canno
formerly The Reptile
approved by Eevee General
Welcome to the STABmons Viability Ranking! Viability is ranked into six categories from best to worst: S, A, B, C, D, and E.
In this thread you can discuss a Pokemon's ranking and if you think it should move up or drop down. If a Pokemon is not on the list, you can recommend it be added. Either way, please substantiate your claims when posting in this thread. Only well-thought arguments will be considered, so be prepared to back them up if questioned further.
Let's get to the ranks!
S rank: Reserved for Pokemon that are unmatched in the STABmons metagame. These Pokemon can sweep or wall large portions of the metagame on their own, and often in more than one capacity. With so few if any flaws holding them back they should always be considered over another Pokemon that performs in a similar role. These Pokemon define the metagame.
A rank: Reserved for Pokemon that are extremely potent in the STABmons metagame. These Pokemon can sweep or wall large portions of the metagame and have minor flaws that can be mitigated with the right support, if any. They can perform very well in more than one role or just excel in one so well they do it better than almost anything else. These Pokemon influence the metagame.
B rank: Reserved for Pokemon that are still very potent in the STABmons metagame. These Pokemon can sweep or wall some portions of the metagame but might have flaws that require more support. They can perform very well in one role, but may struggle in multiple capacities. They still have more positive traits than negative. These Pokemon are adaptable to the metagame.
C rank: Reserved for Pokemon that have some potency in the STABmons metagame. These Pokemon can threaten or check some portions of the metagame but often have large flaws that require more support. They often can only perform well in one role as multiple roles will expose their many flaws. They may have more negative traits than positive. These Pokemon have a hard time adapting with the metagame.
D rank: Reserved for Pokemon that have just enough potency to function in the STABmons metagame thanks to a small niche they hold. These Pokemon can't really threaten or check parts of the metagame outside their niche, or are so hindered in their role that another Pokemon almost always can do it better. Because of their flaws they may expose your team to unnecessary risk. These Pokemon rarely adapt with the metagame.
Kyurem-Black
Landorus-Therian
Thundurus-Incarnate
A+
Charizard (Mega X)
Charizard (Mega Y)
Clefable
Heatran
Hoopa-Unbound
Sableye
Sableye (Mega)
Serperior
Slowbro (Mega)
Terrakion
Weavile
A
Azumarill
Chansey
Diancie (Mega)
Excadrill
Ferrothorn
Garchomp
Gyarados (Mega)
Meloetta
Scizor
Scizor (Mega)
Tyranitar
Ursaring
A-
Aerodactyl
Blastoise (Mega)
Gengar
Gyarados
Jirachi
Manaphy
Porygon2
Quagsire
Rotom-Wash
Talonflame
Thundurus-Therian
Togekiss
Tornadus-Therian
B+
Alakazam (Mega)
Beedrill (Mega)
Braviary
Celebi
Gardevoir (Mega)
Hippowdon
Klefki
Latias
Latias (Mega)
Latios
Magnezone
Raikou
Rotom-Heat
Sceptile (Mega)
Skarmory
Starmie
Stoutland
Suicune
Tyranitar (Mega)
Zapdos
B
Bisharp
Crawdaunt
Espeon
Garchomp (Mega)
Gliscor
Hydreigon
Krookodile
Lucario
Manectric (Mega)
Mew
Pidgeot (Mega)
Pinsir (Mega)
Rhyperior
Slowbro
Slowking
Snorlax
Swampert (Mega)
Togekiss
Venusaur (Mega)
Whimsicott
B-
Alakazam
Breloom
Chandelure
Cloyster
Cobalion
Conkeldurr
Empoleon
Goodra
Gothitelle
Heliolisk
Infernape
Jolteon
Kabutops
Metagross
Salamence
Sharpedo (Mega)
Tangrowth
Volcarona
Yanmega
C+
C
C-
Everything else.
Under debate:
Blacklisted:
Rules:
Welcome to the STABmons Viability Ranking! Viability is ranked into six categories from best to worst: S, A, B, C, D, and E.
In this thread you can discuss a Pokemon's ranking and if you think it should move up or drop down. If a Pokemon is not on the list, you can recommend it be added. Either way, please substantiate your claims when posting in this thread. Only well-thought arguments will be considered, so be prepared to back them up if questioned further.
Let's get to the ranks!
S rank: Reserved for Pokemon that are unmatched in the STABmons metagame. These Pokemon can sweep or wall large portions of the metagame on their own, and often in more than one capacity. With so few if any flaws holding them back they should always be considered over another Pokemon that performs in a similar role. These Pokemon define the metagame.
A rank: Reserved for Pokemon that are extremely potent in the STABmons metagame. These Pokemon can sweep or wall large portions of the metagame and have minor flaws that can be mitigated with the right support, if any. They can perform very well in more than one role or just excel in one so well they do it better than almost anything else. These Pokemon influence the metagame.
B rank: Reserved for Pokemon that are still very potent in the STABmons metagame. These Pokemon can sweep or wall some portions of the metagame but might have flaws that require more support. They can perform very well in one role, but may struggle in multiple capacities. They still have more positive traits than negative. These Pokemon are adaptable to the metagame.
C rank: Reserved for Pokemon that have some potency in the STABmons metagame. These Pokemon can threaten or check some portions of the metagame but often have large flaws that require more support. They often can only perform well in one role as multiple roles will expose their many flaws. They may have more negative traits than positive. These Pokemon have a hard time adapting with the metagame.
D rank: Reserved for Pokemon that have just enough potency to function in the STABmons metagame thanks to a small niche they hold. These Pokemon can't really threaten or check parts of the metagame outside their niche, or are so hindered in their role that another Pokemon almost always can do it better. Because of their flaws they may expose your team to unnecessary risk. These Pokemon rarely adapt with the metagame.
「S」
Reserved for Pokemon that are unmatched in the STABmons metagame. These Pokemon can sweep or wall large portions of the metagame on their own, and often in more than one capacity. With so few if any flaws holding them back they should always be considered over another Pokemon that performs in a similar role. These Pokemon define the metagame.「A」
Reserved for Pokemon that are extremely potent in the STABmons metagame. These Pokemon can sweep or wall large portions of the metagame and have minor flaws that can be mitigated with the right support, if any. They can perform very well in more than one role or just excel in one so well they do it better than almost anything else. These Pokemon influence the metagame.A+
A
A-
「B」
Reserved for Pokemon that are still very potent in the STABmons metagame. These Pokemon can sweep or wall some portions of the metagame but might have flaws that require more support. They can perform very well in one role, but may struggle in multiple capacities. They still have more positive traits than negative. These Pokemon are adaptable to the metagame.B+
B
B-
「C」
Reserved for Pokemon that have some potency in the STABmons metagame. These Pokemon can threaten or check some portions of the metagame but often have large flaws that require more support. They often can only perform well in one role as multiple roles will expose their many flaws. They may have more negative traits than positive. These Pokemon have a hard time adapting with the metagame.C+
C
C-
「D」
Reserved for Pokemon that have just enough potency to function in the STABmons metagame thanks to a small niche they hold. These Pokemon can't really threaten or check parts of the metagame outside their niche, or are so hindered in their role that another Pokemon almost always can do it better. Because of their flaws they may expose your team to unnecessary risk. These Pokemon rarely adapt with the metagame.「E」
Everything else.
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Under debate:
Blacklisted:
Rules:
- Post intelligently. Posts like "I think pokemon X should be in this tier" with no explanation will not be tolerated.
- No flaming and be respectful.
- Usage statistics may be used to support an argument or a claim, but don't base your ENTIRE argument around them. For example, you can't just say "Pokemon X shouldn't be this tier because they aren't used that often!"
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