Since the move updates at the start of Season 12, Dragonite can now learn Superpower which gives it more play against Steel types counters which would usually wall Dragonite. With the recent decline in popularity for Walrein due to the nerf for Icicle Spear, Dragonite has gained traction fast. One of the most popular cores in the Great League is running Swampert with Skarmory as these 2 can deal with almost every other meta Pokémon in the game Dragonite It allows Swampert to bait shields, while also allowing access to Earthquake for serious damage dealing. Hydro Cannon is Swampert’s saving grace and is one of the best moves overall in the Great League. Pokémon like Venasaur, Trevenant and Shadow Victreebel can melt Swampert in an instant and, if you’re not careful, take you down with one charge move. The main issue with Swampert is its double weakness to Grass attacks which is why Swampert is great in the Lead since if you see a Grass type mon, you can simply swap out to attempt a pivot to win back switch advantage. Swampert is able to quickly charge and spam Hydro Cannon, which can be an absolute game-changer. Swampert’s well-rounded stats and typing make it an excellent counter to a ton of current meta picks.
If you’re looking for an annoyingly strong Water/Ground-type Pokémon, then look no further than Swampert. Now that you have learned about the categories, it’s time to talk about a few certain Pokémon for each category that have been an absolute powerhouse in the past for tournaments and why they did so well. They are able to act as a sponge by absorbing damage and do not need to rely on the use of shields because of their bulkiness and diverse typings. Defenderĭefenders are Pokémon that excel when you have shields and your opponent is all out. Their natural bulk, strong attacks, and their resistances allow them to succeed against sturdy defenses. AttackerĪn Attacker is a Pokémon whose best asset is to take down an opponent’s Pokémon that has shields remaining when you’re all out of shields to use yourself. CloserĬloser Pokémon are Pokémon that work well when you have no shields remaining, they have great typing and stats, alongside having exceptional moves to help them not have to rely on shields. Some very important terms that need to be known before diving into building a strong Great League team are: Battle terms used in the graphic above are from LeadĪ L ead refers to a Pokémon that works exceptionally well as an initial ruling Pokémon in a battle, they’re ideal for sending out head first as they are capable of pressuring the opponent with good coverage and resistances, however, they more often than not rely on burning a shield or 2 to give them the best opportunity in battle.
It is important to know about what Pokémon you can and can’t use for a tournament and to learn all about the top meta relevant Pokémon that have the best coverage.
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