Pokemon GO Great League Tier List — Best PvP Pokemon Today (Apr 26, 2026)
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Global Meta Analysis & Rankings • April Week 4 (April 26, 2026)
Pokemon GO PvP tier list for April Week 4. Featuring Quagsire, Quagsire (Shadow), Tinkaton and more. Full matchup data, counter analysis, and team recommendations powered by PvPoke simulations. Updated April 26, 2026.
⚔️ Great League (CP 1500)
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#1
Quagsire
WaterGround Score: 93.5
⚔️ Mud Shot, Aqua Tail, Stone Edge
✅ Beats
LickilickyTinkatonEmpoleonWigglytuffCorsola (Galarian)
❌ Loses to
GuzzlordJellicentAzumarillAltariaCorviknight
Quagsire's exceptional Great League performance, evidenced by its #1 ranking and 93.5 score, stems from its efficient Mud Shot, Aqua Tail, and Stone Edge moveset that allows it to dismantle prominent meta contenders. This versatile Water/Ground type handily defeats diverse threats such as Lickilicky, Tinkaton, Empoleon, Wigglytuff, and Galarian Corsola, establishing itself as a crucial pivot. While susceptible to specific counters like Guzzlord and Jellicent, its synergy with recommended teammates such as Wigglytuff and Shadow Altaria solidifies its position as a top-tier threat.
🤝 Suggested teammates
WigglytuffForretressAltaria (Shadow)
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#2
Quagsire (Shadow)
WaterGround Score: 93.5
⚔️ Mud Shot, Aqua Tail, Stone Edge
✅ Beats
Drapion (Shadow)FlorgesEmpoleonTinkatonCorviknight
❌ Loses to
GuzzlordJellicentAzumarillAltariaWigglytuff
Shadow Quagsire commands its #2 Great League ranking with an impressive score of 93.5, utilizing its high-pressure Mud Shot alongside the effective coverage of Aqua Tail and Stone Edge. Its strong performance is highlighted by key victories over meta picks such as Shadow Drapion, Florges, Empoleon, Tinkaton, and Corviknight, while acknowledging its struggles against counters like Guzzlord, Jellicent, and Azumarill. Despite no direct seasonal move changes impacting its core performance, Shadow Quagsire remains a premier option, synergizing exceptionally well with suggested teammates like Corviknight, Wigglytuff, and Empoleon.
🤝 Suggested teammates
CorviknightWigglytuffEmpoleon
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#3
Tinkaton
FairySteel Score: 93.2
⚔️ Fairy Wind, Gigaton Hammer, Bulldoze
✅ Beats
AzumarillAltariaCorsola (Galarian)LickilickyMedicham
❌ Loses to
ForretressEmpoleonJellicentCorviknightQuagsire (Shadow)
Tinkaton's exceptional score of 93.2 places it at a strong #3 in the Great League, primarily due to its devastating Fairy Wind, Gigaton Hammer, and Bulldoze moveset, allowing it to decisively beat top contenders like Azumarill, Altaria, and Medicham. Despite this, it faces clear threats from Pokemon such as Forretress, Empoleon, and Jellicent, making strategic team pairing with suggested teammates like Shadow Altaria or Forretress crucial for success. The introduction of moves like Gigaton Hammer this season has significantly bolstered Tinkaton's offensive presence, solidifying its role as a top-tier Fairy/Steel type and a key asset for well-constructed teams.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Altaria (Shadow)ForretressAltaria
S
#4
Corviknight
FlyingSteel Score: 92.7
⚔️ Sand Attack, Air Cutter, Payback
✅ Beats
EmpoleonTinkatonWigglytuffJellicentGuzzlord
❌ Loses to
AltariaFlorgesMedichamQuagsire (Shadow)Azumarill
Corviknight's impressive #4 ranking in Great League (92.7 Score) is significantly bolstered by its Steel/Flying typing and the recent season's buff to Sand Attack, now generating energy faster to enable its Air Cutter and Payback charge moves. This potent moveset allows it to secure decisive victories against key meta Pokémon like Empoleon, Tinkaton, Wigglytuff, Jellicent, and Guzzlord, capitalizing on its unique type combination and coverage. Despite losing to counters such as Altaria, Florges, Medicham, Shadow Quagsire, and Azumarill, Corviknight thrives when paired with suggested teammates like Tinkaton, Jellicent, and Wigglytuff, forming a powerful and well-rounded core.
🤝 Suggested teammates
TinkatonJellicentWigglytuff
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#5
Jellicent
WaterGhost Score: 92.5
⚔️ Hex, Surf, Shadow Ball
✅ Beats
EmpoleonAzumarillTinkatonQuagsire (Shadow)Altaria
❌ Loses to
GuzzlordCorviknightLickilickyCorsola (Galarian)Wigglytuff
Jellicent achieves its #5 Great League ranking with an impressive 92.5 score, leveraging its unique Water/Ghost typing to secure critical wins against meta threats like Empoleon, Azumarill, and Tinkaton. Its Hex, Surf, and Shadow Ball moveset provides excellent offensive pressure and coverage, notably handling other Water types such as Shadow Quagsire and Flying-types like Altaria. While vulnerable to Dark and Normal attackers including Guzzlord, Lickilicky, and Wigglytuff, Jellicent forms a cohesive core when paired with suggested teammates like Quagsire, Azumarill, and Tinkaton to cover its weaknesses.
🤝 Suggested teammates
QuagsireAzumarillTinkaton
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#6
Wigglytuff
NormalFairy Score: 92.2
⚔️ Charm, Icy Wind, Swift
✅ Beats
AltariaQuagsire (Shadow)AzumarillLickilickyJellicent
❌ Loses to
TinkatonEmpoleonForretressCorviknightDrapion (Shadow)
Wigglytuff holds the #6 Great League ranking with a 92.2 score, primarily due to its potent Normal/Fairy typing and the pressure from its Charm, Icy Wind, Swift moveset. This allows it to decisively defeat prominent meta picks such as Altaria, Azumarill, Jellicent, Shadow Quagsire, and Lickilicky. Despite facing tough matchups against Steel and Poison types like Tinkaton, Empoleon, Forretress, Corviknight, and Shadow Drapion, Wigglytuff remains a top threat, best supported by teammates like Shadow Quagsire, Forretress, or Altaria to cover its weaknesses.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Quagsire (Shadow)ForretressAltaria
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#7
Empoleon
WaterSteel Score: 92.1
⚔️ Metal Sound, Hydro Cannon, Drill Peck
✅ Beats
WigglytuffTinkatonLickilickyAzumarillAltaria
❌ Loses to
JellicentCorsola (Galarian)CorviknightGuzzlordQuagsire (Shadow)
Empoleon commands the Great League with a #7 ranking and 92.1 score, utilizing its powerful Water/Steel typing and the versatile moveset of Metal Sound, Hydro Cannon, and Drill Peck to convincingly beat key meta threats like Wigglytuff, Tinkaton, Azumarill, and Altaria. While it struggles against counters such as Jellicent, Galarian Corsola, Corviknight, Guzzlord, and Shadow Quagsire, its recent acquisition of Metal Sound significantly enhanced its utility by providing crucial Steel-type coverage. To maximize its potential, Empoleon frequently synergizes well with teammates like Shadow Altaria, Azumarill, and Lickilicky, who offer valuable defensive typing or complementary offensive pressure.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Altaria (Shadow)AzumarillLickilicky
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#8
Forretress
BugSteel Score: 92
⚔️ Volt Switch, Sand Tomb, Rock Tomb
✅ Beats
TinkatonAzumarillEmpoleonCorviknightJellicent
❌ Loses to
AltariaCorsola (Galarian)GuzzlordQuagsire (Shadow)Lickilicky
Forretress holds the #8 rank in Great League, boasting a score of 92, largely attributed to its unique Bug/Steel typing and the potent energy generation from its Volt Switch fast attack. This enables it to decisively beat key meta Pokémon like Tinkaton, Azumarill, Empoleon, Corviknight, and Jellicent with its reliable Sand Tomb and Rock Tomb charge moves. While it does struggle against common threats such as Altaria and Guzzlord, its strong offensive pressure and synergistic team potential with allies like Azumarill and Tinkaton solidify its top-tier standing.
🤝 Suggested teammates
AzumarillTinkatonWigglytuff
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#9
Altaria
DragonFlying Score: 91.9
⚔️ Dragon Breath, Sky Attack, Flamethrower
✅ Beats
ForretressCorviknightDrapion (Shadow)AnnihilapeQuagsire (Shadow)
❌ Loses to
WigglytuffAzumarillTinkatonJellicentEmpoleon
Altaria holds a strong Great League rank of #9 with a score of 91.9, utilizing its effective Dragon Breath, Sky Attack, and Flamethrower moveset to confidently defeat key meta threats such as Forretress, Corviknight, and Annihilape. While it struggles against common counters like Wigglytuff, Azumarill, and Tinkaton, its ability to overcome Shadow Drapion and Shadow Quagsire showcases its significant role as a versatile threat. Although no specific seasonal move changes have directly altered Altaria's kit, its consistent performance and excellent synergy with teammates like Corviknight and Forretress ensure its continued relevance.
🤝 Suggested teammates
CorviknightForretressForretress (Shadow)
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#10
Altaria (Shadow)
DragonFlying Score: 91.7
⚔️ Dragon Breath, Sky Attack, Flamethrower
✅ Beats
Quagsire (Shadow)CorviknightEmpoleonJellicentGuzzlord
❌ Loses to
TinkatonAzumarillWigglytuffCorsola (Galarian)Lickilicky
Shadow Altaria earns its #10 Great League rank with an impressive 91.7 score, primarily leveraging its potent Dragon Breath fast attacks combined with Sky Attack and Flamethrower. This formidable Dragon/Flying-type excels by decisively beating key meta Pokémon such as Quagsire (Shadow), Empoleon, and Jellicent, showcasing its significant offensive pressure. Despite clear vulnerabilities to Azumarill and Wigglytuff, its overall strength and synergy with suggested teammates like Quagsire or Empoleon solidify its top-tier position.
🤝 Suggested teammates
QuagsireEmpoleonEmpoleon (Shadow)
A+
#11
Azumarill
WaterFairy Score: 91.7
⚔️ Bubble, Ice Beam, Play Rough
✅ Beats
AltariaQuagsire (Shadow)LickilickyCorviknightCorsola (Galarian)
❌ Loses to
ForretressJellicentTinkatonEmpoleonWigglytuff
Azumarill holds the #11 rank in Great League with a 91.7 score, cementing its position as a highly consistent threat due to its Water/Fairy typing and excellent bulk. Utilizing Bubble, Ice Beam, and Play Rough, it effectively handles key meta players like Altaria, Shadow Quagsire, and Lickilicky, showcasing its valuable coverage. While powerful, Azumarill struggles against dedicated counters such as Forretress, Jellicent, and Empoleon, making strategic team support from partners like Corviknight or Forretress essential to mitigate its weaknesses.
🤝 Suggested teammates
CorviknightQuagsireForretress
A+
#12
Forretress (Shadow)
BugSteel Score: 91.7
⚔️ Volt Switch, Sand Tomb, Rock Tomb
✅ Beats
CorviknightAzumarillTinkatonEmpoleonJellicent
❌ Loses to
AltariaQuagsire (Shadow)Corsola (Galarian)GuzzlordLickilicky
Ranking an impressive #12 with a score of 91.7 in Great League, Shadow Forretress excels due to its unique Bug/Steel typing and the energy generation of Volt Switch combined with flexible coverage moves Sand Tomb and Rock Tomb. This offensive pressure allows it to consistently defeat key meta threats such as Corviknight, Azumarill, Tinkaton, Empoleon, and Jellicent, though it struggles against common counters like Altaria, Shadow Quagsire, and Galarian Corsola. While not directly impacted by significant move changes this season, its established role as a sturdy switcher and potent threat is further enhanced when paired with suggested teammates like Azumarill, Tinkaton, or Wigglytuff, providing crucial balance against its vulnerabilities.
🤝 Suggested teammates
AzumarillTinkatonWigglytuff
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#13
Empoleon (Shadow)
WaterSteel Score: 91.6
⚔️ Metal Sound, Hydro Cannon, Drill Peck
✅ Beats
FlorgesWigglytuffAzumarillTinkatonLickilicky
❌ Loses to
JellicentCorviknightAltariaGuzzlordQuagsire (Shadow)
Shadow Empoleon secures its #13 Great League ranking with a 91.6 score, capitalizing on its unique Water/Steel typing and efficient moveset of Metal Sound, Hydro Cannon, and Drill Peck. This potent combination enables it to decisively beat key meta threats like Florges, Wigglytuff, Azumarill, Tinkaton, and Lickilicky. While highly effective, it struggles against counters such as Jellicent, Corviknight, and Altaria, making strategic team composition with partners like Altaria (Shadow) crucial for optimal performance.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Altaria (Shadow)WigglytuffAzumarill
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#14
Feraligatr
Water Score: 90.9
⚔️ Shadow Claw, Hydro Cannon, Ice Beam
✅ Beats
AltariaTinkatonAzumarillQuagsire (Shadow)Jellicent
❌ Loses to
WigglytuffCorviknightCorsola (Galarian)GuzzlordEmpoleon
Feraligatr's #14 Great League ranking and 90.9 score are primarily driven by its potent Shadow Claw, Hydro Cannon, and Ice Beam moveset, enabling it to decisively beat key meta picks such as Altaria, Tinkaton, Azumarill, and Jellicent. Despite its strong offensive pressure, Feraligatr struggles against formidable opponents including Wigglytuff, Corviknight, Galarian Corsola, Guzzlord, and Empoleon, revealing exploitable vulnerabilities. Strategic team composition is vital, with Quagsire, Corviknight, and Shadow Altaria proving to be highly effective teammates for covering its less favorable matchups.
🤝 Suggested teammates
QuagsireCorviknightAltaria (Shadow)
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#15
Lickilicky
Normal Score: 90.7
⚔️ Rollout, Body Slam, Shadow Ball
✅ Beats
Corsola (Galarian)AltariaJellicentFlorgesQuagsire (Shadow)
❌ Loses to
EmpoleonCorviknightAzumarillWigglytuffTinkaton
Lickilicky's #15 ranking (Score: 90.7) in Great League is attributed to its excellent neutral coverage from Rollout, Body Slam, and Shadow Ball, enabling it to defeat significant meta threats like Altaria, Jellicent, and Galarian Corsola. Despite its struggles against strong counters such as Empoleon, Corviknight, and Azumarill, its Normal typing combined with Ghost-type coverage offers unique utility and pressure. This makes Lickilicky a valuable core component, particularly when paired with suggested teammates like Forretress or Quagsire who can cover its notable weaknesses.
🤝 Suggested teammates
ForretressForretress (Shadow)Quagsire
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Pokemon for Great League (CP 1500) right now?
As of April 26, 2026, Quagsire leads the Great League (CP 1500) meta based on PvPoke simulation data.
How often does the PvP meta change?
Open league meta shifts mainly at the start of each GBL season (~every 3 months) when move rebalances happen. Themed cups rotate every 1-2 weeks with completely different metas.
Where does this tier list data come from?
All rankings are sourced from PvPoke, which simulates every possible matchup to generate objective scores. AI analysis adds context on team building and current meta trends.
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