#63 Pokémon GO S24 Great League Remix Complete Guide: Top Meta Pokémon and Recommended Teams Analysis

Great League Remix Rules

• Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter.
• The 20 Pokémon that are most used by Trainers ranked Ace and above in the Great League are not eligible in the Great League Remix.

Meta

It’s rare that all of the Pokémon banned in this Remix are such common picks in the Great League, which has led to a dramatic shift in the meta. The newly risen Pokémon generally fall into two categories: those that have gained prominence because their counters were banned, and those that serve as substitutes for the banned Pokémon due to having similar traits or functions.

Steel Nerfed: Fairy Types Rise

With Scizor, Corviknight, and Bastiodon absent from this Remix, both Dragon- and Fairy-types gain much more room to shine. However, since Fairy-types hold a stronger advantage between the two, Dragons don’t perform as well as one might expect — instead, Fairy-types have even more opportunities to dominate!

The two major nuisances this time are Carbink and Wigglytuff. The former functions similarly to Bastiodon — it lacks strong counterplay but boasts immense bulk, making it best suited for targeted matchups. The latter is the iconic Charm user, often deployed either as a counterpick or to pull off the classic “two shields for one miracle” strategy, trading heavy pressure for impactful knockouts.

Carbink	Wigglytuff
落石 Rock Slide Moonblast	Charm Icy Wind Swift

With slightly above-average Attack power, Florges offers excellent battle flexibility. Its Community Day move, Chilling Water, not only lowers the opponent’s Attack to extend Florges’s survivability but also provides valuable coverage against Fire-types and Ground-types — one of the move’s biggest advantages. Note that in this Remix, where many Water-types are present and Fairy coverage from Moonblast is rarely needed, it’s recommended to choose Trailblaze as the secondary move to give Florges more practical offensive options!

Florges
Fairy Wind Chilling Water* Trailblaze

Tinkaton and Galarian Weezing are both Fairy-types that hold advantages in Fairy-type mirror matches. The former boasts impressive bulk and numerous useful resistances. Considering that Poison-types and alternative Steel-types are expected to rise to counter the Fairy surge, Tinkaton’s access to Ground-type coverage and its resistance to Poison attacks allow it to handle those threats effectively. Therefore, if players are looking for a Fairy-type that maintains broad resistances and strong coverage options, Tinkaton is a highly recommended choice.

Tinkaton	Weezing (Galarian, shadow)
Fairy Wind Play Rough Bulldoze	Fairy Wind Sludge Brutal Swing / Overheat

Compared to Tinkaton, Galarian Weezing has lower bulk and slightly less practical resistances. However, it compensates with stronger offensive potential. With high Attack and fast-charging moves, it can pressure opponents through rapid, hard-hitting attacks. Its high-DPE move, Overheat, not only reinforces its coverage against Steel-types but also delivers exceptional burst damage. If you’re looking for a Fairy-type that packs serious offensive power, Galarian Weezing is a great option to consider.

Mud Shot Users Decline, Fairy Types Increase: Poison Types Rise

With excellent bulk and extremely broad coverage, Clodsire is already a strong contender — but in this Remix, it becomes one of the most popular picks thanks to its overwhelming dominance over Fairy-types! Its power speaks for itself. In contrast, Drapion in the Great League typically runs a Water- and Dark-type moveset. Since it lacks strong options against Fairy-types and only deals neutral damage to them, it can’t exert the same level of pressure as Clodsire. However, Drapion compensates with higher damage output and faster charge move access, allowing it to threaten opponents through sheer speed. This faster pacing also grants players greater tactical flexibility in battles.

Clodsire	Drapion (Shadow preferred)
Poison Sting Earthquake Sludge Bomb / Stone Edge	Poison Sting Crunch Aqua Tail

With both major Mud Shot users — Alolan Marowak and Gastrodon — banned from the Remix, is the move finally gone from the meta? Not quite! Nidoqueen has stepped up to carry the mantle, bringing Mud Shot back into play. Sharing the same typing as Clodsire, she’s also an excellent answer to Fairy-types. Moreover, in Poison-type mirror matches, Nidoqueen’s ability to deal direct fast move damage can sometimes make her even more effective than Clodsire or Drapion. Note that since Nidoqueen’s stats are fairly balanced between offense and defense, it’s recommended to use her Shadow form for better overall performance in battles.

Nidoqueen (Shadow preferred)
Mud Slap Stone Edge Poison Fang

Aside from Nidoqueen, both Torterra and Toedscruel can also appear as Mud Shot users in this Remix. Both share the Grass and Ground typing. The former has slightly higher Attack than Nidoqueen but remains an offense-oriented option, making the Shadow form the preferred choice to maximize damage output. The latter, on the other hand, boasts bulk comparable to that of Dunsparce, often requiring charged moves to take down opponents due to its strong endurance.

Torterra	Toedscruel
Mud Slap Frenzy Plant* Stone Edge	Mud Slap Seed Bomb Wrap

A New Wave of Ground Types

Because Clodsire and Drapion are so dominant, many other Ground-types have emerged to counter them. Among them, Diggersby stands out with bulk comparable to Azumarill. Its move Scorching Sands effectively targets Steel- and Poison-types, while Fire Punch provides useful coverage against Grass- and Bug-types, giving it a surprisingly broad range of offensive options.

Diggersby	Gligar
Quick Attack Fire Punch Scorching Sands	Fury Cutter Night Slash Dig

The Ground and Flying typing combination grants resistance to Poison and Ground attacks, while taking neutral damage from Rock moves. This allows Gligar to completely ignore the threat of Mud Shot users and reliably handle powerful opponents like Clodsire. It remains a very practical and dependable pick in this Remix!

Stunfisk (Galarian)	Steelix
Mud Shot Rock Slide Earthquake	Thunder Fang Psychic Fangs Earthquake

Galarian Stunfisk and Steelix both share the Ground and Steel typing. While this makes them vulnerable to Ground-type attacks — putting them at a disadvantage in Ground-type mirror matches — the increased presence of Ground-types in the meta naturally encourages more Flying-types to appear. In such matchups, Rock Slide on Galarian Stunfisk and Thunder Fang on Steelix allow them to effectively handle Flying-type threats, giving them a unique advantage that other Ground-types lack.

Quagsire (Shadow version preferred)
Mud Shot Aqua Tail* Stone Edge

Water-types are undoubtedly the best choice for Ground-type mirror matchups! Shadow Quagsire replaces Gastrodon as the signature Water/Ground Pokémon in this Remix. Not only does it perform excellently against other Ground-types, but thanks to Stone Edge, it can also effectively challenge Flying-types — giving it solid versatility. However, since Stone Edge requires more energy to use, Shadow Quagsire often needs to bait shields first to secure a better counterplay opportunity, making its performance slightly less consistent.

Clodsire
Poison Sting Earthquake Sludge Bomb / Stone Edge

Ground Counters Still in Demand, Electric Types Decline: Flying Types Rise

Aside from the previously mentioned Gligar, several other Flying-types have also demonstrated impressive strength in this Remix!

Gligar
Fury Cutter Night Slash Dig

Charizard performs poorly against opponents like Carbink, which completely walls its attacks, or against fast-charging Water-types such as Gyarados and Quagsire. However, only a handful of Pokémon in this Remix can truly punish Charizard quickly. In most other cases, if Charizard gains a shield or energy advantage, its tremendous firepower can heavily damage or even outright knock out opponents. Players who enjoy high-risk, high-reward “glass cannon” playstyles might find this the perfect time to give Charizard a try.

Gyarados (Shadow preferred)	Fearow	Charizard (Shadow preferred)
Dragon Breath Aqua Tail* Crunch	Peck Drill Peck Drill Run	Ember* Blast Burn* Air Cutter

With most common Electric- and Rock-type Pokémon gone from the meta and many Ground-types now prevalent, Gyarados finally has a chance to shine! Its excellent Attack allows it to pressure opponents with rapid charged moves. Unfortunately, while Gyarados can charge quickly, it lacks the one-shot potential of Charizard. Against bulky, meta-dominant opponents, it can easily end up being forced to burn shields instead. Therefore, whether Gyarados can perform well largely depends on how effectively you can manage shields and use its durable teammates to create more openings for it to deal damage — that will be the key to unlocking Gyarados’s full potential in this Remix.

Moltres (Galarian)	Murkrow (Shadow preferred)
Sucker Punch Fly Brave Bird	Peck Drill Peck Foul Play

Because the standard Great League often features many Ghost-types and Pokémon using Dark-type moves, Dark-type Pokémon have generally been quite popular. However, with many of those common picks now banned in this Remix, Dark-types have lost their usual niches and opportunities. As a result, Galarian Moltres and Murkrow are, at best, neutral picks in the current meta — lacking the environmental advantages they once enjoyed. Unless your team specifically needs their unique coverage or playstyle, it’s better to consider other options before including them.

Anti-Flying Strategies: Alternative Steel and Ice Types

Galarian Stunfisk and Steelix were previously mentioned as strong counters to Flying-types, but they’re not the only options — Alolan Sandslash also deserves attention. As an Ice-type, it can effectively target Flying-types while simultaneously threatening Ground-types, covering both categories at once. Its secondary move, Drill Run, provides excellent coverage against Steel-types as well, giving it a solid advantage in mirror matchups. Although Alolan Sandslash didn’t make many appearances on the first day of the Remix Cup, it’s expected to show up more frequently in the coming days!

Sandslash (Alolan, Shadow)	Stunfisk (Galarian)	Steelix
Shadow Claw* Ice Punch Drill Run	Mud Shot Rock Slide Earthquake	Thunder Fang Psychic Fangs Earthquake

As previously mentioned, Tinkaton excels in Fairy mirror matches and performs well against Poison- and Steel-type opponents, though it struggles when facing Flying-types. Forretress typically uses Bug Bite as its main fast move; however, players may have noticed that many Pokémon in this Remix resist Bug-type attacks. Therefore, it’s recommended to adjust the fast move depending on the current meta — use Bug Bite when Ground-types are prevalent, or switch to Volt Switch if Flying-types become more dominant.

Tinkaton	Forretress
Fairy Wind Play Rough Bulldoze	Bug Bite / Volt Switch Sand Tomb / Earthquake Rock Tomb

Steel-Resistant and Ground-Countering: The Versatile Water Types

As one of the strongest typings in the game, Water-types are also making their mark in this Remix! Araquanid and Golisopod share the Water and Bug typing. The former is known for its exceptional bulk, relying on its durability to gradually wear down opponents; the latter has higher Attack power, using fast and forceful strikes to pressure foes. Thanks to their Bug typing granting resistance to Ground-type moves, both excel at countering Ground-type Pokémon. However, they struggle more against Flying-types — for instance, Gyarados is one of the tougher opponents for both to handle effectively.

Araquanid	Golisopod
Bug Bite Water Pulse Bubble Beam / Bug Buzz	Fury Cutter / Shadow Claw X-Scissor Aqua Jet

If the Bug typing’s resistance to Ground but weakness to Flying is a double-edged sword, then the Water and Ice typing of Lapras makes it a more balanced option. While Lapras lacks specific resistances to counter the dominant threats in this meta, its solid combination of coverage and durability allows it to hold its own against most opponents, often resulting in evenly matched battles. Overall, Lapras stands out as a remarkably consistent Water-type choice for the Remix.

Lapras
Psywave Sparkling Aria Skull Bash / Ice Beam*

While Lapras relies on its impressive bulk for consistent battle performance, Shadow Feraligatr takes the opposite approach — leveraging the Shadow boost and the sheer power of Hydro Cannon to deliver steady, high damage output. However, similar to Gyarados, even though Feraligatr charges quickly, it still can’t one-shot most of the current top-tier opponents. Effectively managing shields and coordinating with durable teammates to create more openings for offense will be the key to unlocking Feraligatr’s full potential in this Remix.

Gyarados (Shadow preferred)	Quagsire (Shadow version preferred)	Feraligatr (Shadow preferred)
Dragon Breath Aqua Tail* Crunch	Dragon Breath Aqua Tail* Crunch	Shadow Claw Hydro Cannon* Ice Beam

Other Notable Pokémon

With both Primeape and Annihilape — the only two prominent Fighting-types — banned from this Remix, many players are likely to overlook the threat of Fighting-types altogether. This opens the door for Pangoro to act as a potential corebreaker, catching opponents off guard and dismantling common team cores. Players should carefully evaluate the current meta trends before deciding when to bring Pangoro into their lineup.

Pangoro
Karate Chop Close Combat Night Slash

As I mentioned earlier, I think Dark-types don’t have much environmental advantage in this Remix, but I won’t deny that they’re still quite neutral and flexible picks. Malamar and Greninja are among the Dark-types with real potential to perform well. I’d recommend using them carefully based on your team’s needs and the current meta trends.

Malamar	Greninja
Psywave Superpower Foul Play	Water Shuriken Hydro Cannon* Night Slash

Although Dragon-types struggle to survive under the pressure of Fairy- and Steel-types, Dragonair and Goodra are still worth trying! Both benefit from having low-energy charged moves that can be used quickly, and conveniently, these attacks provide effective coverage against several common typings in the current meta.

Dragonair (Shadow preferred)	Goodra
Dragon Breath Wrap / Body Slam Aqua Tail	Dragon Breath Aqua Tail Thunder Punch*

With both Ground- and Water-types being common in the meta, Grass-type coverage naturally proves useful. Furret and Lickitung both have access to Grass-type attacks, and since there are few Fighting-types in this Remix, they don’t have to worry much about their usual counters. Additionally, because Dark-types serve more as neutral picks in the current meta, Furret can consistently deal reliable damage across most matchups. In contrast, Lickitung’s Ghost-type coverage isn’t as effective here, but its superior bulk more than makes up for that shortcoming, keeping it a solid and dependable option overall.

Furret	Lickitung
Sucker Punch Swift Trailblaze	Lick Body Slam* Power Whip

Recommended Party

Gyarados (Shadow)	Diggersby	Forretress

Carbink	Forretress	Feraligatr (Shadow)

Clodsire	Moltres (Galarian)	Florges

Gligar	Furret	Tinkaton

Sandslash (Alolan)	Fearow	Goodra (Lickitung)

Stunfisk (Galarian)	Florges	Golisopod

Drapion (Shadow)	Lapras	Gligar

Tinkaton	Goodra	Charizard (Shadow)