This is kind of late, but it's fascinating to discuss nonetheless. Some weeks ago, GBL in Pokémon Go instituted another new format, but for those in the know about PvP in Pokémon Go and in particular its community aspect, one may just recognize its familiarity. Even so, it does have its own quirk that does effectively render it as its own unique format. Yet, those in the know might still recognize its aura of familiarity and consider it almost all the same.
At that time, GBL implemented a format called the Willpower Cup. This format employs a Great League basis, but all the Pokémon must have at least one of the types of Dark, Psychic, or Fighting. There is one exception, though: Gardevoir in any form is banned. This is for good reason anyhow, since simulations have indicated that it would be the top choice for hitting and countering, and that is surely not wanted.
Now for the bombshell: the selection of types for this format is exactly the same as the Nightmare Cup from the Silph League Arena. Thus, those who deal with the community PvP may have already gained some experience from battling with this themed cup. Still, that themed cup was born in a different era than this format, and much has changed since (as noted previously) that the current format may be rendered as being more different.
By those same simulations, Galarian Rapidash is indicated to be the strongest contender, while a few selected species below it include Sneasler, Hisuian Qwilfish, Scrafty, Toxicroak, and Skuntank. Some of the species lower down the list above have the potential to counter the ones higher in the list, for which not everyone may have, especially for those who haven't been able to obtain the highly specific regional forms somehow.
While the Willpower Cup brings about an aura of familiarity with its resemblance to the Nightmare Cup, the former may be considered to exist separately from the latter due to all the changes in the realm of Pokémon Go between the existence of the two. Nevertheless, the presence of the former is a reminder that sometimes the more things change, the more they stay the same, even with how PvP in Pokémon Go has developed.
One year ago: Quickies: Meowth for Pay Day
Two years ago: The Kanto Cup of GBL
Three years ago: Make a Wish for the Little One
Four years ago: The Amazing Pokémon Race
Five years ago: Thankfulness
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