It is annoying when one is minding one’s own business, catching Pokemon and visiting Pokestops.
Then, after spinning the Pokestop, only a few items come out because Sierra decides to be greedy, takes it over, and then taunts the trainers! Here are five strong Pokemon that are the best to defeat Team Sierra and her tainted monsters: Darkrai, Lucario, Machamp, Metagross, and Tyranitar!
5. Darkrai
This Pokemon is a nightmare!
Darkrai is a Gen 4 dark type pocket monster from the Sinnoh region! The Pokedex states that “it chases people and Pokemon from its territory by causing them to experience deep, nightmarish slumbers.” This Legendary Pokemon would be an excellent opponent to take down Sierra and take back the Pokestop! Read on to find out how and why Darkrai is a top choice!
Why Darkrai Is Great Against Sierra
- Best movesets for Darkrai are Feint Attack and Shadow Ball (17.27 DPS).
- Combat stats include 285 on Offense, 198 on Defense, and 172 on Stamina.
- Highest CP for Darkrai is 3,739, with this score, will be able to hold up against Sierra’s grunts!
Pokemon details
- According to the Pokedex, "it can lull people to sleep and make them dream. It is active during nights of the new moon."
- For Pokemon GO collectors, Darkrai is listed as #491 in the Pokedex!
- There are no evolutions for Darkrai; it is a lone Pokemon.
- Weather boost for Darkrai is fog.
How to get Darkrai
- Darkrai cannot be hatched or captured in the wild.
- This is a Legendary Pokemon and only can be captured after defeating it in a raid battle.
4. Lucario
There's no fooling Lucario!
Lucario, a Gen 4 dual type fighting and steel Pokemon from the Sinnoh region, is another strong opponent to take on Sierra’s goons! Apparently, no one can hide from Lucario, as the Pokedex states that “it’s said that no foe can remain invisible to Lucario, since it can detect auras. Even foes it could not otherwise see.” Read on to find out how and why Lucario is a great opponent to take down Sierra!
Why Lucario Is Great Against Sierra
- Best movesets for Lucario are Aura Sphere and Counter (18.24 DPS).
- Combat stats include 236 on Offense, 144 on Defense, and 172 on Stamina.
- Highest CP for Lucario is 2,703!
Pokemon details
- For Pokemon GO collectors, Lucario is listed as #448 in the Pokedex!
- Only vulnerable to three types of attacks: fighting, fire, and ground.
- Weather boosts for Lucario are clouds and snow!
How to get Lucario
- Lucario cannot be hatched and it cannot be captured in the wild.
- Spawn locations for Lucario includes cities, gyms, industrial areas, recreation areas, and sports centers.
- This Pokemon can be evolved with 50 Riolu candy!
3. Machamp
Machamp is quite a champ!
Machamp, a Gen 1 fighting type pocket monster from the Kanto region, is the perfect match for Sierra’s squad! According to the Pokedex, “Machamp is known as the Pokémon that has mastered every kind of martial arts. If it grabs hold of the foe with its four arms, the battle is all but over. The hapless foe is thrown far over the horizon.” Read on to find out more why Machamp is among the best to defeat Team Sierra!
Why Machamp Is Great Against Sierra
- Best movesets for Machamp are Counter and Dynamic Punch (16.20 DPS).
- Combat stats include 234 on Offense, 159 on Defense, and 207 on Stamina.
- Highest CP for Machamp is 3,056!
Pokemon details
- For Pokemon GO collectors, Machamp is listed as #68 in the Pokedex!
- Only vulnerable to fairy, flying, and psychic attacks.
- Machamp is boosted by cloudy weather conditions!
How to get Machamp
- Machamp cannot be hatched.
- It can be evolved with 100 Machoke candy!
- Spawn locations include recreation areas and stadiums.
2. Metagross
A mind like a steel trap!
Metagross, also known as the Iron Leg Pokemon, is a Gen 3 dual type psychic and steel type Pokemon from the Hoenn region! This pocket monster is a powerful force to use in battles, gyms, raids, and against Sierra! Read on to find out how and why Metagross is an excellent choice!
Why Metagross Is Great Against Sierra
- Best movesets for Metagross are Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash (16.92 DPS).
- Combat stats include 257 on Offense, 228 on Defense, and 190 on Stamina.
- Highest CP for Metagross is 3,791!
Pokemon details
- For Pokemon GO collectors, Metagross is listed as #376 in the Pokedex!
- Metagross is boosted by cloudy weather conditions.
- The Pokedex states that “Metagross has four brains in total.”
- This pocket monster is only vulnerable to dark, fire, ghost, and ground type attacks.
How to get Metagross
- Metagross cannot be hatched.
- It can be evolved with 100 Metang Candy!
- Spawn locations for Metagross include cities and hospitals.
1. Tyranitar
Prepare for a smackdown with Tyranitar!
Ending this list of amazing Pokemon to defeat Team Sierra is Tyranitar! This Gen 2 dark and rock dual type pocket monster from the Johto region is powerful. According to the Pokedex, “Tyranitar is so overwhelmingly powerful, it can bring down a whole mountain to make its nest.” If it can bring down a mountain, Tyranitar can certainly take down Sierra! Read more to find out how!
Why Tyranitar Is Great Against Sierra
- Best movesets for Tyranitar are Smack Down and Stone Edge (14.95 DPS).
- Combat stats include 251 on Offense, 207 on Defense, and 225 on Stamina. These scores will help defeat Team Sierra.
- Highest CP for Metagross is 3,834!
Pokemon details
- For Pokemon GO collectors, Tyranitar is listed as #248 in the Pokedex!
- Tyranitar is boosted by partly cloudy and foggy weather conditions.
- The Pokedex states that “this Pokemon wanders about in mountains seeking new opponents to fight.”
How to get Tyranitar
- Tyranitar cannot be hatched.
- It can be evolved with 100 Pupitar Candy!
- Spawn locations for Tyranitar include farmland, hiking trails, nature preserves, and
- parking buildings.
