350+ rotations
350+ teams by element: who to use, the ball cost, the upgrades and where to farm — with live community catches.
- 17elements
- 183different Pokémon
- 5,149shinies of those Pokémon in the last 7d
- Updated10/29/2026
A rotation is situational: adapt the team to the hunt, your style and what you already have. see more
Rotations and the Pokémon in them are situational. There is no single required team: an option can do better or worse depending on the hunt, the enemies, your style, Stars, tier, moveset and the role you need to cover. Use these lists as a reference and adapt the team to each spot.
Target DPS by role (lvl 150)
No ATK bonus (public Pokédex, Mts Vitor). Hover a rotation Pokémon to see its target here.
| Role | T3 | T2 | T1 | SR | UR | Legendary | Mythic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DPS Finisher | 40k | 50k | — | — | — | — | — |
| DPS Hard CC | 35k | 45k | 54k | 60k | 70k | 80k | 90k |
| Off Tanker | 30k | 40k | 50k | 55k | 65k | 75k | 80k |
| Tanker | 30k | 30k | 32k | 32k | 34k | 35k | 35k |
Recommended minimums
- ATK training: level 30 or higher.
- Held Item: ATK T4.
- Team: at least 2 Pokémon with 2 stars.
- A Super Rare (SR) that fits the rotation can replace one of the T1 Pokémon.
Shiny Smeargle Almost any rotation can add a Shiny Smeargle of the matching element. It is T1, with solid damage and SR-like cooldowns, but it is fragile.
Shiny Hitmonchan Thanks to Elemental Hands, Shiny Hitmonchan can be used on Electric, Fire, Fighting, Ice and Ghost.
★★ needs 2 stars✦ Shiny shiny versionFrame: T1 SR UR Legendary~328 balls median of caught shinies (community)
Dark / Ghost
25 Pokémon- Starter~250 ballsper shiny
- +768 ballsSR~1,018 ballsfrom · Houndoom
- +375 ballsUR~1,393 ballsfrom · Mightyena
- +567 ballsLegendary~1,960 ballsfrom · Gengar
Next upgrade: Shiny Smeargle (T1) · ~339 balls
Starter team the core to start
Possible options same-tier swaps for the starter team
Upgrades higher tier (SR+) and the element's Shiny Smeargle: T1 with SR cooldown
ProsLots of damage from several SR / UR / Legendary.
ConsWeak offtanks; usually expensive.
Electric
12 Pokémon- Starter~305 ballsper shiny
- +416 ballsSR~721 ballsfrom · Luxray
- +955 ballsUR~1,676 ballsfrom · Manectric
- −267 ballsLegendary~1,409 ballsfrom · Electabuzz
Next upgrade: Shiny Smeargle (T1) · ~310 balls
Starter team the core to start
Possible options same-tier swaps for the starter team
Upgrades higher tier (SR+) and the element's Shiny Smeargle: T1 with SR cooldown
ProsStrong, balanced and cheap.
ConsMany hunts are underwater.
Fairy
14 Pokémon- Starter~45 ballsper shiny
- +543 ballsSR~588 ballsfrom · Mimikyu
- +1,373 ballsUR~1,961 ballsfrom · Gardevoir
- −741 ballsLegendary~1,220 ballsfrom · Sylveon
Next upgrade: Shiny Smeargle (T1) · ~332 balls
Starter team the core to start
Upgrades higher tier (SR+) and the element's Shiny Smeargle: T1 with SR cooldown
ProsPlenty of affordable T2 Pokémon.
ConsNo major downside noted.
Fighting
16 Pokémon- Starter~435 ballsper shiny
- +522 ballsSR~957 ballsfrom · Machamp
- +826 ballsUR~1,783 ballsfrom · Blaziken
- −547 ballsLegendary~1,236 ballsfrom · Lucario
Next upgrade: Shiny Smeargle (T1) · ~319 balls
Starter team the core to start
Possible options same-tier swaps for the starter team
Upgrades higher tier (SR+) and the element's Shiny Smeargle: T1 with SR cooldown
ProsStrong, balanced and with many hunts — Conkeldurr T1/SR fills the pool.
ConsNeeds more control from frontal attacks and short stuns.
Fire
14 Pokémon- Starter~435 ballsper shiny
- +585 ballsSR~1,020 ballsfrom · Arcanine
- +121 ballsUR~1,141 ballsfrom · Torkoal
- +551 ballsLegendary~1,692 ballsfrom · Magmar
Next upgrade: Shiny Smeargle (T1) · ~306 balls
Starter team the core to start
Possible options same-tier swaps for the starter team
Upgrades higher tier (SR+) and the element's Shiny Smeargle: T1 with SR cooldown
ProsExcellent hunts and lots of options.
ConsUsually expensive.
Flying
15 Pokémon- Starter~286 ballsper shiny
- +498 ballsSR~784 ballsfrom · Swellow
- +335 ballsUR~1,119 ballsfrom · Tropius
- −29 ballsLegendary~1,090 ballsfrom · Staraptor
Next upgrade: Shiny Smeargle (T1) · ~361 balls
Starter team the core to start
Possible options same-tier swaps for the starter team
Upgrades higher tier (SR+) and the element's Shiny Smeargle: T1 with SR cooldown
ProsStrong, big area and easy to play.
ConsVery expensive.
Grass
18 Pokémon- Starter~37 ballsper shiny
- +711 ballsSR~748 ballsfrom · Tangrowth
- +377 ballsUR~1,125 ballsfrom · Sceptile
- −279 ballsLegendary~846 ballsfrom · Leafeon
Next upgrade: Shiny Smeargle (T1) · ~296 balls
Starter team the core to start
Possible options same-tier swaps for the starter team
Upgrades higher tier (SR+) and the element's Shiny Smeargle: T1 with SR cooldown
ProsProbably one of the strongest and cheapest options; good T2/T3 and several Hoenn T1s.
ConsThe best hunts are usually crowded.
Ground
16 Pokémon- Starter~148 ballsper shiny
- +833 ballsSR~981 ballsfrom · Torterra
- +374 ballsUR~1,355 ballsfrom · Swampert
- +590 ballsLegendary~1,945 ballsfrom · Flygon
Next upgrade: Shiny Smeargle (T1) · ~308 balls
Starter team the core to start
Possible options same-tier swaps for the starter team
Upgrades higher tier (SR+) and the element's Shiny Smeargle: T1 with SR cooldown
ProsBalanced, with many hunts.
ConsHigh demand; usually expensive.
Where to use Ground
Ice
13 Pokémon- Starter~291 ballsper shiny
- +505 ballsSR~796 ballsfrom · Walrein
- +1,055 ballsUR~1,851 ballsfrom · Exploud
- +491 ballsLegendary~2,342 ballsfrom · Glaceon
Next upgrade: Shiny Walrein (SR) · ~796 balls
Starter team the core to start
Upgrades higher tier (SR+) and the element's Shiny Smeargle: T1 with SR cooldown
ProsMany exclusive hunts, including 2 UR.
ConsWeak defense and hard to build. Offtanks from other elements can be worth it, with Ice as burst.
Normal
10 Pokémon- Starter~23 ballsper shiny
- +341 ballsLegendary/Mythic~364 ballsfrom · Snorlax
Next upgrade: Shiny Smeargle (T1) · ~179 balls
Options to build or fill a Normal-type rotation:
Possible options same-tier swaps for the starter team
Upgrades higher tier (SR+) and the element's Shiny Smeargle: T1 with SR cooldown
ProsYou can mix it to the hunt and the roles the team needs.
ConsSituational comp; prioritize Stars, tier, moveset and coverage.
Poison
15 Pokémon- Starter~55 ballsper shiny
- +733 ballsSR~788 ballsfrom · Toxicroak
- +257 ballsUR~1,045 ballsfrom · Swalot
- Legendaryno data1 option
Next upgrade: Shiny Smeargle (T1) · ~325 balls
Starter team the core to start
Possible options same-tier swaps for the starter team
Upgrades higher tier (SR+) and the element's Shiny Smeargle: T1 with SR cooldown
ProsA cheap team and reasonably easy to get.
ConsCovers few elements; better mixed with others.
Psychic
14 Pokémon- Starter~195 ballsper shiny
- URno data1 option
- +191 ballsLegendary~386 ballsfrom · Alakazam
Next upgrade: Shiny Gallade (UR)
Starter team the core to start
Possible options same-tier swaps for the starter team
Upgrades higher tier (SR+) and the element's Shiny Smeargle: T1 with SR cooldown
ProsGrumpig / Chimecho T1 and two SR (Mr. Mime, Wobbuffet) give the team more body.
ConsFew exclusive hunts; the pool is still short.
Rock
21 Pokémon- Starter~154 ballsper shiny
- +668 ballsSR~822 ballsfrom · Bastiodon
- +321 ballsUR~1,143 ballsfrom · Rampardos
- +617 ballsLegendary/Mythic~1,760 ballsfrom · Rhyperior
Next upgrade: Shiny Smeargle (T1) · ~312 balls
Starter team the core to start
Possible options same-tier swaps for the starter team
Upgrades higher tier (SR+) and the element's Shiny Smeargle: T1 with SR cooldown
ProsStrong in damage/defense, great offtanks, cheap Pokémon to raise Stars and you can farm your own Hoenn SR.
ConsSlow stuns with delay; few options to vary Pokémon.
Steel
11 Pokémon- Starter~216 ballsper shiny
- +370 ballsSR~586 ballsfrom · Skarmory
- +1,366 ballsUR~1,952 ballsfrom · Metagross
- −1,552 ballsLegendary~400 ballsfrom · Scizor
Next upgrade: Shiny Smeargle (T1) · ~322 balls
Starter team the core to start
Upgrades higher tier (SR+) and the element's Shiny Smeargle: T1 with SR cooldown
ProsPokémon with low cooldowns.
ConsWorks better mixed with other elements.
Water
16 Pokémon- Starter~264 ballsper shiny
- +664 ballsSR~928 ballsfrom · Sharpedo
- +459 ballsUR~1,387 ballsfrom · Milotic
- −165 ballsLegendary~1,222 ballsfrom · Gyarados
Next upgrade: Shiny Smeargle (T1) · ~306 balls
Starter team the core to start
Possible options same-tier swaps for the starter team
Upgrades higher tier (SR+) and the element's Shiny Smeargle: T1 with SR cooldown
ProsA strong, well balanced and cheap team — several Hoenn T1s to fill slots.
ConsThe original guide does not list a specific downside.
Bug
13 Pokémon- Starter~13 ballsper shiny
- +808 ballsSR~821 ballsfrom · Scyther
- URno data1 option
- Legendaryno data1 option
Next upgrade: Shiny Scyther (SR) · ~821 balls
Pool boosted by Yanmega / Vespiquen (T1; shiny Legendary / UR) from the current meta + classic SR Scyther/Pinsir.
Starter team the core to start
Possible options same-tier swaps for the starter team
Upgrades higher tier (SR+) and the element's Shiny Smeargle: T1 with SR cooldown
ProsYou can finally build a real Bug team: two new T1s + shiny Yanmega/Vespiquen (Legendary/UR) and Scyther/Pinsir SR as upgrades.
ConsStill a shorter pool than Grass/Water; mixing Bug+Poison/Fighting helps.
Dragon
13 Pokémon- Starter~179 ballsper shiny
- +582 ballsSR~761 ballsfrom · Garchomp
- +955 ballsUR~1,716 ballsfrom · Salamence
- −211 ballsLegendary/Mythic~1,505 ballsfrom · Dragonair
Next upgrade: Shiny Garchomp (SR) · ~761 balls
Short and expensive pool. Garchomp (T1/SR) and shiny Druddigon (T1) are the affordable base; Altaria/Salamence/Dragonite raise the ceiling.
Starter team the core to start
Possible options same-tier swaps for the starter team
Upgrades higher tier (SR+) and the element's Shiny Smeargle: T1 with SR cooldown
ProsA very high ceiling (UR/Legendary/Mythic) and Garchomp covers offtank T1/SR.
ConsVery expensive and with few exclusive hunts; Water/Ground hybrids help fill slots.
Sources: Wiki PKA (unofficial) · Pokédex Pública — Mts Vitor (Tier List + Damage). Adapted from the PT-BR community wiki. Balls and shinies from the last 7 days: community catches on PKA Tools.
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