Hi trainers!
GO Fest season is almost over and it has had a very firm focus on the Alola region and the Ultra Beasts. All of them are now available and have been made available to everyone globally and perhaps now you are wondering what to do with them, where to focus your rare candy and stardust. Which ones are better for raiding and which ones are more for trainer battles and in what league?
Here we will do a quick delve into each Ultra Beast and where more in-depth analyses exist they will be linked to along with our own raid guides so you can be prepared to face them when they come back again!
Nihilego #0793
Nihilego
RockPoison
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| Max CP at lvl 40 3949 | |||||
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| Max CP at lvl 50 4465 | |||||
| ATK 249 | DEF 210 | HP 240 | |||
| Weak to | Resistances | ||||
| Ground Psychic Steel Water | Poison Bug Fairy Fire | ||||
How does it look as a raid counter? Ranks highly under both typings, I would say go for it.
How does it look in trainer battles?
Great League – At level 15 Nihilego barely scrapes into sub-1500’s at 1496 so it does not bare considering for this division.
Ultra League – A lot of better options, way down the rankings….
Master League – Poison doesn’t even get a look in Master League much as discussed below.
Want to know more?
Our in depth raid guide can be found here
Our analysis on how Poison types fare more generally in the meta can be found here
Buzzwole #0794
Buzzwole
BugFighting
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| Max CP at lvl 40 3461 | |||||
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| Max CP at lvl 50 3912 | |||||
| ATK 236 | DEF 196 | HP 216 | |||
| Weak to | Resistances | ||||
| Fairy Fire Psychic | Bug Dark Fighting Grass Ground | ||||
How does it look as a raid counter? As a Bug attacker not great, lacking a bug fast move and outranked by its own Ultra Beast sibling Pheromosa, Buzzwole does not rank highly in the Fighting rankings either.
How does it look in trainer battles?
Great League – It can qualify CP wise but it is not worth using, its very far down.
Ultra League – Fares a lot better and is the first Bug type but is still niche rather than essential.
Master League – Same here, just beware meeting anything that take advantage of its double weakness to .
Want to know more?
Our in depth raid guide can be found here
A PvE analysis can be found here
A PvP analysis can be found here
Pheromosa #0795
Pheromosa
BugFighting
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| Max CP at lvl 40 2842 | |||||
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| Max CP at lvl 50 3213 | |||||
| ATK 316 | DEF 85 | HP 174 | |||
| Weak to | Resistances | ||||
| Fairy Fire Psychic | Bug Dark Fighting Grass Ground | ||||
How does it look as a raid counter? As Bug comes in at #6 but it is fragile and will faint quickly. For Fighting there are a lot of better options (even Toxicroak ranks higher).
How does it look in trainer battles?
Great League – Does not rank.
Ultra League – Does not rank.
Master League – Irredeemably far down the rankings, even at level 50.
Want to know more?
Our in depth raid guide can be found here
A PvE analysis can be found here
A PvP analysis can be found here
Xurkitree #0796
Xurkitree
Electric
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| Max CP at lvl 40 3937 | |||||
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| Max CP at lvl 50 4451 | |||||
| ATK 330 | DEF 144 | HP 195 | |||
| Weak to | Resistances | ||||
| Ground | Electric Steel | ||||
How does it look as a raid counter? Basically top of the tree, should be prioritised on your Electric team.
How does it look in trainer battles?
Great League – Very difficult to get one that qualifies and not worth the effort either.
Ultra League – Barely in the rankings for this league, skip.
Master League – Low ranking and easier targets to get to level 50 with the same typing.
Want to know more?
Our in depth raid guide can be found here
A PvE analysis can be found here
A PvP analysis can be found here
Celesteela #0797
Celesteela
Steel
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| Max CP at lvl 40 3102 | |||||
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| Max CP at lvl 50 3507 | |||||
| ATK 207 | DEF 199 | HP 219 | |||
| Weak to | Resistances | ||||
| ElectricFire | Bug Grass PoisonDragonFairyGroundPsychicSteel | ||||
How does it look as a raid counter? Lacks a Steel fast move so can be skipped, doesn’t fare much better in the category either.
How does it look in trainer battles?
Great League – Very low down, skip for a better option.
Ultra League – Mildly better but still a no.
Master League – Marginally better, could be an interesting surprise for your opponent but easier targets to max out.
Want to know more?
Our in depth raid guide can be found here
A PvP analysis can be found here
Kartana #0798
Kartana
SteelGrass
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| Max CP at lvl 40 3677 | |||||
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| Max CP at lvl 50 4156 | |||||
| ATK 323 | DEF 182 | HP 139 | |||
| Weak to | Resistances | ||||
| FireFighting | GrassDragon ElectricFairyPoisonPsychicRockSteelWater | ||||
How does it look as a raid counter? Top ranking Grass only behind Mega Sceptile, Steel it is slightly lower.
How does it look in trainer battles?
Great League – Very low down, much better options.
Ultra League – Even lower, skip for investment.
Master League – Marginally better, the double Fire weakness might cause you issues.
Want to know more?
Our in depth raid guide can be found here
A PvP analysis can be found here
A PvE analysis can be found here
Guzzlord #0799
Guzzlord
DarkDragon
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| Max CP at lvl 40 2887 | |||||
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| Max CP at lvl 50 3264 | |||||
| ATK 188 | DEF 99 | HP 440 | |||
| Weak to | Resistances | ||||
| FairyBugDragonFightingIce | PsychicDarkElectricFireGhostGrassWater | ||||
How does it look as a raid counter? To be a top Dark and Dragon counters is very difficult and Guzzlord does not compete.
How does it look in trainer battles?
Great League – A good option, high bulk helps it out.
Ultra League – Has a strong showing here, watch out for Fairy attacks though.
Master League – Still decent but starts to slip down owing to low defence.
Want to know more?
Our in depth raid guide can be found here
A PvP analysis can be found here
Necrozma #0800
Necrozma
Psychic
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| Max CP at lvl 40 3682 | |||||
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| Max CP at lvl 50 4163 | |||||
| ATK 188 | DEF 99 | HP 440 | |||
| Weak to | Resistances | ||||
| FairyBugDragonFightingIce | PsychicDarkElectricFireGhostGrassWater | ||||
How does it look as a raid counter? Quite far down, a lot of better Psychic options.
How does it look in trainer battles?
Great League – Does not qualify owing to cp range
Ultra League – Very far down, save your resources.
Master League – Has a stronger showing here but is still outranked, especially by its fused forms.
Want to know more?
Our in depth raid guide can be found here
A PvE analysis can be found here for Necrozma and its fusions
Dusk Mane #0800
Dusk Mane Necrozma
PsychicSteel
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| Max CP at lvl 40 4099 | |||||
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| Max CP at lvl 50 4634 | |||||
| ATK 277 | DEF 220 | HP 200 | |||
| Weak to | Resistances | ||||
| DarkFireGhostGround | PoisonPsychicDragonFairyGrassIceRockSteel | ||||
How does it look as a raid counter? Outranked in Psychic but as a Steel attacker is top of the listings.
How does it look in trainer battles?
Great League – Does not qualify owing to cp range
Ultra League – Much the same as Necrozma, very far down.
Master League – Very good, worth investing what you can
Want to know more?
Our in depth raid guide can be found here
A PvP analysis can be found here
A PvE analysis can be found here
Dawn Wings #0800
Dawn Wings Necrozma
PsychicGhost
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| Max CP at lvl 40 4099 | |||||
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| Max CP at lvl 50 4634 | |||||
| ATK 277 | DEF 220 | HP 200 | |||
| Weak to | Resistances | ||||
| DarkGhost | FightingPoisonPsychic | ||||
How does it look as a raid counter? Outranked in Psychic as it has the same stats as Dusk Mane, as Ghost it is top of the league.
How does it look in trainer battles?
Great League – Does not qualify owing to cp range
Ultra League – Much the same as Necrozma, very far down.
Master League – Almost essential, top tier.
Want to know more?
Our in depth raid guide can be found here
A PvP analysis can be found here
A PvE analysis can be found here
Poipole #0803
Poipole
Poison
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| Max CP at lvl 40 1640 | |||||
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| Max CP at lvl 50 1854 | |||||
| ATK 145 | DEF 133 | HP 167 | |||
| Weak to | Resistances | ||||
| GroundPsychic | BugFairyFightingGrassPoison | ||||
How does it look as a raid counter? Really do not consider.
How does it look in trainer battles?
Great League – Is incredibly low.
Ultra League – Does not rank.
Master League – Does not rank.
Want to know more?
No specific analysis has been done on Poipole for PvE or PvP due to its rankings and stats.
Naganadel #0804
Naganadel
PoisonDragon
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| Max CP at lvl 40 3173 | |||||
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| Max CP at lvl 50 3587 | |||||
| ATK 263 | DEF 159 | HP 177 | |||
| Weak to | Resistances | ||||
| DragonGroundIcePsychic | GrassBugElectricFightingFirePoisonWater | ||||
How does it look as a raid counter? Strong showing as non-mega and non-shadow option, higher DPS than Nihilego.
How does it look in trainer battles?
Great League – Really low across all formats, don’t expect much.
Ultra League – Suffers here, consider something else.
Master League – No better, its weaknesses making it non-viable
Want to know more?
An exploration of its lore and design can be found here
A PvE analysis can be found here
A PvP analysis can be found here
Stakataka #0805
Stakataka
RockSteel
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| Max CP at lvl 40 3294 | |||||
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| Max CP at lvl 50 3724 | |||||
| ATK 213 | DEF 298 | HP 156 | |||
| Weak to | Resistances | ||||
| FightingGroundWater | PoisonBugDragonFairyIcePsychicRock | ||||
How does it look as a raid counter? Not worth considering for Rock or Steel attacker, marginally better as Steel
How does it look in trainer battles?
Great League – Unranked.
Ultra League – Very very low down, wouldn’t use over other options.
Master League – Improved over Ultra League but still very low.
Want to know more?
Our in depth raid guide can be found here
A PvP analysis can be found here
Blacephalon #0806
Blacephalon
FireGhost
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| Max CP at lvl 40 3297 | |||||
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| Max CP at lvl 50 3727 | |||||
| ATK 315 | DEF 148 | HP 142 | |||
| Weak to | Resistances | ||||
| DarkGhostGroundRockWater | BugFightingFairyFireGrassIcePoisonSteel | ||||
How does it look as a raid counter? Decent as Fire but outranked by better options, top 10 as a Ghost though, worth investing in a good IV.
How does it look in trainer battles?
Great League – Unranked here and Ultra League
Ultra League – Better options in both typings.
Master League – Has a low ranking, I personally wouldn’t invest for PvP.
Want to know more?
Our in depth raid guide can be found here
A PvP analysis can be found here
A PvE analysis can be found here
Honourable mention
Not technically Ultra Beasts but still hailing from Alola and tightly linked to Necrozma so worth a mention!
Solgaleo #0791
Solgaleo
PsychicSteel
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| Max CP at lvl 40 4042 | |||||
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| Max CP at lvl 50 4570 | |||||
| ATK 255 | DEF 191 | HP 264 | |||
| Weak to | Resistances | ||||
| DarkFireGhostGround | PoisonPsychicDragonFairyGrassIceRockSteel | ||||
How does it look as a raid counter? Strong in both typings but lacks a Steel fast move.
How does it look in trainer battles?
Great League – Does not rank.
Ultra League – Low ranking, keep going to Master.
Master League – Very strong, if you can max it then do so
Want to know more?
Discover the lore of Solgaleo here
A PvP analysis can be found here
Lunala #0792
Lunala
Psychic[ghost
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| Max CP at lvl 40 4042 | |||||
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| Max CP at lvl 50 4570 | |||||
| ATK 255 | DEF 191 | HP 264 | |||
| Weak to | Resistances | ||||
| DarkGhost | FightingPoisonPsychic | ||||
How does it look as a raid counter? Does well in Psychic ranking but shines in Ghost even though it lacks a Ghost fast move.
How does it look in trainer battles?
Great League – Does not rank.
Ultra League – Very very low, much stronger options.
Master League – Quite low, invest elsewhere
Want to know more?
Discover the lore of Lunala here
A PvP analysis can be found here
Closing thoughts
There was a lot to go through there and hopefully you found at least some of it useful, remember more information can be found on the GO Hub database and links are given where available if you want a deeper dive by our other talented writers! Clearly some strong raid options and some strong battling options and some… are just nice to look at but if you like them, power them up, remember there is no right or wrong way to be a pokémon trainer, your account your rules! There is a pokémon for everyone which is why we all love it.
Let us know in the comments your favourite Ultra Beast and how they have met (or not) your expectations!
Til next time… 🙂
