Pokemon Go trainers can use the combat power (CP) to determine how strong a Pokemon’s raw potential really is. But how high can a Pokemon’s CP go in the game? Here are the highest ones so far.
When battling in Niantic’s mobile game, players must consider a lot of factors, including a Pokemon‘s type, moveset, base stats, and of course, its CP. However, at a basic level, you don’t need to look beyond the Combat Power, as it already considers all the base stats.
Irrespective of these other factors, and generally speaking, a species with a much higher CP will beat one with a much lower one, and it can even be powered up with Stardust and Candy. So, how high can a Pokemon’s CP go in the game?
What is the highest CP in Pokemon Go?
Currently, the highest CP is 5,010, and it belongs to the Normal-type Pokemon, Slaking. Nonetheless, Slaking’s record is for non-Mega-evolved Pokemon. Both Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre have higher CPs (6,672), but they are only temporary.
You’d have thought one of the many Legendaries in Pokemon Go would claim the accolade of highest CP, but instead, that honor goes to the Lazy Pokemon, who also has super high Attack, Stamina, and HP stats.
However, defensively, it is relatively weak, lacking a desirable moveset. Its only Fast Move is Yawn, which deals no damage. While its Charged Moves include the powerful Hyper Beam and Earthquake, the energy per second (EPS) score of 8.8 for Yawn means that it not only deals zero damage, but you have to wait for 8.8. seconds to use a move that can hurt the opposing Pokemon.
Nevertheless, due to its high HP and stamina stat, it is frequently seen defending many gyms in Pokemon Go.
Other highest CP Pokemon
Regigigas – 4,913 CP
The Colossal Pokemon made its debut in October 2019 via a one-off Special Research story event. This special event cost $7.99 to purchase, but Regigigas was also available in EX Raids the following month.
Similar to other Pokemon on this list, Regigigas has an impressive Attack stat, which is complemented by very good Defense and Stamina stats.
Its Fast Moves of either Zen Headbutt or Headbutt, alongside the Charged Moves of Focus Blast, Giga Impact, and Thunder, also means it has both powerful and varied moves at its disposal. This makes it a better battling option than Slaking when stacked up against Yawn.
Mewtwo – 4,724 CP
Slaking may have been a surprise at number one, but Mewtwo at number three shouldn’t shock anyone. With an attack stat only surpassed by Deoxys and Kyurem, the fan-favorite from Kanto was always going to be high on the list.
Its Defense and Stamina stats leave little to be desired, but Mewtwo may have been too overpowered for the game if they had been higher. If you’re lucky enough to have found one with Confusion and Psystrike, you’ll know just how powerful Mewtwo is.
Groudon & Kyogre – 4,652 CP
The fourth ranking is tied when it comes to CP in Pokemon Go. Groudon and Kyogre actually mirror each other with a fantastic 4,652 CP.
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Their base stats are also exactly the same. Ranked 22 and 28, respectively, for their attack and defense stats, they’re both welcome additions to any team.
The Gen 3 legends have been easy to obtain in Pokemon Go due to them being featured as research breakthrough encounters on multiple occasions. Unfortunately, these breakthroughs have a CP limit, so if you’re to obtain their maximum CP, it’ll cost you a lot of Stardust.
Interestingly, the other third of the Weather Trio, Rayquaza, has a maximum CP of 4,336, which is not enough to make it to the top of Pokemon Go.
Pokemon with highest CP ranked
The above four are closely followed by some equally powerful Pokemon, headlined by Zekrom, Reshiram, and Dialga at 4,565 CP each. Here are the 15 Pokemon with the highest max CP in Go:
| POKEMON | SPRITE | CP |
|---|---|---|
| Slaking | 5010 | |
| Regigigas | 4913 | |
| Mewtwo | 4724 | |
| Palkia (Origin Forme) | 4683 | |
| Groudon | 4652 | |
| Kyogre | 4652 | |
| Dialga (Origin Forme) | 4624 | |
| Solgaleo | 4570 | |
| Lunala | 4570 | |
| Zekrom | 4565 | |
| Reshiram | 4565 | |
| Dialga | 4565 | |
| Hoopa (Unbound) | 4530 | |
| Palkia | 4512 | |
| Meloetta | 4490 |
Mega-evolved Pokemon with the highest CP ranked
In Pokemon Go, there are 15 Mega-evolved Pokemon that have a higher CP than Slaking, so here they are:
| POKEMON | Sprite | CP |
|---|---|---|
| Primal Groudon | 6672 | |
| Primal Kyogre | 6672 | |
| Mega Rayquaza | 6458 | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 6343 | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 6138 | |
| Mega Garchomp | 6132 | |
| Mega Tyranitar | 6045 | |
| Mega Salamence | 5688 | |
| Mega Latios | 5661 | |
| Mega Metagross | 5552 | |
| Mega Heracross | 5443 | |
| Mega Latias | 5428 | |
| Mega Gyarados | 5332 | |
| Mega Gardevoir | 5101 | |
| Mega Charizard Y | 5037 |
Remember, if you’re looking to assemble the best team possible in Pokemon Go then you don’t need to look too far beyond the above. However, research into each of their best moves and what type of advantages they hold are vitally important when it comes to battling.
Combat Power explained
Combat Power or CP is the overall measured strength of any creature in Pokemon Go. It is calculated from the Pokemon’s level, hidden base stats, and Individual Values (Attack, Defense, and Stamina).
The CP is displayed on top of the Pokemon with an arc that shows how much it can grow. More so, the difficulty of catching a wild creature is usually correlated to the Combat Power, and the higher the trainer’s level, the higher the CP of a Pokemon can be.
Trainers can increase the CP using Stardust and Candies. However, they must be careful, as a Pokemon with a high CP can have terrible IVs and vice-versa, making it weak in battle.
Conversely, a Pokemon with a low CP can have perfect IV values. As a result, it’s important to check a Pokemon’s IV using the appraisal feature Niantic introduced, or with an IV calculator such as PokeGenie if going into more detail.
Is there a CP limit in Pokemon Go?
As mentioned above, the CP is linked to each Pokemon, so the limit depends on the particular creature. This means every Slaking in the game can be powered up until 5,010, every Mewtwo can reach 4,724, and so on with the rest of them.
Those are the Pokemon with the highest CP in Pokemon Go. Check out our rankings for the best competitive Pokemon, the best Eeveelutions, the best Mega Evolutions, or even how to catch Ditto or the rarest Pokemon in Pokemon Go.
