The best Ultra League teams to use in Pokémon Go

He Ultraleague in Pokémon Go's Go Battle League and its 2500 CP cap is where the more “normal” Pokémon get their time in the spotlight, compared to the nearly legend-dominated Master League and the lower tiers of the Great League.

In this League, every Pokémon has a chance to make a splash, but that doesn't mean there's any solid team recommendations or genuine strategy to be made.

Here are our picks for the best team in the Ultra League and where the meta stands right now.

What is the goal of the Ultra League right now?

He Pokémon Go Ultra League is filled with a mix of fantastic Legendary Pokémon and some simpler entries, like starter evolutions and some other surprising picks. It's a big melting pot, but the number of eligible Pokémon means the rankings are quite susceptible to rapid changes.

Recently at the Toronto Regionals, the new Pokémon Cursola made it to the bottom of the Go Tournament (in the tournament's standard Grand League, that is), while some familiar favorites seem to have fallen from grace.

Some of the biggest recent changes to moves include Body Slam's damage reduction, which meant Swift stood out as the best fast move for many Pokémon. Meanwhile, some popular picks gained access to new moves, like Lickilicky can now learn Rollout (which, let's face it, I should have known all along), and Clefable now has access to Draining Kiss.

Meanwhile, the big shakeup as part of Season 20 was almost more notable for nerfs than buffs, with big changes to moves like Counter, Body Slam, and Wing Attack, all with far-reaching consequences for some particular favorites like Gliscor and Annihilape.

One of the best things about Ultra League is that some favorite legendary Pokémon, which may not be able to reduce their CP below 1500 for Great League, have found a niche among the more powerful picks. You'll see tough Pokémon like Registeel, Cobalion, and Cresselia all over this cup if you decide to dip your toes in. And with that, let us guide you through the best options.

Best Ultra League Team Suggestions

With the caveat that you may have a hard time getting a couple of the legendary Pokémon offered here, these Pokémon are the best options for the Pokémon Go Ultraleague:

Let's review them separately.

Feraligatr, Drapion and Electivire

If you're wondering why you're watching feraligatr everywhere in competitive Pokémon Go battles, it's because he got Shadow Claw in early 2024. This fantastic fast move helps Feraligatr gain energy quickly, while hitting some consistent Ultra League threats like Giratina and Cresselia.

It also uses charged moves like Hydro Cannon and Ice Beam to take care of other big threats like Skeledirge and Talonflame. While Shadow Feraligatr is preferable to have, the regular older version still has enough attack power and access to the same moves, so it will fill a similar role on your team without any minor issues.

A surprising choice for the higher levels, but Drapion (including the Shadow version) is helping fill out a lot of teams in the Ultra League meta right now. It has access to Poison Sting, a decent STAB fast move, as well as the newly upgraded Ice Fang if you want to trap your opponent.

Then, the charged moves Crunch and Aqua Tail have fantastic coverage on some of the Ultra League regulars. The reason it works well alongside Feraligatr is because it resists Grass-type moves, as well as Phantom and Psychic threats like the omnipresent Giratina. Feraligatr is a great buff for dealing some damage, and then Drapion can often absorb the remaining spikes.

Finally, completing the team is electivirwhich is here to take care of your opponent's Feraligatr or Azumarill. Ideally, you'll want to use Shadow Electivire to get that extra attack boost. Either way, Electivire can use Fast Move Thunder Shock to deal big quick damage, while Charged Moves Wild Charge and Ice Punch round out the package.

Naturally, Electivire primarily targets Water-type Pokémon, but a well-timed Wild Charge can also ruin an enemy Talonflame's prospects. Additionally, Ice Punch means it may stand a chance against Pokémon like Zygarde or Gliscor if cornered. A bulky Pokémon that can still hit hard, don't count out Electivire.

This team's best moves, IVs, and alternate suggestions:

Gastrodon, Clefable, Steelix

A cute little slug you wouldn't want to hug. gastrodon He has made a huge impact in the Ultra League thanks to his great movepool and lack of weaknesses. It is only weak to Grass-type moves (although it is very weak against Grass), and has some key advantages, such as Ground-type STAB moves that will hit Poison-type Pokémon like Drapion extremely hard.

In fact, it's rare for players to execute a Water-type move on Gastrodon, because that's not really what it's going for. He usually runs this Pokémon with Mud Slap, Earth Power, and Body Slam, and it's a powerhouse. It even surpasses some of its Water-type contemporaries, such as Tentacruel. It may not seem like much, but Gastrodon has carved out a very good niche for itself.

While the Ultra League is not dominated by Dragon-type Pokémon in the same way as the Master League, they are still a constant threat, and that's where a powerful Fairy-type like Clefable come in. He doesn't have the best attack, he has a respectable 216 stamina to keep him on the field longer.

The power of a STAB-boosted Fairy Wind or Moonblast is definitely scary, but fortunately Clefable was one of the many Pokémon that enjoyed Swift's recent boost, helping it round out its offensive capabilities. Clefable is a threat to some Dragon-type Pokémon such as Guzzlord, Giratina, and more.

Finally, Steelix It helps add more bulk to this team and acts as a wall for more offensive enemies. It has access to Thunder Fang and Dragon Tail as effective fast moves, while it can use Breaking Swipe and Psychic Fangs as its charged move.

This very defensive-focused creature is a good pick against Clefable, Drapion, and Tentacruel, meaning it can absorb some attacks from some of the more common picks at this tier. He's also relatively easy to get, making him a fantastic pick for anyone hoping to eventually break into the Ultra League.

This team's best moves, IVs, and alternate suggestions:

In short, the main thing to remember about the Ultra League is that it probably has the largest pool of Pokémon possible, so while rankings are important, don't get locked in. Try different equipment, swap moves and try your best. It's best to surprise your opponent more than anything.

While Master League is all about that 15/15/15 max IV spread, that generally won't get you very far here. For any Pokémon with a max CP above 2500, you'll instead want an IV spread of 0/15/15 (use the '0-1attack&3-4defense&3-4hp' quest string) for a very specific reason. A low attack stat allows you to get the most IV distribution before hitting the CP cap, as a higher attack will increase CP. So yes, it may seem counterintuitive, but low attack works very well as long as those other two stats are maxed out.

Good luck and happy battles. If you want more Go Battle League tips, we also have some recommendations on the best teams in the Big League.