Approved by Hollywood, The Eevee General and The Immortal
Welcome to the Balanced Hackmons Viability Ranking thread. As is implied in the title, the purpose of this thread is to rank Pokemon based on how well they perform in the metagame, with the help of you, the community. Through your opinions and thoughts on the metagame, Pokemon are listed in order of viability with the best at the top of the rankings and the least usable at the bottom.
This thread, similarly to other viability ranking threads, will list both offensive and defensive Pokemon together.
Example: Both Mega Diancie and Aegislash being placed in the A Rank means that, according to the thread, Mega Diancie's overall offensive capabilities are at a similar level of Aegislash's overall defensive capabilities.
A unique point system will also be implemented which provides a small insight into how well each listed Pokemon functions in the metagame. While made to be as simple as possible, it is simply a small, further analysis of how well a Pokemon performs in the metagame and can be ignored if it proves to be too complicated. These ratings are achieved by giving each particular Pokemon a score out of ten for four categories, which are as follows:
Without further ado, here are the rankings:
S Rank: Reserved for Pokemon with unmatched capabilities in the metagame. Pokemon within this rank have few flaws which are made to be almost inconsequential by many positive characteristics and require virtually no team support. These Pokemon score highly in most categories.
Chansey: Survivability: 8.8, Effectiveness: 8.5, Utility: 4.0, Support Required: 9.3
A Rank: Reserved for Pokemon that perform greatly in the metagame. These Pokemon have few flaws that are mostly redeemed by postive traits or can be resolved through team support. Their capabilities are among the greatest within the metagame and are potentially unique, often individualising teams. These Pokemon score highly in multiple categories or score well overall.
Giratina: Survivability: 8.5, Effectiveness: 7.5, Utility: 7.3, Support Required: 7.2
Mega Mewtwo X: Survivability: 6.2, Effectiveness: 8.5, Utility: 7.8, Support Required: 7.2
Mega Mewtwo Y: Survivability: 5.3, Effectiveness: 8.7, Utility: 7.8, Support Required: 7.3
Primal Kyogre: Survivability: 7.8, Effectiveness: 7.5, Utility: 6.5, Support Required: 7.0
Mega Slowbro: Survivability: 8.5, Effectiveness: 7.8, Utility: 5.8, Support Required: 6.3
Primal Groudon: Survivability: 7.3, Effectiveness: 7.8, Utility: 6.5, Support Required: 6.7
Aegislash: Survivability: 7.8, Effectiveness: 7.3, Utility: 6.8, Support Required: 6.3
Blissey: Survivability: 8.0, Effectiveness: 7.5, Utility: 3.8, Support Required: 8.8
Mega Rayquaza: Survivability: 4.8, Effectiveness: 8.7, Utility: 7.5, Support Required: 7.0
Shedinja: Survivability: 6.5, Effectiveness: 7.7, Utility: 4.2, Support Required: 3.7
Mega Diancie: Survivability: 5.5, Effectiveness: 8.0, Utility: 5.7, Support Required: 6.5
Mega Gengar: Survivability: 3.7, Effectiveness: 8.0, Utility: 6.8, Support Required: 6.8
B Rank: Reserved for Pokemon that perform adequetely in the metagame. These Pokemon have numerous flaws that are partially patched up by positive traits or through team support. Their capabilities are certainly viable in the metagame and function well with the correct support. These Pokemon score well overall and may score highly or poorly in at least one category.
Xerneas: Survivability: 7.3, Effectiveness: 7.0, Utility: 7.0, Support Required: 6.8
Arceus: Survivability: 7.3, Effectiveness: 6.0, Utility: 8.2, Support Required: 6.5
Registeel: Survivability: 8.0, Effectiveness: 6.8, Utility: 6.7, Support Required: 5.8
Mega Audino: Survivability: 7.8, Effectiveness: 7.2, Utility: 5.8, Support Required: 6.3
Yveltal: Survivability: 7.0, Effectiveness: 6.5, Utility: 6.0, Support Required: 6.5
Mega Gyarados: Survivability: 6.7, Effectiveness: 6.8, Utility: 5.8, Support Required: 6.3
Mega Aggron: Survivability: 7.7, Effectiveness: 6.8, Utility: 5.5, Support Required: 5.3
Dialga: Survivability: 7.2, Effectiveness: 6.7, Utility: 5.7, Support Required: 5.7
Black Kyurem: Survivability: 5.8, Effectiveness: 7.5, Utility: 6.3, Support Required: 6.3
Mega Latios: Survivability: 5.3, Effectiveness: 6.8, Utility: 5.8, Support Required: 5.8
White Kyurem: Survivability: 5.2, Effectiveness: 7.5, Utility: 4.8, Support Required: 5.8
Mega Tyranitar: Survivability: 6.5, Effectiveness: 5.3, Utility: 5.0, Support Required: 5.7
Regigigas: Survivability: 6.0, Effectiveness: 7.0, Utility: 4.5, Support Required: 5.0
Mega Aerodactyl: Survivability: 4.5, Effectiveness: 7.0, Utility: 4.5, Support Required: 3.5
Slaking: Survivability: 6.5, Effectiveness: 5.7, Utility: 4.7, Support Required: 6.0
C Rank: Reserved for Pokemon that have very limited potential in the metagame. These Pokemon have noticeable flaws that outweigh their positive traits. Their capabilities are generally unreliable in the metagame but can work with the right support. These Pokemon score well in multiple categories and may score poorly in others.
Ho-oh: Survivability: 6.8, Effectiveness: 5.4, Utility: 4.4, Support Required: 3.8
Mega Venusaur: Survivability: 6.7, Effectiveness: 5.8, Utility: 4.8, Support Required: 5.0
Lugia: Survivability: 6.5, Effectiveness: 5.0, Utility: 5.2, Support Required: 5.3
Cresselia: Survivability: 7.3, Effectiveness: 5.3, Utility: 4.7, Support Required: 4.3
Reshiram: Survivability: 5.0, Effectiveness: 6.0, Utility: 4.0, Support Required: 6.5
Mega Scizor: Survivability: 6.0, Effectiveness: 5.3, Utility: 4.0, Support Required: 5.7
Therian-Forme Landorus: Survivability: 4.0, Effectiveness: 5.5, Utility: 5.5, Support Required: 5.0
Mega Garchomp: Survivability: 4.8, Effectiveness: 6.0, Utility: 5.2, Support Required: 5.2
Zen Mode Darmanitan: Survivability: 7.0, Effectiveness: 5.4, Utility: 3.5, Support Required: 3.5
Palkia: Survivability: 5.5, Effectiveness: 4.8, Utility: 4.5, Support Required: 4.7
Zekrom: Survivability: 5.5, Effectiveness: 6.0, Utility: 3.5, Support Required: 4.0
Speed Forme Deoxys: Survivability: 3.7, Effectiveness: 5.3, Utility: 4.3, Support Required: 5.5
Mega Kangaskhan: Survivability: 5.3, Effectiveness: 6.7, Utility: 2.7, Support Required: 4.0
Mega Charizard Y: Survivability: 4.5, Effectiveness: 7.0, Utility: 4.0, Support Required: 2.0
D Rank: Reserved for Pokemon with extremely limited potential in the metagame. These Pokemon suffer from a combination of large flaws and having most of their positive traits outclassed by other Pokemon; nevertheless, they can provide small niches that may work with a copious amount of support. These Pokemon have not been given scores as it is realistically only their niches which justify their use.
Attack Forme Deoxys
Ferrothorn
Heatran
Mega Alakazam
Mega Banette
Mega Beedrill
Mega Blaziken
Mega Gardevoir
Mega Houndoom
Mega Lucario
Mega Manectric
Mega Mawile
Mega Sceptile
Shuckle
Skarmory
Volcanion
Rules:
Balanced Hackmons Viability Rankings
Welcome to the Balanced Hackmons Viability Ranking thread. As is implied in the title, the purpose of this thread is to rank Pokemon based on how well they perform in the metagame, with the help of you, the community. Through your opinions and thoughts on the metagame, Pokemon are listed in order of viability with the best at the top of the rankings and the least usable at the bottom.
This thread, similarly to other viability ranking threads, will list both offensive and defensive Pokemon together.
Example: Both Mega Diancie and Aegislash being placed in the A Rank means that, according to the thread, Mega Diancie's overall offensive capabilities are at a similar level of Aegislash's overall defensive capabilities.
A unique point system will also be implemented which provides a small insight into how well each listed Pokemon functions in the metagame. While made to be as simple as possible, it is simply a small, further analysis of how well a Pokemon performs in the metagame and can be ignored if it proves to be too complicated. These ratings are achieved by giving each particular Pokemon a score out of ten for four categories, which are as follows:
- Survivability: A measure of a Pokemon's ability to survive and its general lifespan in a game.
- Effectiveness: A measure of how effectively a Pokemon performs its role and how consistently it does so.
- Utility: A measure of flexibility in terms of usable sets, abilities and roles.
- Support Required: A measure of required support from other Pokemon within the team in order for the Pokemon in question to perform its role effectively. A higher score numerically indicates a lesser need for support.
Without further ado, here are the rankings:
S Rank: Reserved for Pokemon with unmatched capabilities in the metagame. Pokemon within this rank have few flaws which are made to be almost inconsequential by many positive characteristics and require virtually no team support. These Pokemon score highly in most categories.
A Rank: Reserved for Pokemon that perform greatly in the metagame. These Pokemon have few flaws that are mostly redeemed by postive traits or can be resolved through team support. Their capabilities are among the greatest within the metagame and are potentially unique, often individualising teams. These Pokemon score highly in multiple categories or score well overall.
B Rank: Reserved for Pokemon that perform adequetely in the metagame. These Pokemon have numerous flaws that are partially patched up by positive traits or through team support. Their capabilities are certainly viable in the metagame and function well with the correct support. These Pokemon score well overall and may score highly or poorly in at least one category.
C Rank: Reserved for Pokemon that have very limited potential in the metagame. These Pokemon have noticeable flaws that outweigh their positive traits. Their capabilities are generally unreliable in the metagame but can work with the right support. These Pokemon score well in multiple categories and may score poorly in others.
D Rank: Reserved for Pokemon with extremely limited potential in the metagame. These Pokemon suffer from a combination of large flaws and having most of their positive traits outclassed by other Pokemon; nevertheless, they can provide small niches that may work with a copious amount of support. These Pokemon have not been given scores as it is realistically only their niches which justify their use.
Rules:
- Post intelligently. If you think a Pokemon should be at a certain rank, don't just state it; provide evidence. Posts that do otherwise will not be tolerated and deleted.
- Goes without saying, but no flaming. This should be a civilised discussion.
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