credit to PKGaming and FlareBlitz for the idea; run by Celestavian, Fiend, Shrug and QuoteCS
Welcome to the 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, but please make sure you have a proper understanding of the current metagame before doing so. Bad/basic posts will be deleted, and repeated offenses may be punished by infraction. However, asking questions about why certain Pokemon are ranked where they are is acceptable.
For more controversial cases, the viability ranking council will vote on the Pokemon's tiering.
Celestavian
Fiend
Shrug
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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
Diglett
Mienfoo
Pawniard
Porygon
A-Rank
Fletchling
Foongus
Gothita
Magnemite
Shellder
Timburr
Vullaby
A
Abra
Carvanha
Chinchou
Cottonee
Gastly
Ponyta
Snivy
Spritzee
A-
Archen
Corphish
Croagunk
Drilbur
Ferroseed
Omanyte
Snubbull
Staryu
Tirtouga
B-Rank
Aipom
Dwebble
Munchlax
Onix
Scraggy
Skrelp
Surskit
Vulpix
B
Bellsprout
Bunnelby
Cranidos
Doduo
Elekid
Hippopotas
Pancham
Pumpkaboo-Super
Riolu
Torchic
Trapinch
B-
Amaura
Clamperl
Deerling
Larvesta
Magby
Rufflet
Shellos
Slowpoke
Stunky
Taillow
Wingull
Zigzagoon
C-Rank
Budew
Buneary
Darumaka
Exeggcute
Frillish
Geodude
Koffing
Lickitung
Meowth
Natu
Pumpkaboo-Small
Spinarak
Snover
Tyrunt
Venipede
Wynaut
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Welcome to the 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, but please make sure you have a proper understanding of the current metagame before doing so. Bad/basic posts will be deleted, and repeated offenses may be punished by infraction. However, asking questions about why certain Pokemon are ranked where they are is acceptable.
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Viability Ranking Council
For more controversial cases, the viability ranking council will vote on the Pokemon's tiering.




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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
SReserved for the very best Pokemon in the LC 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 tier have very few flaws that are patched up by numerous positive traits.




A-Rank
A+Reserved for Pokemon that are outstanding in the LC metagame and can sweep, wall, or support the majority of the tier. These Pokemon require less support than other Pokemon to be used effectively and have few flaws that can be overlooked when compared to their outstanding traits.







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B-Rank
B+Reserved for Pokemon who are great in the LC metagame. These Pokemon have more notable flaws than of those above it that affects 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. Their niches are often slightly smaller than those that are in A and S rank, which leads them to face some competition for a teamslot.








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C-Rank
CReserved for Pokemon that have notable niches in the 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 LC. C rank Pokemon tend to find themselves outclassed by Pokemon in the above tiers, and face a lot of competition for a team slot.
















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