Welcome to the LC STABmons viability ranking project. In this project, we will "tier" every Pokemon based on usefulness. An initial tier list has already been made; if you think something should be moved up or down, post in this thread with your reasoning on why, and the change may be enacted.
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Viability Ranking Dude
For more controversial cases, the viability ranking dude will vote on the Pokemon's tiering.
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Tier List
Without further ado, here is the initial tier list with the rough definitions of each tier (note: Pokemon are ordered alphabetically).
S-Rank
Reserved for the very best Pokemon in the LC STABmons metagame. These Pokemon are usually able to perform a variety of roles effectively, or can just do one extremely well. Their use has low risk involved and high reward exerted. Pokemon in this tier have very few flaws that are patched up by numerous positive traits.
Archen
Ferroseed
Fletchling
Munchlax
A-Rank
Reserved for Pokemon that are outstanding in the LC STABmons metagame and can sweep, wall, or support the majority of the tier. These Pokemon require less support than other Pokemon to be used effectively and have few flaws that can be overlooked when compared to their outstanding traits.
A+
Bunnelby
Carvanha
Corphish
Porygon
A
Cottonee
Joltik
Larvesta
Pawniard
Purrloin
A-
Houndour
Mime Jr.
Shellder
Vulpix
B- Rank
Reserved for Pokemon who are great in the LC STABmons metagame. These Pokemon have more notable flaws than of those above it that affects how they function in the tier. Their positive traits still outshine their negatives, but they require a bit more team support to bring out their full potential. Their niches are often slightly smaller than those that are in A and S rank, which leads them to face some competition for a teamslot.
B+
B
B-
C- Rank
Reserved for Pokemon that have notable niches in the LC STABmons metagame, but have just as notable flaws that prevent them from being effective. Pokemon in the C tier often require significant support to be effective in LC. C rank Pokemon tend to find themselves outclassed by Pokemon in the above tiers, and face a lot of competition for a team slot.
C+
C
C-
D- Rank
Reserved for Pokemon that are mediocre in the LC STABmons metagame, but are decent enough to justify their occasional use on some teams. These Pokemon are either usable but have no real niche, or are only capable of doing their specific task and fail at doing anything more than that. Their niche is often so tiny that they are not worth putting on a team the majority of the time.