Pokemon GO Fantasy Cup Tier List — Best PvP Pokemon Today (May 03, 2026)
🏆 PvP Tier List
Global Meta Analysis & Rankings • May Week 1 (May 03, 2026)
Pokemon GO PvP tier list for May Week 1. Featuring Stunfisk (Galarian), Weezing (Shadow Galarian), Aegislash Shield and more. Full matchup data, counter analysis, and team recommendations powered by PvPoke simulations. Updated May 03, 2026.
⚔️ Fantasy Cup (CP 1500)
S+
#1
Stunfisk (Galarian)
GroundSteel Score: 96.8
⚔️ Mud Shot, Rock Slide, Earthquake
✅ Beats
Weezing (Galarian)TinkatonForretressEmpoleonCorviknight
❌ Loses to
TogekissFerrothornShiinoticAzumarillAltaria
Galarian Stunfisk earns its top Fantasy Cup ranking with an outstanding 96.8 score, utilizing its efficient Mud Shot alongside powerful Rock Slide and Earthquake to secure crucial wins against prevalent threats like Tinkaton, Forretress, and Empoleon. Its Ground/Steel typing provides excellent defensive utility while its strong offensive coverage allows it to consistently overcome Weezing (Galarian) and Corviknight, effectively challenging a significant portion of the meta. Although it faces strong counters from Togekiss, Azumarill, and Ferrothorn, Stunfisk's overall versatility and ability to dictate momentum make it an unparalleled core Pokémon in the format.
🤝 Suggested teammates
EmpoleonAegislash ShieldForretress
S+
#2
Weezing (Shadow Galarian)
PoisonFairy Score: 94.6
⚔️ Fairy Wind, Sludge, Overheat
✅ Beats
AzumarillTinkatonCorviknightStunfisk (Galarian)Forretress
❌ Loses to
Scizor (Shadow)Aegislash ShieldEmpoleonEmpoleon (Shadow)Bastiodon
Shadow Galarian Weezing commands the #2 spot in Fantasy Cup with an impressive 94.6 score, capitalizing on its unique Poison/Fairy typing to decisively defeat major threats like Azumarill and Tinkaton. Its potent moveset, featuring Fairy Wind for fast energy, Sludge for STAB damage, and Overheat for crucial coverage, also enables wins against Corviknight and Galarian Stunfisk. While vulnerable to strong Steel types such as Shadow Scizor and Empoleon, its significant offensive pressure makes it a top-tier core choice, synergizing effectively with suggested teammates like Corviknight and Aegislash Shield.
🤝 Suggested teammates
CorviknightStunfisk (Galarian)Aegislash Shield
S+
#3
Aegislash Shield
SteelGhost Score: 92.6
⚔️ Aegislash Charge Psycho Cut, Shadow Ball, Gyro Ball
✅ Beats
Weezing (Galarian)TogekissEmpoleonAzumarillTinkaton
❌ Loses to
TurtonatorStunfisk (Galarian)AltariaForretressCorviknight
Aegislash Shield secures its #3 position in Fantasy Cup with an impressive 92.6 score, effectively leveraging its Steel/Ghost typing and Psycho Cut, Shadow Ball, Gyro Ball moveset to defeat key meta threats such as Togekiss, Empoleon, Azumarill, Galarian Weezing, and Tinkaton. Its potent offensive coverage allows it to consistently overcome several dominant Pokémon, establishing a strong presence despite its vulnerabilities. While Aegislash Shield does lose to Turtonator, Galarian Stunfisk, and Altaria, its overall win rate against top contenders and strong synergy with suggested teammates like Shadow Galarian Weezing make it an undeniable force.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Weezing (Shadow Galarian)Stunfisk (Galarian)Turtonator
S
#4
Forretress
BugSteel Score: 92.2
⚔️ Volt Switch, Sand Tomb, Rock Tomb
✅ Beats
TinkatonAzumarillEmpoleonTogekissCorviknight
❌ Loses to
TurtonatorAltariaWeezing (Galarian)Stunfisk (Galarian)Steelix (Shadow)
Forretress holds its #4 rank in Fantasy Cup with an impressive 92.2 score, utilizing its Bug/Steel typing and a strong moveset of Volt Switch, Sand Tomb, and Rock Tomb to decisively beat key meta picks such as Tinkaton, Azumarill, and Empoleon. This potent combination allows it to chip down foes and apply crucial debuffs, also securing significant wins against challenging Pokémon like Togekiss and Corviknight thanks to its diverse coverage. While it struggles against common counters including Turtonator and Altaria, Forretress synergizes exceptionally well with teammates like Empoleon, Galarian Stunfisk, and Shadow Galarian Weezing, which bolster its weak matchups and enhance overall team composition.
🤝 Suggested teammates
EmpoleonStunfisk (Galarian)Weezing (Shadow Galarian)
S
#5
Turtonator
FireDragon Score: 92.1
⚔️ Incinerate, Dragon Claw, Overheat
✅ Beats
ForretressTinkatonEmpoleonTogekissCorviknight
❌ Loses to
Hakamo OAzumarillWeezing (Galarian)AltariaStunfisk (Galarian)
Turtonator secures its #5 rank in the Fantasy Cup with an impressive 92.1 score, leveraging its Incinerate, Dragon Claw, and Overheat moveset to apply significant pressure. Its unique Fire/Dragon typing allows it to decisively beat prevalent meta picks such as Forretress, Tinkaton, Empoleon, Togekiss, and Corviknight, showcasing its dominant offensive capabilities. Despite specific losses to Hakamo-o and Azumarill, Turtonator's strong performance against key threats, complemented by synergistic teammates like Empoleon or Shadow Galarian Weezing, solidifies its position as a top contender.
🤝 Suggested teammates
EmpoleonWeezing (Shadow Galarian)Aegislash Shield
S
#6
Corviknight
FlyingSteel Score: 91.5
⚔️ Sand Attack, Air Cutter, Payback
✅ Beats
ShiinoticEmpoleonTinkatonFerrothornAegislash Shield
❌ Loses to
Weezing (Galarian)ForretressStunfisk (Galarian)AzumarillTurtonator
Corviknight's strong 91.5 score secures its #6 ranking in the Fantasy Cup, predominantly driven by its crucial wins against prominent meta Pokémon like Empoleon, Tinkaton, and Aegislash Shield. Its diverse moveset, featuring Sand Attack for debuffs and Payback for essential Dark-type coverage, is particularly effective against Pokémon such as Aegislash Shield, complementing its primary Flying/Steel STAB via Air Cutter. While vulnerable to common threats including Galarian Weezing and Galarian Stunfisk, Corviknight forms potent core partnerships with suggested teammates like Shadow Galarian Weezing and Galarian Stunfisk to mitigate these weaknesses.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Weezing (Shadow Galarian)Stunfisk (Galarian)Aegislash Shield
S
#7
Doublade
SteelGhost Score: 91
⚔️ Shadow Claw, Gyro Ball, Sacred Sword
✅ Beats
Weezing (Galarian)TogekissTinkatonEmpoleonAzumarill
❌ Loses to
CorviknightStunfisk (Galarian)TurtonatorAltariaForretress
Doublade achieves its #7 ranking in Fantasy Cup with an impressive score of 91, leveraging its Shadow Claw, Gyro Ball, and Sacred Sword moveset to secure critical wins against prevalent threats like Galarian Weezing, Togekiss, and Tinkaton. Its Steel/Ghost typing provides excellent defensive utility against popular Fairy and Poison types while offering potent offensive pressure with its diverse coverage. Although it struggles against key opponents such as Corviknight and Galarian Stunfisk, Doublade's strategic value is significantly enhanced by pairing it with suggested teammates like Shadow Galarian Weezing or Galarian Stunfisk, which competently cover many of its unfavorable matchups.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Weezing (Shadow Galarian)Stunfisk (Galarian)Turtonator
S
#8
Orthworm
Steel Score: 89.5
⚔️ Mud Slap, Rock Tomb, Earthquake
✅ Beats
EmpoleonTinkatonSteelix (Shadow)AzumarillFlorges
❌ Loses to
Weezing (Galarian)Stunfisk (Galarian)TurtonatorForretressCorviknight
Orthworm achieves its #8 ranking in the Fantasy Cup with a strong 89.5 score, leveraging its Mud Slap, Rock Tomb, and Earthquake moveset to decisively beat prominent threats like Empoleon, Tinkaton, and Azumarill, making it a premier anti-Steel and anti-Fairy option. However, it faces challenging matchups against Galarian Weezing, Galarian Stunfisk, and Turtonator, though its performance remains consistent as no specific move changes have impacted it this season. Its ability to handle crucial meta picks, combined with the strategic pairing alongside recommended teammates like Galarian Stunfisk and Shadow Galarian Weezing to cover its weaknesses, solidifies Orthworm's position as a top-tier contender.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Stunfisk (Galarian)Weezing (Shadow Galarian)Turtonator
A+
#9
Empoleon
WaterSteel Score: 89.4
⚔️ Metal Sound, Hydro Cannon, Drill Peck
✅ Beats
Weezing (Galarian)TogekissTinkatonAzumarillAltaria
❌ Loses to
ForretressCorviknightTurtonatorStunfisk (Galarian)Steelix (Shadow)
Empoleon secures a strong #9 ranking (Score: 89.4) in Fantasy Cup due to its excellent Water/Steel typing and powerful moveset of Metal Sound, Hydro Cannon, and Drill Peck, allowing it to decisively beat key meta threats like Togekiss, Tinkaton, and Azumarill. While it suffers losses to prominent counters such as Forretress, Corviknight, and Turtonator, its overall strong performance is balanced by strategic team pairings. Partnering Empoleon with suggested teammates like Shadow Galarian Weezing, Galarian Stunfisk, and Turtonator effectively mitigates its weaknesses, cementing its position as a top contender in the Fantasy Cup meta.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Weezing (Shadow Galarian)Stunfisk (Galarian)Turtonator
A+
#10
Forretress (Shadow)
BugSteel Score: 89
⚔️ Volt Switch, Sand Tomb, Rock Tomb
✅ Beats
CorviknightAzumarillTinkatonEmpoleonTogekiss
❌ Loses to
TurtonatorAltariaStunfisk (Galarian)Steelix (Shadow)Weezing (Galarian)
Shadow Forretress secures its #10 ranking in the Fantasy Cup, boasting a score of 89, primarily due to its disruptive Volt Switch, Sand Tomb, and Rock Tomb moveset. This Bug/Steel type effectively counters prominent meta threats including Corviknight, Azumarill, Tinkaton, and Empoleon, proving its utility against key matchups. While vulnerable to Turtonator, Altaria, and Galarian Stunfisk, its defensive core potential is maximized when paired with suggested teammates like Empoleon and Galarian Stunfisk.
🤝 Suggested teammates
EmpoleonStunfisk (Galarian)Weezing (Shadow Galarian)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Pokemon for Fantasy Cup (CP 1500) right now?
As of May 03, 2026, Stunfisk (Galarian) leads the Fantasy Cup (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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