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Pokemon GO Halloween Cup: Great League edition during Season 20 starts on October 22, 2024, at 1 pm PT, and will end at 1 pm PT on October 29, 2024. This is a returning cup that allows you to use Poison-, Bug-, Ghost-, Dark-, and Fairy-type Pocket Monsters as long as they are at or under 1,500 CP. In October 2024, it will be accompanied by the Great League Remix.
This article covers the best leads, switches, and closers for the Pokemon GO Halloween Cup: Great League Edition in October 2024.
Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinions.
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Best leads for Pokemon GO Halloween Cup: Great League edition
1) Clodsire
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Stats
- Attack: 94.2
- Defense: 119.4
- Stamina: 209
Best IVs and Candy XL requirement
- 0/14/13
- Candy XL is not required.
Recommended moves
- Fast Attack: Poison Sting
- Charged Attacks: Sludge Bomb and Earthquake
2) Morpeko
Base stats
- Attack: 141.7
- Defense: 97.8
- Stamina: 114
Best IVs and Candy XL requirement
- 1/15/15
- Candy XL is not required
Recommended moves
- Fast Attack: Thunder Shock
- Charged Attacks: Aura Wheel and Psychic Fangs
Also read: How to get Morpeko in Pokemon GO, and can it be shiny?
3) Greninja
Base stats
- Attack: 139.5
- Defense: 101.6
- Stamina: 113
Best IVs and Candy XL requirement
- 3/15/12
- Candy XL is not required
Recommended moves
- Fast Attack: Water Shuriken
- Charged Attacks: Night Slash and Hydro Cannon
Honorable mentions
- Shadow Galarian Weezing with Fairy Wind + Brutal Swing and Play Rough
- Shadow Drapion with Poison Sting + Cunch and Aqua Tail
- Toxapex with Poison Jab + Brine and Sludge Wave
- Shadow Grimer with Mud Slap + Mud Bomb and Sludge Bomb
- Qwilfish with Poison Sting + Aqua Tail and Ice Beam
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Best safe switches for Pokemon GO Halloween Cup: Great League edition
1) Clodsire
Stats
- Attack: 94.2
- Defense: 119.4
- Stamina: 209
Best IVs and Candy XL requirement
- 0/14/13
- Candy XL is not required.
Recommended moves
- Fast Attack: Poison Sting
- Charged Attacks: Sludge Bomb and Earthquake
2) Qwilfish
Base stats
- Attack: 130.4
- Defense: 105.5
- Stamina: 123
Best IVs and Candy XL requirement
- 2/12/14
- Candy XL is not required
Recommended moves
- Fast Attack: Poison Sting
- Charged Attacks: Aqua Tail and Ice Beam
Also read: 5 best shinies to look forward to in Pokemon GO Halloween Part 1
3) Shadow Drapion
Base stats
- Attack: 118.5 (+20%)
- Defense: 136.4 (-20%)
- Stamina: 117
Best IVs and Candy XL requirement
- 2/15/14
- Candy XL is not required
Recommended moves
- Fast Attack: Poison Sting
- Charged Attacks: Aqua Tail and Crunch
Honorable mentions
- Hisuian Qwilfish with Poison Sting + Aqua Tail and Shadow Ball
- Shadow Galarian Weezing with Fairy Wind + Brutal Swing and Play Rough
- Ariados with Poison Sting + Trailblaze and Lunge
- Morpeko with Thunder Shock + Aura Wheel and Psychic Fangs
- Golisopod with Shadow Claw + X-Scissor and Liquidation
Also read: Pokemon GO Halloween Part 1 (2024) preparation guide
Best closers for Pokemon GO Halloween Cup: Great League edition
1) Clodsire
Stats
- Attack: 94.2
- Defense: 119.4
- Stamina: 209
Best IVs and Candy XL requirement
- 0/14/13
- Candy XL is not required.
Recommended moves
- Fast Attack: Poison Sting
- Charged Attacks: Sludge Bomb and Earthquake
2) Carbink
Base stats
- Attack: 84.8
- Defense: 247.8
- Stamina: 126
Best IVs and Candy XL requirement
- 5/15/15
- Candy XL recommended but not required
Recommended moves
- Fast Attack: Rock Throw
- Charged Attacks: Rock Slide and Moonblast
Also read: Is Morpeko with Aura Wheel good in Pokemon GO PvP and PvE?
3) Azumarill
Base stats
- Attack: 93.7
- Defense: 134
- Stamina: 190
Best IVs and Candy XL requirement
- 0/15/15
- Candy XL recommended but not required
Recommended moves
- Fast Attack: Bubble
- Charged Attacks: Ice Beam and Play Rough
Honorable mentions
- Galarian Moltres with Sucker Punch + Brave Bird and Ancient Power
- Shadow Mawile with Fairy Wind + Iron Head and Play Rough
- Toxapex with Poison Jab + Brine and Sludge Wave
- Shadow Sableye with Shadow Claw + Foul Play and Power Gem
- Klefki with Astonish + Foul Play and Play Rough
Check out our other Pokemon GO guides:
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