The Johto Cup is a new limited-time competition in the Go Battle League. Find out the best choices to make to achieve the ultimate victory in Pokémon Go.
During the Pokémon Go Johto Circuit event in late February, Niantic released a new challenge for trainers to wrap up Season 10: the Johto Cup.
The competition is very interesting but there are several restrictions to respect before being able to embark on the adventure. Discover all the information you need to know as well as our best recommendations for bringing together the best possible team.
Date of the Johto Cup in Pokémon Go
The Johto Cup started on February 21, 2022 and will end February 28, 2022, a week later. You will therefore have seven days to try to reach the top of the competition.
Johto Cup Rules and Restrictions
As the name suggests, there will only be Gen 2 Pokémon that hail from the Johto region that will be able to participate. The limit is therefore between the numbers #152 and #251 on the Pokédex.
Like most other themed Fight League Go cups, the limit of 1500 CP must be met to register a Pokémon.
The best Pokémon for the Johto Cup
Armure
Attack Immediate : Air blade
Attacks Loaded : Raptor and Dive
Resistors : Steel, Dragon, Fairy, Bug, Normal, Grass, Poison, Psychic, Ground and Flying
Weaknesses : Fire and Electric
Skarmory stands out in the Super League meta, so it’s no surprise to see him in the top options for the Johto Cup. It has an impressive play volume and resists 10 different types! However, you should be wary of Fire and Electric attacks.
Air Blade is the best option as a Quick Attack, make sure you use it wisely. Next, your choice should lean towards the Charged Dive Attack as your primary offensive move. Since Dive is a Flying type like Skarmory, you will benefit from a very good STAB (attack bonus). Pair this with the devastating move Rapce (but watch out for the self-debuff).
Azumarill (XL)
Attack Immediate : Foam
Attacks Loaded : Cuddle and Ice Laser
Resistors : Combat, Dragon, Fire, Water, Ice, Insect and Dark
Weaknesses : Electric, Grass and Poison
Azumarill is another Super League favorite who will have a chance to shine in the Johto Cup. However, you’ll need Bonbon XL to reach his true potential, but it’s worth it as he has a diverse moveset that makes him a threat against many opponents.
Azumarill’s best fast attack is undoubtedly Froth. When it comes to Charged Attacks, Ice Beam will help counter its weakness with Grass Pokémon, while Fairy-type Coax will allow it to defeat Dark-types like Noctali and Fighting-types like Kapoera.
Meganium
Attack Immediate : Liana Whip
Attacks Loaded : Earthquake and Vege-Attack (Elite TC)
Resistors : Water, Electric, Plant and Ground
Weaknesses : Fire, Ice, Insect and Poison and Flight
Meganium also has a complete arsenal for the Pokémon Go Johto Cup. It has the possibility of eliminating major opponents like Azumarill, Steelix or Lanturn. If you have a Dark Meganium, even better (the basic version works great too).
Make sure your Meganium has the excellent Vege-Attack move in its abilities, although you’ll need to use an Elite Charged Attack TM to get it. Combine with Earthquake for coverage against Steel-types, and Instant Attack Whip Vines for optimal energy generation.
Raikou
Attack Immediate : Flash Change
Attacks Loaded : Shadow Ball and Crazy Lightning
Resistors : Steel, Electric and Flight
Weakness : Ground
The Legendaries don’t have much room in the Johto Cup, partly due to the 1500 CP limit. Nonetheless, Raikou will remain a great addition to any trainer’s team. Like Meganium, a Dark Raikou could be useful here, but it’s not a required requirement.
It will be expensive to unlock a second Charged Attack for Raikou, but if you can afford it, go for Change Lightning as your Immediate Attack paired with the Mad Lightning and Shadowball moves for powerful damage and optimal coverage.
Lanturn
Attack Immediate : Spark
Attacks Loaded : Hydrocannon and Thunder
Resistors : Steel, Water, Ice Fire and Flight
Weaknesses : Plant and Soil
Lanturn takes a prominent place in the Johto Cup. Indeed, the dual Water and Electric type means that it can overpower both Grass and Water Pokémon. Lanturn has the potential to be a great threat against the top Pokémon in the competition!
It will be useful to use Spark as an Instant Attack and Thunder as a Charged Attack to fight against Water-types. Note that both movements will benefit from the STAB. Finally, Hydrocannon will be able to cover you against Grass attacks. You will therefore have a significant advantage.
The best team for the Johto Cup in Pokémon Go
A team that is on paper very strong to integrate to participate in the Johto Cup is composed ofArmure, Azumarill and Meganium. These are three of the strongest eligible Pokémon that should give you cover against the most common opponents.
It’s nearly impossible to pick the “best” team to enter the tournament as it will really depend on the types of Pokemon you’ll be up against. That said, the Pokemon we’ve listed are all very powerful and versatile. They will come in handy in most game situations.
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