The best Pokmon teams for the Master League in Pokmon Go - January 2023

November 04, 2024

Best Pokémon teams for the Master League

The Master League allows you to use any Pokémon, and there are no CP or XL restrictions. Because of this, trainers that have reached level 40 or above will typically be the more difficult opponents. Make sure you’ve powered your Pokémon up by feeding them XL Candy.

Dragonite, Solgaleo, and Meloetta

The first team we’ll highlight features Dragonite as the Lead Pokémon. It’s one of the superior Pokémon you start with in the Master League, and you can swap it out for Meloetta as the backup choice. We recommend reserving Solgaleo as your final Pokémon, but this might change depending on your opponent.

Dragonite: Dragon Breath (fast move), Dragon Claw, and Superpower
Solgaelo: Fire Spin (fast move), Psychic Fangs, and Iron Head
Meloetta: Quick Attack (fast move), Psyshock, and Dazzling Gleam

Lugia, Kyurem, and Giratina (Origin)

The next team features Lugia, the legendary Psychic and Flying-type Pokémon. If you can use a shadow version of Lugia, this would be preferred. Although both versions are powerful, we recommend teaming it up with Giratina (Origin) and Kyurem, which can interchange as the final Pokémon. Lugia is a strong starter, but don’t be worried about swapping it out for one of these other Pokémon if it takes too much damage.

Lugia: Dragon Tail (fast move), Sky Attack, and Aeroblast
Kyurem: Dragon Breath (fast move), Glaciate, and Dragon Claw
Giratina (Origin): Shadow Claw (fast move), Shadow Ball, and Ominous Wind

Zacian (Hero), Groudon, and Zekrom

For this team, we’ll swap out the Flying-type Lead Pokémon for Zacian, a Fairy-type. There are going to be multiple Dragon-type Pokémon used throughout this competition, so this could be a good Lead or Closer Pokémon on your team. Groudon is the strongest Ground-type Pokémon you can use in this competition, and it’s one we highly recommend, especially alongside Zekrom, a Dragon and Electric-type.

Zacian (Hero): Quick Attack (fast move), Close Combat, and Play Rough
Groudon: Mud Shot (fast move), Earthquake, and Fire Punch
Zekrom: Dragon Breatquickast move), Crunch, and Fusion Bolt

Mewtwo, Xerneas, and Gyarados

This team uses Mewtwo as the Lead Pokémon, one of the stronger Psychic-types. Like Lugia, you might prefer using the shadow version if you have this Pokémon, but both are acceptable choices. In addition, you’ll want to add Xerneas to your team and Gyarados, one of the stronger non-Dragon-type Pokémon frequently used by players in the Master League.

Mewtwo: Psychoc Cut (fast move), Psystrike, and Shadow Ball
Xerneas: Tackle (fast move), Close Combat, and Moonblast
Gyarados: Dragon Breath (fast move), Aqua Tail, and Crunch

Reshiram, Florges, and Zarude

The last team on this list consists of Reshiram, Florges, and Zaruda. Reshiram is a powerful Dragon and Fire-type Pokémon, but feel free to swap it out for Florges if you’re taking too much damage from other Dragon-types. Finally, you may want to reserve Zarude as the final Pokémon for your team, catching your opponent off-guard. Zarude is a strong Pokémon with enough defense to withstand several Pokémon attacks before fainting.

Reshiram: Dragon Breath (fast move), Fusion Flare, and Draco Meteor
Florges: Fairy Wind (fast move), Moonblast, and Disarming Voice
Zarude: Vine Whip (fast move), Dark Pulse, and Power Whip

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Zack Palm

Zack Palm is the Senior Writer of Gamepur and has spent over five years covering video games, and earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Oregon State University. He spends his free time biking, running tabletop campaigns, and listening to heavy metal. His primary game beats are Pokémon Go, Destiny 2, Final Fantasy XIV, and any newly released title, and he finds it difficult to pull away from any Star Wars game.