The Master League is the pinnacle of the Pokemon GO Battle League, giving Trainers a battleground to show off their most powerful teams with no rules or restrictions.
While the Great League and Ultra League have CP limitations to keep a more level playing field, the Master League is where Pokemon can run wild with no limits on their power. This means Legendaries and pseudo-Legendaries are the most popular picks, so it’s no place for beginners.
Best team for the Master League
One of the best teams you can use for the Master League is Dialga, Mewtwo, and Kyogre.
While there are constant shifts in the meta thanks to seasonal attack buffs and nerfs, move availability changes, and new Pokemon making their debuts, this trio is consistently great in the Master League with coverage options for most opponents you’ll come up against.
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Another solid option would be Giratina (Origin Forme), Zacian, and Xerneas. Dragon-types dominate the Master League, so having two Fairy-type Legendaries on your team is certainly going to come in handy, while Giratina can deal with Psychic-type Pokemon like Mewtwo and Lugia.
Regardless of which Pokemon you end up using on your team, they’ll need to be powered up as high as possible and taught their optimal movesets to reach their full potential. This is a major reason why the Master League is deemed inaccessible for many Trainers, both new and veteran.
While the Great League and Ultra League have loads of options and spicy picks, the Master League is heavily skewed towards Legendaries. The lack of a CP limit also means only the best, most powerful Pokemon have a chance of winning – something that costs a lot of time and resources.
For this reason, I’d usually recommend people stick to the Great League and the Ultra League. They’re just more fun! But if you feel ready to take on the Master League, you can see some of the top choices and their optimal movesets below.
Best Pokemon for the Master League
Dialga
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Dialga has long been a top player in the Master League, with its dual Dragon/Steel typing giving it a massive 10 type resistances and – most importantly – putting it in the unique position of being a Dragon-type Pokemon that’s not weak to Dragon-type attacks or Fairy-type attacks.
Take advantage of this by running Dragon Breath and Draco Meteor as your primary moveset, with Iron Head for some cheap Steel-type coverage over Fairy-type opponents. It will be interesting to see how the upcoming Origin Forme Dialga affects the meta, so watch this space!
Mewtwo
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Mewtwo is the closest thing to an all-rounder that exists in the Master League, with lots of coverage options and only three uncommon weaknesses to watch out for, meaning it can slot nicely into pretty much any team. It might not have the best bulk, but its ridiculous Attack stat makes up for it.
I’d recommend going with Psycho Cut, Psystrike, and Shadow Ball as Mewtwo’s moveset, but one of the great things about this Legendary is the wide range of Charged Moves it has access to. This means you can customize it to suit your team’s weak points, whether that’s Ice Beam, Focus Blast, or even Thunderbolt.
Kyogre
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Kyogre is one of the most popular Legendaries of all time, and it lives up to that legacy in the Master League where it can wash away popular opponents like Metagross, Mewtwo, and Zacian with high Attack stat and a great moveset that plays up to its strengths.
Waterfall is Kyogre’s only Fast Move, but you’ve got a little more choice when it comes to Charged Moves. The general consensus is to go with Surf and Blizzard – the former for spamming or baiting shields with its lower energy cost, and Blizzard for extra coverage over Dragons and Ground-types like Groudon.
Giratina
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The fearsome Giratina can run riot in both its forms, but it’s generally agreed upon that Origin Forme Giratina is the superior choice for the Master League. It trades a chunk of its Defense stat for a higher Attack stat, which makes it perfect for this unrestricted meta.
You’ll want to run Shadow Claw, Shadow Ball, and Ominous Wind, all of which capitalise on Giratina’s place as Pokemon GO’s premier Ghost-type. If you’re worried about the lack of coverage options here, you can always switch Ominous Wind for Dragon Pulse.
Zygarde (Complete Forme)
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I’ve left this one until last, as the chances of anyone having a Complete Forme version of Zygarde are very slim – you’ll need to collect a whopping 250 Zygarde Cells to get here. But if you do have one, you’re in an excellent position to take the Master League by storm. It’s currently sitting at the top of PvPoke’s rankings.
With a ridiculous amount of bulk and key wins over the likes of Giratina, Zacian, Mewtwo, and Garchomp, Zygarde is 100% the one to watch out for at the moment, even if it is still a pretty rare occurrence. Dragon Tail, Crunch and Earthquake are Zygarde’s optimal moves in this league.
When does the Master League run?
The Master League will appear in the GO Battle League from January 12, 2024, at 1PM PT / 4PM ET / 9PM GMT until January 26, 2024, at 1PM PT / 4PM ET / 9PM GMT.
In the first week, it will appear alongside the Fantasy Cup. In the second week, it will appear alongside the traditional Great League and Ultra League for a special Battle Week event.
That’s everything you need to know about the Master League! While you’re here, visit our Pokemon homepage for more guides like the latest promo codes, upcoming Spotlight Hours, and current Raid Bosses.
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