[Top 15] Pokemon GO Best Pokemon to Max Out (2022 Edition)

Updated:

11 Dec 2021

Hi, Trainers

Life wouldn't be so good if we could get chocolate to the max? Videogames to the max...? You may say I'm a dreamer (a piano starts playing)... But I'm really here to show you

...The Top 15 Pokemon GO Best Pokemon to Max Out! (Chocolate would be the first option, but my doctor said: "no".)

15. RHYPERIOR

Rhyperior is a Ground-type/Rock-type Pokémon that reaches a 3733 max CP. Rhyperior's best Moves are Mudslap, Surf and Earthquake. I wouldn't recommend this Pokémon against the types: Ice, Fighting, Grass, Ground Steel and Water.

What Rhyperior Excels In

Rhyperior is an excellent Pokémon against the types: Electric, Fire, Flying, Normal, Poison and Rock.

Pokémon Details: https://pokemongo.fandom.com/wiki/Rhyperior

Catch Rhyperior!

In the Wild, in the form of Rhyhorn or Rhydon.

14. GARDEVOIR

Gardevoir is a Fairy-type/Psychic-types Pokémon, the evolved form of Ralts with a 3093 max CP. Its best Moves are Dazzling Gleam and Charm. I wouldn't recommend this Pokémon against the types: Ghost, Poison and Steel.

What Gardevoir Excels In

Good choice against the types: Dragon, Fighting and Psychic.

Pokémon Details: https://pokemongo.fandom.com/wiki/Gardevoir

Catch Gardevoir!

In the Wild, in the form of Ralts and Kirlia;
As a reward for defeating the Team Go Rocket, in the Ralts' form.

13. SNORLAX

Snorlax is a Normal-type Pokémon. It reaches the max CP(3225) at level 40 and its better Moves are Skull Bash, Hyper Beam and Zean Headbutt.

What Snorlax Excels In

Very useful against Ghost-types.

Pokémon Details: https://pokemongo.fandom.com/wiki/Snorlax

Catch Snorlax!

Get Snorlax in the Wild;

12. DRAGONITE

A Dragon-type/Normal-type Pokémon, Dragonite max CP is 3792, and its best Moves are Dragon Tail and Hurricane. I wouldn't recommend this Pokémon against the types: Ice, Fairy, Dragon and Rock.

What Dragonite Excels In

Against the types: Bug, Fire, Fighting, Grass, Ground and Water.

Pokémon Details: https://pokemongo.fandom.com/wiki/Dragonite

Catch Dragonite!

Fight against the Team Go Rocket or;
Catch it in the Wild, in the Dratini, Dragonair or Dragonite’s form

11. DARKRAI

Darkrai is a mythical Pokémon, which means this is a rare Dark-type one. It reaches the max CP(3739) at level 40 and its better Moves are Snarl and Shadow Ball.

What Darkrai Excels In

Very useful for PVP and PVE

Pokémon Details: https://pokemon.fandom.com/wiki/Darkrai

Catch Darkrai!

Get Darkrai in Raids;
Or in the Battle GO League

10. LUGIA

A Psychic-type/Flying-type Pokémon, Lugia 's max CP is 3703. This Pokémon's best Moves are Dragon Tail and Aeroblast. I wouldn't recommend this Pokémon against the types: Dark, Ice, Electric, Ghost and Rock.

What Lugia Excels In

Against the types: Fighting, Grass, Ground and Psychic.

Pokémon Details: https://pokemongo.fandom.com/wiki/Lugia

Catch Lugia!

In 5-Star Raids(sporadically)

9. TERRAKION

A Rock-type/Fighting-type Pokémon, Terrakion' max CP is 3698, and its best Move is Smack Down. I wouldn't recommend this Pokémon against the types: Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Ground, Psychic, Steel and Water.

What Terrakion Excels In

A good choice against the types: Bug, Dark, Fire, Normal, Poison and Rock.

Pokémon Details:

https://pokemongo.fandom.com/wiki/Terrakion

Catch Terrakion!

Raid Battle.

8. HO-OH

Ho-oh is a Fire-type/Flying-type Pokémon, and its best Moves are Earthquake, Solar Blast and Incinerate. Its max CP is 3863. I wouldn't recommend this Pokémon against the types: Electric, Rock and Water..

What Ho-oh Excels In

A smart pick against the types: Bug, Fairy, Fire, Fighting, Grass, Ground and Steel.

Pokémon Details: https://pokemongo.fandom.com/wiki/Ho-oh

Catch Ho-oh!

5-Star Raids

7. GIRATINA

A Normal-type/Flying-type Pokémon, Giratina max CP is 3379. Its best Moves are Shadow Claw and Dragon Claw. I wouldn't recommend this Pokémon against the types: Dark, Dragon, Ice, Fairy and Ghost.

What Giratina Excels In

This is a Pokémon strong against the types: Bug, Electric, Fire, Fighting, Grass, Normal, Poison and Water.

Pokémon Details: https://pokemongo.fandom.com/wiki/Giratina

Catch Giratina!

In 5-Star Raids.

6. TYRANITAR

Tyranitar is a Dark-type/Rock-type Pokémon. It has a 3834 max CP, and its best Moves are Smach Down and Crunch. I wouldn't recommend this Pokémon against the types: Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel and Water.

What Tyranitar Excels In

A good choice against the types: Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Psychic, Poison and Normal.

Pokémon Details: https://pokemongo.fandom.com/wiki/Tyranitar

Catch Tyranitar!

Wild Catch, in the form of Larvitar or pupitar;
10km Distance Eggs, in the form of Larvitar

5. GYARADOS

Gyarados is a Flying-type/Water-type Pokémon with a 3834 CP. Its best Moves are Dragon Tail and Crunch. I wouldn't recommend this Pokémon against the types Electric and Rock

What Gyarados Excels In

Excellent against the types: Bug, Fire, Fighting, Ground, Steel and Water.

Pokémon Details: https://pokemongo.fandom.com/wiki/Gyarados

Catch Gyarados!

In the Wild, in the form of Magikarp or Gyarados;
2km Distance Eggs, in the Magikarp's form;
1-Star Raids in the Magikarp's form

4. RAYQUAZA

Rayquaza is a Flying-type/Dragon-type Pokémon. It reaches a max CP(3835) at level 40, and Rayquaza's best Moves are Outrage, Aerial Ace and Dragon Tail. I wouldn't recommend this Pokémon against the types: Electric, Ice and Rock.

What Rayquaza Excels In

A Pokémon strong against the types: Bug, Fire, Fighting, Grass, Ground and Water.

Pokémon Details: https://pokemongo.fandom.com/wiki/Rayquaza

Catch Rayquaza!

In the Wild.
In 3-Star Raids.

3. PALKIA

Palkia is a Water-type/Dragon-type Pokémon with a 3991 max CP, and its best Moves are Draco Meteor and Dragon Tail. I wouldn't recommend Palkia against Dragon-types and Fairy-types.

What Palkia Excels In

An expert against the types: Fire, Steel and Water.

Pokémon Details: https://pokemongo.fandom.com/wiki/Palkia

Catch Palkia!

5-Star Raids.

2. MEWTWO

Mewtwo is one of the most powerful Psychic-types Pokemon. This Pokémon is very strong and resistant, and reaches a max CP(4178) at level 40. Mewtwo's best Move is Confusion. I wouldn't recommend this Pokémon against the types: Bug, Dark and Ghost.

What Mewtwo Excels In

It's a strong Pokémon against the types: Fighting and Psychic.

Pokémon Details: https://pokemongo.fandom.com/wiki/Mewtwo

Catch Mewtwo!

In 5-Star Raids.

1. DIALGA

Dialga is a Dragon-type/Steel-type Pokémon. It reaches the max CP(4038) at level 40 and its best Moves are Draco Meteor and Metal Claw. I wouldn't recommend Dialga against the types: Fighting and Ground.

What Dialga Excels In