Fantasy Cup Teams Dominate Pokémon GO

The Pokémon GO Battle League's Dual Destiny Season introduces exciting new specialized cups, including the Fantasy Cup. This guide helps you craft a winning team.

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Fantasy Cup Rules for Pokémon GO: Dual Destiny Season

The Fantasy Cup (Great League) runs from December 3rd to 17th. Pokémon must be 1500 CP or less and be one of three types: Dragon, Steel, or Fairy. This presents unique strategic challenges.

Best Fantasy Cup Teams for Pokémon GO

The Fantasy Cup allows use of Dragon, Steel, and Fairy types, unlike the previous Retro Cup. Dragon's self-weakness and vulnerability to Fairy types create interesting dynamics. Steel is uniquely advantageous, possessing no inherent weakness to the other two types.

How To Build a Strong Fantasy Cup Team

Limited type choices simplify planning. Many players will likely favor Steel types to mitigate weaknesses. Consider dual-typed Pokémon for broader coverage. Ground-type moves are effective against Steel, while Poison types counter Fairy.

Suggested Fantasy Cup Team Combos for Pokémon GO

Before building your team, assess your best Pokémon (1500 CP or less) within the allowed types. Prioritize strong PvP attackers with decent defense to manage opponent shields. Here are some effective combinations:

Pokémon	Type
Azumarill	Water/Fairy
Alolan Dugtrio	Ground/Steel
Galarian Weezing	Poison/Steel

This team offers balanced typing, providing advantages against Dragon, Steel, and Fairy types. Azumarill is a strong lead, while Alolan Dugtrio counters Steel types. Strategic switching is key.

Pokémon	Type
Excadrill	Ground/Steel
Alolan Sandslash	Ice/Steel
Heatran	Fire/Steel

This Steel-focused team offers variety. Excadrill is a popular choice, while Heatran provides Fire-type coverage. Beware of Water-type counters.

Pokémon	Type
Melmetal	Steel
Wigglytuff	Fairy/Normal
Turtonator	Fire/Dragon

Melmetal's power and limited weaknesses are advantageous. Wigglytuff counters Fighting and Dragon types, while Turtonator adds Dragon-type offense and Steel-type coverage.

Experiment with these teams and refine your strategy to dominate the Pokémon GO Fantasy Cup. Pokémon GO is available on mobile devices.