Welcome to the Battle Spot Sun/Moon 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 Singles metagame.
The VR Council has the final say on what gets moved in the ranking list. These users are all well informed players that gather the community's input to make final decisions on any individual Pokemon:
(In alphabetical order)
Greninja
Landorus-T
Mimikyu
Salamence (Mega)
Tapu Fini
A Rank
Aegislash
Celesteela
Charizard (Mega-X)
Charizard (Mega-Y)
Gengar (Mega)
Gyarados (Mega)
Hippowdon
Metagross (Mega)
Porygon2
Snorlax
Tapu Koko
Tapu Lele
A
Blaziken (Mega)
Breloom
Ferrothorn
Garchomp
Gliscor
Heatran
Kangaskhan (Mega)
Kartana
Mawile (Mega)
Naganadel
Thundurus-T
Volcarona
A-
Blaziken
Excadrill
Lopunny (Mega)
Mamoswine
Rotom-H
Scizor (Mega)
Toxapex
Tyranitar (Mega)
Venusaur (Mega)
Zapdos
B Rank
Amoonguss
Azumarill
Chansey
Cresselia
Glalie
Hydreigon
Kommo-o
Lucario (Mega)
Nihilego
Pheromosa
Porygon-Z
Rotom-W
Serperior
Skarmory
Suicune
Swampert (Mega)
Tyranitar
Xurkitree
B
Cloyster
Diggersby
Dragonite
Gyarados
Latias
Latias (Mega)
Latios
Muk-A
Manectric (Mega)
Pelipper
Primarina
Slowbro (Mega)
Tapu Bulu
B-
Alakazam (Mega)
Araquanid
Chandelure
Empoleon
Espeon
Heracross (Mega)
Incineroar
Magnezone
Nidoking
Politoed
Scolipede
Sharpedo
Sharpedo (Mega)
Slowbro
Thundurus-I
Vivillon
Umbreon
C Rank
Aerodactyl (Mega)
Blacephalon
Clefable
Ditto
Eevee
Entei
Gardevoir (Mega)
Gastrodon
Gengar
Kingdra
Marowak-A
Milotic
Ninetales-A
Quagsire
Sableye (Mega)
Shedinja
Shuckle
Whimsicott
Wobbuffet
Rules
The VR Council has the final say on what gets moved in the ranking list. These users are all well informed players that gather the community's input to make final decisions on any individual Pokemon:
(In alphabetical order)
S RankReserved for Pokemon that are amazing in the Battle Spot Singles 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 Singles 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 Singles metagame. These Pokemon have more notable flaws than those above them that affect how they function in the format. Their positive traits still outshine their negatives, but they require a bit more team support to bring out their full potential.
B
B-
C Rank
Reserved for Pokemon that have a niche in the Battle Spot Singles metagame. These Pokemon fill unique roles that are valuable on certain teams but have numerous flaws that hold them back. Pokemon in this rank may actually outperform those in higher ranks with specific team support but often depend too much on their teammates to function.
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, if you disagree with someone please be civil about it
- No one-liners or useless comments
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