Pokemon GO Master League Tier List — Best PvP Pokemon Today (May 09, 2026)
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Global Meta Analysis & Rankings • May Week 2 (May 09, 2026)
Pokemon GO PvP tier list for May Week 2. Featuring Zacian (Crowned Sword), Palkia (Origin), Metagross and more. Full matchup data, counter analysis, and team recommendations powered by PvPoke simulations. Updated May 09, 2026.
⚔️ Master League (CP Unlimited)
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#1
Zacian (Crowned Sword)
FairySteel Score: 99.1
⚔️ Metal Claw, Close Combat, Behemoth Blade
✅ Beats
Dialga (Origin)Kyurem BlackZamazenta Shield (Crowned)Kyurem WhiteLandorus (Therian)
❌ Loses to
GroudonNecrozma Dawn WingsHo OhKyogrePalkia (Origin)
Zacian (Crowned Sword) commands the Master League meta, earning its #1 rank with an exceptional 99.1 score through its potent moveset of Metal Claw, Close Combat, and Behemoth Blade. Leveraging its Fairy/Steel typing, it decisively beats critical threats like Dialga (Origin), Zamazenta Shield (Crowned), and all Kyurem forms, providing immense anti-meta pressure. Despite vulnerabilities to Groudon and Ho Oh, Zacian's weaknesses are effectively mitigated when paired with suggested teammates such as Kyurem White or Dialga (Origin), solidifying its position atop the rankings.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Kyurem WhiteDialga (Origin)Kyurem Black
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#2
Palkia (Origin)
WaterDragon Score: 98.8
⚔️ Dragon Breath, Aqua Tail, Spacial Rend
✅ Beats
Ho OhKyogreLandorus (Therian)Kyurem BlackZacian (Crowned Sword)
❌ Loses to
Dialga (Origin)XerneasLugiaKyurem WhiteZamazenta Shield (Crowned)
Palkia (Origin) secures the #2 Master League ranking with an impressive 98.8 score, leveraging its Dragon Breath, Aqua Tail, and Spacial Rend moveset to decisively beat top threats like Ho-Oh, Kyogre, and Landorus (Therian). While incredibly powerful, it faces significant challenges from dominant Pokémon such as Dialga (Origin), Xerneas, and Lugia, which exploit its Dragon/Water typing. Strategic pairing with suggested teammates like Zacian (Crowned Sword) or Metagross allows Palkia (Origin) to mitigate these weaknesses and maximize its crucial role in the current meta.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Zacian (Crowned Sword)MetagrossXerneas
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#3
Metagross
SteelPsychic Score: 96.6
⚔️ Shadow Claw, Meteor Mash, Earthquake
✅ Beats
Zacian (Crowned Sword)Dialga (Origin)LugiaKyurem BlackZamazenta Shield (Crowned)
❌ Loses to
Kyurem WhiteHo OhKyogrePalkia (Origin)Landorus (Therian)
Metagross secures the #3 rank in Master League with an impressive 96.6 score, leveraging its potent Shadow Claw, Meteor Mash, and Earthquake moveset to decisively beat top threats like Zacian (Crowned Sword) and Dialga (Origin). Although it faces challenges against powerhouses such as Kyurem White and Ho-Oh, its Steel/Psychic typing combined with Meteor Mash's immense damage output provides critical coverage that defines its meta relevance. Strategically, Metagross pairs exceptionally well with teammates like Kyurem White, Dialga (Origin), and Lugia, allowing for diverse team compositions that effectively manage its specific counters and capitalize on its strengths.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Kyurem WhiteDialga (Origin)Lugia
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#4
Xerneas
Fairy Score: 95.2
⚔️ Geomancy, Close Combat, Moonblast
✅ Beats
Kyurem BlackKyurem WhitePalkia (Origin)LugiaDialga (Origin)
❌ Loses to
Ho OhZacian (Crowned Sword)KyogreZamazenta Shield (Crowned)Landorus (Therian)
Xerneas commands an impressive #4 ranking in Master League with a 95.2 score, largely attributed to the game-changing introduction of Geomancy in a recent season, significantly enhancing its fast move pressure. This Fairy-type powerhouse effectively handles major threats like Kyurem Black, Kyurem White, Palkia (Origin), Lugia, and Dialga (Origin), leveraging its potent Moonblast and Close Combat. While vulnerable to Ho Oh, Zacian (Crowned Sword), Kyogre, Zamazenta Shield (Crowned), and Landorus (Therian), pairing Xerneas with suggested teammates like Palkia (Origin), Kyogre, or Lugia strategically covers these adverse matchups.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Palkia (Origin)KyogreLugia
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#5
Zamazenta Shield (Crowned)
FightingSteel Score: 94.8
⚔️ Ice Fang, Close Combat, Behemoth Bash
✅ Beats
Landorus (Therian)Kyurem BlackDialga (Origin)Palkia (Origin)Kyurem White
❌ Loses to
Necrozma Dawn WingsKyogreHo OhZacian (Crowned Sword)Lugia
Zamazenta Shield (Crowned) secures its #5 Master League ranking with a 94.8 score, demonstrating dominance against key threats including Landorus (Therian), Dialga (Origin), and both Kyurem Black and White. Its Fighting/Steel typing, combined with a potent moveset of Ice Fang, Close Combat, and Behemoth Bash, enables it to effectively counter numerous top-tier Dragon and Ground-type legendaries. While vulnerable to Necrozma Dawn Wings, Kyogre, and Ho Oh, strategic pairing with suggested teammates like Kyurem Black or Palkia (Origin) can bolster its overall team performance.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Kyurem BlackPalkia (Origin)Reshiram
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#6
Kyurem White
DragonIce Score: 94.7
⚔️ Dragon Breath, Fusion Flare, Ice Burn
✅ Beats
KyogreHo OhKyurem BlackPalkia (Origin)Landorus (Therian)
❌ Loses to
XerneasDragoniteZacian (Crowned Sword)Zamazenta Shield (Crowned)Dialga (Origin)
Ranked #6 in Master League with a 94.7 score, Kyurem White leverages its powerful Dragon Breath, Fusion Flare, and Ice Burn moveset, further empowered by Fusion Flare's recent energy cost reduction, to dominate major threats such as Kyogre, Ho Oh, and Palkia (Origin). Despite its offensive prowess, Kyurem White struggles against prominent anti-dragon and Fairy/Steel types, notably losing to Xerneas, Dragonite, Zacian (Crowned Sword), and Zamazenta Shield (Crowned). To mitigate these vulnerabilities and thrive in the current meta, strategic pairing with partners like Metagross, Marshadow (Shadow), or Kyogre is essential for Kyurem White to cover its weaknesses.
🤝 Suggested teammates
MetagrossMarshadow (Shadow)Kyogre
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#7
Dialga (Origin)
SteelDragon Score: 94.4
⚔️ Dragon Breath, Roar Of Time, Iron Head
✅ Beats
Palkia (Origin)Ho OhKyurem BlackKyogreKyurem White
❌ Loses to
Zacian (Crowned Sword)Zamazenta Shield (Crowned)GroudonXerneasNecrozma Dusk Mane
Dialga (Origin) solidifies its position at #7 in the Master League with a score of 94.4, largely due to its potent Dragon/Steel typing and the significant current season buff to its signature charge move, Roar of Time. Utilizing Dragon Breath, Roar of Time, and Iron Head, it decisively beats major threats like Palkia (Origin), Ho Oh, Kyogre, and both Kyurem Black and White. Despite its strong performance, it faces notable counters from Zacian (Crowned Sword), Groudon, Xerneas, and Necrozma Dusk Mane, highlighting the need for strategic team building.
🤝 Suggested teammates
KyogreMetagrossLunala
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#8
Lunala
PsychicGhost Score: 94.2
⚔️ Shadow Claw, Shadow Ball, Moonblast
✅ Beats
LugiaKyogrePalkia (Origin)XerneasZamazenta Shield (Crowned)
❌ Loses to
Ho OhKyurem BlackKyurem WhiteZacian (Crowned Sword)Dialga (Origin)
Lunala's impressive 94.2 score and #8 Master League ranking stem from its potent Psychic/Ghost typing, utilizing Shadow Claw, Shadow Ball, and Moonblast to decisively defeat key threats such as Lugia, Kyogre, and Xerneas. While formidable, its performance is tempered by significant losses to top-tier Pokémon like Ho-Oh, Zacian (Crowned Sword), and both Kyurem forms, requiring strategic play to mitigate these matchups. To maximize its impact and cover these weaknesses, Lunala often thrives alongside powerful teammates such as Reshiram, Zekrom, or Marshadow (Shadow).
🤝 Suggested teammates
ReshiramZekromMarshadow (Shadow)
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#9
Reshiram
DragonFire Score: 94.1
⚔️ Dragon Breath, Fusion Flare, Draco Meteor
✅ Beats
Ho OhKyurem BlackZacian (Crowned Sword)Kyurem WhiteKyogre
❌ Loses to
Dialga (Origin)Palkia (Origin)LugiaLandorus (Therian)Zamazenta Shield (Crowned)
Reshiram claims the #9 rank in Master League with a formidable 94.1 score, leveraging its powerful Dragon Breath and devastating Fusion Flare to decisively beat key meta threats like Zacian (Crowned Sword), Kyogre, and Ho-Oh. Despite its offensive prowess, Reshiram struggles against other top-tier Dragons such as Dialga (Origin) and Palkia (Origin), alongside bulky counters like Lugia and Landorus (Therian). To mitigate these vulnerabilities and maximize its impact, Reshiram benefits immensely from teammates like Zacian (Crowned Sword), Metagross, and Xerneas, providing crucial coverage and solidifying its position among the elite.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Zacian (Crowned Sword)MetagrossXerneas
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#10
Kyurem Black
DragonIce Score: 92.9
⚔️ Dragon Tail, Freeze Shock, Fusion Bolt
✅ Beats
KyogreHo OhLugiaNecrozma Dawn WingsLandorus (Therian)
❌ Loses to
Zacian (Crowned Sword)Zamazenta Shield (Crowned)Kyurem WhiteDialga (Origin)Palkia (Origin)
Kyurem Black earns its #10 ranking in Master League with a score of 92.9, leveraging its potent Dragon Tail, Freeze Shock, and Fusion Bolt moveset to decisively beat Kyogre, Ho Oh, Lugia, Necrozma Dawn Wings, and Landorus (Therian). Despite this strength, it struggles significantly against top-tier threats such as Zacian (Crowned Sword), Zamazenta Shield (Crowned), Kyurem White, Dialga (Origin), and Palkia (Origin). Its strong performance is heavily influenced by the strategic power of its signature moves, Freeze Shock and Fusion Bolt, which enable it to thrive when partnered with suggested teammates like Marshadow (Shadow), Zacian (Crowned Sword), and Metagross.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Marshadow (Shadow)Zacian (Crowned Sword)Metagross
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#11
Zekrom
DragonElectric Score: 92.6
⚔️ Dragon Breath, Outrage, Fusion Bolt
✅ Beats
Ho OhKyogreKyurem BlackZacian (Crowned Sword)Dialga (Origin)
❌ Loses to
Kyurem WhitePalkia (Origin)XerneasZamazenta Shield (Crowned)Landorus (Therian)
Zekrom secures its #11 Master League rank and 92.6 score by leveraging its powerful Dragon Breath, Outrage, and Fusion Bolt moveset to effectively counter top-tier threats including Ho-Oh, Kyogre, Zacian (Crowned Sword), and Dialga (Origin). Despite these critical wins, its progression is consistently challenged by significant losses to prominent meta picks such as Kyurem White, Palkia (Origin), Xerneas, and Zamazenta Shield (Crowned). Therefore, its viability at #11 reflects its potent offensive capabilities when paired with suitable teammates like Zacian (Crowned Sword) or Zamazenta Shield (Crowned) to mitigate its key vulnerabilities.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Zacian (Crowned Sword)Zamazenta Shield (Crowned)Lunala
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#12
Marshadow (Shadow)
FightingGhost Score: 92
⚔️ Shadow Claw, Close Combat, Ice Punch
✅ Beats
Kyurem BlackZamazenta Shield (Crowned)Dialga (Origin)Kyurem WhiteZacian (Crowned Sword)
❌ Loses to
Ho OhXerneasGroudonKyogrePalkia (Origin)
Marshadow (Shadow) secures the #12 rank in Master League with a 92 score, leveraging its Shadow Claw, Close Combat, and Ice Punch moveset to dominate threats like Kyurem Black, Dialga (Origin), and Zacian (Crowned Sword). Despite this strength, it faces strong counters in Ho Oh, Xerneas, and Groudon, making strategic pairing with suggested teammates such as Kyurem White or Dialga (Origin) crucial for success. Its unique Fighting/Ghost typing provides impressive offensive coverage and significant pressure on the meta, establishing Marshadow (Shadow) as a premier threat demanding specific answers.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Kyurem WhiteDialga (Origin)Lunala
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#13
Kyogre
Water Score: 91.8
⚔️ Waterfall, Avalanche, Origin Pulse
✅ Beats
Ho OhLandorus (Therian)Zamazenta Shield (Crowned)XerneasZacian (Crowned Sword)
❌ Loses to
Kyurem BlackKyurem WhitePalkia (Origin)Dialga (Origin)Lugia
Kyogre currently sits at #13 in Master League with a score of 91.8, significantly bolstered this season by the addition of Origin Pulse to its Waterfall and Avalanche moveset. This potent Water-type asserts dominance over key meta threats like Ho-Oh, Landorus (Therian), Zamazenta Shield (Crowned), Xerneas, and Zacian (Crowned Sword), showcasing its value as a significant counter. However, its vulnerability to top-tier Dragons such as Kyurem Black, Kyurem White, Palkia (Origin), and Dialga (Origin), alongside Lugia, explains its position, often requiring teammates like Xerneas or Zamazenta Shield (Crowned) to cover these critical matchups.
🤝 Suggested teammates
XerneasZamazenta Shield (Crowned)Zacian (Crowned Sword)
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#14
Palkia (Shadow)
WaterDragon Score: 90.9
⚔️ Dragon Breath, Aqua Tail, Draco Meteor
✅ Beats
Landorus (Therian)KyogreHo OhDialga (Origin)Lugia
❌ Loses to
Zacian (Crowned Sword)Zamazenta Shield (Crowned)Palkia (Origin)Kyurem WhiteKyurem Black
Palkia (Shadow) holds its #14 Master League rank with a score of 90.9 by leveraging its high-pressure moveset of Dragon Breath, Aqua Tail, and Draco Meteor to decisively beat key meta threats like Kyogre, Dialga (Origin), and Landorus (Therian). Despite these potent wins against major Water, Steel/Dragon, and Ground types, its path to the top is hindered by strong losses to dominant Fairies, including Zacian (Crowned Sword) and Zamazenta Shield (Crowned), alongside powerful Ice/Dragon attackers such as Kyurem White; the provided data indicates no specific move changes affecting its performance this season. This necessitates careful team construction, often pairing Palkia (Shadow) with teammates like Zacian (Crowned Sword) or Metagross to cover its critical vulnerabilities and maximize its offensive utility.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Marshadow (Shadow)Zacian (Crowned Sword)Metagross
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#15
Lugia
PsychicFlying Score: 90.7
⚔️ Dragon Tail, Aeroblast, Fly
✅ Beats
Landorus (Therian)Palkia (Origin)KyogreHo OhZamazenta Shield (Crowned)
❌ Loses to
Kyurem BlackKyurem WhiteZacian (Crowned Sword)Dialga (Origin)Xerneas
Lugia earns its #15 ranking in the Master League with a strong 90.7 score, largely attributed to its potent Dragon Tail, Aeroblast, and Fly moveset. This Psychic/Flying type excels at dismantling prominent threats such as Landorus (Therian), Palkia (Origin), Kyogre, Ho Oh, and Zamazenta Shield (Crowned). Despite facing strong counters like Kyurem Black, Zacian (Crowned Sword), and Dialga (Origin), Lugia remains a high-value pick when strategically paired with teammates like Marshadow (Shadow) or Metagross.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Marshadow (Shadow)Zacian (Crowned Sword)Metagross
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Pokemon for Master League (CP Unlimited) right now?
As of May 09, 2026, Zacian (Crowned Sword) leads the Master League (CP Unlimited) 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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