Post by CLawliet on Mar 21, 2016 6:58:27 GMT -8
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.
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 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.
S
Mienfoo
PawniardS-
Abra
TimburrA-Rank
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.
A+
Diglett
Fletchling
Magnemite
Ponyta
Porygon
SpritzeeA
Archen
Chinchou
Drilbur
Ferroseed
Gastly
Snubbull
Staryu
VulpixA-
Carvanha
Cottonee
Drifloon
Foongus
Gothita
Houndour
Larvesta
Omanyte
Pumpkaboo-Super
Snivy
Shellder
Skrelp
VullabyB-Rank
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.
B+
Bellsprout
Bunnelby
Corphish
Croagunk
Dwebble
Hippopotas
Munchlax
Pancham
Tirtouga
ZigzagoonB
Cranidos
Doduo
Onix
Riolu
Scraggy
Stunky
Surskit
Taillow
TorchicB-
Aipom
Amaura
Chespin
Elekid
LickitungPumpkaboo-Small
Shellos
Slowpoke
TentacoolC-Rank
Reserved 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.
C+
Aron
Axew
Binacle
Buneary
Darumaka
Frillish
Honedge
Inkay
Koffing
Lileep
Magby
Numel
Snover
Trubbish
Tyrunt
WynautC
Bulbasaur
Clamperl
Dratini
Geodude
Kabuto
Larvitar
Mantyke
Meowth
Natu
Purrloin
Sandshrew
Spinarak
Teddiursa
VenipedeC-
Anorith
Cubone
Goldeen
Karrablast
Nosepass
Remoraid
Rufflet
Shelmet
Togepi
ZoruaD-Rank
Reserved for Pokemon that are generally bad in the LC metagame, but are decent enough to justify their occasional use on some teams. These Pokemon are either usable but have no real niche, or are only capable of doing their specific task and fail at doing anything more than that. Their niche is often so tiny, that they are not worth using the majority of the time.
D+
Azurill
Bronzor
Cacnea
Ekans
Finneon
Froakie
Grimer
Golett
Growlithe
Helioptile
Litleo
Machop
Mankey
Mime Jr.
Munna
Oddish
Pineco
Piplup
Poliwag
Shroomish
Skiddo
Smoochum
Solosis
Totodile
Trapinch
Treecko
Voltorb
Wailmer
WingullIf you want a Pokemon to be demoted or promoted from their original rank, kindly post/message it here on this thread and explain why it should be demoted/promoted from its current rank.
Hopefully it will be fixed in no time.