina (Origin Forme) as the main damager due to its high HP and attack power. Use Ominous Wind to further boost its stats.
Members Compensate For Giratina's Weaknesses
Kyogre and Metagross do well to compensate for Giratina's weaknesses, especially when faced with a Togekiss or Tyranitar. Make sure to switch Pokemon to keep in the fight.
Be Cautious Against Dialga
This party does well against other Pokemon that are used to fight Dialga. However, it can be weak to Dialga itself. When faced with Dialga, switch to Metagross and use Earthquake to fight.
Best Dragonite Team For Master League
| Pokemon | Fast Move Charge Move |
|---|---|
| Dragonite | Dragon Breath Dragon Claw Outrage |
| Melmetal | Thunder Shock Rock Slide Superpower |
| Togekiss | Charm Ancient Power Flamethrower |
Do Damage With Dragon-type Dragonite
With Dragon Breath and Dragon Claw, Dragonite can do very heavy damage to opponents. It can also learn Outrage as its Charge Move.
Highly Compatible With Melmetal & Togekiss
The combination of Dragonite with Melmetal and Togekiss provides a formidable party in trainer battles. These Pokemon can easily resist opponents' Charge Moves, making it easier for you to determine their weakness.
Alternative Dragonite Team For Master League
| Pokemon | Fast Move Charge Move |
|---|---|
| Dragonite | Dragon Breath Dragon Claw Outrage |
| Metagross | Bullet Punch Meteor Mash Earthquake |
| Snorlax | Lick Body Slam Earthquake |
Alternative Party List For Dragonite
This party is also viable, focusing on Dragonite as the main attacker. Use Dragon Claw to build up your gauge to use Outrage quickly.
Switch Out Snorlax If At Disadvantage
Though Snorlax has a few weaknesses, it's easy to switch it out if faced with a Pokemon it is weak against.
Best Garchomp Team For Master League
| Pokemon | Fast Move Charge Move |
|---|---|
| Garchomp | Mud Shot Outrage Earthquake |
| Metagross | Bullet Punch Meteor Mash Earthquake |
| Togekiss | Charm Ancient Power Flamethrower |
Main Pokemon Is Garchomp
Garchomp is a Dragon-type Pokemon that can be used as the main attacker in this party. It can fight well against Melmetal and Giratina, however, be wary of Articuno or Togekiss.
Metagross Compensates For Garchomp's Weaknesses
Metagross is strong against all of Garchomp's weaknesses - Ice, Dragon, or Fairy. Be careful when switching out Pokemon as you may be faced with a Pokemon that can exploit Metagross's weakness.
Best Togekiss Team For Master League
| Pokemon | Fast Move Charge Move |
|---|---|
| Togekiss | Charm Ancient Power Flamethrower |
| Garchomp | Mud Shot Outrage Earthquake |
| Swampert | Mud Shot Hydro Cannon Earthquake |
Use Togekiss To Damage Opponents
Togekiss is a Normal-type Pokemon that can do well in the Master League. It has high HP, forcing opponents to switch Pokemon, letting you choose a Pokemon to fight at your advantage.
Works Well With Swampert & Garchomp
Swampert and Garchomp can both learn Ground moves that can easily defeat Melmetal. Since Togekiss is weak against Melmetal, use Swampert or Garchmop's Mud Shot or Earthquake to defeat it!
Best Tyranitar Team For Master League
| Pokemon | Fast Move Charge Move |
|---|---|
| Tyranitar | Bite Crunch Stone Edge |
| Metagross | Bullet Punch Meteor Mash Earthquake |
| Swampert | Mud Shot Hydro Cannon Earthquake |
Tyranitar Is The Main Pokemon
In this party, Tyranitar is your main damager. It is strong against Ghost and Psychic types but make sure to switch to Swampert or Metagross when in a disadvantage.
Works With Swampert & Metagross
Tyranitar works well in a party with Swampert and Metagross, especially in the Master League. They work well even if you can't get a read on your opponent's Pokemon party.
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