Series 13 Viability Rankings
Pokemon with a sample set on the Smogon Dex will be hyperlinked. Do note that we won't be doing proper analyses for Series 13 due to its shorter length. We will separate these viability rankings into 5 tiers, the definitions of which are as follows:
- These Pokemon define the metagame. You should probably be using at least some of them, but be absolutely sure your team can beat them all.
- Pokemon that are very strong in the metagame. Using these should add considerable value to the right team composition.
- Pokemon with average value to add to a team. Either they perform a specific role pretty well or do a lot of things that add little benefits to the team
- Pokemon that really only have a specific niche or may be otherwise outclassed. They are on the fringe of viability in the metagame
- Do not use these Pokemon. These are mythicals and restricteds that you should avoid using. Do not nominate Pokemon to tier 5 if you are trying to argue that they are viable.
Calyrex-Shadow
Kyogre
Whimsicott
Yveltal
Zacian-C
Tier 2
Amoonguss
Grimmsnarl
Groudon
Incineroar
Magearna
Regieleki
Zamazenta-C
Tier 3
Calyrex-Ice
Dialga
Ho-Oh
Indeedee-F
Landorus-T
Marshadow
Necrozma-DM
Palkia
Venusaur-Gmax
Victini
Zekrom
Zeraora
Tier 4
Charizard-Gmax
Eternatus
Genesect
Giratina-O
Keldeo
Kyurem-W
Lugia
Lunala
Melmetal
Mew
Rayquaza
Reshiram
Rillaboom
Solgaleo
Tapu Fini
Thundurus
Tornadus
Volcanion
Xerneas
Zarude
Zygarde
Tier 5
Calyrex
Celebi
Diancie
Giratina
Jirachi
Kyurem
Kyurem-B
Mewtwo
Necrozma
Necrozma-DW
Zacian
Zamazenta
Nominations are welcome as always, but be sure to provide replays or tournament results to help support your argument with practical evidence. If your post is inflammatory, lazy, or unintelligent, it may be deleted or even infracted. Thanks and enjoy the format!
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