To win your battles in the Pokemon GO Weather Cup, you’ll need the right Pokemon on your team. These are the best Pokemon you can use for it!
Every week, the GO Battle League introduces a different competition with a unique ruleset for players to battle in. This week is the Element Cup.
The rules for this cup are pretty simple but also very restrictive so you’ll need to know the best Pokemon for the cup to stand a chance of winning.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Weather Cup so you can breeze through your battles!
Before you jump into a battle, find out how to get Premium Battle Passes in Pokemon GO. Using one of these will give you access to better rewards!
Pokemon GO Weather Cup Rules
- All Pokemon must be 2500 CP or below
- Only these 4 types of Pokemon are allowed:
- Fire
- Ice
- Rock
- Water
Therefore, if you want to earn all of the great GO Battle League rewards for the Season of Light, you’ll need to have some powerful Pokemon of these four types!
Best Pokemon Team to Use in the Weather Cup
We recommend using Cradily, Lanturn, and Regirock in the Pokemon GO Weather Cup.
While there is no definitive ‘best’ team, Cradily seems to be the most powerful Pokemon in the Weather Cup, and pairing it with Lanturn and Regirock makes for a well-balanced team.
Although, you’ll want to know how to earn XL Candy fast in Pokemon GO as you’ll need it to power up two of these Pokemon, as well as some of the other great options for the tournament.
These are our top 10 Pokemon to use in the Weather Cup:
| Pokemon | Image | Type | Fast Attack | Charged Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cradily (XL) |  | Rock/Grass | Bullet Seed | Grass Knot Stone Edge |
| Lanturn (XL) |  | Water/Electric | Spark | Surf Thunderbolt |
| Ludicolo (XL) |  | Water/Grass | Razor Leaf | Ice Beam Leaf Storm |
| Swampert |  | Water/Ground | Mud Shot | Hydro Cannon* Earthquake |
| Tapu Fini |  | Water/Fairy | Water Gun | Surf Moonblast |
| Regirock |  | Rock | Lock On | Stone Edge Focus Blast |
| Samurott |  | Water/ | Fury Cutter | Hydro Cannon Megahorn |
| Abomasnow (XL) |  | Grass/Ice | Powder Snow | Energy Ball Weather Ball (Ice) |
| Tentacruel (XL) |  | Water/Poison | Poison Jab | Acid Spray Scald |
| Poliwrath (XL) |  | Water/Fighting | Mud Shot | Dynamic Punch Scald |
Every Pokemon with the (XL) label next to their name requires XL Candy to get up to 2500 CP and attacks with a star next to them can only be contained during events or by using Elite TMs. Here’s how to get Elite Fast and Charged TMs in Pokemon GO so you can teach your Pokemon these powerful attacks!
Additionally, find out how to earn Candy faster in Pokemon GO. Using these tips, you’ll be able to power up all of your Pokemon much quicker.
Start Date & Time
The Pokemon GO Weather Cup starts on September 15 at:
- 1 PM PT
- 3 PM ET
- 9 PM BST
In addition to the Weather Cup, the GO Battle League will also have the Ultra League open for players to compete in during this week.
End Date & Time
Pokemon trainers can battle in the Weather Cup for a week until September 22 at:
- 1 PM PT
- 3 PM ET
- 9 PM BST
Also, check the Season of Light GO Battle League schedule to find out next week’s tournaments and beyond!