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Cramorant Makes a Splash in Water Festival 2026 PvP Meta
trainer-battles11 days ago

Cramorant Makes a Splash in Water Festival 2026 PvP Meta

A detailed PvP analysis of Cramorant for Pokémon GO’s Water Festival 2026, describing its relative bulk, Peck as a superior fast move, and a move set that leans on Dive and Fly to pressure opponents; it compares favorably to Mantine and Pelipper in Great League while being slower to energize, with potential form-change mechanics (Gulping/Gorging) that could boost its power and Barraskewda deemed less viable; overall, Cramorant is a strong new option worth chasing for the meta.

Barraskewda: Not a Meta Pick in Pokémon GO, Here’s Why
gaming12 days ago

Barraskewda: Not a Meta Pick in Pokémon GO, Here’s Why

Barraskewda, the Water-type evolution of Arrokuda added during Ultra Unlock: Water Festival 2026, has high Attack but very low bulk and a disappointing moveset, making it a weak choice for both PvE raids and PvP in Pokémon GO. Its best Charged Move options (Close Combat or Crunch) don’t compensate for Aqua Jet’s low power, so it’s outclassed by Kyogre and other Water attackers in raids, and struggles in Great/Ultra/Master Leagues due to fragile defenses. IV spreads exist for different leagues, but even with them Barraskewda remains a poor investment; it’s mainly a collector’s piece and Dex entry for now. If a stronger Water attack arrives later, it could improve, but for now trainers should not power it up and should focus resources on more reliable picks, while still catching Arrokuda for completion.

Water Festival 2026 Dives Deep: Arrokuda and Cramorant Debuts, Plus GO Pass Boosts
events1 month ago

Water Festival 2026 Dives Deep: Arrokuda and Cramorant Debuts, Plus GO Pass Boosts

Ultra Unlock: Water Festival 2026 runs Aug 18–24 and brings Arrokuda (and its Barraskewda evolution) and Cramorant to Pokémon GO, alongside boosted Shiny odds for select species, Rainy Lure Modules for Arrokuda, and escalating XP and Stardust bonuses. The event features wild encounters, raids, and Field Research, plus GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe with free and paid progression tracks that unlock encounters, items, and milestone rewards (including reduced Egg Hatch distance and extra candy). Cramorant appears in GO Battle League reward tracks during the event, while Deluxe adds extra rewards and faster progression.