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In this article, we will look at the best choices for Pokemon GO PvE. Learn which Pokemon are best suited as Gym Attackers and Defenders.
In Pokemon GO, the PvE scene focuses on the Gyms. This meta has a completely different tier list compared to Pokemon GO PvP. So, in this article, we will look at the best Pokemon both for attacking Gyms and for defending them.
Best Pokemon GO PvE Gym Attackers
These Pokemon are considered the best Gym attackers for PvE:
- Shadow Rhyperior
- Shadow Salamence
- White Kyurem
- Zacian Crowned Sword
- Zamazenta Crowned Shield
5) Shadow Rhyperior
| Type | Fast Attacks | Charged Attacks | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock/Ground | Mud Slap, Smack Down | Earthquake, Rock Wrecker*, Surf, Stone Edge, Skull Bash, Superpower, Breaking Swipe | 241 Atk 190 Def 251 Sta 4221 Max CP |
Due to not having to deal with the low-speed issues that plague it in the main series, Rhyperior shines in Pokemon GO PvE. Especially if Rhyperior has a Shadow boost, which heightens its offensive capabilities drastically.
4) Shadow Salamence
| Type | Fast Attacks | Charged Attacks | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon/Flying | Dragon Tail, Fire Fang, Bite | Draco Meteor, Hydro Pump, Fire Blast, Fly, Brutal Swing, Crunch, Outrage* | 277 Atk 168 Def 216 Sta 4239 Max CP |
Salamence remains a top-tier choice for PvE, despite the competition from the many Dragon-types in the game. Like Rhyperior, it also benefits from a Shadow boost to make it even more powerful.
3) White Kyurem
| Type | Fast Attacks | Charged Attacks | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon/Ice | Dragon Breath, Steel Wing, Ice Fang | Dragon Pulse, Ice Burn*, Blizzard, Ancient Power, Focus Blast, Fusion Flare | 310 Atk 183 Def 245 Sta 5206 Max CP |
With access to a useful Fast Attack in Ice Fang and a Charged Attack in Ice Burn, White Kyurem is an offensive menace with its Ice STABs. Especially coming off a base Atk stat of 310, letting it KO neutral targets, let alone super effective ones, with ease.
2) Zacian Crowned Sword
| Type | Fast Attacks | Charged Attacks | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairy/Steel | Metal Claw, Air Slash | Behemoth Blade*, Play Rough, Close Combat, Giga Impact | 332 Atk 240 Def 192 Sta 5629 Max CP |
The mascot of Pokemon Sword is a menace in PvE. Thanks to its exclusive move Behemoth Blade, coming off an Atk stat of 332, it earns quick KOs even if Steel doesn’t hit many Pokemon for super effective damage.
1) Zamazenta Crowned Shield
| Type | Fast Attacks | Charged Attacks | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fighting/Steel | Metal Claw, Ice Fang | Behemoth Bash*, Moonblast, Close Combat, Giga Impact | 250 Atk 292 Def 192 Sta 4717 Max CP |
Somehow, the more defensive of the two Galar mascots ended up being the stronger of the two. This is because its exclusive move, Behemoth Bash, ended up being the stronger of the two when added to Pokemon GO. So even with an Atk stat lower than 300, it’s the best choice to attack Gyms.
Best Pokemon GO PvE Gym Defenders
These Pokemon are considered the best Gym defenders for PvE:
- Avalugg
- Umbreon
- Snorlax
- Chansey
- Blissey
5) Avalugg
| Type | Fast Attacks | Charged Attacks | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice | Ice Fang, Bite | Avalanche, Earthquake, Icy Wind, Body Slam, Mirror Coat, Crunch | 196 Atk 240 Def 216 Sta 3615 Max CP |
Avalugg’s high Def and Sta stats make it great for sitting in a Gym and shrugging off attacks, despite its poor defensive Ice-typing.
4) Umbreon
| Type | Fast Attacks | Charged Attacks | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Snarl, Feint Attack | Dark Pulse, Foul Play, Psychic*, Last Resort* | 126 Atk 240 Def 216 Sta 2416 Max CP |
While Umbreon has lower Atk and CP than Avalugg, it has the same Def and Sta as it. Paired with a much better defensive typing in Dark, Umbreon takes hits better.
3) Snorlax
| Type | Fast Attacks | Charged Attacks | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | Yawn*, Lick, Zen Headbutt | Body Slam, Hyper Beam, Earthquake, Heavy Slam, Outrage, Skull Bash, Superpower | 190 Atk 169 Def 300 Sta 3647 Max CP |
Stamina is Snorlax’s key stat and the main thing that makes the Pokemon from here onwards amazing Gym defenders. With 300 Sta, Snorlax has amazing longevity to just wait in Gyms for some time. And its 190 Atk is actually decent enough to hit back attackers.
2) Chansey
| Type | Fast Attacks | Charged Attacks | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | Pound, Zen Headbutt | Hyper Beam, Dazzling Gleam, Psychic | 60 Atk 128 Def 487 Sta 1418 Max CP |
Not only does Chansey have amazing Stamina (487 Sta), but it isn’t fully evolved. This means its motivation will drop at a lower rate compared to its evolution, Blissey, making it a viable choice for Gym defense in its own right.
1) Blissey
| Type | Fast Attacks | Charged Attacks | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | Pound, Zen Headbutt | Hyper Beam, Dazzling Gleam, Psychic, Wild Charge* | 129 Atk 169 Def 496 Sta 3117 Max CP |
Blissey has been the best Gym defender since it was introduced in Pokemon GO. A whopping 496 Sta stat and the occasional Berry to maintain its motivation and this pink blob doesn’t need much else.
“*” indicates a move that has to be taught by TM.
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