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Battle Spot Triples Viability Rankings
Welcome to the Battle Spot Triples Viability Rankings topic. In this thread, we as a community will rank every single usable Pokemon in the triples metagame into "tiers". You're encouraged to post your thoughts and opinions on the various Pokemon that are usable in triples and what tier they should fall under. The general idea of the topic is to rank each pokemon under "rankings" that go in descending order. Since this is a general tier list, everything is lumped together. There won't be any segregation between offense & defense threats. If you have a good case to add something to a tier, please provide good reasoning and evidence (although same goes for if you want to move something). Keep in mind this is a different format from singles and doubles, do not make nominations based on theorymoning if you don't have experiences with the pokemon in the current meta. Good luck and happy posting!
S Rank
Kangaskhan-Mega
Landorus-T
Sylveon
A Rank
Aegislash
Charizard-Mega Y
Hitmontop
Heatran
Talonflame
A
Amoonguss
Blastoise-Mega
Cresselia
A-
Bisharp
Camerupt-Mega
Gardevoir-Mega
Gengar-Mega
Gothitelle
Hydreigon
Jellicent
Meowstic-M
Politoed
Rotom-Wash
Salamence-Mega
Smeargle
Terrakion
Togekiss
Zapdos
B Rank
Abomasnow-Mega
Aromatisse
Azumarill
Breloom
Chandelure
Excadrill
Ferrothorn
Gengar
Gyarados-Mega
Gyarados
Hariyama
Kingdra
Ludicolo
Mawile-Mega
Mienshao
Milotic
Rotom-H
Tyranitar
Venusaur
Venusaur-Mega
B
Arcanine
Aerodactyl-Mega
Clefable
Conkeldurr
Greninja
Mamoswine
Metagross-Mega
Rhyperior
Sableye
Scizor
Scrafty
Slowbro
Slowbro-Mega
Suicune
Swampert-Mega
Thundurus
Whimsicott
B-
Aerodactyl
Kecleon
Latias
Porygon2
Thundurus-T
Weavile
C Rank
Abomasnow
Braviary
Cherrim
Clefairy
Crobat
Dragalge
Garchomp
Landorus-I
Latios
Lucario-Mega
Lopunny-Mega
Machamp
Pinsir-Mega
Raikou
Serperior
Tornadus-I
Virizion
Volcarona
C
Blaziken
Charizard-Mega X
Clawitzer
Dusclops
Feraligatr
Gallade-Mega
Garchomp-Mega
Gastrodon
Manectric-Mega
Swampert
Typhlosion
C-
Cofagrigus
Raichu
Rhydon
D Rank
But, Triples has a lot of room for interesting strategies that work with very specific pokemon so don't always count out pokemon that aren't in S - C.
Rules
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Usage stats can be found here
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S Rank
Reserved for the top threats in the Triples metagame. The pokemon in this tier are able to perform multiple roles to tremendous effect, whilst having few to no flaws. Support Pokemon in this tier can easily create free turns for their teammates without creating clear openings for the opponent. Any flaws that these Pokemon have can be taken care of with little to no team support.
A Rank
A+Reserved for Pokemon that function very well within the current Triples metagame. The pokemon in this tier are either able to perform multiple roles to great effect, or execute one extremely well. Support pokemon in this tier can create free turns, but not as easily as those in the S Rank.The flaws that the pokemon in this tier may have are usually mitigated by their positive traits, or with minimal team support.
A
A-
B Rank
B+Reserved for Pokemon that can fulfill a viable role in the Triples metagame, but are either somewhat outclassed by Pokemon in a higher rank, or have notable flaws that prevent them from filling their role to full extent.The pokemon in this tier are usually predictable, and either require team support to work to it's full potential, or might provide free turns for the opponent. The flaws that the pokemon in this tier have are sometimes mitigated by their positive traits, or can be patched with some team support.
B
B-
C Rank
C+Reserved for pokemon that can work within the Triples metagame, however, they either have crippling flaws that prevent consistent performance, or require too much specific team support to synergize with most teams. Support Pokemon in this tier have a hard time creating free turns, and often allow the opponent to capitalize on the opportunity to create free turns for themselves. Pokemon that are completely outclassed by those of the upper tiers, may also be placed within this tier.
C
C-
D Rank
-EVERYTHING ELSE-Reserved for Pokemon who do not perform consistent enough to be listed in the above ranks. Many niche Pokemon can be squeezed into Triples teams due to a certain move or ability. Many Pokemon fit here, but none of them have a place in the metagame solid enough to have a special spot on the rankings.
But, Triples has a lot of room for interesting strategies that work with very specific pokemon so don't always count out pokemon that aren't in S - C.
Rules
- Post intelligently. Posts like "I think Pokemon X should be in this tier" without giving any reasoning will not be tolerated.
- Usage statistics may be used to support an argument or a claim, but avoid basing your entire argument around them.
- No flaming.
- No one-liners or useless comments.
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