Pokemon GO Ultra League Tier List — Best PvP Pokemon Today (Apr 19, 2026)
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Global Meta Analysis & Rankings • April Week 3 (April 19, 2026)
Pokemon GO PvP tier list for April Week 3. Featuring Jellicent, Lapras, Corviknight and more. Full matchup data, counter analysis, and team recommendations powered by PvPoke simulations. Updated April 19, 2026.
⚔️ Ultra League (CP 2500)
S+
#1
Jellicent
WaterGhost Score: 95.5
⚔️ Hex, Surf, Shadow Ball
✅ Beats
EmpoleonLaprasFlorgesTogekissCorviknight
❌ Loses to
VirizionAmpharosFeraligatrRunerigusZygarde Complete
Jellicent secures its #1 Ultra League ranking with an outstanding 95.5 score, consistently beating formidable opponents such as Empoleon, Togekiss, and Corviknight. Its potent Hex, Surf, and Shadow Ball moveset provides excellent energy generation and impactful STAB damage, allowing it to dominate matchups against Lapras and Florges. Though it struggles against Virizion, Ampharos, and Zygarde Complete, strategic team compositions featuring partners like Regidrago or even Virizion itself effectively mitigate these weaknesses, solidifying Jellicent's premier status.
🤝 Suggested teammates
RegidragoVirizionLapras
S+
#2
Lapras
WaterIce Score: 95.5
⚔️ Psywave, Sparkling Aria, Ice Beam
✅ Beats
VirizionTogekissFlorgesSkeledirgeCorviknight
❌ Loses to
AmpharosTinkatonJellicentGiratina (Altered)Empoleon
Lapras commands its #2 rank in Ultra League with an impressive 95.5 score, leveraging its Water/Ice typing and moveset of Psywave, Sparkling Aria, and Ice Beam to dominate the current meta. It consistently beats key threats like Virizion, Togekiss, Florges, Skeledirge, and Corviknight, demonstrating its crucial role as a versatile attacker and counter-picker. While Lapras struggles against Ampharos, Tinkaton, Jellicent, Giratina (Altered), and Empoleon, pairing it with suggested teammates such as Corviknight, Shadow Malamar, or Feraligatr effectively covers these vulnerabilities for a strong core.
🤝 Suggested teammates
CorviknightMalamar (Shadow)Feraligatr
S+
#3
Corviknight
FlyingSteel Score: 95.4
⚔️ Sand Attack, Air Cutter, Payback
✅ Beats
SkeledirgeVirizionGiratina (Altered)TinkatonEmpoleon
❌ Loses to
RunerigusFlorgesJellicentTogekissLapras
Corviknight's impressive 95.4 score solidifies its #3 Ultra League ranking, leveraging its unique Flying/Steel typing to decisively beat major threats such as Giratina (Altered), Skeledirge, and Virizion. Its strategic moveset of Sand Attack, Air Cutter, and the crucial coverage provided by Payback enables it to effectively pressure and secure victories against opponents such as Tinkaton and Empoleon. While vulnerable to key counters like Runerigus, Florges, and Togekiss, Corviknight forms potent cores with suggested teammates such as Jellicent, Tinkaton, and Empoleon to mitigate these weaknesses.
🤝 Suggested teammates
JellicentTinkatonEmpoleon
S
#4
Lapras (Shadow)
WaterIce Score: 95
⚔️ Psywave, Sparkling Aria, Ice Beam
✅ Beats
CorviknightTogekissVirizionFlorgesEmpoleon
❌ Loses to
AnnihilapeJellicentAmpharosClefableGiratina (Altered)
Shadow Lapras achieves its #4 Ultra League ranking with an impressive score of 95, leveraging its potent moveset of Psywave, Sparkling Aria, and Ice Beam to dominate key meta picks. It decisively beats formidable opponents such as Corviknight, Togekiss, Virizion, and Empoleon, showcasing its broad coverage and significant pressure. Despite its vulnerabilities to Annihilape, Jellicent, and Clefable, Shadow Lapras remains a top-tier threat, with suggested teammates like Shadow Feraligatr effectively compensating for its weaknesses.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Feraligatr (Shadow)Malamar (Shadow)Regidrago
S
#5
Tinkaton
FairySteel Score: 94.9
⚔️ Fairy Wind, Gigaton Hammer, Bulldoze
✅ Beats
TogekissGiratina (Altered)FlorgesZygarde CompleteLapras
❌ Loses to
SkeledirgeJellicentEmpoleonCorviknightVirizion
Ranked #5 in Ultra League with a 94.9 score, Tinkaton leverages its unique Fairy/Steel typing and a dynamic moveset featuring the recently buffed Fairy Wind, Gigaton Hammer, and Bulldoze. This enables it to decisively beat top threats such as Togekiss, Giratina (Altered), Florges, and even Zygarde Complete through powerful STAB damage and crucial coverage. Although vulnerable to counters like Skeledirge, Jellicent, and Empoleon, Tinkaton forms a formidable core when paired with suggested teammates such as Galarian Moltres, Lapras, or Corviknight to mitigate its few weaknesses.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Moltres (Galarian)LaprasCorviknight
S
#6
Empoleon
WaterSteel Score: 94.4
⚔️ Metal Sound, Hydro Cannon, Drill Peck
✅ Beats
FlorgesClefableTinkatonTogekissLapras
❌ Loses to
Zygarde CompleteJellicentGiratina (Altered)CorviknightVirizion
Empoleon claims the #6 spot in Ultra League with a 94.4 score, leveraging its Water/Steel typing and moveset of Metal Sound, Hydro Cannon, and Drill Peck to expertly counter threats like Florges, Clefable, Togekiss, Tinkaton, and Lapras. While powerful, it struggles against major meta contenders such as Zygarde Complete, Jellicent, Giratina (Altered), Corviknight, and Virizion. Despite these vulnerabilities, its consistent performance solidifies its high ranking, making it an excellent core Pokémon often paired with teammates like Regidrago, Moltres (Galarian), or Shadow Feraligatr to create balanced team compositions.
🤝 Suggested teammates
RegidragoMoltres (Galarian)Feraligatr (Shadow)
S
#7
Moltres (Galarian)
DarkFlying Score: 94.3
⚔️ Sucker Punch, Fly, Brave Bird
✅ Beats
JellicentEmpoleonVirizionLaprasCorviknight
❌ Loses to
ClefableForretressTinkatonFlorgesAmpharos
Galarian Moltres secures its #7 Ultra League ranking with a formidable 94.3 score, leveraging its unique Dark/Flying typing and potent Sucker Punch, Fly, Brave Bird moveset to dominate key matchups. It consistently defeats major meta threats like Jellicent, Empoleon, Virizion, Lapras, and Corviknight, highlighting its significant offensive pressure and valuable coverage against common typings. While challenged by counters such as Clefable, Forretress, Tinkaton, Florges, and Ampharos, Galarian Moltres forms powerful core synergies with teammates like Empoleon or Feraligatr, which expertly cover its vulnerabilities.
🤝 Suggested teammates
EmpoleonEmpoleon (Shadow)Feraligatr
S
#8
Empoleon (Shadow)
WaterSteel Score: 94.2
⚔️ Metal Sound, Hydro Cannon, Drill Peck
✅ Beats
TogekissClefableFlorgesSkeledirgeTinkaton
❌ Loses to
VirizionJellicentCorviknightLaprasGiratina (Altered)
Shadow Empoleon earns its #8 Ultra League ranking with an impressive 94.2 score, leveraging its Water/Steel typing to decisively beat prominent Fairy-types like Togekiss, Clefable, Florges, and the Fire/Ghost-type Skeledirge. The recent buff to Metal Sound as a fast move significantly enhances its energy generation, enabling quicker access to powerful Hydro Cannon and Drill Peck, effectively pressuring opponents like Tinkaton. While it struggles against Virizion, Jellicent, and Corviknight, Shadow Empoleon remains a formidable choice, finding excellent synergy with suggested teammates such as Galarian Moltres or Shadow Malamar to cover its weaknesses.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Moltres (Galarian)Malamar (Shadow)Feraligatr (Shadow)
A+
#9
Feraligatr (Shadow)
Water Score: 93.9
⚔️ Shadow Claw, Hydro Cannon, Ice Beam
✅ Beats
Giratina (Altered)FlorgesTogekissCorviknightJellicent
❌ Loses to
AmpharosVirizionEmpoleonLaprasClefable
Shadow Feraligatr secures its #9 ranking in Ultra League with an impressive 93.9 score, demonstrating its potent ability to counter significant meta threats like Giratina (Altered), Florges, and Togekiss. Benefiting from a consistently powerful moveset of Shadow Claw, Hydro Cannon, and Ice Beam, it also takes crucial wins against Corviknight and Jellicent, though it struggles against prevalent counters such as Ampharos, Virizion, and Empoleon in the current Ultra League landscape. To maximize its impact, pairing Shadow Feraligatr with complementary teammates like Galarian Moltres, Shadow Malamar, or Jellicent is advised, enabling it to effectively fulfill its role as a high-pressure shield breaker.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Moltres (Galarian)Malamar (Shadow)Jellicent
A+
#10
Malamar (Shadow)
DarkPsychic Score: 93.4
⚔️ Psywave, Foul Play, Super Power
✅ Beats
LaprasVirizionEmpoleonJellicentGiratina (Altered)
❌ Loses to
TinkatonFlorgesCorviknightTogekissGastrodon
Shadow Malamar secures its #10 Ultra League ranking with a formidable 93.4 score, leveraging its unique Dark/Psychic typing and a robust moveset of Foul Play, Super Power, and the impactful season addition, Psywave. This distinct Pokémon decisively beats prevalent threats like Lapras, Virizion, and Giratina (Altered), yet it struggles against strong counters such as Tinkaton, Florges, and Togekiss. Strategic team building benefits from pairing it with suggested teammates like Jellicent or Lapras (Shadow) to cover vulnerabilities and optimize its powerful offensive presence.
🤝 Suggested teammates
JellicentLaprasLapras (Shadow)
A+
#11
Feraligatr
Water Score: 93.2
⚔️ Shadow Claw, Hydro Cannon, Ice Beam
✅ Beats
TinkatonFlorgesTogekissJellicentEmpoleon
❌ Loses to
AmpharosLaprasVirizionGiratina (Altered)Corviknight
Feraligatr secures a strong #11 ranking in Ultra League with a score of 93.2, leveraging its potent moveset of Shadow Claw, Hydro Cannon, and Ice Beam to effectively beat key meta threats like Tinkaton, Togekiss, and Empoleon. However, its path to the top is hindered by challenging matchups against prominent counters such as Ampharos, Lapras, Virizion, Giratina (Altered), and Corviknight, which prevent it from climbing higher. To mitigate these vulnerabilities and maximize its offensive pressure, Feraligatr thrives alongside teammates like Galarian Moltres, Shadow Malamar, or Florges, which can cover its weaknesses and enable its strong performance.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Moltres (Galarian)Malamar (Shadow)Florges
A+
#12
Florges
Fairy Score: 93.2
⚔️ Fairy Wind, Chilling Water, Disarming Voice
✅ Beats
Giratina (Altered)CorviknightVirizionTogekissSkeledirge
❌ Loses to
EmpoleonTinkatonLaprasJellicentGastrodon
Florges secures the #12 rank in Ultra League with an impressive score of 93.2, leveraging its potent Fairy typing and a moveset offering significant utility against key meta threats. Its efficient combination of Fairy Wind, Chilling Water, and Disarming Voice allows it to decisively beat Giratina (Altered), Corviknight, and Virizion, yet it struggles against Empoleon, Lapras, and other steel/water types. Paired with teammates like Galarian Moltres, Shadow Malamar, or Feraligatr, Florges effectively anchors teams by controlling key matchups and providing crucial debuff utility.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Moltres (Galarian)Malamar (Shadow)Feraligatr
A+
#13
Dondozo
Water Score: 93.1
⚔️ Waterfall, Surf, Outrage
✅ Beats
SkeledirgeRunerigusCorviknightTinkatonEmpoleon
❌ Loses to
VirizionGiratina (Altered)JellicentLaprasFlorges
Dondozo holds a strong #13 ranking in the Ultra League with a score of 93.1, utilizing its Waterfall, Surf, and Outrage moveset to decisively defeat prominent threats like Skeledirge, Runerigus, and Empoleon. However, its performance is notably hindered by common counters such as Virizion, Giratina (Altered), and Jellicent, which capitalize on its weaknesses. To bolster its viability and round out a team, Dondozo synergizes exceptionally well with suggested partners like Shadow Malamar, Tinkaton, and Galarian Moltres.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Malamar (Shadow)TinkatonMoltres (Galarian)
A+
#14
Regidrago
Dragon Score: 92.7
⚔️ Dragon Breath, Dragon Energy, Vice Grip
✅ Beats
Giratina (Altered)Zygarde CompleteJellicentVirizionEmpoleon
❌ Loses to
TinkatonFlorgesTogekissLaprasCorviknight
Regidrago secures its #14 ranking (92.7 score) in Ultra League thanks to its potent Dragon Breath, Dragon Energy, and Vice Grip moveset, enabling it to decisively beat key threats like Giratina (Altered) and Zygarde Complete. However, its Dragon typing leaves it vulnerable to common counters such as Tinkaton, Florges, Togekiss, Lapras, and Corviknight, which it consistently loses to. To mitigate these weaknesses, pairing Regidrago with synergistic teammates like Jellicent, Empoleon, or Lapras is highly recommended for optimal team composition.
🤝 Suggested teammates
JellicentEmpoleonLapras
A+
#15
Virizion
GrassFighting Score: 92.7
⚔️ Double Kick, Leaf Blade, Sacred Sword
✅ Beats
GastrodonAmpharosRunerigusJellicentEmpoleon
❌ Loses to
TogekissGiratina (Altered)CorviknightLaprasFlorges
Virizion's #15 Ultra League ranking (92.7 score) is fueled by its highly efficient Double Kick, enabling it to rapidly fire off powerful Leaf Blade and Sacred Sword, securing critical wins against threats like Gastrodon, Jellicent, and Empoleon. However, its Grass/Fighting typing presents vulnerabilities to prevalent flyers and Psychic types, leading to decisive losses against Togekiss, Giratina (Altered), and Lapras. To maximize its potential, Virizion often partners with Pokémon such as Jellicent, Tinkaton, or Shadow Feraligatr, which provide crucial coverage against its common counters.
🤝 Suggested teammates
JellicentTinkatonFeraligatr (Shadow)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Pokemon for Ultra League (CP 2500) right now?
As of April 19, 2026, Jellicent leads the Ultra League (CP 2500) 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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