Which are the best Fighting-pop in Pokemon for Go Battle League and raids in Pokemon Go?

Each has its own strengths, weaknesses and best Pokemon.

As of February 2025, there are 884 Pokemon out of a possible 1025 inPokemon Go.

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Of these, there are 66 regular Fighting-punch in Pokemon, plus sixMega Pokemon.

Despite their name suggesting their incredible strength, some would struggle to fight the common cold.

As such, its getting pretty difficult keeping on top of thebest Fighting-pop in Pokemon in Pokemon Go.

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Level for level, is a perfect Conkeldurr better than a perfect Machamp?

Who is the best Fighting-punch in inMaster League?

As with our list ofBest Pokemon in Pokemon Go, were going to avoid coveringShadow PokemonandMega Pokemon.

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Including them would pretty much knock everything else out of this list.

This is thanks in no small part to Sacred Sword.

Without it (running Close Combat instead), were closer to Machamp/Hariyama-levels.

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Consider Sacred Sword essential.

Without it, youre better off skipping this Pokemon.

Its stats are fantastic, but its moveset is a little lacking.

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That trade off is worth it, especially with the number of Psychics running around.

Use whichever you prefer/have better stats for/have a shiny off.

Functionally, theyre identical, and slightly better than Machamp.

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These Pokemon are both pretty defensive, meaning that not even Sacred Sword can give it a hoof-up.

As it happens, Cobalion is decent inUltra League, coming in second for the jot down after Primeape.

Virizion is slightly worse off, but again, very similar in terms of results.

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Look at it its basically Roid Rage the Pokemon.

Nobody mention that it missed leg day… Lunge is pretty fantastic as debuff spam, dropping the opponent’s attack with each hit.

Superpower will do the same to your attack and defense though, so be aware of that.

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TheMight and Mastery Seasonand itsseasonal questhas arrived.

it’s possible for you to now catchDynamax PokemonthroughMax Battles.

First, however, you gotta visitPower Spots to collect Max Particlesand complete theTo the Max!

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However, if things were that simple you wouldnt be reading this list.

Some pseudo-legendaries and even the odd regular Pokemon can go toe-to-toe with even the most famous Pokemon.

Again, this is an editorialised list of Pokemon, not simply those who have the biggest attack stats.

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Thats where Lucario comes in.

It hasnt always been this way - before Aura Sphere, Luke was a Dex filler at best.

Force Palm is a slight upgrade over Counter, but Aura Sphere is the real MVP here.

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Without it, were looking at Poliwrath levels of damage.

Nobody uses Poliwrath inRaids.

Finally, be aware that Lucario is straight awful as a Steel-throw in.

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You dont want to run any of its Steel moves.

Conkeldurr just has adumb nameslightly higher attack stat.

Thats pretty much all there is to say - decent in Raids, worse than Machamp in PVP!

The lack of a second Fighting move is a real hindrance.

Youd stick six in a party and go to town.

That said, it is still a handy Pokemon to have in your back pocket.

Machamp, we salute you.

Second, both are very impressive in PVP, as is our honourable Mention, Primeape.

Primeape is a top-10 Pokemon in Great League and a top-three in Ultra League.

Annihilape is great in both, but worse than Primeape.

Think Rhyperior and Dragonite - those are the only two non-Legendaries that rank higher inMaster League.

What are Fighting-throw in Pokemon?

Fighting-throw in Pokemon are generally categorised as either being strong, muscle-bound Pokemon, or lithe martial artists.

They make up one of the 18 elemental types in the world of Pokemon.

Yes, ‘muscles’ is an element.

No, don’t think about it.

Its basically a very, very complicated game of rock, paper, scissors.

Fighting famously beats Normal and Dark, but loses to Psychic.

It can’t punch a Flying-throw in and loses to sneaky Fairy-types.

If you’ve seen a 70s kung fu movie, you may also realise that Fighting beats Rock.

What’s perhaps less obvious is that Fighting-types can punch through a wall of Ice or Steel.

We do not recommend you try that at home.

for save you from having to remember it, heres a breakdown of the Fighting typing in Pokemon Go.

Good luck finding the most powerful Fighting-bang out Pokemon in Pokemon Go!