Demantoid
APMS Founder
Approved by cant say and hulavuta; format and some descriptions taken from noved's BSS Viability Rankings
Battle Spot Doubles Viability Rankings
Welcome to the Battle Spot Sun/Moon Doubles Viability Rankings thread. Here, we as a community will rank every single usable Pokemon into ranks. You're encouraged to post your thoughts and opinions on the Pokemon that are usable in the metagame and what rank they should fall under. The general idea of the topic is to rank Pokemon based on their effectiveness in the Battle Spot Doubles metagame.
VGC 18 Viability Rankings: http://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/vgc-2018-viability-rankings.3622041/
S Rank
Landorus-T
A Rank
Aegislash
Heatran
Mega Kangaskhan
Mega Salamence
Tapu Fini
Tapu Koko
Tapu Lele
A
Amoonguss
Celesteela
Mega Charizard Y
Cresselia
A-
Ferrothorn
Mega Gardevoir
Mega Metagross
Snorlax
Tyranitar
Zapdos
B Rank
Azumarill
Mega Gengar
Ludicolo
Mega Mawile
Milotic
Pelipper
Rotom-W
Mega Swampert
Tapu Bulu
Thundurus-T
Volcarona
B
Arcanine
Entei
Excadrill
Gastrodon
Hydreigon
Kartana
Kingdra
Politoed
Porygon2
Porygon-Z
Scrafty
Suicune
Terrakion
Togekiss
Mega Venusaur
Whimsicott
B-
Mega Abomasnow
Araquanid
Bisharp
Bronzong
Clefable
Clefairy
Conkeldurr
Drifblim
Gigalith
Gothitelle
Marowak-A
Mimikyu
Muk-A
Nihilego
Ninetales-A
Pheromosa
Rotom-H
Sylveon
Thundurus
Torkoal
Weavile
C Rank
Oranguru
Breloom
Virizion
Garchomp
Gyarados
Blaziken
Persian-A
Swampert
C
Mega Gyarados
Mamoswine
Vikavolt
Drampa
Xurkitree
Crobat
Aerodactyl
Incineroar
Mudsdale
Hariyama
Magnezone
Mega Blastoise
Latios
Infernape
Buzzwole
Vanilluxe
Greninja
Eevee
Raichu-A
C-
Cradily
Jellicent
Scizor
Talonflame
Salamence
Krookodile
Mandibuzz
Sandslash-A
Mega Lucario
Salazzle
Lilligant
Cobalion
Primarina
Nidoqueen
Nidoking
D Rank
Wigglytuff
Dewgong mishi is bad
Flygon
Decidueye
Wishiwashi
E Rank
Pikachu
Spinda
Lurantis
Pyukumuku
Rapidash
Welcome to the Battle Spot Sun/Moon Doubles Viability Rankings thread. Here, we as a community will rank every single usable Pokemon into ranks. You're encouraged to post your thoughts and opinions on the Pokemon that are usable in the metagame and what rank they should fall under. The general idea of the topic is to rank Pokemon based on their effectiveness in the Battle Spot Doubles metagame.
VGC 18 Viability Rankings: http://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/vgc-2018-viability-rankings.3622041/
S Rank
SReserved for Pokemon that are amazing in the Battle Spot Doubles 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 rank have very few flaws that are patched up by numerous positive traits.
A Rank
A+Reserved for Pokemon that are fantastic in the Battle Spot Doubles metagame, and can sweep, support, or wall significant portions of the metagame. These Pokemon require less support than most others to be used effectively and have few flaws that can easily be overlooked when compared to their positive traits.
A
A-
B Rank
B+Reserved for Pokemon that are great in the Battle Spot Doubles metagame. These Pokemon have more notable flaws than those above them that affect 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.
B
B-
Drifblim
C Rank
C+Reserved for Pokemon that are mediocre in the Battle Spot Doubles metagame. These Pokemon have many more flaws than those above them that affect how they function in the tier. Pokemon in this rank are often outclassed by those in higher ranks. These Pokemon often require lots of team support to bring out their potential. Some Pokemon in these ranks may perform niche roles well that are only needed on specific teams.
C
C-
D Rank
Some examples of D Rank Pokemon:Reserved for Pokemon that are bad in the Battle Spot Doubles metagame. These Pokemon have many notable flaws that almost always outweigh their positive traits. These pokemon may perform a niche role on a single team but be useless on any other archetype.
Wigglytuff
Dewgong mishi is bad
Flygon
Decidueye
Wishiwashi
E Rank
Some examples of E Rank Pokemon:Reserved for Pokemon that are unviable in the Battle Spot Doubles metagame. These Pokemon have many notable flaws that always outweigh their positive traits. Pokemon in this rank should not be used on serious teams.
Pikachu
Spinda
Lurantis
Pyukumuku
Rapidash
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