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approved by Mx | loosely based off the National Dex Monotype Megathread
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What is CAPmono? It's a small OM based on the Create-A-Pokemon Project, which adds 28 new pokemon to the existing Monotype Metagame! These new additions offer unique typings, abilities, and offensive and defensive utility that many Mono teams otherwise don't have, opening up a lot of interesting teambuilding possibilities. CAPMono follows the existing Monotype Banlist, with the addition of Cawmodore(banned).​

Thread Rules & Etiquette
  • This thread will serve as a place to house all the resources listed below: Viability Rankings, Sample Teams, Speed Tiers, and other useful resources to come. On top of this, the thread will act as a discussion thread as well.
  • Posts only relating to the CAPMonotype OM is allowed in this thread.
  • General Smogon & CAP forum rules apply to this thread so please follow them.
CAP Monotype Council:
PM any of the council members if you have any questions about the tier!


Tiering History
Blaziken - Blaziken’s powerful ability speed boost an already good attack stat that can be boosted with sword dance to easily run through teams once it gains momentum. Blaziken also has great team support on both types having access to screens and teammates who are able to wither down the opposing team for Blaziken to late game sweep. Overall due to the lack of valid defensive counters on most teams and great teammate support it has been banned. Blaziken also follows the existing Monotype banlist and we plan to continue to use the tiering philosophy as a guide for the tier.

Cawmodore - Cawmodore has Volt Absorb as a Flying/Steel typing and the main sign of it being unhealthy is Belly Drum and its incredible bulk to add onto it. Facade counters Pokemon that may try to Scald it, Bullet Punch revenges faster threats, and Drain Punch gives Cawmodore longevity as a bulky and effective belly drum sweeper.

Kartana - Kartana offers way too much to steel and its incredible wall breaking potential with either Choice Band or Swords Dance breaks entirely way too many types with addition to its amazing coverage. It is also banned in SS Monotype and we chose to follow that here.

Magearna - Magearna's great coverage with Stored Power, Draining Kiss, Focus Blast, Ice Beam, and Thunderbolt makes it somewhat unexpected to prep for along with boosting its SpA for every kill it gets. It is also banned in SS Monotype and we chose to follow that here.

Banlist
Ruleset - Same Type Clause, Standard, Dynamax Clause
Bans - Blaziken, Calyrex-Ice, Calyrex-Shadow, Cawmodore, Dialga, Eternatus, Genesect, Giratina, Giratina-Origin, Groudon, Ho-Oh, Kartana, Kyogre, Kyurem-Black, Kyurem-White, Landorus-Base, Lugia, Lunala, Magearna, Marshadow, Mewtwo, Naganadel, Necrozma-Dawn-Wings, Necrozma-Dusk-Mane, Palkia, Pheromosa, Rayquaza, Reshiram, Solgaleo, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zacian, Zacian-Crowned, Zamazenta, Zamazenta-Crowned, Zekrom, Zygarde-Base, Moody, Power Construct, Shadow Tag, Damp Rock, Smooth Rock, Terrain Extender, Baton Pass
/tour create cap, elimination
/tour rules same type clause, +cinderace, +darmanitan-galar, +spectrier, -blaziken, -cawmodore, -kartana, -magearna, -damp rock, -smooth rock, -terrain extender
/challenge [user], gen8cap @@@ same type clause, -cawmodore, -kartana, -magearna, -blaziken, +cinderace, +darmanitan-galar, +spectrier, -damp rock, -terrain extender, -smooth rock

Resources
Viability Rankings
Sample Teams
Monotype Events discord
 
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Welcome to the CAP Monotype Viability Rankings! In Monotype, Pokemon are ranked based upon how viable they are relative to the other Pokemon you have available on a particular type. The Pokemon in A rank are more viable than those in B rank, but that does not mean B rank Pokemon aren't useful or have a valuable niche. Anything that is ranked must be usable and have some value that prevents it from being outclassed. Most Pokemon are placed into one of five different rankings: S, A, B, C, and D. Some Pokemon aren’t listed either because they are either completely outclassed or haven't been ranked yet. Pokemon are ranked separately for each type. Pokemon are ranked separately for each type. For example, Water teams (stall specifically) love having access to Lanturn's Volt Absorb to provide an extra Electric immunity, but Electric teams have limited interest in Lanturn because there are no needs/superior options for its niche; therefore Lanturn would be ranked separately for each type.

General / Write up Rules
  • Flaming will not be tolerated. Please respectfully debate each other's nominations.
  • Post smartly, don't just be like, "I like Miasmite, so it should be in S Tier!"
  • Include the Pokemon you're rating, the type, and what rank you want it to be.
  • Provide an explanation as to why you put it in that rank and how it fares in Monotype. (Why should it be ranked lower or higher?)
  • Please only nominate rank changes for Pokemon that you have direct experience using. Do not use theory or on-paper ideas.
Viability Ranking Council: These people will have the final say if a decision by the community cannot be reached or a Pokemon is completely misplaced. If you have any questions or need help, please PM / VM these people.

How to rank
  • Include the Pokemon you're rating, the type, and what rank you want it to be.
  • Provide an explanation as to why you put it in that rank and how it fares in Monotype. (Why should it be ranked lower or higher?)
Monotype Viability Rankings in Alphabetical order
S Rank
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Scizor
637.png
Volcarona

A Rank
:aurumoth:Aurumoth
596.png
Galvantula
:miasmaw:Miasmaw

B Rank
752.png
Araquanid
794.png
Buzzwole
214.png
Heracross
213.png
Shuckle
:snaelstrom:Snaelstrom
:syclant:Syclant

C Rank
348.png
Armaldo
632.png
Durant
743.png
Ribombee

D Rank
851.png
Centiskorch
558.png
Crustle
873.png
Frosmoth
768.png
Golisopod
826.png
Orbeetle
545.png
Scolipede
738.png
Vikavolt
S Rank
892.png
Urshifu-S

A Rank
861.png
Grimmsnarl
635.png
Hydreigon
630.png
Mandibuzz
248.png
Tyranitar

B Rank
625.png
Bisharp
:colossoil:Colossoil
146-g.png
Moltres-Galar
461.png
Weavile
893.png
Zarude

C Rank
452.png
Drapion
553.png
Krookodile

D Rank
342.png
Crawdaunt
727.png
Incineroar
:malaconda:Malaconda
319.png
Sharpedo
:voodoom:Voodoom
S Rank
:astrolotl:Astrolotl
887.png
Dragapult

A Rank
149.png
Dragonite
445.png
Garchomp
646.png
Kyurem
380.png
Latias

B Rank
:cyclohm:Cyclohm
882.png
Dracovish
691.png
Dragalge
884.png
Duraludon
635.png
Hydreigon
:pajantom:Pajantom

C Rank
381.png
Latios
:miasmaw:Miasmaw
718-10.png
Zygarde-10%

D Rank
784.png
Kommo-o
715.png
Noivern
S Rank
785.png
Tapu Koko
145.png
Zapdos

A Rank
026-a.png
Raichu-Alola
479-w.png
Rotom-Wash
807.png
Zeraora

B Rank
:caribolt:Caribolt
462.png
Magnezone

C Rank
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Cyclohm
880.png
Dracozolt
:plasmanta:Plasmanta
894.png
Regieleki
479-h.png
Rotom-Heat
479-m.png
Rotom-Mow
642.png
Thundurus

D Rank
695.png
Heliolisk
:krilowatt:Krilowatt
243.png
Raikou
849.png
Toxtricity
796.png
Xurkitree
S Rank
707.png
Klefki
787.png
Tapu Bulu

A Rank
184.png
Azumarill
786.png
Tapu Lele

B Rank
036.png
Clefable
861.png
Grimmsnarl
778.png
Mimikyu
785.png
Tapu Koko

C Rank
719.png
Diancie
038-a.png
Ninetales-Alola
858.png
Hatterene
:jumbao:Jumbao
743.png
Ribombee
788.png
Tapu Fini
468.png
Togekiss
110-g.png
Weezing-Galar

D Rank
282.png
Gardevoir
:kerfluffle:Kerfluffle
730.png
Primarina
S Rank
647.png
Keldeo
:voodoom:Voodoom

A Rank
638.png
Cobalion
:kerfluffle:Kerfluffle
:tomohawk:Tomohawk
892.png
Urshifu-S
145-g.png
Zapdos-Galar

B Rank
639.png
Terrakion
701.png
Hawlucha
:revenankh:Revenankh
454.png
Toxicroak

C Rank
:arghonaut:Arghonaut
794.png
Buzzwole
214.png
Heracross
784.png
Kommo-o
640.png
Virizion

D Rank
534.png
Conkeldurr
475.png
Gallade
448.png
Lucario
S Rank
815.png
Cinderace
324.png
Torkoal

A Rank
:astrolotl:Astrolotl
485.png
Heatran
479-h.png
Rotom-Heat
637.png
Volcarona

B Rank
806.png
Blacephalon
727.png
Incineroar
:mollux:Mollux
:smokomodo:Smokomodo
494.png
Victini

C Rank
006.png
Charizard
105-a.png
Marowak-Alola
146.png
Moltres
:pyroak:Pyroak
758.png
Salazzle
663.png
Talonflame
721.png
Volcanion

D Rank
059.png
Arcanine
609.png
Chandelure
555.png
Darmanitan
038.png
Ninetales
:volkraken:Volkraken
S Rank
797.png
Celesteela
149.png
Dragonite
645-t.png
Landorus-Therian

A Rank
642-t.png
Thundurus-Therian
641-t.png
Tornadus-Therian
145.png
Zapdos

B Rank
630.png
Mandibuzz
226.png
Mantine
227.png
Skarmory
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Tomohawk
145-g.png
Zapdos-Galar

C Rank
142.png
Aerodactyl
823.png
Corviknight
146.png
Moltres
715.png
Noivern
279.png
Pelipper
642.png
Thundurus
468.png
Togekiss

D Rank
144.png
Articuno
130.png
Gyarados
701.png
Hawlucha
146-g.png
Moltres-Galar
641.png
Tornadus
178.png
Xatu
S Rank
887.png
Dragapult
897.png
Spectrier

A Rank
681.png
Aegislash
806.png
Blacephalon
222-g.png
Corsola-Galar
094.png
Gengar
778.png
Mimikyu
:revenankh:Revenankh

B Rank
593.png
Jellicent
:pajantom:Pajantom

C Rank
781.png
Dhelmise
:kitsunoh:Kitsunoh
105-a.png
Marowak-Alola
:necturna:Necturna
770.png
Palossand

D Rank
609.png
Chandelure
724.png
Decidueye
478.png
Froslass
855.png
Polteageist
867.png
Runerigus
302.png
Sableye
S Rank
598.png
Ferrothorn
812.png
Rillaboom

A Rank
:caribolt:Caribolt
:jumbao:Jumbao
:malaconda:Malaconda
:pyroak:Pyroak
003.png
Venusaur

B Rank
893.png
Zarude
346.png
Cradily
C Rank
591.png
Amoonguss
842.png
Appletun
251.png
Celebi
:necturna:Necturna
479-m.png
Rotom-Mow
275.png
Shiftry
787.png
Tapu Bulu
640.png
Virizion
547.png
Whimsicott

D Rank
724.png
Decidueye
407.png
Roserade
254.png
Sceptile
S Rank
530.png
Excadrill
450.png
Hippowdon

A Rank
445.png
Garchomp
423.png
Gastrodon
645-t.png
Landorus-Therian
473.png
Mamoswine
034.png
Nidoking

B Rank
:equilibra:Equilibra
:fidgit:Fidgit
537.png
Seismitoad
718-10.png
Zygarde-10%

C Rank
:colossoil:Colossoil
553.png
Krookodile

D Rank
660.png
Diggersby
051.png
Dugtrio
195.png
Quagsire
464.png
Rhyperior
867.png
Runerigus
:smokomodo:Smokomodo
208.png
Steelix
S Rank
555-g.png
Darmanitan-Galar
038-a.png
Ninetales-Alola

A Rank
713.png
Avalugg
473.png
Mamoswine
461.png
Weavile

B Rank
091.png
Cloyster
646.png
Kyurem
221.png
Piloswine

C Rank
881.png
Arctozolt
478.png
Froslass
896.png
Glastrier
028-a.png
Sandslash-Alola
:syclant:Syclant

D Rank
883.png
Arctovish
131.png
Lapras
365.png
Walrein
S Rank
242.png
Blissey
132.png
Ditto

A Rank
660.png
Diggersby
695.png
Heliolisk

B Rank
760.png
Bewear
628.png
Braviary
233.png
Porygon2

C Rank
876.png
Indeedee
862.png
Obstagoon
143.png
Snorlax

D Rank
531.png
Audino
113.png
Chansey
876.png
Indeedee-F
S Rank
748.png
Toxapex

A Rank
591.png
Amoonguss
034.png
Nidoking
110-g.png
Weezing-Galar

B Rank
452.png
Drapion
094.png
Gengar
793.png
Nihilego
199-g.png
Slowking-Galar

C Rank
435.png
Skuntank
169.png
Crobat
:crucibelle:Crucibelle
:plasmanta:Plasmanta
758.png
Salazzle
545.png
Scolipede

D Rank
691.png
Dragalge
:mollux:Mollux
454.png
Toxicroak
849.png
Toxtricity
045.png
Vileplume
S Rank
385.png
Jirachi
786.png
Tapu Lele

A Rank
380.png
Latias
080.png
Slowbro
494.png
Victini

B Rank
065.png
Alakazam
151.png
Mew

C Rank
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Aurumoth
482.png
Azelf
251.png
Celebi
488.png
Cresselia
858.png
Hatterene
381.png
Latios
376.png
Metagross
199.png
Slowking
199-g.png
Slowking-Galar

D Rank
437.png
Bronzong
475.png
Gallade
282.png
Gardevoir
876.png
Indeedee
826.png
Orbeetle
579.png
Reuniclus
121.png
Starmie
178.png
Xatu
S Rank
213.png
Shuckle
639.png
Terrakion
248.png
Tyranitar

A Rank
839.png
Coalossal
793.png
Nihilego
:stratagem:Stratagem

B Rank
689.png
Barbaracle
346.png
Cradily
745-d.png
Lycanroc-Dusk
139.png
Omastar
464.png
Rhyperior

C Rank
142.png
Aerodactyl
:crucibelle:Crucibelle
805.png
Stakataka

D Rank
719.png
Diancie
745.png
Lycanroc
338.png
Solrock
S Rank
681.png
Aegislash
485.png
Heatran

A Rank
797.png
Celesteela
530.png
Excadrill
598.png
Ferrothorn
625.png
Bisharp

B Rank
809.png
Melmetal
823.png
Corviknight
:equilibra:Equilibra
385.png
Jirachi
227.png
Skarmory

C Rank
707.png
Klefki
448.png
Lucario
462.png
Magnezone
:naviathan:Naviathan

D Rank
638.png
Cobalion
632.png
Durant
:kitsunoh:Kitsunoh
212.png
Scizor
805.png
Stakataka
S Rank
748.png
Toxapex
892.png
Urshifu-R

A Rank
279.png
Pelipper
260.png
Swampert
788.png
Tapu Fini

B Rank
847.png
Barraskewda
882.png
Dracovish
423.png
Gastrodon
230.png
Kingdra
:krilowatt:Krilowatt
479-w.png
Rotom-Wash
199.png
Slowking

C Rank
752.png
Araquanid
184.png
Azumarill
091.png
Cloyster
342.png
Crawdaunt
647.png
Keldeo
226.png
Mantine
:naviathan:Naviathan
537.png
Seismitoad
080.png
Slowbro
245.png
Suicune
721.png
Volcanion

D Rank
:arghonaut:Arghonaut
768.png
Golisopod
130.png
Gyarados
141.png
Kabutops
171.png
Lanturn
131.png
Lapras
139.png
Omastar
730.png
Primarina
195.png
Quagsire
319.png
Sharpedo
:snaelstrom:Snaelstrom
121.png
Starmie
073.png
Tentacruel
134.png
Vaporeon
:volkrakren:Volkraken
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:ss/syclant:Approved Sample Archive:ss/syclant:
:miasmaw: :shuckle: :volcarona: :syclant: :snaelstrom: :scizor: HO ft. Scarf Miasmaw and Syclant - Dieu Amphibien & Airwind
Miasmaw @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Compound Eyes
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Megahorn
- Dragon Rush
- Close Combat
- Earthquake

Shuckle @ Mental Herb
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Encore
- Stealth Rock
- Sticky Web
- Knock Off

Volcarona @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Flame Body
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Roost
- Quiver Dance
- Flamethrower
- Psychic

Syclant @ Life Orb
Ability: Mountaineer
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- U-turn
- Ice Beam
- Earth Power
- Bug Buzz

Snaelstrom @ Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal
EVs: 188 HP / 252 Atk / 68 Def
Adamant Nature
- Spiky Shield
- Swords Dance
- Aqua Jet
- Facade

Scizor @ Leftovers
Ability: Technician
EVs: 252 HP / 116 Atk / 140 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Roost
- Bullet Punch
- U-turn
:miasmaw: :ss/shuckle: :ss/volcarona::ss/aurumoth: :ss/snaelstrom: :ss/scizor: HO Bug ft. Aurumoth - Roxiee
Miasmaw @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Compound Eyes
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Megahorn
- Dragon Rush
- Close Combat
- Earthquake

Shuckle @ Mental Herb
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Encore
- Stealth Rock
- Sticky Web
- Final Gambit

Volcarona @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Flame Body
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Bug Buzz
- Quiver Dance
- Flamethrower
- Psychic

Aurumoth @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: No Guard
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Nasty Plot
- Thunder
- Blizzard
- Hydro Pump

Snaelstrom @ Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal
EVs: 188 HP / 252 Atk / 68 Def
Adamant Nature
- Spiky Shield
- Swords Dance
- Aqua Jet
- Facade

Scizor @ Leftovers
Ability: Technician
EVs: 252 HP / 116 Atk / 140 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Roost
- Bullet Punch
- Knock Off
:sm/scizor::sm/volcarona::sm/buzzwole::sm/araquanid::sm/galvantula::sm/heracross:
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HO Bug ft. Flame Orb Guts Heracross - maroon
Scizor @ Metal Coat
Ability: Technician
EVs: 72 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def / 180 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Bullet Punch
- Knock Off
- Dual Wingbeat

Volcarona @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Flame Body
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Quiver Dance
- Flamethrower
- Psychic
- Substitute / Roost

Buzzwole @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Close Combat
- Ice Punch
- Earthquake
- Leech Life

Araquanid @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Water Bubble
EVs: 252 HP / 100 Atk / 156 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Sticky Web
- Liquidation
- Magic Coat
- Toxic

Galvantula @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Compound Eyes
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Thunder
- Bug Buzz
- Energy Ball
- Agility

Heracross @ Flame Orb
Ability: Guts
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Close Combat- Facade / Earthquake
- Knock Off
:ss/astrolotl::ss/garchomp::ss/latias::ss/dragonite::ss/dragapult::ss/kyurem:
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Hwish Latias Dragon ft. Astrolotl - Attitude adjuster & Roxiee
Astrolotl @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Knock Off
- Fire Lash
- Spikes
- Stomping Tantrum

Garchomp @ Focus Sash
Ability: Rough Skin
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Swords Dance
- Scale Shot

Latias (F) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Psyshock
- Defog
- Healing Wish

Dragapult @ Leftovers
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Substitute
- Dragon Dance
- Dragon Darts
- Phantom Force

Dragonite @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Multiscale
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Earthquake
- Dual Wingbeat
- Extreme Speed

Kyurem @ Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Freeze-Dry
- Earth Power
- Focus Blast
- Draco Meteor
:ss/caribolt::ss/tapu_koko::ss/raichu_alola::ss/zapdos::ss/rotom-wash::ss/zeraora:
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SD Caribolt Balance Electric - Roxiee
Caribolt @ Rose Incense
Ability: Galvanize
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Facade
- Horn Leech
- Rapid Spin

Tapu Koko @ Choice Specs
Ability: Electric Surge
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Thunderbolt
- Dazzling Gleam
- Grass Knot
- Volt Switch

Raichu-Alola @ Life Orb
Ability: Surge Surfer
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Rising Voltage
- Psychic
- Focus Blast
- Grass Knot

Zapdos @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 252 HP / 172 Def / 84 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Heat Wave
- Volt Switch
- Roost
- Hurricane

Rotom-Wash @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 212 SpD / 44 Spe
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hydro Pump
- Volt Switch
- Will-O-Wisp
- Pain Split

Zeraora @ Leftovers
Ability: Volt Absorb
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Bulk Up
- Plasma Fists
- Knock Off
- Drain Punch
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:ss/kerfluffle: :ss/voodoom: :ss/cobalion: :ss/toxicroak: :ss/keldeo: :ss/terrakion:
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HO Fighting ft. Kerfluffle & Vodoom - Roxiee
Kerfluffle @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Moonblast
- Sludge Wave
- Focus Blast
- Parting Shot

Voodoom @ Choice Specs
Ability: Lightning Rod
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Dark Pulse
- Thunderbolt
- Focus Blast
- Flash Cannon

Cobalion @ Leftovers
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Iron Head
- Volt Switch
- Taunt

Toxicroak @ Life Orb
Ability: Dry Skin
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Gunk Shot
- Earthquake
- Bullet Punch

Keldeo @ Leftovers
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Taunt
- Scald
- Secret Sword

Terrakion @ Choice Band
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
- Close Combat
- Megahorn
:ss/torkoal:
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:ss/cinderace: :ss/volcarona::ss/victini: :ss/volcanion:
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Standard Fire ft. Scarf Astrolotl - Hyperspace12
Torkoal @ Eject Button
Ability: Drought
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Lava Plume
- Rapid Spin
- Yawn
- Stealth Rock

Astrolotl @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Outrage
- Defog
- Fire Lash
- Healing Wish

Cinderace @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Libero
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Bulk Up
- Pyro Ball
- Sucker Punch
- High Jump Kick

Volcarona @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Flame Body
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Quiver Dance
- Fiery Dance
- Bug Buzz
- Psychic

Victini @ Choice Band
Ability: Victory Star
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- V-create
- Bolt Strike
- U-turn
- Zen Headbutt

Volcanion @ Air Balloon
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 80 HP / 252 SpA / 176 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Steam Eruption
- Sludge Bomb
- Fire Blast
- Earth Power
:ss/kitsunoh: :ss/dragapult: :ss/corsola-galar: :ss/spectrier: :ss/mimikyu: :ss/gengar:
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Standard Ghost ft. Kitsunoh - Hakukias
Kitsunoh @ Choice Band
Ability: Iron Fist
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Poltergeist
- Bullet Punch
- Close Combat
- Ice Punch

Mimikyu @ Life Orb
Ability: Disguise
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Shadow Sneak
- Play Rough
- Shadow Claw

Corsola-Galar @ Eviolite
Ability: Cursed Body
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Night Shade
- Will-O-Wisp
- Stealth Rock
- Strength Sap

Dragapult @ Leftovers
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Dragon Darts
- Phantom Force
- Substitute

Gengar @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Cursed Body
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Shadow Ball
- Sludge Wave
- Focus Blast
- Dazzling Gleam

Spectrier @ Leftovers
Ability: Grim Neigh
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hex
- Will-O-Wisp
- Substitute
- Calm Mind
:ss/malaconda: :ss/venusaur: :ss/rillaboom: :ss/pyroak: :ss/caribolt: :ss/ferrothorn:
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Malaconda Sun Grass - Fetixe
Malaconda @ Heat Rock
Ability: Drought
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
- Synthesis
- Glare
- Parting Shot
- Knock Off

Venusaur @ Life Orb
Ability: Chlorophyll
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Growth
- Weather Ball
- Giga Drain
- Earth Power

Rillaboom @ Choice Band
Ability: Grassy Surge
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Grassy Glide
- Wood Hammer
- Superpower
- U-turn

Pyroak @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Battle Armor
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Synthesis
- Stealth Rock
- Lava Plume
- Earth Power

Caribolt @ Leftovers
Ability: Galvanize
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Body Slam
- Brick Break
- Bulk Up
- Substitute

Ferrothorn @ Leftovers
Ability: Iron Barbs
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Spikes
- Leech Seed
- Thunder Wave
- Body Press
:ss/caribolt: :ss/cradily: :ss/pyroak: :ss/jumbao: :ss/rillaboom: :ss/celebi:
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BO Cradily + NP Celebi Grass - Roxiee
Caribolt @ Leftovers
Ability: Galvanize
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Quick Attack
- Horn Leech
- Synthesis

Cradily @ Leftovers
Ability: Suction Cups
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Recover
- Rock Blast
- Toxic

Pyroak @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Battle Armor
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Lava Plume
- Synthesis
- Earth Power
- Leech Seed

Jumbao @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Trace
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Moonblast
- Focus Blast
- Healing Wish
- Energy Ball

Rillaboom @ Choice Band
Ability: Grassy Surge
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Grassy Glide
- U-turn
- Superpower
- Knock Off

Celebi @ Life Orb
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Nasty Plot
- Psychic
- Earth Power
- Recover
:ss/hippowdon: :ss/gastrodon::ss/excadrill::ss/smokomodo::ss/colossoil::ss/equilibra:
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Hippowdon Ground ft. CAP - Tico 21
Hippowdon @ Leftovers
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def
Impish Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Whirlwind
- Slack Off

Gastrodon (Gastrodon-East) @ Leftovers
Ability: Storm Drain
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def
Impish Nature
- Scald
- Earthquake
- Recover
- Toxic

Equilibra @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 156 Def / 4 SpA / 84 SpD / 12 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Doom Desire
- Aura Sphere
- Rapid Spin
- Pain Split

Excadrill @ Life Orb
Ability: Sand Rush
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Iron Head
- X-Scissor
- Swords Dance

Colossoil @ Flame Orb
Ability: Guts
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Facade
- Sucker Punch

Smokomodo @ Charcoal
Ability: Blaze
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Flamethrower
- Earth Power
- Morning Sun
- Taunt
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:sm/blissey::sm/ditto::sm/porygon2::sm/heliolisk::sm/diggersby::sm/bewear:
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Standard Normal - maroon & Decem
Blissey (F) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 30 Spe
- Stealth Rock
- Seismic Toss
- Soft-Boiled
- Teleport

Ditto @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Imposter
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 Def
Impish Nature
IVs: 30 Atk
- Transform

Porygon2 @ Eviolite
Ability: Download
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Recover
- Discharge
- Ice Beam
- Teleport

Heliolisk @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Dry Skin
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Thunderbolt
- Grass Knot
- Glare
- Substitute

Diggersby @ Choice Band
Ability: Huge Power
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Fire Punch
- U-turn
- Quick Attack

Bewear @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Fluffy
EVs: 76 Atk / 252 Def / 180 Spe
Impish Nature
- Bulk Up
- Darkest Lariat
- Drain Punch
- Substitute
:sm/skuntank::sm/weezing-galar::sm/toxapex::sm/nidoking::sm/nihilego::sm/amoonguss:
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Skuntank Balanced Poison - Decem
Skuntank @ Black Sludge
Ability: Aftermath
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Sucker Punch
- Poison Jab
- Defog
- Crunch

Weezing-Galar @ Black Sludge
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Corrosive Gas
- Strange Steam
- Will-O-Wisp
- Pain Split

Toxapex @ Black Sludge
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Toxic
- Scald
- Recover
- Haze

Nidoking (M) @ Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Thunderbolt
- Earth Power
- Flamethrower
- Ice Beam

Nihilego @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Stealth Rock
- Thunderbolt
- Dazzling Gleam
- Power Gem

Amoonguss @ Black Sludge
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Spore
- Foul Play
- Synthesis
- Giga Drain
x
:ss/stratagem: :ss/tyranitar: :ss/shuckle: :ss/tyranitar: :ss/coalossal: :ss/terrakion: :ss/rhyperior:
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Stratagem Webs Rock - Attitude adjuster & Roxiee
Stratagem @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Giga Drain
- Dazzling Gleam
- Flamethrower

Tyranitar @ Lum Berry
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Taunt
- Dragon Dance
- Crunch
- Rock Blast

Shuckle @ Mental Herb
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Encore
- Knock Off
- Sticky Web
- Stealth Rock

Coalossal @ Air Balloon
Ability: Flame Body
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Body Press
- Rapid Spin
- Flamethrower
- Spikes

Rhyperior @ Choice Band
Ability: Solid Rock
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Heavy Slam
- Stone Edge
- Heat Crash
- Earthquake

Terrakion @ Lum Berry
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Stone Edge
- Close Combat
- Swords Dance
- Rock Polish
:ss/naviathan: :ss/aegislash: :ss/melmetal: :ss/ferrothorn: :ss/celesteela: :ss/excadrill:
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Balance Steel ft. Naviathan - Dieu Amphibien
Naviathan @ Chople Berry
Ability: Heatproof
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Slack Off
- Scald
- Taunt

Aegislash (M) @ Weakness Policy
Ability: Stance Change
EVs: 252 HP / 8 Atk / 112 SpA / 136 SpD
Quiet Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Shadow Sneak
- King's Shield
- Shadow Ball
- Flash Cannon

Melmetal @ Assault Vest
Ability: Iron Fist
EVs: 240 HP / 252 Atk / 16 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Double Iron Bash
- Ice Punch
- Thunder Punch
- Earthquake

Ferrothorn @ Leftovers
Ability: Iron Barbs
EVs: 248 HP / 48 Def / 208 SpD / 4 Spe
Careful Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Power Whip
- Leech Seed
- Protect

Celesteela @ Power Herb
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Autotomize
- Meteor Beam
- Flamethrower
- Air Slash

Excadrill @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Mold Breaker
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Rapid Spin
- Rock Slide
- Iron Head
- Earthquake
:ss/krilowatt::ss/toxapex::ss/mantine::ss/swampert::ss/urshifu-rapid-strike::ss/slowking:
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Balance Water ft. Krilowatt - Hyperspace12
Krilowatt @ Life Orb
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Earth Power
- Ice Beam

Toxapex @ Black Sludge
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Relaxed Nature
- Sludge Bomb
- Knock Off
- Recover
- Haze

Mantine @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 252 HP / 160 SpD / 96 Spe
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Toxic
- Scald
- Defog
- Roost

Swampert @ Leftovers
Ability: Torrent
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Relaxed Nature
- Flip Turn
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Roar

Urshifu-Rapid-Strike @ Choice Band
Ability: Unseen Fist
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Surging Strikes
- Aqua Jet
- Close Combat
- U-turn

Slowking @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Future Sight
- Teleport
- Slack Off
- Thunder Wave
:ss/krilowatt: :ss/swampert: :ss/pelipper: :ss/barraskewda: :ss/urshifu-rapid-strike: :ss/toxapex:
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Rain Offense Water ft. Krilowatt - Attitude adjuster
Krilowatt @ Life Orb
Ability: Magic Guard
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Flip Turn
- Earth Power
- Thunder
- Ice Beam

Swampert @ Leftovers
Ability: Damp
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Stealth Rock
- Flip Turn
- Earthquake
- Toxic

Pelipper @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Drizzle
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Bold Nature
- Hurricane
- Roost
- U-turn
- Defog

Barraskewda @ Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Liquidation
- Close Combat
- Flip Turn
- Psychic Fangs

Urshifu-Rapid-Strike @ Choice Band
Ability: Unseen Fist
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Surging Strikes
- Close Combat
- Aqua Jet
- U-turn

Toxapex @ Eject Button
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Scald
- Recover
- Haze
- Sludge Bomb
 
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so fighting has been doing pretty well rn and ive been playing around with it, so Im gonna give my two cents on the fighting vr
Fighting
A -> B

Ok so I'm gonna start with this guy. This isn't really showing how bad Urshifu-S is, but moreso how good Voodoom is for Fighting. Voodoom is already S tier, which I find very reasonable. It's electric immunity via Lightning Rod makes it so much better than Urshifu-S. In this replay, Voodoom is able to put on a lot of pressure on the defensive volt switch backbone of Fetixe's electric. https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen8cap-1252519826
Do note that that fetixe did missplay by sacking koko to doom and was not focus blast raichu-a. I don't only want to talk about this mu, because this is not the one thing that holds fighting back in the regular monotype metagame, so I'm also going to note how in the multiple replays we have in the server from the cap tours at monotype events, Voodoom was always used over urshifu here here here and here. All in all, I just feel like myself and the majority of the community find Voodoom so much better than urshifu, and since they fight for the same team spot as a psychic immunity(you could run both), they can not both be in an extremely high tier.
Fighting
S -> A

Ok so I know i just referenced usage, and although keldeo has been on every fighting team I've seen, I wonder why no one has been using Urshifu-Rapid-Strike. Especially since Urshifu-Single-Strike is not necessary anymore. While I have no replays to show Urshifu-R's potential, I don't think it's worse than keldeo. It ignores protect, has a 75 bp move(all three hits) that crits every time, and has an extremely potent Bulk up set. I am not ready to say that any one of them is better, and due to Keldeo's much higher usage and speed tier, I think Keldeo should remain 1 spot above Urshifu-R but Keld is definitely not a necessary pick.
Fighting
UR -> B

see above
Fighting
A -> S

Its about damn time. I'd say Kerfluffle is the big game changer for CAP Fighting. Its insanely fast, absorbs status for the team, gets some good support moves like Parting Shot, Wish, and Yawn and has a fairy typing. It is very safe to say that this is a staple pick, it's been on every fighting team in the cap replays channel. It's scarf set demolishes types like dark, other fighting teams, and is great speed control in general, allowing something like terrakion to run a sd set instead. Life Orb shits on popular defensive cores like grass, and dark. The fact that it's been made to be an offensive pivot is already a godsend to a type that is forced to run HO but has absolutely zero team support. I think it's pretty clear that this pillow is not just A tier.
I would do more but I've been mainly just playing around with fighting and using meme sets(roselia kerfluffle,yawn parting shot kerf,memento voodoom etc) so I'm going to leave it here for now. And since the cap mono startup tour has just begun, there will be a lot more replays to make healthy opinions on the metagame rn, cheers every1!
 
Dark
UR -> C or higher
Having tested out dark quite a bit now Revenankh is a massive threat to the type by spamming priority drain punch. Sableye is something a few of the council members have been testing out to help beat revenankh with its wide range of move sets options from Toxic, Recover, Will-O-Wisp, Encore, Knock Off, Taunt, and Foul Play. It also helps with the fighting mu, in general, being able to swap into super-effective fighting type moves and then crippling the opposing mon with Wisp and knock off. Dazzling Gleam is another option to hit Voodoom and Urshifu-S.

Ground
B -> A
I feel Seismitoad is superior to Gastrodon as it's able to beat Azumarill along with the Substitute set being able to constantly beat water. I can not see why Gastrodon is a higher rank than Seismitoad they should at least be the same rank while Gastrodon is bulkier and has access to Recover it does struggle to beat water compared to Seismitoad, I would dare say that's the reasons people run a water immunity on ground.
 
Kinda wanted to point out that regular Monotype has the items Damp Rock + Smooth Rock banned where as in CAP Mono it shows no items banned. Maybe that’s something to be taken cared of and mentioned before players continue using it on rain or sand teams for the cap monotype tour.
 
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:blaziken: has been banned
The CAP mono council has decided to quick ban Blaziken from the tier, Due to Blaziken’s powerful ability speed boost an already good attack stat that can be boosted with sword dance to easily run through teams once it gains momentum. Blaziken also has great team support on both types having access to screens and teammates who are able to wither down the opposing team for Blaziken to late game sweep. Overall due to the lack of valid defensive counters on most teams and great teammate support it has been banned. Blaziken also follows the existing Monotype banlist and we plan to continue to use the tiering philosophy as a guide for the tier.
 
Hello everyone the council will be doing updates next week loosely based on the Monotype vr that was recently updated. Along with discussions of a possible ban, feel free to post nominations, discuss the meta, or post suggestions for samples team this lets you voice your opinions to the council.
 
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