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Banned deucer.
Borrowed from alexwolf 's OU thread, which borrowed from PK Gaming .
Welcome to the STABmons Viability Ranking! Here I've ranked viability into five categories from best to worst: S, A, B, C, and D.
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.
Darkrai
Landorus-T
Sableye
Scizor (Mega)
Thundurus-I
A+
Aegislash
Charizard (Mega-Y)
Gyarados (Mega)
Heatran
Kangaskhan
Stoutland
Terrakion
Tyranitar
A
Aerodactyl
Azumarill
Braviary
Chansey
Charizard (Mega-X)
Clefable
Ferrothorn
Gliscor
Meloetta
Quagsire
Scizor
Talonflame
Togekiss
Tyranitar (Mega)
A-
Diancie (Mega)
Ditto
Garchomp
Gengar
Gyarados
Latios
Porygon2
Sableye (mega)
Serperior
Skarmory
B+
Blastoise (Mega)
Deoxys-D
Klefki
Latias (Mega)
Magnezone
#TheVoice
Sceptile (Mega)
Starmie
Swampert (Mega)
Thundurus-T
Ursaring
Weavile
B
Bisharp
Deoxys-S
Diancie
Empoleon
Excadrill
Jirachi
Kabutops
Mew
Rotom-H
Rotom-W
Scolipede
Slowbro
Slowking
Tangrowth
Tornadus-T
B-
Alakazam
Conkeldurr
Crawdaunt
Bibarel
Entei
Garchomp (Mega)
Gothitelle
Hippowdon
Hydreigon
Kyurem
Medicham (Mega)
Magnetric (Mega)
Politoed
Raikou
Snorlax
Yanmega
C+
Absol (Mega)
Amoonguss
Bronzong
Celebi
Dragonite
Espeon
Forretress
Heracross
Heracross (Mega)
Infernape
Lucario
Mandibuzz
Suicune
Venusaur (Mega)
C
Aggron (Mega)
Alakazam (Mega)
Chesnaught
Dugtrio
Escavalier
Feraligatr
Gardevoir
Heliolisk
Houndoom (Mega)
Jellicent
Metagross
Shedinja
Whimsicott
Wobbuffet
C-
Chandelure
Cloyster
Cobalion
Breloom
Flareon
Furfrou
Gallade (Mega)
Krookodile
Mamoswine
Pyroar
Sawsbuck
Slurpuff
Staraptor
Volcarona
Zapdos
Blissey
Bouffalant
Camerupt (Mega)
Cinccino
Cofagrigus
Dragalge
Gourgeist-Super
Ninjask
Salamence
Swellow
Everything else.
Under debate:
Blacklisted:
Rules:
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!"
- PKGaming is amazing. This is an undisputed fact.
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