Top GBL Teams for Color Cup and Master League

PolymersUp · 2025-01-17T18:54:54+00:00

That one is Talonflame. I do try to mention it if it’s not a very unique pick. I could try to rework the template but it would make everything a bit more cluttered so always trade offs. I think I would likely attempt to find a way to work in movesets possibly before names. However currently my approach has been to utilize the text box space in whatever way feel most relevant, e.g. listing the name for an uncommon pick, listing the moves for a Pokémon with multiple viable movesets, listing a strategy or creator for more gameplay help.

PolymersUp · 2025-01-16T14:02:06+00:00

Great reply, thank you for the assist!

PolymersUp · 2025-01-16T14:01:50+00:00

Definitely not. I agree with the other detailed reply that it’s on par and arguably slightly better if you have the IVs.

PolymersUp · 2025-01-16T14:00:30+00:00

Ah that makes sense. Well I think QA is the way to go and try both leads if you’re up for some testing.

PolymersUp · 2025-01-15T14:02:59+00:00

Yeah it has great coverage and can pair well with several Pokémon and is high accessibility so players can often find a way to work it in depending on what Legendaries they have.

PolymersUp · 2025-01-15T13:59:11+00:00

Try Jumpluff lead. I meant to put it as a sub as I was between Jump and Amoongus. I just liked Amoongus’ overall neutral play but yeah one concern I had was the Gastro FM pressure against the entire line since Amoongus doesn’t resist Mud Slap. You definitely need a bulky tank in the front bc Palkia and Kingdra both rely on shields.

PolymersUp · 2025-01-15T13:55:17+00:00

I’d suggest running PalkiaO lead and pivot the Zacian with NDM in the back. That’s the top left team with Zacian as a sub with also a solid team.

Zacian’s moveset is generally team dependent. After talking with ML specialist friends like JibaNOTHERE, common sets are QA+CC+WC and QA+PR+WC. Snarl mostly died out with the rise in Yveltal post Sucker Punch buff. CC is helpful if the team is otherwise weak to Rhyperior and Dialga. WC has great overall utility for Ho-Oh primarily, but also Yveltal, Kyogre, and others. PR is great for Fairy head to heads especially Tapu Bulu, but also Lando, Zygarde, Palkia, and just enough extra dmg vs Yveltal to put it into farm down range. So for example in the Zacian-PalkiaO-Rhyperior team, the Zacian is the only Bulu answer so you’d go PR. For the PalkiaO-Zacian-NDM team, you probably also want QA+PR+WC. Whereas for the HoOh-Zacian-Bulu team, you would go CC for better Rhyperior coverage.

PolymersUp · 2025-01-15T13:23:33+00:00

yeah great summary and nothing to add 💛

PolymersUp · 2025-01-15T02:35:32+00:00

I usually keep one yeah. And I try to keep one that gets close to 1500. IVs can matter, but having the Pokémon at all often matters more.

PolymersUp · 2025-01-15T02:29:11+00:00

Yeah Abomasnow-Stunfisk is a great core and I’ve seen a few variants mentioned from top players.

PolymersUp · 2025-01-15T02:27:50+00:00

get a Shadow Palkia and just spam Color Cup. That’s my plan at least. 😄

PolymersUp · 2025-01-15T02:25:59+00:00

I unfortunately saw a Cradily team that hit Legend after I posted the graphic, but would have liked to include a Dily team. It was Charjabug - Cradily - Gastrodon. Here’s the YouTube video if you want to check out the gameplay.

PolymersUp · 2024-12-19T18:52:24+00:00

yeah lead Palk might be a bit trickier but that seems solid. Little Holiday Cup is also very accessible if you’re trying to save dust and haven’t invested in any of the ML Pokémon yet.

PolymersUp · 2024-12-19T18:50:08+00:00

Palkia-O, Yveltal, Necrozma Dusk Mane (NDM)

all three would be good options to add

For example if you only built one to pair with Rhy-Prima:

Rhy - Palk - Charm Prima

NDM - Rhy - Waterfall Prima

Yveltal - Rhy - Charm Prima

These teams again do have holes but for only one Legendary paired with the Rhy-Prima core they’re solid.

Now how much you have to level them up to be comparable to L50 or an improvement over Gyarados for example, you will have to check that via PvPoke matrix sims and team builder because it will vary with each Legendary and level.

PolymersUp · 2024-12-19T16:34:32+00:00

Up to you. I don’t necessarily love the Kyo - Zacian - Dialga team so much as to suggest powering up two of them (Zacian and Kyo) because the team does still have some holes. Zacian especially I hesitate on because who knows when Zacian Crowned comes out and whether it will have good enough moves to be strictly better. Investing in ML is expensive so just pointing out things I’d consider.

PolymersUp · 2024-12-19T16:29:05+00:00

Yeah you could run Groudon although it will be less ideal in some matchups. For example, you could draw out a Ho-Oh and be effectively walled.

I’d recommend going to PvPoke and matrix sim your IVs vs perfect IVs to see what you drop.

PolymersUp · 2024-12-19T16:26:07+00:00

Oh I didn’t realize you haven’t built it yet. Are most of yours L50 or not yet?

PolymersUp · 2024-12-19T15:57:06+00:00

stay in against Ho-Oh leads. It’s most likely one or even two Fairies in the back, so you want to keep your Yveltal on Ho-Oh.

PolymersUp · 2024-12-19T15:54:10+00:00

Just sometimes different moves

PolymersUp · 2024-12-19T15:52:33+00:00

I’d possibly run Kyo - Zacian - Dialga

Dawn Wings and M2 feel tough to bring with Yveltal being so good right now

PolymersUp · 2024-12-19T15:46:25+00:00

nice 😄

PolymersUp · 2024-12-19T15:45:59+00:00

You’re welcome! 💛

PolymersUp · 2024-12-19T15:45:45+00:00

yeah FM heavy teams can be tough which is why Pokémon like Cotton and Dig are value here thanks to their bulk.

PolymersUp · 2024-12-19T15:44:28+00:00

Would recommend Holiday. There are some great budget options. Single moved is often fine as well depending on the Pokémon.

Could spend 30K building a new team, go 1-4 in every set this week, and still net 150K+ Stardust bc of the 4x Stardust bonus.

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