TheSpring SeasonofPokemon GOis well underway. In time forthe Spring Into Spring event, a new cup has been added to the Great League format -the Spring Cup. For one week, Trainers will have the chance to PvP battle using a set of rules and restrictions that challenge the player to think outside the box in terms of strategy.
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Here’s everything the aspiring Trainer needs to know aboutPokemon GO’s Spring Cup.
How To Enter The Spring Cup In Pokemon GO
Players can take the following steps to enter thePokemon GOSpring Cup:
From there, players will choose their team and get into the battle.
Pokemon GO Spring Cup Rules
The Spring Cupfalls under the Great League, and as such follows the rules of the Great League, with its own additional restriction:
When Does The Spring Cup Start And End?
The Spring Cup startsWednesday, July 31, 2025, at 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET / 8 PM GMT and lasts a full week untilWednesday, Jun 01, 2025, at 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET / 8 PM GMT.
Best Pokemon For The Spring Cup
Based on the large disparity in access to Pokemon for this particular game, it is more pertinent to recommend specific Pokemon rather than a complete team. When considering adding these Pokemon to a team, players should ensure they havethe most diverse type coverage possible, in addition to the strength of the Pokemon.
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Fighting, Bug, Grass
Rock, Steel, Electric
Pelipper joins the ranks of effective Great League Pokemon in this cup, thanks to its wide resistance against a variety of types, and its ability to apply Shield pressure. The most important thing Pelipper offers is a win against Galarian Weezing, which is anticipated to be the most-seen Pokemon during this cup. It should definitely be considered for any team.
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Ground, Rock, Water
Flying, Poison, Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Dragon
Abomasnow is another spammy, dynamic Pokemon that generally does well in the Great League anyway. It’s a Pokemon that trainers should consider prioritizing due to its surprisingly versatile uses in both PvP and PvE. In the Spring Cup, Abomasnow boasts wins against Venusaur, Trevenant, Tropius, and Pelipper - a lot of Pokemon that are expected to see significant use.
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Ghost, Psychic
Dark, Normal (immune)
Trevenant is a Ghost/Grass-typethat will do very well in the Spring Cup. It reaches charged moves very quickly, meaning it is great for applying Shield pressure. It’s already a popular PvP Pokemon, as it has the ability to hurt a wide variety of types. The only thing Trevenant is missing is good bulk, which can be compensated for by other members of the team.
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Steel, Fire, Water, Electric
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Ferrothorn is a popular Pokemon for the Great League as it stands, so many players are likely to have an optimized Ferrothorn already. It stands to do well in the Spring Cup as a bulky Pokemon that can take a lot of hits, as well as being able to reach charged moves quickly to apply Shield pressure on the opponent.
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Fighting, Dark, Fairy
Galarian Weezing is by far the best optionfor the Spring Cup and should be considered for almost any team. With wins against Ferrothorn, Abomasnow, Trevenant, and Araquanid, Galarian Weezing uses Fairy Wind to swiftly charge its two powerful charged moves Overheat and Brutal Swing. Overheat in particular will come in handy due to the prevalence of Grass-types in the cup.
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