In an effort to mix up the PvP meta and keep things fresh, Pokemon Go continues to introduce themed cups to the Go Battle League. The latest example of this comes with the debut of the Weather Cup, another new competition that places a number of unique restrictions on the Pokemon that are on your team.
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This cup requires you to choose Pokemon that are one of four types: Fire, Water, Ice, or Rock. Although this presents you with several options for your team, a handful of Pokemon are perfectly suited for the Weather Cup, giving you the ability to dominate the competition. Here's what we recommend when selecting your team.
There are only two restrictions in place for the Weather Cup. As mentioned earlier, the first is a type restriction, only allowing the use of Fire, Water, Ice, and Rock-type Pokemon. Although there are only four types permitted, it's important to note that dual-type Pokemon are also fair game. This allows for variation in your team, giving you the ability to craft a selection of Pokemon that cover several strengths and weaknesses.
The other restriction that is placed on your team pertains to the CP of each of your Pokemon. Each member of your team must have a CP of 2,500 or less, similar to the restrictions placed in the Go Battle League Ultra League. With a higher allowed CP compared to many other themed competitions, this may allow for more potential options, but it also requires that you have a handful of high-CP Pokemon if you wish to truly compete with others.
Due to the high CP cap of 2,500, some Pokemon will require the use of XL Candy to reach that 2,500 CP mark.
When choosing which Pokemon to lead with, you want to pick bulkier Pokemon that apply
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