Best team for the Spring Cup in Pokemon GO
The Spring Cup has sprung in the Pokemon GO Battle League, so it's time to check out the best teams you can use and work your way to the top ranks!
The Spring Cup has sprung in the Pokemon GO Battle League, offering Trainers a chance to show off their best teams of Fairy, Grass, and Water-type Pokemon on the battlefield.
With a 1500 CP limit, Mantine and Toxapex banned from entering, and only three types eligible to take part, this colourful competition is going to test your team-building expertise. The good news is that dual-type Pokemon are allowed to enter, which does spice things up a bit.
Best team for the Spring Cup
One of the best teams you can use in the Spring Cup is Galarian Weezing, Tentacruel, and Trevenant.
A quick glance at PvPoke will show you that Galarian Weezing is set up nicely to be the biggest threat in this cup. That's no surprise, really - it's resistant to Fairy-type and Grass-type attacks, takes neutral damage from Water-type attacks, and has an excellent moveset that can deal with most opponents it comes across.
With Galarian Weezing being the one to watch, you'll definitely want a Pokemon that can counter it on your team. That's where Tentacruel comes in. While it's not super-effective against this smoking monster, it does boast resistance to most of its attacks, giving it the opportunity to swoop in and claim victory.
Tentacruel can also deal with any Grass-types you come across, thanks to the Charged Move Scald. That just leaves one final spot on your team, which should go to a Pokemon that can target Water-type opponents. My recommendation is Trevenant, as it has a great moveset and some useful resistances.
The main thing to remember when forming a team for the Spring Cup is type coverage. With only three types eligible to enter, you should aim for coverage against Fairy, Grass, and Water-type opponents. Aside from that, make sure your Pokemon are as close to the 1500 CP limit as possible.
Top Pokemon to use in the Spring Cup
Here are the best Pokemon you can use in the Spring Cup as well as their optimal movesets:
| Pokemon | Fast Move | Charged Moves | Sprite |
| Galarian Weezing | Fairy Wind | Overheat & Brutal Swing |  |
| Tentacruel | Poison Jab | Acid Spray & Scald |  |
| Trevenant | Shadow Claw | Seed Bomb & Shadow Ball |  |
| Ferrothorn | Bullet Seed | Power Whip & Flash Cannon |  |
| Empoleon | Steel Wing | Hydro Cannon & Drill Peck |  |
| Pelipper | Wing Attack | Weather Ball & Hurricane |  |
| Abomasnow | Powder Snow | Weather Ball & Energy Ball |  |
| Serperior | Vine Whip | Frenzy Plant & Aerial Ace |  |
| Walrein | Powder Snow | Icicle Spear & Earthquake |  |
Don't worry if you don't have any of the Pokemon listed above - simply round up your strongest eligible Fairy, Grass, and Water-types and make sure they have moves that match their type.
When does the Spring Cup run?
The Spring Cup will launch on Friday, March 8, 2024, at 1PM PT / 4PM ET / 9PM GMT, and end on March 22, 2024.
It will run alongside the traditional Ultra League in its first week and the traditional Master League in its second week. I've linked guides to my team recommendations if you want some help with those leagues!
That's everything you need to know about the Spring Cup. Visit our Pokemon homepage for more news and guides, including the Spotlight Hour schedule, the latest Raid Bosses, and promo codes to get free items.
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Daniel Megarry
Daniel is GGRecon’s Deputy Guides Editor. He graduated from university with a degree in Journalism & English Language before covering video games and LGBTQ+ culture at publications including Gay Times and Dexerto. His favourite games include Pokemon, Kingdom Hearts, Resident Evil, and anything Nintendo. You can reach him on daniel.megarry@ggrecon.com.
