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PoGO – Pokémon GO: These are the best Pokémon in the meta for each type (Guide)

If you venture into the endgame of Pokémon GO, you will easily be overwhelmed by the abundance of possible Pokémon and attacks. To help you keep track of which Pokémon is best suited for which type in the Pokémon GO meta-game, or to make your efforts worthwhile, we have summarized the best Pokémon of each type in this guide.

Trainers can now catch and train three generations of Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Beginners in particular can quickly lose track of them all. Which Pokémon are worth developing? Which ones do I use in which battle situations? And which ones are best suited for the later end-game or meta-game, i.e. which Pokémon are the best for each type?

Fortunately, the last question in particular can be answered relatively clearly if you take a look at the strengths of the respective Pokémon types as well as the CP, attack and defense values of the corresponding Pokémon. Based on a detailed guide from Pokemongohub, we’ll therefore explain below which Pokémon are most likely to be worth your while in terms of Pokémon GO’s meta-game. Despite potential duplicate types on individual Pokémon, the focus of the list is on the Pokémon that are strongest exclusively on the single type in question. In addition to the Pokémon themselves, the list also includes the corresponding best attacks you should use to send your protégé into battle.

Pokémon GO – The best Normal-type Pokémon.

Normal Pokémon are especially useful as a defense against Spirit Pokémon. Their weakness is battle attacks. The best Pokémon to use are the following two:

Relaxo (3,355 Max CP, 190 Attack, 190 Defense, 320 Stamina) with Zen Headbutt and Ram Boss.
Heitara (3,219 Max-CP, 129 attack, 229 defense, 510 stamina) with Zen Headbutt and Ram Boss.

Pokémon GO – The best Pokémon of the type Fire

Fire Pokémon are especially effective against Beetle, Steel, Plant, and Ice type enemies. However, they lose out against ground, rock, and water attacks. Opt for the following companions here:

Entei (3,412 Max CP, 235 Attack, 180 Defense, 230 Stamina) with Fire Whirl and Heat Fury.
Lavados (3,272 Max CP, 251 Attack, 184 Defense, 180 Stamina) with Fire Whirl and Heat Fury
Flamara (2,904 Max-CP, 246 attack, 204 defense, 130 stamina) with fire whirl and heat fury

Pokémon GO – The best Pokémon of the Water type

If you choose a Water Pokémon, you’ll fight Fire, Ground, and Rock Pokémon particularly effectively. You only have to beware of plant and electric attacks. The following Pokémon are particularly worth the effort:

Kyogre (4,074 Max CP, 270 Attack, 251 Defense, 182 Stamina) with Waterfall and Hydro Pump.
Garados (3,281 Max CP, 237 Attack, 197 Defense, 190 Stamina) with Waterfall and Hydro Pump
Aquana (3,157 Max-CP, 205 attack, 177 defense, 290 stamina) with aqua snare and hydro pump

Pokémon GO – The best plant type Pokémon

With Plant Pokémon, you hold all the cards against Soil, Water, and Rock type enemies. Beware of flight, poison, ice, beetle and fire attacks. Go for the following Pokémon here:

Kokowei (2,916 Max CP, 233 attack, 158 defense, 190 stamina) with Sphere Seed and Solar Beam.
Gewaldro (2,584 Max-CP, 223 Attack, 180 Defense, 140 Stamina) with Anger Blade and Leaf Blade
Bisaflor (2,568 Max-CP, 198 attack, 198 defense, 160 stamina) with tendril slash and solar beam

Pokémon GO – The best Pokémon of the type Electric

Because Electric Pokémon only have trouble against Ground Pokémon and they are also extremely effective against Flying and Water Pokémon, they are currently one of the most popular Pokémon in the game. You’ll do best with the following companions:

Raikou (Max-CP 3,349, 241 Attack, 210 Defense, 180 Stamina) with Thunder Shock and Surge.
Zapdos (Max-CP 3,330, 253 Attack, 188 Defense, 180 Stamina) with Charge Beam and Thunderbolt
Blitza (Max-CP 2,730, 232 attack, 201 defense, 130 stamina) with thunder shock and thunder bolt

Pokémon GO – The best Pokémon of the type ice

Ice Pokémon are especially good against Dragon Pokémon, but can also deal well against Flying, Ground, and Plant Pokémon. On the other hand, they are weak against combat, ground, steel and fire attacks. Opt for the following Pokémon:

Arktos (2,933 Max CP, 192 attack, 249 defense, 180 stamina) with ice breath and ice beam.
Rossana (2,512 Max HP, 223 Attack, 182 Defense, 130 Stamina) with Ice Breath and Avalanche
Keifel (2,284 Max-CP, 181 Attack, 147 Defense, 200 Stamina) with Ice Lance and Avalanche

Pokémon GO – The best Battle-type Pokémon

Battle Pokémon are best against Normal, Rock, Steel, Ice, and Unlight types, but beware of Flying, Psycho, and Fairy Pokémon. The best Pokémon to use are the following:

Machomei (2,889 Max CP, 234 Attack, 162 Defense, 180 Stamina) with Counter and Blast.
Hariyama (2,765 Max CP, 209 Attack, 114 Defense, 288 Stamina) with Counter and Sweeping Strike
Lohgock (2,631 Max CP, 240 Attack, 141 Defense, 160 Stamina) with counter and focus strike
Kapilz (2,407 Max CP, 241 Attack, 153 Defense, 120 Stamina) with counter and blast
Skaraborn (2,938 Max-CP, 234 attack, 189 defense, 160 stamina) with counter and melee strike

Pokémon GO – The best Pokémon of the type Poison

Poison Pokémon play to their strengths mostly against Plant and Fairy Pokémon, but are weak against Ground and Psycho attacks. You are best positioned with the following Pokémon:

Sleimok (2,709 Max CP, 190 Attack, 184 Defense, 210 Stamina) with Poison Strike and Garbage Strike.

Pokémon GO – The best Pokémon of the type ground

When you send Ground Pokémon into battle, it’s best to do so against Poison, Steel, Fire, Rock, or Electric type enemies. Beware of water, grass, and ice attacks, though. You should train the following Pokémon:

Groudon (4,047 Max CP, 270 Attack, 251 Defense, 182 Stamina) with Clay Shot and Earthquake.
Rizeros (3,300 Max-CP, 222 attack, 206 defense, 210 stamina) with Clay Shot and Earthquake.

Pokémon GO – The best Pokémon of the type Flight

Flight Pokémon are best used against enemies of the type fight, beetle or plant. However, they are sensitive to rock, electric and ice attacks. You’ll do especially well with the following Pokémon:

Ho-Oh (3,889 Max CP, 239 Attack, 274 Defense, 193 Stamina) with Special Sensor and Nosedive.
Rayquaza (3,645 Max-CP, 284 attack, 170 defense, 191 stamina) with Air Cut and Aero-Ass.

Pokémon GO – The best Pokémon of the type Psycho

Psycho Pokémon pack the most punch against Battle and Poison Pokémon, but are weak against Beetle, Spirit, and Unlight attacks. Go for the following Pokémon here:

Mewtu (3,982 Max-CP, 300 Attack, 182 Defense, 193 Stamina) with Confusion and Psychokinesis.
Metagross (3,644 Max-CP, 257 Attack, 248 Defense, 160 Stamina) with Zen Headbutt and Psychokinesis
Lugia (3,598 Max-CP, 193 Attack, 323 Defense, 212 Stamina) with Special Sensor and Seer
Psiana (3,000 Max CP, 261 Attack, 194 Defense, 130 Stamina) with Confusion and Seer
Simsala (2,887 Max CP, 271 Attack, 194 Defense, 110 Stamina) with Psycho Blade and Seer

Pokémon GO – The best rock type Pokémon.

If you choose rock Pokémon, it’s most likely to break flying, beetle, fire, and ice Pokémon into their component parts. However, they are weak against battle, ground, steel, water, and plant attacks. Decide here for:

Geowaz (2,916 Max CP, 211 Attack, 229 Defense, 160 Stamina) with Rock Throw and Stone Edge.

Pokémon GO – The best Pokémon of the type Spirit

Spirit Pokémon are most effective against Psycho and other Spirit Pokémon, but weak against -haha- Spirit Pokémon and Unlight Pokémon. Here’s where you bet on:

Gengar (2,619 Max CP, 261 Attack, 156 Defense, 120 Stamina) with Burden and Spookball.

Pokémon GO – The best Pokémon of the type Unlight

Unlight Pokémon are best suited against Spirit and Psycho Pokémon. Beware of Battle, Beetle, and Fairy attacks, though, and go for the following Pokémon:

Despotar (3,670 Max CP, 251 Attack, 212 Defense, 200 Stamina) with Bite and Crunch.
Dogemon (2,529 Max-CP, 224 attack, 159 defense, 150 stamina) with tirade and parasite.

Pokémon GO – The best Pokémon of the type Dragon

Dragon Pokémon are particularly popular at the moment and are especially useful against Fire, Water, Plant, and Electric Pokémon. However, they receive increased damage from other Dragon attacks, as well as Ice and Fairy attacks. Opt for here:

Rayquaza (3,645 Max CP, 284 Attack, 170 Defense, 191 Stamina) with Dragon Rod and Rage Attack.
Dragoran (3,581 Max CP, 263 Attack, 201 Defense, 182 Stamina) with Dragon Rod and Rage Attack
Brutalanda (3,532 Max-CP, 277 Attack, 168 Defense, 190 Stamina) with Dragon Rod and Draco Meteor

Pokémon-GO – The best Fairy-type Pokémon

When you send Fairy Pokémon into battle, it’s best to do so against Battle, Dragon, and Unlight Pokémon. Avoid poison and steel attacks. The following Pokémon are especially worthwhile:

Guardevoir (2,964 Max CP, 237 Attack, 220 Defense, 136 Stamina) with Confusion and Spell Glow.

Pokémon GO – The best steel type Pokémon

Steel Pokémon shine especially well against Rock, Ice, and Fairy Pokémon. They also have resistances to numerous other Pokémon types. However, they are weak against battle, ground, and fire attacks. Place your bets here:

Metagross (3,644 Max CP, 257 Attack, 248 Defense, 160 Stamina) with Cartridge Slash and Light Cannon.
Scherox (2,801 Max-CP, 236 attack, 191 defense, 140 stamina) with cartridge punch and iron skull

Pokémon GO – The best Pokémon of the type Beetle

Beetle Pokémon are best used against Plant, Psycho, and Unlight Pokémon. Beware of flying, rock and fire attacks, though. Decide for:

Skaraborn (2,938 Max CP, 234 Attack, 189 Defense, 160 Stamina) with Beetle Trutz and Vielender.
Scherox (2,801 Max CP, 236 Attack, 191 Defense, 140 Stamina) with Anger Blade and Cross Scissors
Pinsir (2,770 Max-CP, 238 Attack, 197 Defense, 130 Stamina) with Beetle Bite and Cross Scissors

Pokémon GO – The best generalists

If your focus in the endgame is on highest possible damage output and you’re looking for a Pokémon without specific weaknesses, an all-rounder so to speak, then you’re best off with the following companions:

Groudon (4,047 Max CP, 270 Attack, 251 Defense, 182 Stamina) with Clay Shot and Solar Beam.
Mewtu (3,982 Max-CP, 300 Attack, 182 Defense, 193 Stamina) with Psycho Blade and Spook Ball or Psycho Blade and Focus Blast
Despotar (3,670 Max-CP, 251 Attack, 212 Defense, 200 Stamina) with Bite and Stone Edge

Now it’s your turn: What are your experiences in the Pokémon GO meta-game? Do you particularly like a Pokémon that we might not have mentioned in our list? Write us in the comments and read more news about Niantic’s mobile app on our Pokémon GO topic page.

Pokémon GO

Pokémon Go is the mobile spin-off of Nintendo’s popular Pokémon game series for Android and iOS. It is a so-called “location-based game”, i.e. a game that uses the player’s immediate surroundings. It is based on the principle of augmented reality.

Pokémon Map: Between landmarks and sights

Pokémon Go uses a Global Positioning System (GPS) to determine the player’s location and displays it on a map that also represents the playing field. The map is based on OpenStreetMap maps. The game is played mostly outdoors and uses landmarks, landmarks and other notable or eye-catching objects in the world to position either PokéStops or arenas there for you to battle for supremacy. Join either Team Intuition (Team Yellow, Zapdos), Team Wisdom (Team Blue, Arktos), or Team Daring (Team Red, Lavados). Under their flag you can then fight for the arenas, which are placed at hotspots like churches or similar. Pokémon can appear anywhere, though.

Pocket monsters visible on the Pokémon Go Map are randomly loaded into the game’s virtual map by the game server. If several players are playing in the same location, each player can see and catch the Pokémon independently of the others.

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