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credits Heysup for the initial rankings
For more controversial cases, the viability ranking council will vote on the Pokemon's tiering.
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Kumiho
macle
Mambo
Without further ado, here is the initial tier list with the rough definitions of each tier (note: Pokemon are ordered alphabetically).
S-Rank
Gligar
Munchlax
A-rank
Bronzor
Croagunk
Elekid
Gastly
Machop
Snover
Wynaut
A Rank
Chinchou
Dratini
Drifloon
Duskull
Glameow
Houndour
Kabuto
Mankey
Mantyke
Slowpoke
Stunky
Taillow
B-Rank
Aipom
Aron
Bagon
Bellsprout
Carvanha
Chimchar
Diglett
Doduo
Exeggcute
Geodude
Horsea
Krabby
Magby
Magnemite
Meowth
Oddish
Omanyte
Phanpy
Ponyta
Porygon
Staryu
Totodile
Voltorb
Wailmer
B Rank
Abra
Anorith
Barboach
Bonsly
Buizel
Buneary
Cacnea
Clamperl
Cubone
Cyndaquil
Eevee
Ekans
Goldeen
Grimer
Hippopotas
Koffing
Larvitar
Lileep
Makuhita
Natu
Paras
Pineco
Poliwag
Rattata
Seel
Shroomish
Squirtle
Swinub
Teddiursa
Trapinch
Zigzagoon
C-rank
Baltoy
Bulbasaur
Charmander
Corphish
Cranidos
Drowzee
Gible
Growlithe
Lickitung
Numel
Onix
Nidoran M
Psyduck
Remoraid
Sandshrew
Shellos
Shieldon
Shupett
Snorunt
Snubbull
Spheal
Spoink
Starly
Tentacool
Wingull
Piplup
D Rank
Preliminary DPP LC Viability Rankings
Welcome to the DPP LC 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. Feel free to ask if there is any placement which you don't understand.
credits Heysup for the initial rankings
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Viability Ranking Council
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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 Pokemon that are amazing in the DPP LC metagame. These Pokemon are almost always able to perform a variety of roles effectively, or can just do one extremely well. Their use has very little risk involved and high reward exerted.
A-rank
A+ rankReserved for Pokemon that are outstanding in the DPP LC metagame and can sweep, wall, or support the majority of the tier. These Pokemon do not require much support to be used effectively and have few flaws that can be overlooked when compared to their outstanding traits.
A Rank
B-Rank
B+ RankReserved for Pokemon who are great in the DPP LC metagame, but have notable flaws 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 Rank
C-rank
Reserved for Pokemon that have notable niches in the DPP LC 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 DPP LC, and face a large amount of competition from the more commonly used Pokemon.
D Rank
everything elseOnly tcr can make them work.
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