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5 best teams for Galar Cup: Little Edition in Pokemon GO Max Out season

The best teams for Galar Cup: Little Edition in Pokemon GO will get you fantastic results as the GO Battle League Max Out season kicks off. This is a brand new trainer battle format in Niantic's mobile game and will last from 1 pm PT on September 3, 2024, till 1 pm PT on September 17, 2024. During the first week, it will be accompanied by the open Great League and the Ultra League will run alongside it in the second.

The Galar Cup: Little Edition allows you to use all creatures found in the Pokemon Sword and Shield Pokedex that are available in Pokemon GO — provided they are at or under 500 CP.

This article covers the best teams for Galar Cup: Little Edition in Pokemon GO for the Max Out season.


Top teams for Galar Cup: Little Edition in Pokemon GO in Season 20

1) Bronzor, Skorupi, and Mandibuzz

Bronzor, Skorupi, and Mandibuzz (Image via TPC)
Bronzor, Skorupi, and Mandibuzz (Image via TPC)
PokemonRoleFast AttackCharged Attacks
BronzorLeadTacklePayback and Heavy Slam
SkorupiSwitchPoison StingAqua Tail and Cross Poison
MandibuzzCloserSnarlAerial Ace and Dark Pulse

This is one of the best teams for Galar Cup: Little Edition in Pokemon GO because it is extremely bulky. However, it has painfully low offensive pressure. Therefore, battles can run for a long time, but the right play will put you on top.

Note: Vullaby has to be between level 8 and 9.5 if you are to have a Mandibuzz under 500 CP. Make sure to check out an Evolution calculator to get an estimate of the resultant Mandibuzz.

Also read: Pokemon GO Battle League Season 20 balance updates


2) Umbreon, Johto Wooper, and Clefable

Umbreon, Johto Wooper, and Clefable (Image via TPC)
Umbreon, Johto Wooper, and Clefable (Image via TPC)
PokemonRoleFast AttackCharged Attacks
UmbreonLeadSnarlLast Resort and Foul Play
Johto WooperSwitchMud SHotBody Slam and Bud Bomb
ClefableCloserFairy WindMeteor Mash and Swift

This is another bulky lineup. It is an A-B-C-style team that covers each critter's weaknesses. Some of the key threats to this party are posed by opposing Shuckle, and Water-types. However, This team hardly has any dominant losses, so you can recover with smart energy management and strategic switching.

Note: Clefable must be between levels 7 and 8.5 to be in the optimal CP range to participate in this league. Make sure your Clefairy is in this range.

Also read: Pokemon GO Battle League Max Out (Season 20): Schedule, rewards, and more


3) Galarian Weezing, Pawniard, and Galarian Zigzagoon

Galarian Weezing, Pawniard, and Galarian Zigzagoon (Image via TPC)
Galarian Weezing, Pawniard, and Galarian Zigzagoon (Image via TPC)
PokemonRoleFast AttackCharged Attacks
Galarian WeezingLeadFairy WindBrutal Swing and Play Rough
PawniardSwitchFury CutterIron Head and Night Slash
Galarian ZigzagoonCloserTackleSwift and Dig

This is one of the best teams for Galar Cup: Little Edition in Pokemon GO because it masters the A-B-B style of team-building perfectly. Galarian Weezing's Poison-/Fairy-typing complements the Dark-types in the back. Each member also boasts excellent coverage moves to deal with the team's overall weaknesses.

Note: The optimal level range for Galarian Weezing is 7.5 to 9. Since you cannot evolve Koffing to get this Pocket Monster in Pokemon GO, you either have it from a previous event or you must get it via Trade now.


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4) Togetic, Diggersby, and Barboach

Togetic, Diggersby, and Barboach (Image via TPC)
Togetic, Diggersby, and Barboach (Image via TPC)
PokemonRoleFast AttackCharged Attacks
TogeticLeadFairy WindAerial Ace and Ancient Power
DiggersbySwitchMud ShotFire Punch and Scorching Sands
BarboachCloserMud ShotAqua Tail and Mud Bomb

This is another of the A-B-B-style teams for Galar Cup: Little Edition in Pokemon GO that combines a Flier with two Ground-types. Togetic has strong offensive pressure with the newly buffed Fairy Wind, while the remaining critters are more defensively useful. The trio is extremely spammy with fast-charging Fast Attacks and low-energy Charged Moves.

Note: Diggersby has to be between levels 11.5 - 14 for this format. If you are evolving a Bunnelby for this Cup, make sure it is within this range.

Also read: Pokemon GO Kyogre raid guide


5) Shadow Purrloin, Shadow Drifloon, Cottonee

Shadow Purrloin, Shadow Drifloon, Cottonee (Image via TPC)
Shadow Purrloin, Shadow Drifloon, Cottonee (Image via TPC)
PokemonRoleFast AttackCharged Attacks
Shadow PurrloinLeadSucker PunchNight Slash and Play Rough
Shadow DrifloonSwitchAstonishIcy Wind and Shadow Ball
CottoneeCloserCharmEnergy Ball and Grass Knot

This is our final suggestion in the list of the best teams for Galar Cup: Little Edition in Pokemon GO during the Max Out season. It is an A-B-C-type team consisting of two newly buffed Shadow Pocket Monsters. Purrloin is one of the strongest picks of this format since it deals both Dark as well as Fairy-type damage, and Shadow Drifloon can constantly debuff enemies with Icy Wind.

Also read: Can you solo defeat Kyogre in Pokemon GO 5-star raids?


That covers everything you need to know about the best teams for Galar Cup: Little Edition in Pokemon GO. You can check out our other Pokemon GO guides:

  • Ditto disguises
  • Buddy Evolution Adventure Together guide
  • Best Fast Attacks in Pokemon GO
  • Sierra counters
  • Cliff counters
  • Arlo counters
  • Giovanni counters
  • Team GO Rocket Grunts
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