Pokemon GO Ultra 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 Jellicent, Corviknight, Lapras and more. Full matchup data, counter analysis, and team recommendations powered by PvPoke simulations. Updated May 17, 2026.
⚔️ Ultra League (CP 2500)
S+
#1
Jellicent
WaterGhost Score: 95.5
⚔️ Hex, Surf, Shadow Ball
✅ Beats
EmpoleonLaprasFlorgesTogekissCorviknight
❌ Loses to
VirizionAmpharosFeraligatrRunerigusZygarde Complete
Jellicent secures its #1 Ultra League ranking with a commanding 95.5 score, leveraging its unique Water/Ghost typing and a potent moveset of Hex, Surf, and Shadow Ball. This versatile combination allows it to decisively beat major threats such as Empoleon, Lapras, Florges, Togekiss, and Corviknight. While matchups against Virizion, Ampharos, and Runerigus prove challenging, strategic team building with suggested partners like Virizion or Regidrago effectively addresses these vulnerabilities.
🤝 Suggested teammates
VirizionRegidragoCorviknight
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#2
Corviknight
FlyingSteel Score: 95.4
⚔️ Sand Attack, Air Cutter, Payback
✅ Beats
SkeledirgeVirizionGiratina (Altered)TinkatonEmpoleon
❌ Loses to
RunerigusFlorgesJellicentTogekissLapras
Corviknight ranks as a formidable #2 in Ultra League with a score of 95.4, utilizing a strong moveset of Sand Attack, Air Cutter, and Payback to counter significant threats. Its Flying/Steel typing allows it to decisively defeat top meta picks such as Skeledirge, Virizion, Giratina (Altered), Tinkaton, and Empoleon, underscoring its valuable niche. While powerful, Corviknight is vulnerable to Runerigus, Florges, Jellicent, Togekiss, and Lapras, making strategic teammates like Jellicent and Tinkaton crucial for covering its weaknesses.
🤝 Suggested teammates
JellicentTinkatonEmpoleon
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#3
Lapras
WaterIce Score: 95.4
⚔️ Psywave, Sparkling Aria, Ice Beam
✅ Beats
VirizionTogekissFlorgesSkeledirgeCorviknight
❌ Loses to
AmpharosTinkatonJellicentGiratina (Altered)Empoleon
Lapras earns its #3 Ultra League rank with an impressive 95.4 score, leveraging its Water/Ice typing for comprehensive coverage that counters prominent threats. Its potent moveset of Psywave, Sparkling Aria, and Ice Beam allows Lapras to decisively beat key meta Pokémon like Virizion, Togekiss, Florges, and Skeledirge. While it struggles against Ampharos, Tinkaton, and Empoleon, Lapras integrates seamlessly into teams alongside suggested partners such as Corviknight, Shadow Malamar, and Feraligatr.
🤝 Suggested teammates
CorviknightMalamar (Shadow)Feraligatr
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#4
Lapras (Shadow)
WaterIce Score: 95
⚔️ Psywave, Sparkling Aria, Ice Beam
✅ Beats
CorviknightTogekissVirizionFlorgesEmpoleon
❌ Loses to
AnnihilapeJellicentAmpharosClefableGiratina (Altered)
Ranking #4 in Ultra League with a score of 95, Shadow Lapras (Water/Ice) leverages its potent moveset of Psywave, Sparkling Aria, and Ice Beam to dominate key threats. This robust coverage allows it to decisively beat formidable opponents like Corviknight, Togekiss, Virizion, Florges, and Empoleon, asserting its role as a premier counter to many top-tier picks. While it struggles against Annihilape, Jellicent, Ampharos, Clefable, and Giratina (Altered), strategic pairings with teammates such as Shadow Feraligatr, Shadow Malamar, or Virizion can cover these vulnerabilities effectively.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Feraligatr (Shadow)Malamar (Shadow)Virizion
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#5
Tinkaton
FairySteel Score: 94.9
⚔️ Fairy Wind, Gigaton Hammer, Bulldoze
✅ Beats
TogekissGiratina (Altered)FlorgesZygarde CompleteLapras
❌ Loses to
SkeledirgeJellicentEmpoleonCorviknightVirizion
Tinkaton earns its #5 Ultra League ranking with a strong 94.9 score, primarily due to its excellent Fairy/Steel typing and the recently buffed Fairy Wind, which provides rapid energy generation for its powerful charge moves. Its potent moveset of Fairy Wind, Gigaton Hammer, and Bulldoze allows it to consistently beat meta stalwarts such as Giratina (Altered), Zygarde Complete, Florges, and Togekiss. While it struggles against common counters like Skeledirge and Empoleon, pairing Tinkaton with recommended teammates like Moltres (Galarian) and Lapras effectively covers these vulnerabilities, cementing its top-tier status.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Moltres (Galarian)CorviknightLapras
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#6
Empoleon
WaterSteel Score: 94.4
⚔️ Metal Sound, Hydro Cannon, Drill Peck
✅ Beats
FlorgesClefableTinkatonTogekissLapras
❌ Loses to
Zygarde CompleteJellicentGiratina (Altered)CorviknightVirizion
Empoleon commands the #6 spot in Ultra League with a 94.4 score, primarily due to its exceptional Steel/Water typing and devastating moveset of Metal Sound, Hydro Cannon, and Drill Peck that allows it to decisively beat Florges, Clefable, and Togekiss. This season's improved Metal Sound significantly enhances its energy generation, enabling faster access to powerful Hydro Cannon and Drill Peck to secure wins against key targets like Tinkaton and Lapras. While formidable, Empoleon faces challenges against Zygarde Complete, Jellicent, and Giratina (Altered), underscoring the importance of pairing it with suggested teammates such as Regidrago or Shadow Feraligatr for optimal team synergy.
🤝 Suggested teammates
RegidragoMoltres (Galarian)Feraligatr (Shadow)
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#7
Moltres (Galarian)
DarkFlying Score: 94.3
⚔️ Sucker Punch, Fly, Brave Bird
✅ Beats
JellicentEmpoleonVirizionLaprasCorviknight
❌ Loses to
ClefableForretressTinkatonFlorgesAmpharos
Galarian Moltres secures its impressive #7 ranking in the Ultra League with a 94.3 score, establishing its dominance as a formidable Dark/Flying type. Leveraging Sucker Punch, Fly, and Brave Bird, it expertly dispatches key meta threats including Jellicent, Empoleon, Virizion, Lapras, and Corviknight. Despite vulnerabilities to Clefable, Forretress, Tinkaton, Florges, and Ampharos, its potent offensive pressure makes it a core component for teams, pairing exceptionally well with companions like Empoleon or Feraligatr.
🤝 Suggested teammates
EmpoleonEmpoleon (Shadow)Feraligatr
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#8
Empoleon (Shadow)
WaterSteel Score: 94.2
⚔️ Metal Sound, Hydro Cannon, Drill Peck
✅ Beats
TogekissClefableFlorgesSkeledirgeTinkaton
❌ Loses to
VirizionJellicentCorviknightLaprasGiratina (Altered)
Ranked #8 in Ultra League with a score of 94.2, Shadow Empoleon's Water/Steel typing and access to Hydro Cannon make it a potent threat, effectively beating Pokémon like Togekiss, Clefable, Florges, and Skeledirge. Despite its powerful moveset of Metal Sound, Hydro Cannon, and Drill Peck, it notably struggles against counters such as Virizion, Jellicent, Corviknight, and Lapras. To mitigate these weaknesses, pairing Shadow Empoleon with suggested teammates like Galarian Moltres, Shadow Malamar, or Shadow Feraligatr allows it to thrive and dominate key matchups.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Moltres (Galarian)Malamar (Shadow)Feraligatr (Shadow)
A+
#9
Feraligatr (Shadow)
Water Score: 93.9
⚔️ Shadow Claw, Hydro Cannon, Ice Beam
✅ Beats
Giratina (Altered)FlorgesTogekissCorviknightJellicent
❌ Loses to
AmpharosVirizionEmpoleonLaprasClefable
Shadow Feraligatr earns its #9 ranking in the Ultra League with an impressive 93.9 score, leveraging its potent Shadow Claw, Hydro Cannon, and Ice Beam moveset for widespread damage. This formidable offensive pressure allows it to secure key wins against top threats like Giratina (Altered), Florges, and Togekiss, despite struggling with counters such as Ampharos, Virizion, and Empoleon. For optimal team synergy, pairing Shadow Feraligatr with companions like Galarian Moltres, Shadow Malamar, or Jellicent maximizes its potential as a strong offensive presence and coverage specialist.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Moltres (Galarian)Malamar (Shadow)Jellicent
A+
#10
Malamar (Shadow)
DarkPsychic Score: 93.3
⚔️ Psywave, Foul Play, Super Power
✅ Beats
LaprasVirizionEmpoleonJellicentGiratina (Altered)
❌ Loses to
TinkatonFlorgesCorviknightTogekissGastrodon
Shadow Malamar secures the #10 ranking in Ultra League with an impressive score of 93.3, leveraging its Psywave, Foul Play, and Super Power moveset to decisively beat prominent threats such as Giratina (Altered), Virizion, and Empoleon. While highly effective against these key meta picks, its vulnerabilities are exposed by counters like Tinkaton, Florges, Corviknight, and Togekiss. To mitigate these specific weaknesses and optimize its battlefield presence, pairing Shadow Malamar with suggested teammates like Jellicent or Lapras provides crucial defensive synergy and coverage.
🤝 Suggested teammates
JellicentLaprasLapras (Shadow)
A+
#11
Florges
Fairy Score: 93.2
⚔️ Fairy Wind, Chilling Water, Disarming Voice
✅ Beats
Giratina (Altered)CorviknightVirizionTogekissSkeledirge
❌ Loses to
EmpoleonTinkatonLaprasJellicentGastrodon
Florges secures its #11 rank in Ultra League with a strong 93.2 score, leveraging the powerful energy generation of Fairy Wind and the debuff utility of Chilling Water to decisively beat threats like Giratina (Altered), Corviknight, and Virizion. Its potent Fairy typing allows it to reliably counter prominent Fighters and Dragons such as Togekiss and Skeledirge, establishing Florges as a crucial pick that forces shield advantage or inflicts significant damage. However, its vulnerability to specific counters like Empoleon, Tinkaton, and Lapras necessitates strategic team building, often pairing it with picks such as Galarian Moltres, Shadow Malamar, or Feraligatr to cover its specific weaknesses and maximize its offensive pressure.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Moltres (Galarian)Malamar (Shadow)Feraligatr
A+
#12
Feraligatr
Water Score: 93.1
⚔️ Shadow Claw, Hydro Cannon, Ice Beam
✅ Beats
TinkatonFlorgesTogekissJellicentEmpoleon
❌ Loses to
AmpharosLaprasVirizionGiratina (Altered)Corviknight
Feraligatr earns its #12 Ultra League ranking with a 93.1 score, leveraging Shadow Claw's energy generation alongside its powerful Hydro Cannon and essential Ice Beam coverage to decisively beat key meta Pokémon like Tinkaton, Florges, and Togekiss. While its diverse charge moves allow it to exert significant pressure, it struggles against Electric and Grass types such as Ampharos and Virizion, as well as Lapras, which exploit its defensive typing. Its ability to serve as an excellent core breaker against Steel and Fairy types is further amplified by pairing it with teammates like Galarian Moltres and Shadow Malamar, enhancing overall team synergy within the current competitive landscape.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Moltres (Galarian)Malamar (Shadow)Florges
A+
#13
Dondozo
Water Score: 93
⚔️ Waterfall, Surf, Outrage
✅ Beats
SkeledirgeRunerigusCorviknightTinkatonEmpoleon
❌ Loses to
VirizionGiratina (Altered)JellicentLaprasFlorges
Dondozo's #13 Ultra League ranking (Score: 93) is driven by its strong Waterfall, Surf, and Outrage moveset, allowing it to decisively beat key meta threats like Skeledirge, Runerigus, and Corviknight. However, its performance is hampered by significant losses to types like Grass and Dragon, specifically Virizion and Giratina (Altered), alongside Jellicent, Lapras, and Florges. Consequently, Dondozo finds optimal synergy with teammates such as Shadow Malamar, Tinkaton, and Galarian Moltres, which effectively cover its weaknesses and maximize its offensive potential.
🤝 Suggested teammates
Malamar (Shadow)TinkatonMoltres (Galarian)
A+
#14
Virizion
GrassFighting Score: 92.7
⚔️ Double Kick, Leaf Blade, Sacred Sword
✅ Beats
GastrodonAmpharosRunerigusJellicentEmpoleon
❌ Loses to
TogekissGiratina (Altered)CorviknightLaprasFlorges
Virizion secures its #14 ranking in Ultra League with a score of 92.7, largely due to its potent moveset of Double Kick, Leaf Blade, and Sacred Sword—a combination significantly empowered by the earlier Double Kick buff—allowing it to decisively defeat key meta threats like Gastrodon, Ampharos, and Jellicent. However, its Grass/Fighting typing leaves it vulnerable to common counters such as Togekiss, Giratina (Altered), and Corviknight, necessitating strategic shielding and well-chosen switch partners. Its strong offensive pressure and ability to reliably handle multiple Water and Steel types makes it an excellent choice, further enhanced when paired with teammates like Jellicent or Tinkaton to cover its weaknesses.
🤝 Suggested teammates
JellicentTinkatonFeraligatr (Shadow)
A+
#15
Regidrago
Dragon Score: 92.5
⚔️ Dragon Breath, Dragon Energy, Vice Grip
✅ Beats
Giratina (Altered)Zygarde CompleteJellicentVirizionEmpoleon
❌ Loses to
TinkatonFlorgesTogekissLaprasCorviknight
Regidrago earns its #15 Ultra League ranking with a 92.5 score, utilizing its powerful Dragon Breath, Dragon Energy, and Vice Grip moveset to defeat key meta threats like Giratina (Altered) and Zygarde Complete. However, it faces significant challenges against popular counters such as Tinkaton, Florges, and Togekiss, reflecting its susceptibility to Fairy and Ice-type damage in the current competitive landscape. To maximize its effectiveness, Regidrago benefits from synergistic teammates like Jellicent, Empoleon, or Lapras, who can cover its exploitable weaknesses.
🤝 Suggested teammates
JellicentEmpoleonLapras
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Pokemon for Ultra League (CP 2500) right now?
As of May 17, 2026, Jellicent leads the Ultra League (CP 2500) 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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Written by DY (Chief Researcher)
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