Welcome to the BW 1U Viability Ranking Thread! In case you're not familiar with the concept, we place Pokémon in certain ranks here, based on their impact on the tier as well as their general viability in the tier. This is an excellent help while teambuilding and it serves as a general outline of the tier. Furthermore it is used in our formation of the tier below.
If you feel that a Pokémon is misplaced, feel free to make a post about it - that's what this thread is for. As long as you are reasonably sensible and courteous this thread should run smoothly.
Pokémon are sorted into the respective categories based on how well they perform their roles. Within each ranking Pokemon are listed by their individual viability.
S Rank
These Pokémon are the most effective Pokémon in the metagame. Their offensive and defensive prowess, as well as versatility, and ability to fulfil a variety of important roles lend themselves to this.
Garchomp
Keldeo
Tyranitar
Latios
A Rank
These Pokemon perform significant roles in the metagame, and perform them very well, however they are not the most dominating forces.
A+
Landorus-Therian
Jirachi
Alakazam
Breloom
Ferrothorn
Skarmory
Politoed
A
Starmie
Mew
Amoonguss
Slowking
Mienshao
Heatran
Hydreigon
Jellicent
Excadrill
A-
Terrakion
Kyurem-Black
Gastrodon
Gliscor
Dragonite
Mamoswine
Gyarados
Tornadus
Tentacruel
Rotom-Wash
Volcarona
Scizor
Reuniclus
B Rank
These Pokemon are strong choices in the metagame, but perform less important roles or are less consistent than Pokémon in the Rank above. They have larger flaws than Pokémon in above ranks, or face greater competition from similar Pokemon, reducing their usefulness.
B+
Magnezone
Toxicroak
Kyurem
Slowbro
Salamence
Sableye
Latias
Thundurus-Therian
Gengar
Gothitelle
Tangrowth
Hippowdon
Celebi
B
Ninetales
Cresselia
Dugtrio
Moltres
Zapdos
Jynx
Kingdra
Chansey
Weavile
Alomomola
Lucario
Abomasnow
Forretress
Sharpedo
Victini
Froslass
Metagross
Xatu
B-
Feraligatr
Quagsire
Roserade
Virizion
Conkeldurr
Seismitoad
Cobalion
Azumarill
Magneton
Lapras
Cofagrigus
C Rank
These Pokemon are more infrequent sights in the metagame, particularly in top level matches, but are nevertheless viable Pokemon. They are less effective in the metagame than Pokémon in above ranks, but are effective with proper support.
C
Suicune
Porygon2
Scrafty
Bronzong
Azelf
Jolteon
Haxorus
Heracross
Shaymin
Infernape
Espeon
Chandelure
Wobbuffet
Darmanitan
Cloyster
Nidoqueen
Aerodactyl
Riolu
Suppose we could start off where the discussion on Smogon left off, i.e. Landorus-T and Jirachi for S. Other than that, post away!
If you feel that a Pokémon is misplaced, feel free to make a post about it - that's what this thread is for. As long as you are reasonably sensible and courteous this thread should run smoothly.
Pokémon are sorted into the respective categories based on how well they perform their roles. Within each ranking Pokemon are listed by their individual viability.
S Rank
These Pokémon are the most effective Pokémon in the metagame. Their offensive and defensive prowess, as well as versatility, and ability to fulfil a variety of important roles lend themselves to this.
A Rank
These Pokemon perform significant roles in the metagame, and perform them very well, however they are not the most dominating forces.
A+
A
A-
B Rank
These Pokemon are strong choices in the metagame, but perform less important roles or are less consistent than Pokémon in the Rank above. They have larger flaws than Pokémon in above ranks, or face greater competition from similar Pokemon, reducing their usefulness.
B+
B
B-
C Rank
These Pokemon are more infrequent sights in the metagame, particularly in top level matches, but are nevertheless viable Pokemon. They are less effective in the metagame than Pokémon in above ranks, but are effective with proper support.
C
Suppose we could start off where the discussion on Smogon left off, i.e. Landorus-T and Jirachi for S. Other than that, post away!
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