Pokemon GO Great League Tier List — Best PvP Pokemon Today (May 24, 2026)
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Global Meta Analysis & Rankings • May Week 4 (May 24, 2026)
Pokemon GO PvP tier list for May Week 4. Featuring Lickilicky, Quagsire, Quagsire (Shadow) and more. Full matchup data, counter analysis, and team recommendations powered by PvPoke simulations. Updated May 24, 2026.
⚔️ Great League (CP 1500)
S+
#1
Lickilicky
Normal Score: 94
⚔️ Rollout, Body Slam, Shadow Ball
✅ Beats
Corsola (Galarian)AltariaJellicentFeraligatrForretress (Shadow)
❌ Loses to
AnnihilapeQuagsireEmpoleonWigglytuffTinkaton
Lickilicky earns its #1 Great League ranking with an impressive score of 94, leveraging its potent Rollout and Body Slam moveset to decisively beat strong contenders such as Galarian Corsola, Altaria, and Jellicent. Despite facing unfavorable matchups against Annihilape, Quagsire, and Empoleon, Lickilicky's strategic value is enhanced by suggested teammates like Jellicent, Forretress, and Shadow Feraligatr, which effectively compensate for its vulnerabilities. Its consistent dominance this season underscores the enduring strength of its well-rounded kit, which continues to thrive in the current meta shaped by various seasonal move adjustments.
🤝 Suggested teammates
JellicentForretressFeraligatr (Shadow)
S+
#2
Quagsire
WaterGround Score: 92.6
⚔️ Mud Shot, Aqua Tail, Mud Bomb
✅ Beats
LickilickyTinkatonEmpoleonForretress (Shadow)Feraligatr
❌ Loses to
AltariaTogekissWigglytuffJellicentCorsola (Galarian)
Quagsire's impressive 92.6 score solidifies its #2 Great League ranking, leveraging its Mud Shot, Aqua Tail, and Mud Bomb moveset to decisively beat key meta threats like Lickilicky, Tinkaton, and Empoleon. Despite its vulnerabilities to common counters such as Altaria, Togekiss, and Corsola (Galarian), Quagsire's consistent shield pressure and powerful STAB attacks secure crucial wins against Pokémon like Forretress (Shadow) and Feraligatr. Its overall strength and ability to form effective cores with teammates like Tinkaton and Lickilicky make Quagsire an indispensable part of many high-ranking Great League teams.
🤝 Suggested teammates
TinkatonLickilickyFeraligatr
S+
#3
Quagsire (Shadow)
WaterGround Score: 92.6
⚔️ Mud Shot, Aqua Tail, Mud Bomb
✅ Beats
EmpoleonTinkatonStunfiskForretress (Shadow)Corviknight
❌ Loses to
WigglytuffCorsola (Galarian)FeraligatrLickilickyJellicent
Shadow Quagsire's impressive 92.6 score secures its #3 ranking in Great League, leveraging its Water/Ground typing to confidently beat key meta picks such as Empoleon, Tinkaton, and Shadow Forretress. Its potent moveset of Mud Shot, Aqua Tail, and Mud Bomb provides excellent shield pressure and wide super effective coverage, capitalizing on its favorable matchups. While it faces stiff counters from Wigglytuff and Feraligatr, pairing it with suggested teammates like Lickilicky or Tinkaton effectively mitigates these vulnerabilities, solidifying its place as a top-tier contender.
🤝 Suggested teammates
LickilickyTinkatonForretress
S
#4
Feraligatr
Water Score: 92.5
⚔️ Shadow Claw, Hydro Cannon, Ice Beam
✅ Beats
AltariaAnnihilapeTinkatonTogekissJellicent
❌ Loses to
WigglytuffForretress (Shadow)QuagsireCorsola (Galarian)Lickilicky
Feraligatr earns its #4 Great League ranking with a formidable moveset of Shadow Claw, Hydro Cannon, and Ice Beam, which continues to deliver super-effective damage against key meta threats such as Altaria, Annihilape, and Togekiss, reflected in its impressive 92.5 score. This offensive pressure, driven by strong coverage and fast energy generation from Shadow Claw, allows it to secure critical wins against other top contenders like Jellicent and Tinkaton, disrupting many common team compositions. Despite facing difficult matchups against Wigglytuff, Shadow Forretress, and Lickilicky, Feraligatr's overall utility is significantly enhanced by pairing it with recommended teammates such as Tinkaton and Azumarill to mitigate these specific vulnerabilities.
🤝 Suggested teammates
TinkatonAzumarillLickilicky
S
#5
Jellicent
WaterGhost Score: 92.4
⚔️ Hex, Surf, Shadow Ball
✅ Beats
EmpoleonTinkatonTogekissAltariaQuagsire
❌ Loses to
LickilickyForretress (Shadow)Corsola (Galarian)FeraligatrWigglytuff
Jellicent achieves its #5 Great League ranking with a strong 92.4 score, utilizing its Hex, Surf, and Shadow Ball moveset to decisively beat top threats like Empoleon, Tinkaton, Togekiss, Altaria, and Quagsire. However, it faces significant challenges against specific counters including Lickilicky, Shadow Forretress, Galarian Corsola, Feraligatr, and Wigglytuff. Strategic team building with suggested partners such as Lickilicky, Quagsire, or Tinkaton is crucial to cover these vulnerabilities and maximize Jellicent's impressive utility.
🤝 Suggested teammates
LickilickyQuagsireTinkaton
S
#6
Tinkaton
FairySteel Score: 92.4
⚔️ Fairy Wind, Gigaton Hammer, Bulldoze
✅ Beats
WigglytuffTogekissAltariaCorsola (Galarian)Lickilicky
❌ Loses to
QuagsireEmpoleonJellicentForretress (Shadow)Feraligatr
Tinkaton ranks #6 in Great League with an impressive 92.4 score, largely attributed to the recent season's buff to its fast move, Fairy Wind, which significantly enhances its damage output. Its powerful combination of Fairy Wind, Gigaton Hammer, and Bulldoze allows it to decisively beat threats like Wigglytuff, Togekiss, Altaria, Corsola (Galarian), and Lickilicky. While it struggles against Quagsire, Empoleon, and Jellicent, strategic team building with partners such as Corsola (Galarian), Lickilicky, or Quagsire can effectively cover these challenging matchups.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Corsola (Galarian)LickilickyQuagsire
S
#7
Corsola (Galarian)
Ghost Score: 92.2
⚔️ Astonish, Night Shade, Power Gem
✅ Beats
Forretress (Shadow)AltariaFeraligatrQuagsireJellicent
❌ Loses to
GuzzlordLickilickyWigglytuffTinkatonCorviknight
Galarian Corsola's #7 Great League ranking (Score: 92.2) stems from its unique Ghost typing combined with the versatile coverage of Astonish, Night Shade, and Power Gem. This offensive pressure allows it to secure key wins against Pokémon such as Shadow Forretress, Altaria, Jellicent, Feraligatr, and Quagsire, while its vulnerability to types like Dark, Normal, and Fairy is exploited by Guzzlord, Lickilicky, Wigglytuff, Tinkaton, and Corviknight. Its strong defensive profile and ability to check various threats make it an excellent partner for teammates like Empoleon and both forms of Quagsire, enhancing overall team synergy.
🤝 Suggested teammates
EmpoleonQuagsireQuagsire (Shadow)
S
#8
Forretress
BugSteel Score: 92.2
⚔️ Volt Switch, Sand Tomb, Rock Tomb
✅ Beats
TinkatonEmpoleonWigglytuffFeraligatrJellicent
❌ Loses to
AltariaCorsola (Galarian)QuagsireAnnihilapeLickilicky
Forretress secures its #8 Great League ranking due to its unique Bug/Steel typing combined with the high energy generation of Volt Switch and the reliable debuffing utility of Sand Tomb and Rock Tomb. This versatile moveset enables it to consistently defeat key meta picks such as Empoleon, Tinkaton, and Jellicent by pressuring shields and lowering opponent stats. While it faces tough matchups against top contenders like Altaria, Quagsire, and Annihilape, its strategic value is underscored by excellent synergy with recommended teammates like Azumarill and Tinkaton, which effectively cover its weaknesses.
🤝 Suggested teammates
AzumarillTinkatonFeraligatr (Shadow)
A+
#9
Feraligatr (Shadow)
Water Score: 92.1
⚔️ Shadow Claw, Hydro Cannon, Ice Beam
✅ Beats
AltariaQuagsireForretress (Shadow)AnnihilapeEmpoleon
❌ Loses to
LickilickyWigglytuffJellicentTinkatonCorsola (Galarian)
Shadow Feraligatr holds the #9 ranking in the Great League with an impressive score of 92.1, leveraging its fast-charging Shadow Claw and devastating Hydro Cannon to exert significant offensive pressure. Its strong Water/Dark-type coverage allows it to secure crucial wins against meta staples like Altaria, Quagsire, and Annihilape, effectively dismantling many common bulky and fighting-type threats. However, it faces notable struggles against Pokémon such as Lickilicky, Wigglytuff, and Jellicent, highlighting vulnerabilities to Normal and Ghost-type counters that resist its primary damage output.
🤝 Suggested teammates
TinkatonForretressEmpoleon
A+
#10
Altaria
DragonFlying Score: 92
⚔️ Dragon Breath, Sky Attack, Flamethrower
✅ Beats
Forretress (Shadow)QuagsireCorviknightAnnihilapeSableye (Shadow)
❌ Loses to
WigglytuffTinkatonLickilickyJellicentCorsola (Galarian)
Altaria earns its #10 Great League ranking and a strong score of 92 through a highly effective moveset featuring Dragon Breath, Sky Attack, and Flamethrower. This potent combination allows it to convincingly defeat key meta threats such as Forretress (Shadow), Quagsire, and Annihilape. Despite vulnerabilities to counters like Wigglytuff, Tinkaton, and Jellicent, strategic pairing with suggested teammates like Tinkaton or Forretress effectively covers these weaknesses.
🤝 Suggested teammates
TinkatonForretressEmpoleon
A+
#11
Empoleon
WaterSteel Score: 91.9
⚔️ Metal Sound, Hydro Cannon, Drill Peck
✅ Beats
WigglytuffTinkatonLickilickyFeraligatrAltaria
❌ Loses to
AnnihilapeJellicentQuagsireCorsola (Galarian)Forretress (Shadow)
Empoleon secures its #11 Great League ranking with a formidable Water/Steel typing and an impactful moveset, where the recently added Metal Sound significantly enhances its energy generation and overall performance. This allows it to confidently defeat key meta threats such as Wigglytuff, Tinkaton, and Altaria, leveraging Hydro Cannon and Drill Peck for broad offensive coverage. However, its vulnerabilities to Fighting and Ground-type specialists like Annihilape and Quagsire necessitate strategic team building, often pairing it with complements like Lickilicky or Galarian Corsola to bolster its defensive profile.
🤝 Suggested teammates
LickilickyCorsola (Galarian)Feraligatr (Shadow)
A+
#12
Forretress (Shadow)
BugSteel Score: 91.9
⚔️ Volt Switch, Sand Tomb, Rock Tomb
✅ Beats
WigglytuffTinkatonEmpoleonFeraligatrJellicent
❌ Loses to
AltariaCorsola (Galarian)AnnihilapeQuagsireLickilicky
Shadow Forretress commands a solid #12 ranking in Great League with a 91.9 score, effectively leveraging its Bug/Steel typing and the consistent shield pressure from its Volt Switch, Sand Tomb, and Rock Tomb moveset against threats like Wigglytuff, Tinkaton, and Empoleon. While its energy generation was adjusted in the current season with a Volt Switch nerf, it still decisively beats key meta picks such as Feraligatr and Jellicent. However, its susceptibility to Altaria, Annihilape, and Quagsire necessitates careful team construction, making Azumarill or Shadow Feraligatr excellent teammate choices to cover its weaknesses.
🤝 Suggested teammates
AzumarillTinkatonFeraligatr (Shadow)
A+
#13
Azumarill
WaterFairy Score: 91.8
⚔️ Bubble, Ice Beam, Play Rough
✅ Beats
TogekissAltariaLickilickyQuagsireCorsola (Galarian)
❌ Loses to
JellicentForretress (Shadow)TinkatonWigglytuffFeraligatr
Azumarill (Water/Fairy) secures its #13 Great League ranking with a strong 91.8 score, wielding a versatile moveset of Bubble, Ice Beam, and Play Rough. This allows it to decisively beat key meta picks such as Togekiss, Altaria, and Lickilicky, though it faces tough matchups against Jellicent and Shadow Forretress. Despite no direct move changes significantly impacting its personal performance this season, Azumarill remains a reliable pick often effectively paired with teammates like Forretress or Stunfisk to solidify team compositions.
🤝 Suggested teammates
ForretressForretress (Shadow)Stunfisk
A+
#14
Altaria (Shadow)
DragonFlying Score: 91.7
⚔️ Dragon Breath, Sky Attack, Flamethrower
✅ Beats
QuagsireAnnihilapeCorviknightEmpoleonJellicent
❌ Loses to
TinkatonForretress (Shadow)WigglytuffCorsola (Galarian)Lickilicky
Shadow Altaria earns its #14 Great League rank with an impressive 91.7 score, utilizing its Dragon/Flying typing and Dragon Breath to decisively beat key meta threats like Annihilape, Jellicent, and Corviknight. Its powerful moveset, combining Sky Attack and Flamethrower, provides crucial coverage to win matchups against Empoleon and Quagsire, showcasing its versatility and offensive pressure. However, it faces significant challenges from counters such as Tinkaton, Wigglytuff, and Shadow Forretress, making strategic pairing with teammates like Quagsire, Tinkaton, or Empoleon essential to mitigate its weaknesses.
🤝 Suggested teammates
QuagsireTinkatonEmpoleon
A+
#15
Stunfisk
GroundElectric Score: 91.6
⚔️ Thunder Shock, Mud Bomb, Discharge
✅ Beats
TinkatonForretress (Shadow)JellicentLickilickyFeraligatr
❌ Loses to
QuagsireGuzzlordWigglytuffMedichamCorsola (Galarian)
Stunfisk holds its #15 rank in Great League with a 91.6 score, leveraging its powerful Thunder Shock, Mud Bomb, and Discharge moveset to decisively beat opponents such as Tinkaton, Shadow Forretress, and Jellicent. Despite its strong matchups, it struggles against Quagsire, Guzzlord, and Wigglytuff, making strategic team building crucial for its success. While no significant move changes define its current season, Stunfisk's consistent performance and unique Ground/Electric typing make it a valuable asset when paired with teammates like Tinkaton or Azumarill to cover its vulnerabilities.
🤝 Suggested teammates
TinkatonAzumarillLickilicky
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Pokemon for Great League (CP 1500) right now?
As of May 24, 2026, Lickilicky 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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