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The Pokemon GO Master Premier Cup returns to Niantic's mobile game on November 5, 2024, at 1 pm PT. It will stick around for one week, expiring at 1 pm PT on November 12, 2024. During this time, it will be accompanied by the open Master League. This format has no CP cap (as long as the beasts are above 2,500 CP) but limits the use of Pocket Monsters categorized as Legendary, Mythical, or Ultra Beasts.
This article covers some of the best leads, safe switches, and closers you can utilize to gain elo in the Pokemon GO Master Premier Cup during the Max Out season.
Note: Some parts of this article are subjective and reflect the writer's opinions. Attacks marked with * are Legacy Moves and require an Elite TM.
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Best leads for Pokemon GO Master Premier Cup
1) Florges
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Average stats
- Attack: 190.7
- Defense: 217.6
- Stamina: 168
Best IVs and Candy XL requirement
- 15/15/15
- Candy XL is strongly recommended.
Recommended moves
- Fast Attack: Fairy Wind
- Charged Attacks: Disarming Voice and Moonblast
2) Dragonite or Shadow Dragonite
Average stats
- Attack: 233.6
- Defense: 178.9
- Stamina: 188
Best IVs and Candy XL requirement
- 15/15/15
- Candy XL is strongly recommended.
Recommended moves
- Fast Attack: Dragon Breath
- Charged Attacks: Dragon Claw and Superpower
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3) Goodra
Average stats
- Attack: 197.4
- Defense: 215.9
- Stamina: 186
Best IVs and Candy XL requirement
- 15/15/15
- Candy XL is strongly recommended.
Recommended moves
- Fast Attack: Dragon Breath
- Charged Attacks: Aqua Tail and Thunder Punch*
Honorable mentions
- Gyarados or Shadow Gyarados: Dragon Breath + Aqua Tail* and Crunch
- Dragapult: Astonish + Breaking Swipe and Shadow Ball
- Shadow Magnezone: Volt Switch + Mirror Shot and Wild Charge
- Feraligatr: Shadow Claw + Hydro Cannon and Ice Beam
- Rhyperior: Mud Slap + Breaking Swipe and Rock Wrecker*
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Best safe switches for Pokemon GO Master Premier Cup
1) Gyarados or Shadow Gyarados
Average stats
- Attack: 211.7
- Defense: 168.9
- Stamina: 194
Best IVs and Candy XL requirement
- 15/15/15
- Candy XL is strongly recommended.
Recommended moves
- Fast Attack: Dragon Breath
- Charged Attacks: Aqua Tail* and Crunch
2) Rhyperior or Shadow Rhyperior
Average stats
- Attack: 215.1
- Defense: 172.2
- Stamina: 223
Best IVs and Candy XL requirement
- 15/15/15
- Candy XL is strongly recommended.
Recommended moves
- Fast Attack: Mud Slap
- Charged Attacks: Breaking Swipe and Rock Wrecker*
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3) Feraligatr or Shadow Feraligatr
Average stats
- Attack: 184.8
- Defense: 170.5
- Stamina: 178
Best IVs and Candy XL requirement
- 15/15/15
- Candy XL is strongly recommended.
Recommended moves
- Fast Attack: Shadow Claw
- Charged Attacks: Hydro Cannon* and Ice Beam
Honorable mentions
- Florges: Fairy WInd + Disarming Voice and
- Goodra: Dragon Breath + Aqua Tail and Thunder Punch*
- Ursaluna: Tackle + High Horsepower* and Swift
- Shadow Hippowdon: Sand Attack + Weather Ball (Rock) and Earth Power
- Golisopod: Shadow Claw + Liquidation and Aerial Ace
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Best closers for Pokemon GO Master Premier Cup
1) Florges
Average stats
- Attack: 190.7
- Defense: 217.6
- Stamina: 168
Best IVs and Candy XL requirement
- 15/15/15
- Candy XL is strongly recommended.
Recommended moves
- Fast Attack: Fairy Wind
- Charged Attacks: Disarming Voice and Moonblast
2) Garchomp
Average stats
- Attack: 231.9
- Defense: 174.7
- Stamina: 213
Best IVs and Candy XL requirement
- 15/15/15
- Candy XL is strongly recommended.
Recommended moves
- Fast Attack: Mud Shot
- Charged Attacks: Outrage + Earth Power*
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3) Rhyperior
Average stats
- Attack: 215.1
- Defense: 172.2
- Stamina: 223
Best IVs and Candy XL requirement
- 15/15/15
- Candy XL is strongly recommended.
Recommended moves
- Fast Attack: Mud Slap
- Charged Attacks: Breaking Swipe and Rock Wrecker*
Honorable mentions
- Dragonite or Shadow Dragonite: Dragon Breath + Dragon Claw and Superpower
- Shadow Feraligatr: Shadow Claw + Hydro Cannon* and Ice Beam
- Shadow Mamoswine: Powder Snow + Avalanche and High Horsepower
- Shadow Sneasler: Shadow Claw + Close Combat and Aerial Ace
- Goodra: Dragon Breath + Aqua Tail and Thunder Punch*
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