Pokemon GO Morpeko: Best moveset, counters, and is it any good?

Modified Nov 10, 2024 11:32 GMT

Pokemon GO Morpeko best moveset — Pokemon GO Morpeko PvP and PvE guide (Image via TPC)

Pokemon GO Morpeko's best moveset, counters, and competitive viability are on many players' minds as the creature debuts during the Halloween Part 1 event on October 22, 2024. Morpeko is a unique addition to Pokemon GO as it has two forms—Full Belly and Hangry—and its signature move Aura Wheel changes types based on this.

If you wish to use Morpeko in battle, you'd want it to have the best possible moves. As such, this article will break down Morpeko's best moveset in Pokemon GO. It will also delve into the creature's viability in the GO Battle League and raids and highlight the best Pokemon to counter it.

Note: Some aspects of this article are subjective and reflect the writer's opinion.

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Pokemon GO Morpeko best moveset

Morpeko's two forms in the anime (Image via TPC)

Pokemon GO Morpeko best PvP moveset

Fast Attack: Thunder Shock
Charged Attacks: Aura Wheel and Psychic Fangs

Pokemon GO Morpeko best PvE moveset

Fast Attack: Thunder Shock
Charged Attack: Aura Wheel

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Is Morpeko good in Pokemon GO PvP and PvE?

Morpeko in Pokemon GO PvP

Morpeko is an interesting new addition to the GO Battle League. Its form-changing Aura Wheel mechanic makes it a fun creature to use. However, it is quite attack-weighted and doesn't appear to challenge the meta in any significant way.

Morpeko in Pokemon GO PvE

As a Raid and Gym Attacker and Defender in Pokemon GO, Morpeko is underwhelming. It has neither spectacular attack nor defense stats. While its gimmick presents fun possibilities in PvP, it is virtually useless in PvE.

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