Pokemon GO Mega Master League best team choices for Season 21

The Pokemon GO Mega Master League is a limited format in GO Battle League where Mega Evolved Pocket Monsters are allowed to take part. It seldom appears in the cycle. It was supposed to appear alongside the open Great League from 1 pm PT on February 25 until 1 pm PT on March 4, 2025 to o end the Dual Destiny GBL season. However, due to undisclosed reasons, the Master Premier Cup will appear in its place.

Your team must consist of three Pocket Monsters and can include a maximum of one critter capable of Mega Evolution or Primal Reversion. It is recommended that you only use fully powered-up creatures with as close to perfect IVs (15/15/15) as possible.

This article highlights the best leads, switches, and closers you can use in Pokemon GO Mega Master League in GBL Season 21.

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Best leads for Pokemon GO Mega Master League

Mega Rayquaza is the best lead for the Pokemon GO Mega Master League (Image via TPC)

Top Mega leads

1) Mega Rayquaza

Fast Attack: Dragon Tail
Charged Attacks: Breaking Swipe and Dragon Ascent

2) Mega Gyarados

Fast Attack: Dragon Breath
Charged Attacks: Aqua Tail and Crunch

3) Primal Groudon

Fast Attack: Mud Shot
Charged Attacks: Fire Punch and Precipice Blades

4) Mega Latios

Fast Attack: Dragon Breath
Charged Attacks: Dragon Claw and Luster Purge

5) Mega Swampert

Fast Attack: Mud Shot
Charged Attacks: Hydro Cannon and Earthquake

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Top non-Mega leads

1) Origin Forme Palkia

Fast Attack: Dragon Breath
Charged Attacks: Aqua Tail and Spacial Rend

2) Palkia (or Shadow Palkia)

Fast Attack: Dragon Breath
Charged Attacks: Aqua Tail and Draco Meteor

3) Florges

Fast Attack: Fairy Wind
Charged Attacks: Moonblast and Disarming Voice

4) Marshadow

Fast Attack: Sucker Punch
Charged Attacks: Ice Punch and Close Combat

5) Solgaleo

Fast Attack: Fire Spin
Charged Attacks: Psychic Fangs and Iron Head

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Best switches for Pokemon GO Mega Master League

Mega Gyarados is the best lead for the Pokemon GO Mega Master League (Image via TPC)

Top Mega switches

1) Mega Gyarados

Fast Attack: Dragon Breath
Charged Attacks: Aqua Tail and Crunch

2) Mega Rayquaza

Fast Attack: Dragon Tail
Charged Attacks: Breaking Swipe and Dragon Ascent

3) Mega Gallade

Fast Attack: Psycho Cut
Charged Attacks: Leaf Blade and Close Combat

4) Primal Groudon

Fast Attack: Mud Shot
Charged Attacks: Fire Punch and Precipice Blades

5) Mega Gengar

Fast Attack: Shadow Claw
Charged Attacks: Shadow Punch and Shadow Ball

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Top non-Mega switches

1) Origin Forme Palkia

Fast Attack: Dragon Breath
Charged Attacks: Aqua Tail and Spacial Rend

2) Marshadow

Fast Attack: Sucker Punch
Charged Attacks: Ice Punch and Close Combat

3) Complete Forme Zygarde

Fast Attack: Dragon Tail
Charged Attacks: Crunch and Earthquake

4) Incarnate Forme Enamorus

Fast Attack: Sucker Punch
Charged Attacks: Ice Punch and Close Combat

5) Kyurem

Fast Attack: Dragon Breath
Charged Attacks: Glaciate and Dragon Claw

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Best closers for Pokemon GO Mega Master League

Primal Rayquaza is the best lead for the Pokemon GO Mega Master League (Image via TPC)

Top Mega closers

1) Primal Groudon

Fast Attack: Mud Shot
Charged Attacks: Fire Punch and Precipice Blades

2) Mega Rayquaza

Fast Attack: Dragon Tail
Charged Attacks: Breaking Swipe and Dragon Ascent

3) Primal Kyogre

Fast Attack: Waterfall
Charged Attacks: Surf and Thunder

4) Mega Gyarados

Fast Attack: Dragon Breath
Charged Attacks: Aqua Tail and Crunch

5) Mega Swampert

Fast Attack: Mud Shot
Charged Attacks: Hydro Cannon and Earthquake

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Top non-Mega closers

1) Shadow Ho-Oh

Fast Attack: Incinerate
Charged Attacks: Sacred Fire and Brave Bird

2) Zekrom

Fast Attack: Dragon Breath
Charged Attacks: Crunch and Wild Charge

3) Black Kyurem

Fast Attack: Shadow Claw
Charged Attacks: Fusion Bolt and Freeze Shock

4) Florges

Fast Attack: Fairy Wind
Charged Attacks: Moonblast and Disarming Voice

5) Xerneas

Fast Attack: Geomancy
Charged Attacks: Close Combat and Moonblast

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