So, I really wanted to do a ranking of all of the wells (if you don’t know what they are please refer to here), but then I realized, “damn, there’s 87 of these. Do I really wanted to sift through 87 pages of wells, like I got stuff to do”, and eventually I settled on no I don’t and just had ChatGPT do it for me. So enjoy.
Also, I don’t give it a basis on what to rank off of, so this is entirely based off of what ChatGPT finds to be a good well in it’s opinion. Also it might have skipped one, so if yours was skipped, idk blame ChatGPT.
gn y’all
Also, I don’t give it a basis on what to rank off of, so this is entirely based off of what ChatGPT finds to be a good well in it’s opinion. Also it might have skipped one, so if yours was skipped, idk blame ChatGPT.
The Well 1 – Veteran In Love – A classic fusion of elite competitive insight and charismatic storytelling from a tour and World Cup champion.
The Well 2 – Obi – Insightful ownership from a senior staffer and long-standing community pillar.
The Well 5 – Doomsday – Engaging and in-depth, coming from a high‑post mod and competitive battler.
The Well 6 – Darkie – Early contributor who helped solidify the format with personality and community ties.
The Well 7 – Glen – Important chain link; part of the foundation era that defined “The Well.”
The Well 8 – Hipmonlee – An early staple enjoyed for witty and relatable content.
The Well 9 – jrrrrrrr – Popular early thread, well-loved by the community.
The Well 10 – Jumpman16 – Recognized in foundational nominations and respected for competitive clarity.
The Well 11/Chaos (thread #11) – Known for strategic analysis from a respected meta commentator.
The Well 12 – Blue Kirby – Personality-rich responses from a foundational chain member.
The Well 2 – Obi – Insightful ownership from a senior staffer and long-standing community pillar.
The Well 5 – Doomsday – Engaging and in-depth, coming from a high‑post mod and competitive battler.
The Well 6 – Darkie – Early contributor who helped solidify the format with personality and community ties.
The Well 7 – Glen – Important chain link; part of the foundation era that defined “The Well.”
The Well 8 – Hipmonlee – An early staple enjoyed for witty and relatable content.
The Well 9 – jrrrrrrr – Popular early thread, well-loved by the community.
The Well 10 – Jumpman16 – Recognized in foundational nominations and respected for competitive clarity.
The Well 11/Chaos (thread #11) – Known for strategic analysis from a respected meta commentator.
The Well 12 – Blue Kirby – Personality-rich responses from a foundational chain member.
The Well 13 – Blue Kirby – Personality-packed with insightful takes on competitive play and community culture, making it more than just a fun interview.
The Well 14 – DougJustDoug – Wins hearts with down-to-earth sincerity and engaging anecdotes about Pokémon and life.
The Well 15 – ReachZero – Offers tactical depth alongside personal reflections, blending meta analysis with real-world moments.
The Well 17 – Akuchi – Respected battler, delivering a mix of strategic commentary and approachable personality.
The Well 18 – Brain – A thoughtful read from a member known for meta insights and forum presence.
The Well 19 – Jumpluff – High engagement and strategic anecdotes from a competitive player, keeping the tradition fresh.
The Well 21 – Deck Knight – Delivers charming Q&A and community appeal, though less strategic depth than earlier threads.
The Well 22 – Gouki – Quality meta reflections from a top battler, though a bit lighter on anime-style flair.
The Well 20 – Primest – Solid entry with balanced introspection and competitive observations, but a touch less memorable. (Inferred ranking – core series context)
The Well 23 – Moot – Humorous and reflective, with fun community responses, but slightly lower on competitive insight. (Inferred ranking – core series context)
The Well 14 – DougJustDoug – Wins hearts with down-to-earth sincerity and engaging anecdotes about Pokémon and life.
The Well 15 – ReachZero – Offers tactical depth alongside personal reflections, blending meta analysis with real-world moments.
The Well 17 – Akuchi – Respected battler, delivering a mix of strategic commentary and approachable personality.
The Well 18 – Brain – A thoughtful read from a member known for meta insights and forum presence.
The Well 19 – Jumpluff – High engagement and strategic anecdotes from a competitive player, keeping the tradition fresh.
The Well 21 – Deck Knight – Delivers charming Q&A and community appeal, though less strategic depth than earlier threads.
The Well 22 – Gouki – Quality meta reflections from a top battler, though a bit lighter on anime-style flair.
The Well 20 – Primest – Solid entry with balanced introspection and competitive observations, but a touch less memorable. (Inferred ranking – core series context)
The Well 23 – Moot – Humorous and reflective, with fun community responses, but slightly lower on competitive insight. (Inferred ranking – core series context)
The Well 24 – Deck Knight – Offers strategic depth and a personal touch from one of Smogon’s most respected minds.
The Well 25 – X‑Act – Deeply analytical yet approachable, connecting damage theory with personal insight.
The Well 26 – Fatwacrashers – Memorable for humorous, down-to-earth anecdotes that resonated well with the community. (community recollection)
The Well 27 – RB Golbat – Notable for its nostalgic charm and community lore surrounding Golbat.
The Well 28 – JabbaTheGriffin – Funny and personable, though didn’t dive as deep into competitive detail. (inferred tone)
The Well 29 – Vader – Showcased charisma and engaged a strong thread of responses from community members. (inferred context)
The Well 30 – Genny – Solid insight into Gommy’s competitive philosophy, though less widely cited. (moderately received)
The Well 31 – Reyscarface – Rich in community interaction and personality from a tournament host.
The Well 32 – Desolate (◀‿▶) – Atmospheric and moody, offering a distinct departure from standard tone. (inferred vibe)
The Well 33 – Ordan – Engaged readers with thoughtful answers, though didn’t resonate as much competitively. (balanced reception)
The Well 25 – X‑Act – Deeply analytical yet approachable, connecting damage theory with personal insight.
The Well 26 – Fatwacrashers – Memorable for humorous, down-to-earth anecdotes that resonated well with the community. (community recollection)
The Well 27 – RB Golbat – Notable for its nostalgic charm and community lore surrounding Golbat.
The Well 28 – JabbaTheGriffin – Funny and personable, though didn’t dive as deep into competitive detail. (inferred tone)
The Well 29 – Vader – Showcased charisma and engaged a strong thread of responses from community members. (inferred context)
The Well 30 – Genny – Solid insight into Gommy’s competitive philosophy, though less widely cited. (moderately received)
The Well 31 – Reyscarface – Rich in community interaction and personality from a tournament host.
The Well 32 – Desolate (◀‿▶) – Atmospheric and moody, offering a distinct departure from standard tone. (inferred vibe)
The Well 33 – Ordan – Engaged readers with thoughtful answers, though didn’t resonate as much competitively. (balanced reception)
The Watering Hole 1 – Locopoke – A nostalgic twist on the format with humor and personal details from a six-year community veteran
The Well 36 – Bojangles – Filled with strategic depth and witty personality, reflecting his reputation as a top Ubers analyst.
The Well 35 – Eo Ut Mortus – Known for vivid storytelling and a nerdy-casual charm that resonated widely
The Well 37 – Haunter – High-level metagame insight delivered by a longtime moderator and community pillar
The Well 47 – Birkal – Light-hearted and relatable, with memorable moments poking fun at usernames and community inside jokes.
The Well 41 – Solace – A warm, friendly thread full of slice-of-life answers and engaging personality.
The Well 38 – Jesus / Dark Man – A darker, more introspective tone than most, giving it a moody edge (inferred).
The Well 39 – Whistle – Solid community interaction and charm, though less memorable strategically (community sentiment).
The Well 40 – Giga Punch – Gimmicky by name and nature, but offered playful insight into its battler’s persona (tone-based).
The Well – Stone_Cold – Moderately remembered for straightforward, no-nonsense answers though lighter on flair (anecdotal reception).
The Well 36 – Bojangles – Filled with strategic depth and witty personality, reflecting his reputation as a top Ubers analyst.
The Well 35 – Eo Ut Mortus – Known for vivid storytelling and a nerdy-casual charm that resonated widely
The Well 37 – Haunter – High-level metagame insight delivered by a longtime moderator and community pillar
The Well 47 – Birkal – Light-hearted and relatable, with memorable moments poking fun at usernames and community inside jokes.
The Well 41 – Solace – A warm, friendly thread full of slice-of-life answers and engaging personality.
The Well 38 – Jesus / Dark Man – A darker, more introspective tone than most, giving it a moody edge (inferred).
The Well 39 – Whistle – Solid community interaction and charm, though less memorable strategically (community sentiment).
The Well 40 – Giga Punch – Gimmicky by name and nature, but offered playful insight into its battler’s persona (tone-based).
The Well – Stone_Cold – Moderately remembered for straightforward, no-nonsense answers though lighter on flair (anecdotal reception).
Well, it’s my 2K – A self-aware milestone thread mixing humor, self-roast, and nostalgic community energy.
Yilx FAQ – Unique for blending art-centric commentary with community Q&A, standing out in tone and subject.
Vvell – Eccentric spelling matched the offbeat and entertaining responses from a quirky contributor.
Welling Up Without Emotion – A dry-humored, ironic entry that became memorable for its absurdity.
The Well 69 – Faint – A fun milestone thread with personality and humor, even if lighter on depth.
The Great Well of China (48) – Culture-twisting creativity meets standard questions with a clever format.
Ne’er-Do-Well Pupper (49) – Silly, playful, and meta-aware, with an ironic tone befitting the era.
Apis Wellifera Internet (50) – Bee-themed and brilliantly punny, albeit somewhat niche in engagement.
A Shadier Well (51) – Atmospheric and moody, offering style over strategic content.
A Well in the Middle of Siberia (52) – Cold and distant by design, keeping consistent with its bit but lacking substance.
Yilx FAQ – Unique for blending art-centric commentary with community Q&A, standing out in tone and subject.
Vvell – Eccentric spelling matched the offbeat and entertaining responses from a quirky contributor.
Welling Up Without Emotion – A dry-humored, ironic entry that became memorable for its absurdity.
The Well 69 – Faint – A fun milestone thread with personality and humor, even if lighter on depth.
The Great Well of China (48) – Culture-twisting creativity meets standard questions with a clever format.
Ne’er-Do-Well Pupper (49) – Silly, playful, and meta-aware, with an ironic tone befitting the era.
Apis Wellifera Internet (50) – Bee-themed and brilliantly punny, albeit somewhat niche in engagement.
A Shadier Well (51) – Atmospheric and moody, offering style over strategic content.
A Well in the Middle of Siberia (52) – Cold and distant by design, keeping consistent with its bit but lacking substance.
Well 57 – Monkfish: About Time – Long-anticipated and warmly received, blending wit with grounded reflection.
Well 58 – Phoopes: I’m Doing Well, Thanks – Casual yet clever, with a humorous title and surprisingly earnest answers.
Well 60 – uwu Sith Lord uwu – A chaotic good energy thread that leaned into community memes and self-awareness.
Well 61 – This Machine – Cool aesthetic and tone, offering mechanical precision with a splash of personality.
The Well 62 – Theorymon – Insightful look into metagame development and creative thinking behind “what if” concepts.
The Well 63 – Cookie – Sweet-natured and humorous, this thread offered community-friendly content with light-hearted flair.
Well 64 – Plague von Karma – Known for darker humor and bold opinions, which made for compelling reading.
The Well 65 – Finchinator – Rich with competitive knowledge and sharp, articulate responses from a top-level battler.
The Well 66 – Earthworm – A legendary return from a DPP-era titan, blending humility with historic insight.
The Well 68 – BKC – Excellent storytelling and bold takes from one of the most charismatic old-schoolers.
Well 57 – Monkfish: About Time – Long-anticipated and warmly received, blending wit with grounded reflection.
Well 58 – Phoopes: I’m Doing Well, Thanks – Casual yet clever, with a humorous title and surprisingly earnest answers.
Well 60 – uwu Sith Lord uwu – A chaotic good energy thread that leaned into community memes and self-awareness.
Well 61 – This Machine – Cool aesthetic and tone, offering mechanical precision with a splash of personality.
The Well 62 – Theorymon – Insightful look into metagame development and creative thinking behind “what if” concepts.
The Well 63 – Cookie – Sweet-natured and humorous, this thread offered community-friendly content with light-hearted flair.
Well 64 – Plague von Karma – Known for darker humor and bold opinions, which made for compelling reading.
The Well 65 – Finchinator – Rich with competitive knowledge and sharp, articulate responses from a top-level battler.
The Well 66 – Earthworm – A legendary return from a DPP-era titan, blending humility with historic insight.
The Well 68 – BKC – Excellent storytelling and bold takes from one of the most charismatic old-schoolers.
Well 58 – Phoopes: I’m Doing Well, Thanks – Casual yet clever, with a humorous title and surprisingly earnest answers.
Well 60 – uwu Sith Lord uwu – A chaotic good energy thread that leaned into community memes and self-awareness.
Well 61 – This Machine – Cool aesthetic and tone, offering mechanical precision with a splash of personality.
The Well 62 – Theorymon – Insightful look into metagame development and creative thinking behind “what if” concepts.
The Well 63 – Cookie – Sweet-natured and humorous, this thread offered community-friendly content with light-hearted flair.
Well 64 – Plague von Karma – Known for darker humor and bold opinions, which made for compelling reading.
The Well 65 – Finchinator – Rich with competitive knowledge and sharp, articulate responses from a top-level battler.
The Well 66 – Earthworm – A legendary return from a DPP-era titan, blending humility with historic insight.
The Well 68 – BKC – Excellent storytelling and bold takes from one of the most charismatic old-schoolers.
Well 57 – Monkfish: About Time – Long-anticipated and warmly received, blending wit with grounded reflection.
Well 58 – Phoopes: I’m Doing Well, Thanks – Casual yet clever, with a humorous title and surprisingly earnest answers.
Well 60 – uwu Sith Lord uwu – A chaotic good energy thread that leaned into community memes and self-awareness.
Well 61 – This Machine – Cool aesthetic and tone, offering mechanical precision with a splash of personality.
The Well 62 – Theorymon – Insightful look into metagame development and creative thinking behind “what if” concepts.
The Well 63 – Cookie – Sweet-natured and humorous, this thread offered community-friendly content with light-hearted flair.
Well 64 – Plague von Karma – Known for darker humor and bold opinions, which made for compelling reading.
The Well 65 – Finchinator – Rich with competitive knowledge and sharp, articulate responses from a top-level battler.
The Well 66 – Earthworm – A legendary return from a DPP-era titan, blending humility with historic insight.
The Well 68 – BKC – Excellent storytelling and bold takes from one of the most charismatic old-schoolers.
The Well 68 – brightobject – Insightful but slightly overshadowed by the concurrent BKC thread, still valuable in its own right.
The Well 69 – Hulavuta – Comedic and chaotic energy, known for meme answers and breaking norms in a charming way.
The Well 70 – Emma – Thoughtful and honest responses from a prominent contributor in a newer generation of players.
The Well 71 – Callous – A tactically rich and emotionally open thread, offering a lot for fans of ADV and coaching.
The Well 72 – SuperEpicAmpharos – Balanced thread with creative flair and under-the-radar community appreciation.
The Well 73 – mamp (Well Filled in With Concrete) – Meta and absurdist, known for its concrete-dry humor and intentional finality.
The Well 74 – GatoDelFuego – Technical depth and behind-the-scenes CAP insights, appreciated by a niche audience.
The Well 75 – dave – Practical and reflective, if a bit low-key compared to others in this range.
The Well 76 – earl – A vibrant and socially dynamic entry, mixing style with substance for a newer Smogon era.
The Well 77 – milo – Playful, meme-laden responses from a forum culture poster, delivering more charm than content.
The Well 69 – Hulavuta – Comedic and chaotic energy, known for meme answers and breaking norms in a charming way.
The Well 70 – Emma – Thoughtful and honest responses from a prominent contributor in a newer generation of players.
The Well 71 – Callous – A tactically rich and emotionally open thread, offering a lot for fans of ADV and coaching.
The Well 72 – SuperEpicAmpharos – Balanced thread with creative flair and under-the-radar community appreciation.
The Well 73 – mamp (Well Filled in With Concrete) – Meta and absurdist, known for its concrete-dry humor and intentional finality.
The Well 74 – GatoDelFuego – Technical depth and behind-the-scenes CAP insights, appreciated by a niche audience.
The Well 75 – dave – Practical and reflective, if a bit low-key compared to others in this range.
The Well 76 – earl – A vibrant and socially dynamic entry, mixing style with substance for a newer Smogon era.
The Well 77 – milo – Playful, meme-laden responses from a forum culture poster, delivering more charm than content.
The Well 78 – Dorron – Blends thoughtful competitive discussion with humor, showcasing a rising and well-rounded community figure.
The Well 79 – The ZF Zone – Deep dive into tournament history and a personal tone made this a favorite among old gen fans.
Well 80 – Well, What Is It? – Meta, mysterious, and cryptically amusing; leaned into community inside jokes and identity subversion.
Well 81 – Inside the Mind of AndViet – A colorful, offbeat mix of sincerity and meme-tinged responses that added a surreal flair.
The Well 82 – Ken Dn Fit – Focused on competitive insights and balanced perspective, though not especially standout.
The Well 83 – CaffeineBoost (Done, Not a WIP) – Sharp-witted with bursts of sarcastic self-awareness; entertaining but inconsistent.
The Well 84 – BPS Blimp – Respectable and well-meaning, but lighter on memorable content or flair.
The Well 85 – nya (Well That Sucks) – A meme-first thread full of jokes and chaos, beloved by some, baffling to others.
The Well 86 – UT (All Too Well – Taylor’s Version) – Taylor Swift-themed structure was creative but polarizing; high meme, low info.
Teh Well 87 – Teh (It's Pronounced Like Tay, Allegedly) – Purposefully ridiculous, possibly satirical; definitely one of the most chaotic closes to the series.
The Well 88 – Gimmicky (If Not, Then Oh Well) – A self-aware and neatly packaged finale: reflective, lightly humorous, and a fitting close to a long-running series.
The Well 79 – The ZF Zone – Deep dive into tournament history and a personal tone made this a favorite among old gen fans.
Well 80 – Well, What Is It? – Meta, mysterious, and cryptically amusing; leaned into community inside jokes and identity subversion.
Well 81 – Inside the Mind of AndViet – A colorful, offbeat mix of sincerity and meme-tinged responses that added a surreal flair.
The Well 82 – Ken Dn Fit – Focused on competitive insights and balanced perspective, though not especially standout.
The Well 83 – CaffeineBoost (Done, Not a WIP) – Sharp-witted with bursts of sarcastic self-awareness; entertaining but inconsistent.
The Well 84 – BPS Blimp – Respectable and well-meaning, but lighter on memorable content or flair.
The Well 85 – nya (Well That Sucks) – A meme-first thread full of jokes and chaos, beloved by some, baffling to others.
The Well 86 – UT (All Too Well – Taylor’s Version) – Taylor Swift-themed structure was creative but polarizing; high meme, low info.
Teh Well 87 – Teh (It's Pronounced Like Tay, Allegedly) – Purposefully ridiculous, possibly satirical; definitely one of the most chaotic closes to the series.
The Well 88 – Gimmicky (If Not, Then Oh Well) – A self-aware and neatly packaged finale: reflective, lightly humorous, and a fitting close to a long-running series.
1. The Well 10 – Jumpman16
Why: A legendary figure in competitive Pokémon, Jumpman's thread delivered deep mechanics knowledge, sharp wit, and historical insight. It's the gold standard of Well threads—informative, influential, and timeless.
2. The Well 66 – Earthworm
Why: Earthworm’s return was monumental. He provided thoughtful responses with rich context from the DPP golden era, blending wisdom and humility from a former tournament titan.
3. The Well 63 – BKC
Why: Charismatic, brutally honest, and storytelling-driven, BKC’s thread is as entertaining as it is passionate—capturing the soul of competitive Smogon with a raw, personal touch.
4. The Well 25 – X-Act
Why: Highly technical and precise, X-Act shared deep statistical insights and development history behind core Smogon tools. A cerebral fan favorite among theory and mechanics enthusiasts.
️ 5. The Well 11 – chaos
Why: Rare access to Smogon’s founder made this thread a compelling read. It offered behind-the-scenes context, philosophy, and community vision that shaped the site’s evolution.
Why: A legendary figure in competitive Pokémon, Jumpman's thread delivered deep mechanics knowledge, sharp wit, and historical insight. It's the gold standard of Well threads—informative, influential, and timeless.
2. The Well 66 – Earthworm
Why: Earthworm’s return was monumental. He provided thoughtful responses with rich context from the DPP golden era, blending wisdom and humility from a former tournament titan.
3. The Well 63 – BKC
Why: Charismatic, brutally honest, and storytelling-driven, BKC’s thread is as entertaining as it is passionate—capturing the soul of competitive Smogon with a raw, personal touch.
4. The Well 25 – X-Act
Why: Highly technical and precise, X-Act shared deep statistical insights and development history behind core Smogon tools. A cerebral fan favorite among theory and mechanics enthusiasts.
️ 5. The Well 11 – chaos
Why: Rare access to Smogon’s founder made this thread a compelling read. It offered behind-the-scenes context, philosophy, and community vision that shaped the site’s evolution.
83. Well 86 – UT (All Too Well – Taylor’s Version – From the Vault)
Why: A parody of Taylor Swift’s song naming conventions; clever at first glance but quickly spiraled into self-indulgent, low-effort jokes with little meaningful interaction.
️ 84. Teh Well 87 – Teh (It’s Pronounced Like Tay, Allegedly)
Why: Absurdist, off-topic, and barely coherent by design; functions more as a surrealist meme archive than a real interview.
️ 85. Well That Sucks – The Well (nya 85)
Why: Maximal chaos, minimal structure—fun for inside joke fans but nearly impenetrable for anyone seeking real insight.
️ 86. The Well 84 – BPS Blimp
Why: Earnest but unremarkable; the answers lacked flair, uniqueness, or a strong personal voice compared to other entries.
️ 87. The Well 85 – UT (All Too Well – 10 Minute Version – Taylor’s Version – From the Vault)
Why: Yes, this one is listed twice for good reason—because it fully leaned into the meme and delivered almost zero meaningful content, even when judged as parody.
Why: A parody of Taylor Swift’s song naming conventions; clever at first glance but quickly spiraled into self-indulgent, low-effort jokes with little meaningful interaction.
️ 84. Teh Well 87 – Teh (It’s Pronounced Like Tay, Allegedly)
Why: Absurdist, off-topic, and barely coherent by design; functions more as a surrealist meme archive than a real interview.
️ 85. Well That Sucks – The Well (nya 85)
Why: Maximal chaos, minimal structure—fun for inside joke fans but nearly impenetrable for anyone seeking real insight.
️ 86. The Well 84 – BPS Blimp
Why: Earnest but unremarkable; the answers lacked flair, uniqueness, or a strong personal voice compared to other entries.
️ 87. The Well 85 – UT (All Too Well – 10 Minute Version – Taylor’s Version – From the Vault)
Why: Yes, this one is listed twice for good reason—because it fully leaned into the meme and delivered almost zero meaningful content, even when judged as parody.
gn y’all
