Strongest Pokemon In Pokemon Go's Ultra League PVP

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Storming onto the AR scene back in 2016, Niantic's Pokemon GO has captivated audiences worldwide, offering players the chance to catch, train, and battle with hundreds of their favorite Pokemon from the nearly 30-year-old Pokemon franchise.

For Pokemon GO players who place a greater emphasis on in-game combat (and are level 10 or higher), battling in the GO Battle League is a great way to experience player battles from around the globe. At the higher levels of the League, players will start to encounter trainers using far more powerful Pokemon, and as such, players will need to prepare an equally powerful team to match.

Updated on October 29, 2021, by Reyadh Rahaman:To determine which Pokemon in Pokemon GO are the best picks for a trainer's Ultra League PVP team, one will have to gauge their stats and moves. There will be some variability between which pocket monsters fit best into the player's battle plans, however, a great general rule of thumb for PVP is to consider what the opponent will do.

Being able to counter common threats is crucial, so having a moveset that can accommodate combating known enemies will allow trainers to reach victory more often. The best way to put down a threat in Pokemon GO is with a hard-hitting move timed to perfection.

10 Abomasnow

Introduced back in Gen IV, Abomasnow is a fantastic pick for players competing in the Ultra League. With access to moves like Powder Snow, Energy Ball, and Razor Leaf, a well-balanced Abomasnow has a number of tools at its disposal.

These skills in particular make it an excellent counter to even the strongest of legendary Pokemon. Be mindful, however, as Abomasnow is weak to a stunning seven different move types, so use caution when putting Abomasnow into battle.

Abomasnow's Base Stats

Attack	178
Defense	158
Stamina	207

Abomasnow's Fast Attacks

Attack Name	Damage	DPS
Powder Snow	6	6
Razor Leaf	13	13

Abomasnow's Charged Attacks

Attack Name	Charges	Damage	DPS
Blizzard	1	130	42
Energy Ball	2	90	23
Outrage	2	110	28
Weather Ball	3	55	34

9 Umbreon

One of the few single-type Pokemon to be competitive in the Ultra League, Umbreon is a surprisingly sturdy option for any trainer. Snarl, Foul Play, and Last Resort will give Umbreon users a powerful skillset, especially against dark and psychic-type Pokemon.

Umbreon is a Pokemon that also benefits from the "Best Buddy" boost, which increases Umbreon's already noteworthy defense to make them even more viable at this rank.

Umbreon's Base Stats

Attack	126
Defense	240
Stamina	214

Umbreon's Fast Attacks

Attack Name	Damage	DPS
Feint Attack	10	11
Snarl	12	11

Umbreon's Charged Attacks

Attack Name	Charges	Damage	DPS
Dark Pulse	2	80	27
Foul Play	2	70	35
Last Resort	2	90	31
Psychic	2	90	32

8 Galarian Stunfisk

Despite its rather unassuming figure, the Galarian Stunfisk is one of the best Pokemon a trainer can bring into PVP battles.

Utilizing moves like Mud Shot, Earthquake, Muddy Water, and Rock Slide, Stunfisk makes for a potent ground/steel type combo that can be difficult to counter even with Pokemon who are (at least on paper) more powerful, such as the legendary Registeel. However, it's important to be mindful of opponents utilizing water-type moves, as they'll deal massive damage.

Galarian Stunfisk's Base Stats

Attack	144
Defense	171
Stamina	240

Galarian Stunfisk's Fast Attacks

Attack Name	Damage	DPS
Mud Shot	5	8
Thunder Shock	5	8

Galarian Stunfisk's Charged Attacks

Attack Name	Charges	Damage	DPS
Discharge	3	65	26
Mud Bomb	3	55	24
Muddy Water	3	50	23

7 Sirfetch'd

The Pokemon Sirfetch'd takes a somewhat more unusual approach when it comes to Ultra League combat. Its combat focuses less on high defensive stats and puts a greater emphasis on raw attack power.

Moves such as Counter, Leaf Blade, and Close Combat work exceedingly well with this Pokemon, as Sirfetch'd is often able to outspeed its opponents with relative ease.

Sirfetch'd's Base Stats

Attack	228
Defense	176
Stamina	158

Sirfetch'd's Fast Attacks

Attack Name	Damage	DPS
Counter	12	13
Fury Cutter	3	8

Sirfetch'd's Charged Attacks

Attack Name	Charges	Damage	DPS
Brave Bird	1	130	65
Close Combat	1	100	43
Leaf Blade	3	70	29
Night Slash	3	50	23

6 Galvantula

Released back in Gen V, Galvantula has one of the more unusual type combinations of any Pokemon in the Ultra League.

As a bug/electric type, Galvantula is capable of utilizing some interesting move combos, with a special emphasis on electric moves like Volt Switch and Discharge. Fury Cutter also pairs well with Galvantula. Be sure to watch out for fire and rock-type Pokemon, however, as Galvantula is highly vulnerable to these types.

Galvantula's Base Stats

Attack	201
Defense	128
Stamina	172

Galvantula's Fast Attacks

Attack Name	Damage	DPS
Fury Cutter	3	8
Volt Switch	14	9

Galvantula's Charged Attacks

Attack Name	Charges	Damage	DPS
Bug Buzz	2	90	24
Cross Poison	3	40	27
Discharge	3	65	26
Energy Ball	2	90	23
Lunge	3	55	19

5 Altaria

As a bulky dragon type from Gen III, Altaria is a potent addition to any Ultra League team. Capable of learning powerful dragon, flying, and fairy-type moves, Altaria is a first-strike attacker, and on the off chance it does get out-sped by the competition, Altaria is bulky enough to shrug off attacks from most neutral matchups.

The clearest threats to Altaria are steel and fellow dragon types, so striking quickly and disposing of threats before they become a larger problem will be key to any strategy involving Altaria.

Altaria's Base Stats

Attack	141
Defense	201
Stamina	181

Altaria's Fast Attacks

Attack Name	Damage	DPS
Dragon Breath	6	12
Peck	10	10

Altaria's Charged Attacks

Attack Name	Charges	Damage	DPS
Dazzling Gleam	2	100	29
Dragon Pulse	2	90	25
Sky Attack	2	80	40
Moonblast	1	130	33

4 Venusaur

Introduced in Pokemon's first generation, Venusaur is a powerful grass type well balanced in both its health and attack stats, making Venusaur a solid tanky build. Moves like Vine Whip, Sludge Bomb, and Razor Leaf will make Venusaur a threat to all but the most rugged types.

However, it's important to use Venusaur cautiously, for if an opponent uses a Registeel or other steel-type Pokemon, Venusaur will have little to no moves to counter it.

Venusaur's Base Stats

Attack	198
Defense	189
Stamina	190

Venusaur's Fast Attacks

Attack Name	Damage	DPS
Razor Leaf	13	13
Vine Whip	7	12

Venusaur's Charged Attacks

Attack Name	Charges	Damage	DPS
Petal Blizzard	1	110	42
Sludge Bomb	2	80	35
Solar Beam	1	180	37
Frenzy Plant	2	100	38

3 Togekiss

In much the same vein as Venusaur, Togekiss is a bulky Pokemon that specializes in taking hits. However, Togekiss is hardly just a punching bag.

Rather, Togekiss is a solid counter to any and all fighting and dark-types a player is likely to encounter in the Ultra League. Additionally, Togekiss is a useful counter to the often used Giratina, making for a solid wall against a legendary Pokemon.

Togekiss's Base Stats

Attack	225
Defense	217
Stamina	198

Togekiss's Fast Attacks

Attack Name	Damage	DPS
Air Slash	14	12
Charm	20	13
Hidden Power	15	10

Togekiss's Charged Attacks

Attack Name	Charges	Damage	DPS
Aerial Ace	3	55	23
Ancient Power	3	70	20
Dazzling Gleam	2	100	29
Flamethrower	2	70	32

2 Talonflame

A rare combination of flying and fire-type, Talonflame might not be most players' first port of call when it comes to Pokemon selection, but Talonflame is a tremendously useful addition to any team looking for a fast-hitting fire type.

A Talonflame using Incinerate, Brave Bird, Hurricane, or any number of other flying or fire-type moves can be a useful way to deal with opponents quickly and efficiently. Talonflame rarely benefits from a long, drawn-out fight, so use it wisely.

Talonflame's Base Stats

Attack	176
Defense	155
Stamina	186

Talonflame's Fast Attacks

Attack Name	Damage	DPS
Fire Spin	14	13
Peck	10	10
Steel Wing	11	14
Incinerate	29	13

Talonflame's Charged Attacks

Attack Name	Charges	Damage	DPS
Brave Bird	1	130	65
Fire Blast	1	140	33
Flame Charge	3	70	18
Hurricane	1	110	41

1 Jellicent

Another unusual type combination, Jellicent's ghost/water typing makes it an interesting counter to a number of other Pokemon commonly seen in the Ultra League. Its neutral coverage is second to none in the league, and utilizing moves such as Bubble, Shadow Ball, and Bubble Beam makes it a potent offensive weapon against other high-tier options, such as Talonflame, Stunfisk, and other fire, rock, and ghost-type Pokemon.

One of the only drawbacks is its weakness to electric or ghost-type moves, but otherwise, Jellicent is a powerful choice for any trainer trying to tackle the Ultra League.