Pokemon GO Master League Tier List — Best PvP Pokemon Today (May 30, 2026)
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Global Meta Analysis & Rankings • May Week 5 (May 30, 2026)
Pokemon GO PvP tier list for May Week 5. Featuring Zacian (Crowned Sword), Palkia (Origin), Metagross and more. Full matchup data, counter analysis, and team recommendations powered by PvPoke simulations. Updated May 30, 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) dominates the Master League as the #1 ranked Pokémon with an exceptional 99.1 score, owing to its potent Fairy/Steel typing and a moveset featuring Metal Claw, Close Combat, and Behemoth Blade. This allows it to decisively overcome major meta threats like Dialga (Origin), Kyurem Black, and Zamazenta Shield (Crowned), with Close Combat and Behemoth Blade delivering critical super effective damage against their prominent typings. While vulnerable to Groudon, Necrozma Dawn Wings, and Kyogre, Zacian's immense utility is enhanced by suggested teammates like Kyurem White or Dialga (Origin), who effectively mitigate its exploitable weaknesses.
🤝 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) commands the #2 position in Master League with a formidable score of 98.8, leveraging its potent Dragon Breath, Aqua Tail, and the recently introduced, season-defining move Spacial Rend. Its invaluable performance against top-tier threats such as Ho Oh, Kyogre, Landorus (Therian), Kyurem Black, and Zacian (Crowned Sword) solidifies its meta dominance. While challenged by Dialga (Origin), Xerneas, and Lugia, Palkia (Origin) excels when paired with complementary teammates like Zacian (Crowned Sword), Metagross, or Xerneas to cover its few weaknesses.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Zacian (Crowned Sword)MetagrossXerneas
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#3
Metagross
SteelPsychic Score: 96.5
⚔️ Shadow Claw, Meteor Mash, Earthquake
✅ Beats
Zacian (Crowned Sword)Dialga (Origin)LugiaKyurem BlackZamazenta Shield (Crowned)
❌ Loses to
Kyurem WhiteHo OhKyogrePalkia (Origin)Landorus (Therian)
Metagross (Steel/Psychic), with a formidable score of 96.5, secures the #3 spot in Master League due to its exceptional coverage provided by Shadow Claw, Meteor Mash, and Earthquake. This potent moveset allows Metagross to decisively beat major threats like Zacian (Crowned Sword), Dialga (Origin), and Kyurem Black, effectively countering key elements of the current meta. While it struggles against Kyurem White, Ho Oh, and Kyogre, Metagross synergizes well with suggested teammates like Kyurem White, Dialga (Origin), or Lugia to cover its vulnerabilities.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Kyurem WhiteDialga (Origin)Lugia
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#4
Xerneas
Fairy Score: 95.1
⚔️ Geomancy, Close Combat, Moonblast
✅ Beats
Kyurem BlackKyurem WhitePalkia (Origin)LugiaDialga (Origin)
❌ Loses to
Ho OhZacian (Crowned Sword)KyogreZamazenta Shield (Crowned)Landorus (Therian)
Xerneas holds a formidable #4 ranking in Master League with a 95.1 score, primarily due to its potent moveset of Geomancy, Close Combat, and Moonblast. The introduction of Geomancy has been transformative, allowing Xerneas to consistently defeat key meta threats such as Kyurem Black, Kyurem White, and Palkia (Origin), despite its clear struggles against Ho Oh, Zacian (Crowned Sword), and Kyogre. To maximize its impact and cover its weaknesses, Xerneas pairs exceptionally well with suggested teammates like Palkia (Origin), Kyogre, and Lugia.
🤝 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 its critical role against major threats like Landorus (Therian), Kyurem Black, Dialga (Origin), and Palkia (Origin) thanks to its potent Fighting/Steel typing. Its moveset of Ice Fang, Close Combat, and Behemoth Bash allows Zamazenta to effectively counter other significant contenders such as Kyurem White, capitalizing on its diverse offensive pressure. However, its strong performance is tempered by losses to Necrozma Dawn Wings, Kyogre, Ho Oh, Zacian (Crowned Sword), and Lugia, necessitating specific team support from partners like Kyurem Black, Palkia (Origin), or Reshiram to cover its vulnerabilities.
🤝 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)
Kyurem White earns its #6 ranking in Master League with a score of 94.7, primarily due to its devastating Dragon Breath, Fusion Flare, and Ice Burn moveset that delivers critical wins against meta giants like Kyogre, Ho Oh, and Landorus (Therian). The formidable power of its signature moves, Fusion Flare and Ice Burn, ensures it remains a significant threat, effectively checking other Dragon-types such as Kyurem Black and Palkia (Origin) in the current competitive environment. Despite its offensive prowess, Kyurem White faces significant counters from Xerneas, Zacian (Crowned Sword), and Dragonite, making strategic team building with partners like Metagross or Marshadow (Shadow) essential for its success.
🤝 Suggested teammates
MetagrossMarshadow (Shadow)Kyogre
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#7
Dialga (Origin)
SteelDragon Score: 94.5
⚔️ 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) earns its #7 ranking in Master League with a formidable 94.5 score, leveraging its Steel/Dragon typing and devastating Dragon Breath, Roar of Time, and Iron Head moveset. This allows it to assert dominance over key meta threats like Palkia (Origin), Ho Oh, Kyogre, Kyurem Black, and Kyurem White, reflecting its consistent power. However, it faces stiff opposition from Zacian (Crowned Sword), Zamazenta Shield (Crowned), Groudon, Xerneas, and Necrozma Dusk Mane, making Kyogre, Metagross, or Lunala essential teammates to shore up these matchups.
🤝 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 secures its #8 Master League ranking with a 94.2 score, leveraging its potent Psychic/Ghost typing and consistent moveset of Shadow Claw, Shadow Ball, and Moonblast. This offensive package allows it to decisively counter threats such as Lugia, Kyogre, and Xerneas, though it struggles against top-tier picks like Ho-Oh, Zacian (Crowned Sword), and Dialga (Origin). Its strategic matchup profile and synergy with teammates like Reshiram and Zekrom establish Lunala as a high-impact attacker despite its vulnerabilities.
🤝 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 secures the #9 spot in Master League with a strong 94.1 score, leveraging its potent Dragon Breath, Fusion Flare, and Draco Meteor moveset to dominate key matchups against Ho-Oh, Zacian (Crowned Sword), Kyogre, and both Kyurem forms. While it does fall to top threats such as Dialga (Origin), Palkia (Origin), Lugia, Landorus (Therian), and Zamazenta Shield (Crowned), its consistently powerful Fusion Flare remains a defining offensive tool, enabling crucial wins despite no specific current season move changes directly impacting its performance. Its overall viability is further enhanced when paired with suggested teammates like Zacian (Crowned Sword), Metagross, and Xerneas, which help mitigate its vulnerabilities and build a balanced team.
🤝 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 achieves its #10 Master League ranking with a 92.9 score, driven by its powerful Dragon/Ice typing and the formidable offensive pressure from Dragon Tail, Freeze Shock, and Fusion Bolt. This robust moveset enables it to decisively beat key meta threats such as Kyogre, Ho Oh, Lugia, Necrozma Dawn Wings, and Landorus (Therian). Despite vulnerabilities to Zacian (Crowned Sword), Zamazenta Shield (Crowned), and Origin Formes of Dialga and Palkia, its weaknesses are effectively covered by suggested teammates like Marshadow 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 ranking with a formidable 92.6 score, leveraging its powerful Dragon Breath, Outrage, and Fusion Bolt moveset to decisively beat key meta threats like Ho-Oh, Kyogre, and Zacian (Crowned Sword). Despite these significant wins, its substantial losses to top-tier Pokémon such as Kyurem White, Xerneas, and Palkia (Origin) temper its overall dominance and prevent a higher placement. Optimal performance often involves pairing Zekrom with suggested teammates like Zacian (Crowned Sword) and Zamazenta Shield (Crowned) to mitigate its vulnerabilities and capitalize on its offensive pressure.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Zacian (Crowned Sword)Zamazenta Shield (Crowned)Lunala
A+
#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 its #12 Master League ranking with an impressive score of 92, dominating key matchups like Kyurem Black, Zamazenta Shield (Crowned), Dialga (Origin), and Zacian (Crowned Sword) thanks to its potent Shadow Claw, Close Combat, and Ice Punch moveset. Despite this offensive prowess, it predictably struggles against top-tier threats such as Ho Oh, Xerneas, Groudon, Kyogre, and Palkia (Origin), necessitating careful switch timing. Effective team building with partners like Kyurem White, Dialga (Origin), or Lunala is crucial to mitigate Marshadow's weaknesses and maximize its significant pressure.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Kyurem WhiteDialga (Origin)Lunala
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#13
Kyogre
Water Score: 91.7
⚔️ Waterfall, Avalanche, Origin Pulse
✅ Beats
Ho OhLandorus (Therian)Zamazenta Shield (Crowned)XerneasZacian (Crowned Sword)
❌ Loses to
Kyurem BlackKyurem WhitePalkia (Origin)Dialga (Origin)Lugia
Kyogre earns its #13 Master League ranking with a 91.7 score, consistently overpowering critical threats like Ho-Oh, Landorus (Therian), Zamazenta Shield (Crowned), Xerneas, and Zacian (Crowned Sword) using its Waterfall, Avalanche, and Origin Pulse moveset. However, its path to a higher rank is hampered by significant losses to prominent Pokémon such as Kyurem Black, Kyurem White, Palkia (Origin), Dialga (Origin), and Lugia. To mitigate these vulnerabilities, Kyogre often shines when paired strategically with teammates like Xerneas, Zamazenta Shield (Crowned), and Zacian (Crowned Sword), who can effectively cover its specific counters.
🤝 Suggested teammates
XerneasZamazenta Shield (Crowned)Zacian (Crowned Sword)
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#14
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 holds a respectable #14 ranking in Master League with a score of 90.7, primarily due to its potent moveset of Dragon Tail, Aeroblast, and Fly. This moveset enables it to decisively beat major threats like Landorus (Therian), Palkia (Origin), Kyogre, Ho Oh, and Zamazenta Shield (Crowned), solidifying its position as a reliable counter to several top-tier picks. Despite these strengths, it loses significantly to Kyurem Black, Kyurem White, Zacian (Crowned Sword), Dialga (Origin), and Xerneas, making strategic team composition with partners such as Marshadow (Shadow), Zacian (Crowned Sword), and Metagross essential for success.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Marshadow (Shadow)Zacian (Crowned Sword)Metagross
A+
#15
Palkia (Shadow)
WaterDragon Score: 90.7
⚔️ 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) secures a #15 ranking in Master League with a 90.7 score, demonstrating significant offensive power as a Water/Dragon-type. Leveraging its Dragon Breath, Aqua Tail, and Draco Meteor moveset, it impressively beats top threats including Landorus (Therian), Kyogre, Ho-Oh, Dialga (Origin), and Lugia. While vulnerable to counters like Zacian (Crowned Sword), Zamazenta Shield (Crowned), and Palkia (Origin), strategic team compositions with partners such as Zacian (Crowned Sword) or Metagross can effectively mitigate these matchups.
🤝 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 30, 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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