Pokemon GO Great League Tier List — Best PvP Pokemon Today (May 03, 2026)
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Global Meta Analysis & Rankings • May Week 1 (May 03, 2026)
Pokemon GO PvP tier list for May Week 1. Featuring Quagsire, Quagsire (Shadow), Tinkaton and more. Full matchup data, counter analysis, and team recommendations powered by PvPoke simulations. Updated May 03, 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 impressive 93.5 score and #1 Great League ranking stem from its exceptional Water/Ground typing, perfectly complemented by the fast energy generation of Mud Shot and the coverage of Aqua Tail and Stone Edge. This potent moveset enables Quagsire to decisively defeat prominent meta threats, including Lickilicky, Tinkaton, Empoleon, and Wigglytuff, leveraging rapid charge moves. Despite specific counters like Guzzlord, Jellicent, and Azumarill, Quagsire's significant wins and overall reliable performance cement its position as a top-tier competitive force.
🤝 Suggested teammates
ForretressAltaria (Shadow)Forretress (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 secures its #2 Great League ranking with an impressive 93.5 score, exploiting its Water/Ground typing and efficient Mud Shot, Aqua Tail, and Stone Edge moveset to consistently apply shield pressure and broad coverage. This power enables it to decisively beat top threats like Shadow Drapion, Florges, Empoleon, Tinkaton, and Corviknight, proving its dominance in various matchups. While vulnerable to Guzzlord, Jellicent, Azumarill, Altaria, and Wigglytuff, strategic team compositions utilizing suggested partners such as Corviknight, Empoleon, or Wigglytuff effectively cover these weaknesses, maintaining its strong meta presence.
🤝 Suggested teammates
CorviknightEmpoleonWigglytuff
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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 #3 Great League ranking (93.2 score) is largely attributed to its powerful Fairy/Steel typing and the recent Fairy Wind buff, enabling rapid energy generation for its Gigaton Hammer and Bulldoze. This dominant offensive presence allows it to decisively counter major threats such as Azumarill, Altaria, and Medicham. While vulnerable to specialized counters like Forretress, Empoleon, and Jellicent, its robust performance and strategic synergy with teammates like Altaria or Forretress maintain its top-tier status.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Altaria (Shadow)ForretressAltaria
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#4
Corviknight
FlyingSteel Score: 92.7
⚔️ Sand Attack, Air Cutter, Payback
✅ Beats
EmpoleonTinkatonWigglytuffJellicentGuzzlord
❌ Loses to
AltariaFlorgesMedichamQuagsire (Shadow)Azumarill
Corviknight earns its #4 Great League ranking with an impressive 92.7 score, establishing itself as an elite Flying/Steel contender. Its potent moveset of Sand Attack, Air Cutter, and Payback enables decisive wins against major meta threats like Empoleon, Tinkaton, Jellicent, and Guzzlord. Despite common losses to Altaria and Azumarill, its robust performance and strong synergy with suggested teammates such as Jellicent and Wigglytuff solidify its top-tier status.
🤝 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 earns its #5 Great League ranking with an impressive 92.5 score, leveraging its potent Hex, Surf, and Shadow Ball moveset for significant coverage and energy pressure. This Water/Ghost type's effective attacks allow it to confidently beat top contenders such as Empoleon, Azumarill, and Tinkaton, establishing it as a key meta disruptor against common threats. Despite vulnerabilities to Guzzlord, Corviknight, and Wigglytuff, Jellicent remains a top-tier pick, further enhanced by synergistic teammates like Quagsire, Azumarill, and Tinkaton that cover its weaknesses.
🤝 Suggested teammates
QuagsireAzumarillTinkaton
S
#6
Empoleon
WaterSteel Score: 92.1
⚔️ Metal Sound, Hydro Cannon, Drill Peck
✅ Beats
WigglytuffTinkatonLickilickyAzumarillAltaria
❌ Loses to
JellicentCorsola (Galarian)CorviknightGuzzlordQuagsire (Shadow)
Empoleon claims the #6 spot in Great League with a strong score of 92.1, leveraging its potent moveset of Metal Sound, Hydro Cannon, and Drill Peck to decisively beat significant meta threats including Wigglytuff, Tinkaton, Azumarill, and Altaria, with its Water/Steel typing making it particularly formidable. However, Empoleon struggles against specific counters like Jellicent, Galarian Corsola, Corviknight, Guzzlord, and Shadow Quagsire, which exploit its defensive profile. To mitigate these vulnerabilities and optimize its performance, Empoleon forms excellent synergy with suggested teammates such as Shadow Altaria, Azumarill, and Lickilicky, rounding out a well-balanced team.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Altaria (Shadow)AzumarillLickilicky
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#7
Forretress
BugSteel Score: 92
⚔️ Volt Switch, Sand Tomb, Rock Tomb
✅ Beats
TinkatonAzumarillEmpoleonCorviknightJellicent
❌ Loses to
AltariaCorsola (Galarian)GuzzlordQuagsire (Shadow)Lickilicky
Forretress secures an impressive #7 Great League ranking with a formidable score of 92, leveraging its Volt Switch, Sand Tomb, and Rock Tomb moveset to decisively beat prevalent threats like Tinkaton, Azumarill, and Empoleon. The excellent energy generation from Volt Switch, combined with the debuff utility of Sand Tomb, makes it an effective pivot capable of applying significant shield pressure, even while struggling against specific counters such as Altaria and Shadow Quagsire. Its strategic value is further enhanced when paired with suggested teammates like Azumarill and Tinkaton, creating a well-rounded team that mitigates Forretress's vulnerabilities and capitalizes on its strengths.
🤝 Suggested teammates
AzumarillTinkatonWigglytuff
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#8
Altaria
DragonFlying Score: 91.9
⚔️ Dragon Breath, Sky Attack, Flamethrower
✅ Beats
ForretressCorviknightDrapion (Shadow)AnnihilapeQuagsire (Shadow)
❌ Loses to
WigglytuffAzumarillTinkatonJellicentEmpoleon
Altaria (Dragon, Flying) secures its #8 Great League ranking with an impressive 91.9 score, leveraging its Dragon Breath, Sky Attack, and Flamethrower moveset to dominate matchups against threats like Forretress, Corviknight, and Annihilape. Despite these strengths, it struggles significantly against prevalent counters such as Wigglytuff, Azumarill, Tinkaton, and Jellicent, emphasizing its vulnerability to Fairy, Ice, and Water-type attacks. To mitigate these unfavorable matchups and bolster its performance, strategic team building with partners like Corviknight or Forretress (Shadow) is crucial for Altaria's success.
🤝 Suggested teammates
CorviknightForretressForretress (Shadow)
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#9
Azumarill
WaterFairy Score: 91.8
⚔️ Bubble, Ice Beam, Play Rough
✅ Beats
AltariaQuagsire (Shadow)LickilickyCorviknightCorsola (Galarian)
❌ Loses to
ForretressJellicentTinkatonEmpoleonWigglytuff
Azumarill secures its #9 Great League ranking with a 91.8 score, leveraging its Water/Fairy typing and a versatile moveset of Bubble, Ice Beam, and Play Rough for extensive coverage. This potent combination allows it to decisively beat key meta threats like Altaria, Shadow Quagsire, and Corviknight, showcasing its significant offensive pressure. While challenged by Forretress, Jellicent, and Empoleon, Azumarill remains a top-tier threat, with suggested teammates like Corviknight or Quagsire effectively mitigating its specific vulnerabilities.
🤝 Suggested teammates
CorviknightQuagsireForretress
A+
#10
Altaria (Shadow)
DragonFlying Score: 91.7
⚔️ Dragon Breath, Sky Attack, Flamethrower
✅ Beats
Quagsire (Shadow)CorviknightEmpoleonJellicentGuzzlord
❌ Loses to
TinkatonAzumarillWigglytuffCorsola (Galarian)Lickilicky
Altaria (Shadow) secures its #10 Great League ranking with a 91.7 score, leveraging its Dragon Breath, Sky Attack, and Flamethrower moveset to notably defeat threats like Quagsire (Shadow), Corviknight, and Empoleon. Despite its strong performance against specific targets, its vulnerability to prevalent Fairy and Ice-type threats like Azumarill, Wigglytuff, and Galarian Corsola—whose sustained meta presence shapes current season dynamics—limits its upward mobility. Its powerful coverage and ability to apply significant pressure against specific types make it a valuable asset, frequently suggested alongside teammates such as Quagsire or Empoleon to complement its strengths and cover its weaknesses.
🤝 Suggested teammates
QuagsireEmpoleonEmpoleon (Shadow)
A+
#11
Forretress (Shadow)
BugSteel Score: 91.7
⚔️ Volt Switch, Sand Tomb, Rock Tomb
✅ Beats
CorviknightAzumarillTinkatonEmpoleonJellicent
❌ Loses to
AltariaQuagsire (Shadow)Corsola (Galarian)GuzzlordLickilicky
Shadow Forretress secures its #11 Great League rank with a formidable 91.7 score, largely due to its unique Bug/Steel typing and the effective combination of Volt Switch, Sand Tomb, and Rock Tomb. This potent moveset allows it to confidently beat key meta picks like Corviknight, Azumarill, Tinkaton, and Empoleon, though it struggles against threats such as Altaria, Shadow Quagsire, and Guzzlord. Its disruptive presence and strong offensive pressure make it a prime candidate for teams, often partnering effectively with Azumarill, Tinkaton, or Wigglytuff to maximize synergy.
🤝 Suggested teammates
AzumarillTinkatonWigglytuff
A+
#12
Empoleon (Shadow)
WaterSteel Score: 91.6
⚔️ Metal Sound, Hydro Cannon, Drill Peck
✅ Beats
FlorgesWigglytuffAzumarillTinkatonLickilicky
❌ Loses to
JellicentCorviknightAltariaGuzzlordQuagsire (Shadow)
Shadow Empoleon secures its #12 Great League ranking with a 91.6 score, leveraging its robust Water/Steel typing and the strong coverage provided by Hydro Cannon and Drill Peck. The current season's inclusion of Metal Sound significantly elevates its performance, allowing it to efficiently pressure opponents and secure critical wins against meta titans like Azumarill, Florges, and Wigglytuff. Despite these strengths, its vulnerability to threats like Jellicent, Altaria, and Shadow Quagsire necessitates strategic team building, often pairing it with complements like Altaria (Shadow) or Azumarill to cover its checks.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Altaria (Shadow)AzumarillWigglytuff
A+
#13
Wigglytuff
NormalFairy Score: 91.4
⚔️ Charm, Icy Wind, Swift
✅ Beats
AltariaQuagsire (Shadow)AzumarillLickilickyJellicent
❌ Loses to
TinkatonEmpoleonForretressCorviknightDrapion (Shadow)
Wigglytuff earns its #13 Great League ranking with a formidable score of 91.4, primarily leveraging its high-damage Charm and the disruptive debuffs from Icy Wind. This potent combination allows it to confidently beat key meta threats like Altaria, Azumarill, and Jellicent, though it notably struggles against Steel and Poison types, including Tinkaton, Empoleon, and Shadow Drapion. While the current season's move changes do not directly impact Wigglytuff's listed moveset, its solid performance against top picks makes it a valuable anchor, synergizing well with suggested teammates like Shadow Quagsire, Forretress, or Altaria to cover its vulnerabilities.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Quagsire (Shadow)ForretressAltaria
A+
#14
Feraligatr
Water Score: 90.9
⚔️ Shadow Claw, Hydro Cannon, Ice Beam
✅ Beats
AltariaTinkatonAzumarillQuagsire (Shadow)Jellicent
❌ Loses to
WigglytuffCorviknightGuzzlordEmpoleonLickilicky
Feraligatr secures its #14 Great League ranking with a strong 90.9 score, leveraging its powerful Shadow Claw, Hydro Cannon, and Ice Beam moveset to decisively beat key threats like Altaria, Tinkaton, and Azumarill. However, its effectiveness is curtailed by significant losses to Pokémon such as Wigglytuff, Corviknight, and Empoleon, highlighting specific vulnerabilities to certain type matchups. Consequently, Feraligatr thrives when supported by strategic teammates like Quagsire or Corviknight, who can cover its weaknesses and maximize its offensive pressure.
🤝 Suggested teammates
QuagsireCorviknightAltaria (Shadow)
A+
#15
Lickilicky
Normal Score: 90.7
⚔️ Rollout, Body Slam, Shadow Ball
✅ Beats
Corsola (Galarian)AltariaJellicentFlorgesQuagsire (Shadow)
❌ Loses to
EmpoleonCorviknightAzumarillWigglytuffTinkaton
Lickilicky's #15 ranking in Great League, supported by a 90.7 score, stems from its efficient Rollout, Body Slam, and Shadow Ball moveset, allowing it to decisively beat key threats like Altaria, Jellicent, and Florges. However, its Normal typing and Ghost coverage leave it vulnerable to common Steel and Fairy types, leading to losses against Empoleon, Corviknight, Azumarill, Wigglytuff, and Tinkaton. Despite these vulnerabilities, its strong core performance makes it a valuable asset when paired with teammates like Forretress or Quagsire, which effectively address its primary counters.
🤝 Suggested teammates
ForretressForretress (Shadow)Quagsire
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Pokemon for Great League (CP 1500) right now?
As of May 03, 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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