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Pokemon GO Fantasy Cup: Great League edition returns to the game on December 3, 2024, at 1 pm PT. It will be around until 1 pm PT on December 17, 2024. In the first week, it will be accompanied by the Great League and the Ultra League will run alongside it in the second week.
The following restrictions apply to participating Pocket Monsters in the Pokemon GO Fantasy Cup during the Dual Destiny season:
- Pokemon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter.
- Only Dragon-, Steel-, and Fairy-type creatures are eligible.
With the basics out of the way, here are the best picks for the lead, safe switch, and closer roles for the Pokemon GO Fantasy Cup: Great League edition in the 21st season of the GBL.
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Disclaimer: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinions. Attacks marked with a * are Legacy Moves and require an Elite TM
Best leads for Pokemon GO Fantasy Cup: Great League edition
1) Galarian Weezing Shadow Galarian Weezing
Average stats
- Attack: 118.3
- Defense: 138.8
- Stamina: 115
Best IVs and Candy XL requirement
- Rank 1 IVs: 0/14/14
- Candy XL is not required
Recommended moves
- Fast Move: Fairy Wind
- Charged Moves: Sludge and Overheat
2) Togedemaru
Average stats
- Attack: 132.1
- Defense: 105.5
- Stamina: 121
Best IVs and Candy XL requirement
- Rank 1 IVs: 0/13/13
- Candy XL is not required
Recommended moves
- Fast Move: Thunder Shock
- Charged Moves: Wild Charge and Fell Stinger
Also read: Pokemon GO Battle League Dual Destiny (Season 21): Schedule, rewards, and more
3) Excadrill or Shadow Excadrill
Average stats
- Attack: 142.6
- Defense: 78.7
- Stamina: 139
Best IVs and Candy XL requirement
- Rank 1 IVs: 2/15/15
- Candy XL is not required
Recommended moves
- Fast Move: Mud Slap
- Charged Moves: Rock Slide and Drill Run
Honorable mentions
- Dragapult: Astonish + Shadow Ball and Breaking Swipe
- Alolan Dugtrio or Shadow Alolan Dugtrio: Mud Slap + Mud Bomb and Iron Head
- Shadow Mawile: Fire Fang + Power-Up Punch and Play Rough
- Azumarill: Bubble + Play Rough and Hydro Pump
- Heatran: Fire Spin + Magma Storm* and Earth Power
Also check out: Pokemon GO Evolution calculator
Best switches for Pokemon GO Fantasy Cup: Great League edition
1) Galarian Weezing Shadow Galarian Weezing
Average stats
- Attack: 118.3
- Defense: 138.8
- Stamina: 115
Best IVs and Candy XL requirement
- Rank 1 IVs: 0/14/14
- Candy XL is not required
Recommended moves
- Fast Move: Fairy Wind
- Charged Moves: Sludge and Overheat
2) Excadrill or Shadow Excadrill
Average stats
- Attack: 142.6
- Defense: 78.7
- Stamina: 139
Best IVs and Candy XL requirement
- Rank 1 IVs: 2/15/15
- Candy XL is not required
Recommended moves
- Fast Move: Mud Slap
- Charged Moves: Rock Slide and Drill Run
Also check out: Pokemon GO CP calculator
3) Galarian Stunfisk
Average stats
- Attack: 101.7
- Defense: 127.9
- Stamina: 169
Best IVs and Candy XL requirement
- Rank 1 IVs: 0/12/15
- Candy XL is not required
Recommended moves
- Fast Move: Mud Shot
- Charged Moves: Earthquake and Rock Slide
Honorable mentions
- Alolan Dugtrio or Shadow Alolan Dugtrio: Mud Slap + Mud Bomb and Iron Head
- Flygon: Mud Shot + Dragon Claw and Scorching Sands
- Azumarill: Bubble + Play Rough and Hydro Pump
- Dragapult: Astonish + Shadow Ball and Breaking Swipe
- Clefable: Fairy Wind + Meteor Mash and Moonblast
Also read: Pokemon GO Just My Cup of Tea preparation guide
Best closers for Pokemon GO Fantasy Cup: Great League edition
1) Azumarill
Average stats
- Attack: 93.7
- Defense: 134
- Stamina: 190
Best IVs and Candy XL requirement
- Rank 1 IVs: 0/15/15
- Candy XL is recommended but not required
Recommended moves
- Fast Move: Bubble
- Charged Moves: Hydro Pump and Play Rough
2) Shadow Alolan Dugtrio or Alolan Dugtrio
Average stats
- Attack: 148.9
- Defense: 111.5
- Stamina: 90
Best IVs and Candy XL requirement
- Rank 1 IVs: 0/12/15
- Candy XL is not required
Recommended moves
- Fast Move: Mud Slap
- Charged Moves: Mud Bomb and Iron Head
Also read: Pokemon GO Chill Drive Genesect: Best moveset, counters, and is it any good?
3) Registeel or Shadow Registeel
Average stats
- Attack: 95.4
- Defense: 189.6
- Stamina: 130
Best IVs and Candy XL requirement
- Rank 1 IVs: 2/13/14
- Candy XL is not required
Recommended moves
- Fast Move: Lock On
- Charged Moves: Focus Blast and Zap Cannon*
Honorable mentions
- Giratina Origin Forme: Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball and Ominous Wind
- Turtonator: Incinerate + Dragon Pulse and Overheat
- Excadrill or Shadow Excadrill: Mud Shot + Drill Run and Rock Side
- Shadow Magnezone: Volt Switch + Wild Charge and Mirror Shot.
- Shadow Flygon: Mud Shot + Dragon Claw and Scorching Sands
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