Pokemon GO Master Premier Cup best team choices for Season 18

The Pokemon GO Master Premier Cup returns to Niantic's mobile game on April 26, 2024, at 1 pm PT. It will stick around for one week, expiring at 1 pm PT on May 4, 2024. During this time, it will be accompanied by the open Great League. This format has no CP cap but limits the use of Pocket Monsters categorized as Legendary, Mythical, or Ultra Beasts.

This article covers some of the best leads, safe switches, and closers you can utilize to gain elo in the Master Premier Cup during the GO Battle League World of Wonders.

Note: Some parts of this article are subjective and reflect the writer's opinions. Attacks marked with * are Legacy Moves and require an Elite TM.

Best leads for Pokemon GO Master Premier Cup

1) Dragonite or Shadow Dragonite

Average stats

Attack: 233.6
Defense: 178.9
Stamina: 188

Best IVs and Candy XL requirement

15/15/15
Candy XL is strongly recommended.

Recommended moves

Fast Attack: Dragon Breath
Charged Attacks: Dragon Claw and Superpower

2) Annihilape

Average stats

Attack: 197.4
Defense: 162.1
Stamina: 215

Best IVs and Candy XL requirement

15/15/15
Candy XL is strongly recommended.

Recommended moves

Fast Attack: Counter
Charged Attacks: Night Slash and Shadow Ball

3) Gyarados or Shadow Gyarados

Average stats

Attack: 211.7
Defense: 168.9
Stamina: 194

Best IVs and Candy XL requirement

15/15/15
Candy XL is strongly recommended.

Recommended moves

Fast Attack: Dragon Breath
Charged Attacks: Aqua Tail* and Crunch

Honorable mentions

Shadow Magnezone: Volt Switch + Mirror Shot and Wild Charge
Florges: Fairy Wind + Disarming Voice and Moonblast
Skeledirge: Incinerate + Disarming Voice and Shadow Ball
Goodra: Dragon Breath + Aqua Tail and Draco Meteor
Hisuian Avalugg: Powder Snow + Icy Wind and Rock Slide

Best safe switches for Pokemon GO Master Premier Cup

1) Gyarados or Shadow Gyarados

Average stats

Attack: 211.7
Defense: 168.9
Stamina: 194

Best IVs and Candy XL requirement

15/15/15
Candy XL is strongly recommended.

Recommended moves

Fast Attack: Dragon Breath
Charged Attacks: Aqua Tail* and Crunch

2) Feraligatr or Shadow Feraligatr

Average stats

Attack: 184.8
Defense: 170.5
Stamina: 178

Best IVs and Candy XL requirement

15/15/15
Candy XL is strongly recommended.

Recommended moves

Fast Attack: Shadow Claw
Charged Attacks: Hydro Cannon* and Ice Beam

3) Shadow Hippowdon

Average stats

Attack: 181.5
Defense: 173.1
Stamina: 213

Best IVs and Candy XL requirement

15/15/15
Candy XL is strongly recommended.

Recommended moves

Fast Attack: Sand Attack
Charged Attacks: Weather Ball (Rock) and Earth Power

Honorable mentions

Shadow Snorlax: Lick + Superpower and Body Slam
Golisopod: Shadow Claw + Liquidation and Aerial Ace
Ursaluna: Tackle + High Horsepower* and Ice Punch
Goodra: Dragon Breath + Aqua Tail and Draco Meteor
Shadow Sneasler: Shadow Claw + Aerial Ace and Close Combat

Best closers for Pokemon GO Master Premier Cup

1) Garchomp

Average stats

Attack: 231.9
Defense: 174.7
Stamina: 213

Best IVs and Candy XL requirement

15/15/15
Candy XL is strongly recommended.

Recommended moves

Fast Attack: Mud Shot
Charged Attacks: Outrage + Earth Power*

2) Dragonite or Shadow Dragonite

Average stats

Attack: 233.6
Defense: 178.9
Stamina: 188

Best IVs and Candy XL requirement

15/15/15
Candy XL is strongly recommended.

Recommended moves

Fast Attack: Dragon Breath
Charged Attacks: Dragon Claw and Superpower

3) Gholdengo

Average stats

Attack: 224.3
Defense: 172.2
Stamina: 182

Best IVs and Candy XL requirement

15/15/15
Candy XL is strongly recommended.

Recommended moves

Fast Attack: Hex
Charged Attacks: Shadow Ball and Focus Blast

Honorable mentions

Annihilape: Counter + Night Slash and Shadow Ball
Florges: Fairy Wind + Disarming Voice and Moonblast
Ursaluna: Tackle + High Horsepower* and Ice Punch
Goodra: Dragon Breath + Aqua Tail and Draco Meteor
Shadow Mamoswine: Powder Snow + Avalanche and High Horsepower

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