Pokemon GO Morpeko: Best moveset, counters, and is it any good?
Pokemon GO Morpeko's best moveset, counters, and competitive viability are on many players' minds as the creature debuts during the Halloween Part 1 event on October 22, 2024. Morpeko is a unique addition to Pokemon GO as it has two forms—Full Belly and Hangry—and its signature move Aura Wheel changes types based on this.
If you wish to use Morpeko in battle, you'd want it to have the best possible moves. As such, this article will break down Morpeko's best moveset in Pokemon GO. It will also delve into the creature's viability in the GO Battle League and raids and highlight the best Pokemon to counter it.
Note: Some aspects of this article are subjective and reflect the writer's opinion.
Pokemon GO Morpeko best moveset
Pokemon GO Morpeko best PvP moveset
- Fast Attack: Thunder Shock
- Charged Attacks: Aura Wheel and Psychic Fangs
Pokemon GO Morpeko best PvE moveset
- Fast Attack: Thunder Shock
- Charged Attack: Aura Wheel
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Is Morpeko good in Pokemon GO PvP and PvE?
Morpeko in Pokemon GO PvP
Morpeko is an interesting new addition to the GO Battle League. Its form-changing Aura Wheel mechanic makes it a fun creature to use. However, it is quite attack-weighted and doesn't appear to challenge the meta in any significant way.
Morpeko in Pokemon GO PvE
As a Raid and Gym Attacker and Defender in Pokemon GO, Morpeko is underwhelming. It has neither spectacular attack nor defense stats. While its gimmick presents fun possibilities in PvP, it is virtually useless in PvE.
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Pokemon GO Morpeko: All moves and stats
Fast Attacks:
- Thunder Shock
- Charge Beam
- Bite
Charged Attacks:
- Seed Bomb
- Outrage
- Psychic Fangs
- Aura Wheel
Base Stats:
- Attack: 192
- Defense: 121
- Stamina: 151
- Max CP: 2,196
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Pokemon GO Morpeko: Strengths and weaknesses
Morpeko in Pokemon GO resists the following types:
- Psychic (39.1%)
- Dark (62.5%)
- Electric (62.5%)
- Flying (62.5%)
- Ghost (62.5%)
- Steel (62.5%)
Morpeko has the following weaknesses:
- Ground (160.0%)
- Fighting (160.0%)
- Bug (160.0%)
- Fairy (160.0%)
The types that Morpeko can hit with STAB super-effective damage are:
- Water
- Flying
- Ghost
- Psychic
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Best counters to Pokemon GO Morpeko
Great League counters:
- Serperior
- Gastrodon
- Clodsire
- Jumpluff
- Dunsparce
PvE counters:
- Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere
- Swampert with Mud Shot and Earthquake
- Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
- Shadow Scizor with Fury Cutter and X-Scissor
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