Pokémon GO PvP Hub: Leagues, Meta Reports and Cups

The GO Battle League is Pokémon GO’s ranked PvP mode, and every league has a different CP cap, which changes which Pokémon are worth building. This hub gathers our PvP guides: how the leagues compare, what is strong in each one, how the season works, and the cups that restrict your choices. Build your team with the tools below, and read the league comparison first if you are new to PvP.

Leagues and meta

Great League vs Ultra League vs Master League: Which Should You Play? — the three leagues side by side, so you can decide where to invest
Great League Meta Report: The Pokémon Dominating PvP Right Now — the current picture for the 1,500 CP league
Ultra League Meta Report: The Pokémon Dominating the 2500 CP Ladder — the current picture for the 2,500 CP league
Master League Meta Report: Who’s Winning the No-Cap Ladder — the current picture for the league with no CP cap

Seasons, rewards and cups

GO Battle League: The New PvP System, Competitors Cup, and What Changed — how the GO Battle League system works
GO Battle League: Twilight Trails Season Guide (Mega Pokémon Now Legal) — what the Twilight Trails season changed
GO Battle League Rewards Explained: Ranks, Research, and Encounters — ranks, research and encounters
Scroll Cup: Great League Edition — Best Team and Counters (August 2026) — a restricted Great League cup: rules and team-building method
Evolution Cup: Great League Edition — Best Team and Counters (August 2026) — another restricted cup: how to build when evolution rules limit your pool

PvP tools

Team builder — assemble three Pokémon and check coverage
PvP calculator — compare IV spreads and builds
CP calculator — see which level fits a CP cap
IV calculator — check a Pokémon’s IVs
Type chart — look up matchups quickly

Supporting guides

IVs Explained: What They Are and Why Your “Bad” Pikachu Might Still Be Great — why the best PvP IVs are often not 15/15/15
Elite TM Guide: When to Use Elite Fast and Charged TMs in Pokémon GO — when an Elite TM improves a PvP Pokémon
Pokémon GO Type Chart: Full Type Effectiveness Guide — type effectiveness for team coverage

Frequently asked questions

What are the CP limits of the leagues?

Great League is capped at 1,500 CP, Ultra League at 2,500 CP, and Master League has no cap.

How many Protect Shields do I get?

Two per battle, and you can switch Pokémon once every 60 seconds.

Is a 100% IV Pokémon always best in PvP?

No. In the capped leagues the best spread usually favours bulk over Attack, because the CP limit rewards it. Without a cap, as in Master League, high IVs matter most.