The Pokemon GO gym Meta requires a certain type of Pokemon. Here is a rough guide on what type of monster you need in the current gym battles.
Counters for Water Types And Dragonites
Most trainers have a stable of Dragonites or Water type Pokemon. It's advisable that you have a stable of counters for them. Most water type contenders are not effective against Grass and Electric types. Their attacks are also ineffective against fellow Water types as well as Grass and Dragon types. This means that the Grass types are the best opponents against the Water types. Unfortunately, the most powerful Grass type, Exeggutor is not the best one for job. Instead, the preferred water type counter is Venusaur.
A Dragonite is extremely powerful due to its big stat base. Nevertheless, there is a Pokemon or two who could take it on. This flying reptile is also vulnerable fellow dragons and other types that include Fairy and Rock types. The most effective types though are the Ice Pokemon. The best ice type is of course the Lapras which also has big hit points. If you don't have the Lapras, the next best thing is the clyster.
Best Pokemon Gym Battle Team
The recommended Pokemon GO team comp includes a Dragonite, Lapras, Snorlax, Jolteon, Exeggutor and Vaporeon, according to Pokemongohub. The Dragonite is the currently the baddest Pokemon right now at least until the Tyranitar appears. The Lapras is the one of the strongest counter for the opposing Dragonite. You can make the Snorlax as the team tank because of its enormous hit points. The Jolteon will be handy in case your opponent has a Gyarados. Water type counter can either Exeggutor or Venusaur. The former is preferred though due to its more general abilities. The Vaporeon is your back up for any of the five Pokemon.
