S Rank: Reserved for Pokemon which pose a very significant offensive or defensive threat, consistently harming or walling the opposing team. The roles these Pokemon can fulfill are crucial, if not mandatory, for RBY teams and these Pokemon are the best at their certain roles.
Tauros
Snorlax
Chansey
A+ Rank: Reserved for Pokemon that are outstanding in the RBY metagame. These Pokemon pose a signifigant offensive or defensive threat to most teams. If these Pokemon have flaws, they are often outshown by their strengths.
Exeggutor
Starmie
A Rank:
Alakazam
B+ Rank: Reserved for Pokemon who are very good in the RBY metagame, yet are somewhat inconsistent. These Pokemon may have flaws, but they have positive aspects which makes them stand out, making them valuable members of a team.
Rhydon
Zapdos
B Rank:
Cloyster
Jynx
Jolteon
B- Rank:
Gengar
Lapras
Victreebel
Slowbro
C Rank: Reserved for Pokemon that have solid niches in the RBY metagame, but nonetheless are generally inconsistent. These Pokemon have definite flaws, but may have positive aspects which can make them worth using.
Articuno
Golem
Dragonite
Moltres
Persian
D Rank: Reserved for Pokemon that are mediocre in the RBY metagame, but are decent enough to pose a threat at times, usually out of surprise. These Pokemon have a small niche in the metagame and are often not worth using.
Hypno
Porygon
Sandslash
Kingler
Kangaskhan
E+ Rank: Reserved for Pokemon that are very mediocre, they are very dependent on surprising the opponent to pose any threat. These Pokemon are almost entirely outclassed, with little to no niche, they are rarely worth using.
Kabutops
Pinsir
Venusaur
Flareon
Machamp
Poliwrath
Omastar
Dodrio
Clefable
Gyarados
E Rank:
Raticate
Hitmonlee
Golduck
Tentacruel
Charizard
Raichu
Nidoqueen
Dugtrio
Electrode
Rapidash
Nidoking
Ninetales
Arbok
2019 Update
2020 Update
Tauros
Snorlax
Chansey
A+ Rank: Reserved for Pokemon that are outstanding in the RBY metagame. These Pokemon pose a signifigant offensive or defensive threat to most teams. If these Pokemon have flaws, they are often outshown by their strengths.
Exeggutor
Starmie
A Rank:
Alakazam
B+ Rank: Reserved for Pokemon who are very good in the RBY metagame, yet are somewhat inconsistent. These Pokemon may have flaws, but they have positive aspects which makes them stand out, making them valuable members of a team.
Rhydon
Zapdos
B Rank:
Cloyster
Jynx
Jolteon
B- Rank:
Gengar
Lapras
Victreebel
Slowbro
C Rank: Reserved for Pokemon that have solid niches in the RBY metagame, but nonetheless are generally inconsistent. These Pokemon have definite flaws, but may have positive aspects which can make them worth using.
Articuno
Golem
Dragonite
Moltres
Persian
D Rank: Reserved for Pokemon that are mediocre in the RBY metagame, but are decent enough to pose a threat at times, usually out of surprise. These Pokemon have a small niche in the metagame and are often not worth using.
Hypno
Porygon
Sandslash
Kingler
Kangaskhan
E+ Rank: Reserved for Pokemon that are very mediocre, they are very dependent on surprising the opponent to pose any threat. These Pokemon are almost entirely outclassed, with little to no niche, they are rarely worth using.
Kabutops
Pinsir
Venusaur
Flareon
Machamp
Poliwrath
Omastar
Dodrio
Clefable
Gyarados
E Rank:
Raticate
Hitmonlee
Golduck
Tentacruel
Charizard
Raichu
Nidoqueen
Dugtrio
Electrode
Rapidash
Nidoking
Ninetales
Arbok
2019 Update
2020 Update
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