The Catch Cup: Hidden Gems Edition only allows Pokemon that trainers have caught this season, making the meta unpredictable, unlike other GO Battle League competitions. However, we’ve still got a good idea about what the strongest Pokemon for it will be!
The best team to use in the Pokemon GO Catch Cup: Hidden Gems Edition depends on which Pokemon you have caught this season, as you can only use Pokemon that you have caught since June 1, 2023.
Despite this, any Pokemon that is powerful in the Great League, such as Registeel, Galarian Stunfisk, Swampert, Pelipper, and Medicham, are great options.
These are the top 10 Pokemon to use in the Catch Cup: Hidden Gems Edition and their strongest attacks:
| Pokemon | Image | Type | Fast Attack | Charged Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registeel |  | Steel | Lock On | Focus Blast Zap Cannon* |
| Galarian Stunfisk |  | Ground/Steel | Mud Shot | Rock Slide Earthquake |
| Pelipper |  | Water/Flying | Wing Attack | Weather Ball (Water) Hurricane |
| Swampert |  | Water/Ground | Mud Shot | Hydro Cannon* Earthquake |
| Carbink (XL) |  | Rock/Fairy | Rock Throw | Rock Slide Moonblast |
| Medicham (XL) |  | Fighting/Psychic | Counter | Ice Punch Psychic |
| Lickitung (XL) |  | Normal | Lick | Body Slam* Power Whip |
| Scrafty |  | Dark/Fighting | Counter | Foul Play Power-Up Punch |
| Whiscash |  | Water/Ground | Mud Shot | Mud Bomb Blizzard |
| Dubwool |  | Normal | Double Kick | Body Slam Payback |
| Altaria |  | Dragon/Flying | Dragon Breath | Sky Attack Moonblast* |
| Bastiodon (XL) |  | Rock/Steel | Smack Down | Stone Edge Flamethrower |
Any Pokemon with an (XL) next to its name requires XL Candy to power up to 1500 CP. This is the maximum CP allowed for this tournament.
Also, starred (*) attacks are featured attacks. This means that if your Pokemon does not already know it, you’ll need an Elite TM to teach it to them.
Pokemon GO Catch Cup: Hidden Gems Edition Rules
When selecting a team to use in the Catch Cup: Hidden Gems Edition in the GO Battle League, you must follow these rules:
- Pokemon must be 1500 CP or below to enter
- Only Pokemon that were caught during the Season of Hidden Gems are allowed
- This season started on June 1, 2023
- Mythical Pokemon are not eligible
If you need some more Pokemon to compete in the Catch Cup, you’re in luck. Dozens of Pokemon are spawning in the GO Fest: Global event!
When is the Catch Cup: Hidden Gems Edition? Start & End Date
The Catch Cup: Hidden Gems Edition is in the GO Battle League from August 24 to September 1, 2023.
It will rotate in and out of the GO Battle League at 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET / 9 PM BST on these days.
- Starts:
- Ends:
