The most effective creatures to compete at lower CP levels.

The Great League is one of the most accessible leagues inPokemon Gobecause of this low CP requirement.

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The top dog (rabbit?)

So, how does Lickitung perform in terms of match-ups?

you might expect wins against Shadow Whiscash, Charjabug, Annihilape, Skarmory and Shadow Gligar.

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Losses will come from Lickitung, Vigoroth, Skarmory, Charjabug and Azumarill.

It has recently shot up the rankings, thanks to it being a positive matchup against Annihilape.

The spamminess is helped by Wing Attack being a fast-charging move.

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All in all, its a very aggressive Pokemon that can lay down a lot of shield pressure.

Other than Annihilape, Shadow Gligar beats Charjabug, Vigoroth, Lanturn and Shadow Whiscash.

Losses come from Skarmory, Azumarill, Talonflame, Mandibuzz and Lickitung.

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Double-weakness to Electric-key in attacks.

Fortunately, this typing is massively underrepresented in Great League.

So, how does this all translate in terms of wins and losses?

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Wins come from matches against Annihilape, Shadow Whiscash, Shadow Gligar, Azumarill and Vigoroth.

Losses, meanwhile, will come from Lanturn, Charjabug, Lickitung, Talonflame and Skarmory.

Sky Attack also had a recent move update, increasing the energy cost to use it.

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So, why is Skarmory suddenly a staple again?

Used properly, this defense nuke doesnt matter when firing off two Brave Birds back-to-back for massive damage.

Having no defense is irrelevant if you have already won the match!

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In terms of match-ups, Skarmory beats Shadow Gligar, Wigglytuff, Vigoroth, Shadow Whiscash and Azumarill.

Losses will come from Lanturn, Charjabug, Talonflame, Annihilape and Lickitung.

This bird fits that bill nicely.

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This is because it is a bulky Pokemon that is spammy and applies a lot of Fast Move pressure.

The shifting meta, of course, means there are new match-ups to be aware of.

Medicham is now favoured against Vigoroth, Shadow Whiscash, Lanturn, Lickitung and Shadow Gligar.

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It will lose against Annihilape, Azumarill, Talonflame, Charjabug and Skarmory.

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However, you will get poor returns against Shadow Whiscash, Medicham, Annihilape, Shadow Gligar and Quagsire.

Bastiodon has long been a staple in the Great League, though its popularity tends to wax and wane.

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Its a great counter for Great League favourite Bastiodon, along with Charjabug, Lanturn, Lickitung and Skarmory.

Losses come from Annihilape, Shadow Whiscash, Shadow Gligar, Vigoroth and Azumarill.

Rock Throw is a great Fast attack, offering heavy damage.

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So how does this incredibly bulky entry into the Great League stack up?

It beats Charjabug, Shadow Gligar, Vigoroth, Lickitung and Annihilape.

However, it will lose to Quagsire, Shadow Whiscash, Bastiodon, Skarmory and Azumarill.

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Not only is it spammy and dynamic, but is excellent at both Fast Move and Shield pressure.

Three great moves with three different typings.

Sky Attack also had a recent move update, increasing the energy cost to use it.

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So, what are its drawbacks?

Switch out against or lose to Shadow Gligar, Mandibuzz, Azumarill, Talonflame and Lickitung.

Good luck in the Great League!

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