Pokemon GO Great League Tier List — Best PvP Pokemon Today (May 17, 2026)
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Global Meta Analysis & Rankings • May Week 3 (May 17, 2026)
Pokemon GO PvP tier list for May Week 3. Featuring Lickilicky, Quagsire, Quagsire (Shadow) and more. Full matchup data, counter analysis, and team recommendations powered by PvPoke simulations. Updated May 17, 2026.
⚔️ Great League (CP 1500)
S+
#1
Lickilicky
Normal Score: 93.9
⚔️ Rollout, Body Slam, Shadow Ball
✅ Beats
Corsola (Galarian)AltariaJellicentFeraligatrForretress (Shadow)
❌ Loses to
AnnihilapeQuagsireEmpoleonWigglytuffTinkaton
Lickilicky currently dominates the Great League meta with an impressive 93.9 score, largely attributed to its powerful moveset of Rollout, Body Slam, and Shadow Ball. This versatile Normal-type excels by cleanly defeating prominent threats like Corsola (Galarian), Altaria, and Jellicent, while also applying significant shield pressure. Though it faces strong counters from Annihilape and Empoleon, Lickilicky remains a core component for many teams, synergizing effectively with partners such as Jellicent and Shadow Feraligatr to cover its vulnerabilities.
🤝 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 secures its #2 Great League ranking with an impressive 92.6 score, leveraging its Water/Ground typing and the potent Mud Shot, Aqua Tail, and Mud Bomb moveset. This enables it to decisively beat key meta Pokémon such as Lickilicky, Tinkaton, Empoleon, Shadow Forretress, and Feraligatr, demonstrating its significant counter potential. While it does struggle against Altaria, Togekiss, Wigglytuff, Jellicent, and Galarian Corsola, its overall strength and synergy with suggested teammates like Tinkaton, Lickilicky, or Feraligatr solidify its top-tier viability.
🤝 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 (Water, Ground) secures its #3 Great League ranking with an impressive 92.6 score, utilizing its powerful Mud Shot, Aqua Tail, and Mud Bomb moveset for broad meta relevance. This dominant Pokémon effectively counters key threats such as Empoleon, Tinkaton, Stunfisk, Shadow Forretress, and Corviknight, solidifying its role as a versatile asset. While vulnerable to specific counters like Wigglytuff, Galarian Corsola, and Feraligatr, its overall utility is significantly boosted when strategically paired with teammates like Lickilicky, Tinkaton, and Forretress to cover its weaknesses.
🤝 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 secures its #4 Great League ranking with an impressive 92.5 score, leveraging a potent moveset of Shadow Claw, Hydro Cannon, and Ice Beam. This strong offensive package allows it to decisively beat key meta threats like Altaria, Annihilape, Tinkaton, and Jellicent. Despite its dominance, it struggles against Wigglytuff, Forretress (Shadow), and Quagsire, necessitating strategic team composition with partners such as Tinkaton or Azumarill.
🤝 Suggested teammates
TinkatonAzumarillLickilicky
S
#5
Jellicent
WaterGhost Score: 92.4
⚔️ Hex, Surf, Shadow Ball
✅ Beats
EmpoleonTinkatonTogekissAltariaQuagsire
❌ Loses to
LickilickyForretress (Shadow)Corsola (Galarian)FeraligatrWigglytuff
Jellicent secures its #5 Great League ranking with an impressive 92.4 score, utilizing its powerful Hex, Surf, and Shadow Ball moveset and unique Water/Ghost typing. It delivers key victories against meta staples such as Empoleon, Tinkaton, Togekiss, Altaria, and Quagsire, although it notably falters against Lickilicky, Shadow Forretress, Galarian Corsola, Feraligatr, and Wigglytuff. While not significantly impacted by current season move changes, its consistent performance is further solidified by synergistic teammates like Lickilicky, Quagsire, and Tinkaton, which cover its few weaknesses.
🤝 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 secures its #6 Great League ranking with a score of 92.4, leveraging its unique Fairy/Steel typing and a moveset featuring Fairy Wind, Gigaton Hammer, and Bulldoze. This combination allows it to convincingly defeat key meta contenders such as Wigglytuff, Togekiss, and Altaria, alongside unexpected wins against Corsola (Galarian) and Lickilicky. Despite its impressive performance, it faces significant losses to Quagsire, Empoleon, and Jellicent, making suggested teammates like Corsola (Galarian) or Lickilicky crucial for coverage, with no specific current season move changes directly influencing its Great League standing.
🤝 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 (Ghost) commands a strong #7 ranking in the Great League with a 92.2 score, utilizing its Astonish, Night Shade, and Power Gem moveset to disrupt opponents effectively. Its prowess is highlighted by key victories against Altaria, Jellicent, and Shadow Forretress, although it must cautiously navigate encounters with Guzzlord, Wigglytuff, and Corviknight. The substantial energy generation buff to Astonish in a recent season has significantly bolstered its viability, making it an ideal partner for teammates like Empoleon or Quagsire.
🤝 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 holds a strong #8 ranking in the Great League, leveraging its efficient Volt Switch, Sand Tomb, and Rock Tomb moveset to secure significant wins against meta mainstays like Tinkaton, Empoleon, and Jellicent. However, it struggles against common threats such as Altaria and Annihilape, alongside bulkier picks like Quagsire and Lickilicky where unfavorable typings or sustained damage overcome its resistances, reflecting current season meta dynamics. To maximize its impact, Forretress benefits greatly from teammates like Azumarill, Tinkaton, or Shadow Feraligatr, which provide essential coverage against its weaknesses, particularly Fire, Fighting, and Ground types.
🤝 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 earns its #9 Great League ranking with a robust 92.1 score, leveraging its powerful Shadow Claw, Hydro Cannon, and Ice Beam moveset to dispatch key meta threats such as Altaria, Quagsire, and Annihilape. While its expansive coverage allows it to dominate many matchups, its ranking is tempered by significant losses to bulky counters like Lickilicky, Wigglytuff, and Jellicent, which exploit its relatively lower bulk. Optimal performance requires strategic team building, with partners such as Tinkaton or Forretress effectively covering its vulnerabilities and enhancing its role as a potent offensive force in the current meta.
🤝 Suggested teammates
TinkatonForretressEmpoleon
A+
#10
Altaria
DragonFlying Score: 92
⚔️ Dragon Breath, Sky Attack, Flamethrower
✅ Beats
Forretress (Shadow)QuagsireCorviknightMalamarAnnihilape
❌ Loses to
WigglytuffFeraligatrTinkatonLickilickyJellicent
Altaria holds its #10 Great League ranking with a strong score of 92, utilizing its efficient Dragon Breath, high-damage Sky Attack, and crucial Flamethrower coverage to consistently perform. This diverse moveset enables key victories against meta threats like Shadow Forretress, Annihilape, and Malamar, showcasing its ability to overcome various typings including Fighting and Steel. While vulnerable to prominent counters such as Wigglytuff and Feraligatr, Altaria finds excellent defensive synergy with suggested Steel-type teammates like Forretress and Empoleon, who effectively cover its primary weaknesses.
🤝 Suggested teammates
ForretressEmpoleonForretress (Shadow)
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 rank with a solid 91.9 score, leveraging its powerful Metal Sound, Hydro Cannon, and Drill Peck moveset to decisively beat threats like Wigglytuff, Tinkaton, and Altaria. Despite its strong Water/Steel typing, it struggles against common counters such as Annihilape, Jellicent, and Quagsire, revealing vulnerabilities that prevent a higher placement. Strategic pairing with teammates like Lickilicky or Galarian Corsola helps mitigate these weaknesses, affirming Empoleon's value as a strong core option in the current competitive meta.
🤝 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 (Bug/Steel) earns its #12 Great League ranking with a 91.9 score, leveraging its unique Volt Switch, Sand Tomb, and Rock Tomb moveset. This enables it to decisively beat key meta threats like Wigglytuff, Tinkaton, and Empoleon, while facing challenges against Altaria, Corsola (Galarian), and Annihilape. Strategic team building with partners such as Azumarill or Shadow Feraligatr is essential to cover its specific weaknesses and maximize its significant utility.
🤝 Suggested teammates
AzumarillTinkatonFeraligatr (Shadow)
A+
#13
Azumarill
WaterFairy Score: 91.7
⚔️ Bubble, Ice Beam, Play Rough
✅ Beats
TogekissAltariaLickilickyQuagsireCorsola (Galarian)
❌ Loses to
JellicentForretress (Shadow)TinkatonWigglytuffFeraligatr
Azumarill (Water/Fairy) maintains a strong Great League presence at rank #13 with a score of 91.7, leveraging its potent Bubble, Ice Beam, and Play Rough moveset for broad meta relevance. This versatile Pokemon secures key victories against prominent threats like Togekiss, Altaria, Lickilicky, Quagsire, and Corsola (Galarian), showcasing its wide coverage and strong utility. However, Azumarill faces significant challenges from Jellicent, Forretress (Shadow), and Tinkaton, necessitating strategic team composition with partners such as Forretress or Stunfisk to mitigate these unfavorable matchups.
🤝 Suggested teammates
ForretressForretress (Shadow)Stunfisk
A+
#14
Altaria (Shadow)
DragonFlying Score: 91.6
⚔️ Dragon Breath, Sky Attack, Flamethrower
✅ Beats
QuagsireAnnihilapeCorviknightEmpoleonJellicent
❌ Loses to
TinkatonForretress (Shadow)WigglytuffCorsola (Galarian)Lickilicky
Shadow Altaria earns its impressive #14 ranking (Score: 91.6) in Great League, leveraging its powerful Dragon Breath, Sky Attack, and Flamethrower moveset for consistent pressure. This offensive threat secures critical wins against prevalent Pokémon like Quagsire, Annihilape, and Jellicent, along with key Steel-types such as Corviknight and Empoleon. While powerful, it struggles against counters like Tinkaton, Shadow Forretress, and Wigglytuff, making strategic partnerships with suggested teammates like Quagsire or Tinkaton essential for overall team success.
🤝 Suggested teammates
QuagsireTinkatonEmpoleon
A+
#15
Stunfisk
GroundElectric Score: 91.6
⚔️ Thunder Shock, Mud Bomb, Discharge
✅ Beats
TinkatonForretress (Shadow)JellicentLickilickyFeraligatr
❌ Loses to
QuagsireGuzzlordWigglytuffMedichamCorsola (Galarian)
Ranked #15 with a score of 91.6, Stunfisk's potent moveset of Thunder Shock, Mud Bomb, and Discharge allows it to consistently beat key meta threats like Tinkaton, Shadow Forretress, and Jellicent due to its excellent coverage. Despite its strong performance, Stunfisk struggles against specific counters such as Quagsire, Guzzlord, and Medicham, necessitating strategic team composition with suggested partners like Tinkaton, Azumarill, and Lickilicky to cover its vulnerabilities. Its unique Ground/Electric typing and rapid energy generation make it a valuable asset for checking prominent Steel and Water-types in the Great League meta.
🤝 Suggested teammates
TinkatonAzumarillLickilicky
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Pokemon for Great League (CP 1500) right now?
As of May 17, 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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