Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Brionne
Say it: BRIO-nne
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Brionne is the Pop Star Pokémon — Water middle stage between Popplio and Primarina. In Pokémon GO it is usually candy on the way to Primarina — not a finished raid attacker. Water helps against Fire, Ground, and Rock; Grass and Electric hit Water hard. Evolve Popplio up the line. Sparkling Aria from Popplio Community Day belongs on Primarina.
Say it: BRIO-nne
Brionne (#729) is a Water Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the middle evolution of Popplio. Trainers almost never power Brionne for raids; the value is candy and IVs for Primarina (and Sparkling Aria). Against Brionne, lead with Grass or Electric. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Brionne is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0729. Use the Water type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Do not sink Stardust into Brionne. Keep high-IV copies for Primarina and save Elite Charged TMs for Sparkling Aria. Shadow Brionne is the same — evolve toward Shadow Primarina.
Type matchups
- Water moves hit Fire, Ground, and Rock hard.
When Brionne is your opponent, Electric, Grass hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 168
- Defense
- 145
- Stamina
- 155
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 2. Shadow Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 3. Shadow Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Xurkitree · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 5. Therian Thundurus · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 6. Mega Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 7. Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 8. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 9. Shadow Electabuzz · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunder Punch
- 10. Zapdos · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 11. Magnezone · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 12. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 2. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 3. Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Jolteon · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 5. Ampharos · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Zap Cannon
- 6. Zebstrika · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 7. Galvantula · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Discharge
- 8. Eelektross · beats Electric
Spark + Thunderbolt
- 9. Heliolisk · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 10. Stunfisk · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 11. Raichu · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 12. Magneton · beats Electric
Spark + Discharge
Recommended moves
Brionne’s Game Master pool is temporary. Real investment is Primarina with Sparkling Aria (Community Day / Elite TM) — evolve before serious TMs and power-ups.
Fast
- Charm · Standard
Fairy pressure
- Water Gun · Standard
Water STAB
Charged
- Water Pulse · Standard
Water nuke
- Aqua Jet · Standard
Water alternate
- Disarming Voice · Standard
Fairy coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- charm
- water gun
Charged
- aqua jet
- water pulse
- disarming voice
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #699 of 954 · CP 1481
Charm + Aqua Jet
- Ultra League · rank #624 of 747 · CP 2131
Charm + Aqua Jet
- Master League · rank #731 of 1023 · CP 2131
Charm + Aqua Jet
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.