Best Pokemon Tier List (March 2023) | Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) - Best Pokemon Tier List Prediction for Ranked Battle
This is our tier list for the best Pokemon for competitive battles in Series 2 of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV). If you're planning to get into ranked battles but don't know which Pokemon to pick, this list will get you started on the right direction. Read on to find out which Pokemon are trainers using in online play.

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This Tier List has been updated to reflect the introduction of the Paradox Pokemon in Series 2 of Ranked Battle
Updated 3/8
Tier Pokemon
SS Tier
Flutter Mane Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Gholdengo Dragonite Best Build
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Iron Valiant Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Iron Moth Iron Bundle Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Baxcalibur Garganacl Best Build
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Dondozo Best Build Roaring Moon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Garchomp Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Annihilape.png Hydreigon Best Build Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Kingambit.png Volcarona Best Build Wash Rotom Best Build Great Tusk Brute Bonnet
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Skeledirge Icon.png Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)Meowscarada Dragapult Iron Hands Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV Grimmsnarl Salamence Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Corviknight Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Sandy Shocks Glimmora Best Build Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV Azumarill Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV Mimikyu Hippowdon Best Build
C Tier
Espathra Iron Treads Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ceruledge.png Scizor Best Build Breloom Best Build Gyarados Best Build Clodsire Best Build Palafin Best Build Pelipper Best Build Heat Rotom Best Build Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Tyranitar Gengar Best Build Grafaiai Cloyster Best Build
UR Icon
Koraidon Icon.png Miraidon Icon.png Walking Wake Icon Iron Leaves Icon Wo-Chien Icon Chien-Pao Icon Ting-Lu Icon Chi-Yu Icon Decidueye Icon.png Greninja icon Cinderace Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Charizard Icon.png Hisuian Zoroark Icon

Series 2, Season 3 Most Used Pokemon for Competitive Ranked Battles

Top 10 Most Used Pokemon, Tera Types, Abilities, Held Items and Moves

The following rankings are obtained from player data from Pokemon HOME. The list displays the most commonly-used Tera Types, Abilities, held items, and moves for the top 10 Pokemon in Single Battles during Series 2, Season 3 of Ranked Battles.

Rank Pokemon, Ability,
and Tera Type
Held Item and Moves
1 Flutter Mane ImageFlutter Mane
FairyTera Icon (59.9%)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Choice Specs ImageChoice Specs (34.1%)
Moonblast (93.6%)
Shadow Ball (93.3%)
Mystical Fire (69.4%)
Psyshock (42.0%)
2 Dragonite ImageDragonite
Multiscale (99.2%)
NormalTera Icon (52.1%)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rocky Helmet ImageRocky Helmet (30.4%)
Earthquake (71.6%)
Extreme Speed (70.8%)
Roost (56.2%)
Dragon Dance (50.0%)
3 Baxcalibur ImageBaxcalibur
GroundTera Icon (53.7%)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Assault Vest ImageAssault Vest (46.0%)
Ice Shard (90.5%)
Icicle Spear (86.2%)
Earthquake (85.6%)
Glaive Rush (75.9%)
4 Gholdengo ImageGholdengo
Good as Gold (100%)
FlyingTera Icon (39.4%)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Covert Cloak ImageCovert Cloak (36.1%)
Make It Rain (92.1%)
Shadow Ball (89.9%)
Nasty Plot (55.1%)
Recover (50.5%)
5 Iron Moth ImageIron Moth
Quark Drive (100%)
GrassTera Icon (44.7%)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Choice Specs ImageChoice Specs (40.1%)
Fiery Dance (87.9%)
Sludge Wave (87.5%)
Energy Ball (56.2%)
Overheat (45.9%)
6 Iron Bundle ImageIron Bundle
Quark Drive (100%)
WaterTera Icon (55.6%)
Freeze-Dry (99.0%)
Hydro Pump (95.4%)
Flip Turn (52.8%)
Encore (43.4%)
7 Kingambit ImageKingambit
DarkTera Icon (61.9%)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Assault Vest ImageAssault Vest (51.1%)
Sucker Punch (96.0%)
Kowtow Cleave (95.7%)
Iron Head (84.7%)
Guillotine (32.8%)
8 Dondozo ImageDondozo
Unaware (98.7%)
GrassTera Icon (33.5%)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Leftovers ImageLeftovers (69.2%)
Yawn (75.5%)
Wave Crash (74.1%)
Fissure (66.0%)
Protect (58.0%)
9 Annihilape ImageAnnihilape
Vital Spirit (76.5%)
FireTera Icon (32.0%)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Leftovers ImageLeftovers (26.9%)
Rage Fist (97.0%)
Drain Punch (69.5%)
Bulk Up (57.4%)
Taunt (50.4%)
10 Meowscarada ImageMeowscarada
Protean (61.3%)
GrassTera Icon (51.7%)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Focus Sash ImageFocus Sash (54.3%)
Flower Trick (90.1%)
Knock Off (86.6%)
Sucker Punch (55.1%)
U-turn (37.6%)

Pokemon HOME Ranked Battle Data Feature Update Details

Best Pokemon Tier List Criteria

Best Pokemon for Series 2, Season 4 of Ranked Battles Considered

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) - Series 2
Start Date February 1, 2023 (Wed) at 16:00 PST
End Date March 31, 2023 (Fri) at 15:59 PST
Available Pokemon Paldea Pokedex
Paradox Pokemon
Banned Pokemon Four Treasures of Ruin
Koraidon and Miraidon
Quagsire and Perserrker
Charizard evolution line
Cinderace evolution line
Greninja evolution line

Ranked Battles Series 2 for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet runs from February 1, 2023 up until March 31, 2023. The Series 2 Regulations and rulesets allows most Pokemon in the Paldea Pokedex for competitive play, with just a few restrictions.

Series 3 Regulations Announced

Series 3 Newly Legal Pokemon for Ranked Battle
Wo-Chien ImageWo-Chien Chien-Pao ImageChien-Pao Ting-Lu ImageTing-Lu Chi-Yu ImageChi-Yu

In Series 3 the Treasures of Ruin will become legal for Online Ranked Battle. This is sure to shift the meta game again drastically, as the introduction of the Paradox Pokemon did.
How to Catch the Treasures of Ruin

Criteria for Tier Placings

The following are the criteria to be met when ranking Pokemon for Ranked Singles.

Tier Criteria
SS Tier SS Tier Pokemon have great offensive stats and movepools, are easy to use, and can make any team they're part of stronger. These Pokemon are often setup sweepers that have an easy time setting up with their boosting moves.
S Tier As the weeks go by and the metagame develops, Pokemon can go back and forth between SS and S Tier. These Pokemon are still solid additions to your team and are essential to Ranked Battle.
A Tier Pokemon in A Tier are often the best of their type, but usually outclassed by Pokemon in the SS and S Tier. These Pokemon also often have great type matchups against SS and S Tier Pokemon.
B Tier B Tier Pokemon are often versatile and have effective builds, but there are generally better options in the higher tiers.
C Tier C Tier Pokemon are ones that offer good moves and stats but are often locked in specialized builds. These Pokemon have specific niches in the metagame and are outclassed by Pokemon in the higher tiers.
UR Icon UR (Unranked) Pokemon are not currently legal for ranked battle however may be valid in certain online competitions. When made available these Pokemon will surely shake up the meta game.

Contributions to a Battle

These Tiers are determine by how drastically a match is altered by a Pokemon being on the field. Whether it be Redirection, Support, a strong Offensive presence, a Pokemon's impactfulness determines its placement on our list.

Team Synergy is Taken into Account

The criteria for best Pokemon also takes into account team synergy or how well each Pokemon works in conjunction with its teammates.

Tera-Type Potential

The potential of Pokemon Terastallizing is also taken into account as this mechanic not only gives it an extra STAB of a different type, it can also remove its glaring weaknesses and give it new resistances.

Best Pokemon to Terastallize

Series 2, Season 4 Differences and Meta Movers

Paradox Pokemon Dominate the Metagame

Paradox Pokemon becoming legal in Ranked Battle Series 2 have reshaped the metagame, causing previously top SS Pokemon like Annihilape, Dragonite, and Garchomp down to the lower tiers due to the introduction of new threats such as Flutter Mane and Roaring Moon.

Paradox Pokemon Builds for Competitive Battles and Tera Raids

Hyper Offense is Still the Standard

Consequently, the introduction of Paradox Pokemon has increased the usage of hyper offensive teams and strategies due to the ease of these Pokemon to setup or check previously effective defensive Pokemon.

Balanced team compositions and strategies still have a place in the new metagame, but now need specific countermeasures against aggressive gameplay.

List of Paradox Pokemon

Top Pokemon Rankings Explained

Best Pokemon - SS Tier

Pokemon Commentary
Flutter Mane ImageFlutter Mane
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon

SS Tier
Stats: 55-55-55-135-135-135
・Flutter Mane's high Special Attack, as well as its great typing make its STAB options difficult to tank.
・Outspeeds most of SS and S Tier.
▶️Flutter Mane Best Movesets
Gholdengo ImageGholdengo
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon

SS Tier
Stats: 87-60-95-133-91-84
・Is immune to Status Moves thanks to its Good as Gold Ability.
・Has great typing for Offense and Defense
・Powerful Spread Move in Make it Rain.
▶️Gholdengo Best Movesets
Dragonite ImageDragonite
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon

SS Tier
Stats: 91-134-95-100-100-80
Multiscale lets it easily survive a super effective hit at full health.
・Normal Tera-type gives it STAB Extreme Speed
・Can set up with Dragon Dance.
▶️ Dragonite Best Movesets

S Tier

Pokemon Commentary
Iron Valiant ImageIron Valiant
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon

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Stats: 74-130-90-120-60-116
・Can hit with either physical or special moves
・Unpredictable and difficult to counter unless the moveset is revealed early
・Has great type matchup against majority of S Tier Pokemon
▶️Iron Valiant Best Movesets
Iron Moth ImageIron Moth
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Icon

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Stats: 80-70-60-140-110-110
・Great special bulk and high Special Attack make it a powerful Special Attacker.
・Great dual STAB lets it function as an offensive pivot.
▶️Iron Moth Best Movesets
Iron Bundle ImageIron Bundle
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon

S Tier.png
Stats: 56-80-114-124-60-136
・High Special Attack and Speed allows it to function as a strong revenge killer.
・Can overpower Water-types with STAB Freeze-Dry.
▶️Iron Bundle Best Movesets
Baxcalibur ImageBaxcalibur
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Icon

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Stats: 115-145-92-75-86-87
・Pseudo-legendary with 600 BST.
Thermal Exchange Ability boosts its Attack when hit by a Fire-type moves and gives it immunity to burns.
・Can further boost its already high 145 Atk with Swords Dance or Dragon Dance.
▶️Baxcalibur Best Movesets
Garganacl ImageGarganacl
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Icon

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Stats: 100-100-130-45-90-35
・Immune to status effects and takes half damage from Ghost moves
・Powerful combo in Iron Defense and Body Press
・Salt Cure damage drain is a menace.
▶️Garganacl Best Movesets

A Tier

Pokemon Commentary
Dondozo ImageDondozo
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon

A Tier.png
Stats: 150-100-115-65-65-35
・Ignores opponents stat changes thanks to its Unaware Ability, making it resistant to sweepers.
・Has good Defense and Attack raising option with Curse
・Invaluable high durability Water Type pick.
▶️Dondozo Best Movesets
Roaring Moon ImageRoaring Moon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon

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Stats: 105-139-71-55-101-119
・High Attack and Speed make it very difficult to switch into once it gets a Dragon Dance boost.
Protosynthesis boosts its already high Attack, making it difficult to wall unresisted.
▶️Roaring Moon Best Movesets
Garchomp ImageGarchomp
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon

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Stats: 108-130-95-80-85-102
・Versatile physical attacker that can boost its Attack with Swords Dance.
・Water Tera-type gives it STAB Liquidation allowing it to take on bulky Ground-types like Hippowdon.
・Respectable natural bulk lets it set up Stealth Rock.
▶️Garchomp Best Movesets
Annihilape ImageAnnihilape
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon

A Tier.png
Stats: 110-115-80-50-90-90
・Rage Fist is a powerful STAB move that gives Annihilape viability as a sweeper
・Can use Final Gambit to easily KO an ace attacker
▶️Annihilape Best Movesets
Hydreigon ImageHydreigon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon

A Tier.png
Stats: 92-105-90-125-90-98
・Deals large damage with Dark Pulse
・Is a good switch-in thanks to its many resistances
・With a Steel Tera Type it can reverse its unfavorable matchups, making it more viable than ever.
▶️Hydreigon Best Movesets
Kingambit ImageKingambit
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon

A Tier.png
Stats: 100-135-120-60-85-50
・Can sweep unprepared teams once it gets Supreme Overlord boosts.
・Can shrug off special attacks with its great natural bulk when equipped with an Assault Vest.
▶️Kingambit Best Movesets
Volcarona ImageVolcarona
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon

A Tier.png
Stats: 85-60-65-135-105-100
・Access to Quiver Dance makes it a bulky special sweeper
Flame Body dissuades physical attackers from attacking it
▶️Volcarona Best Movesets
Wash Rotom ImageWash Rotom
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon

A Tier.png
Stats: 50-65-107-105-107-86
・Good defensive pivot with good damage output and decent bulk.
・Works as a good disruptor thanks to moves like Trick and Thunder Wave
・Only weakness is Grass type thanks to Levitate
▶️Wash Rotom Best Movesets
Great Tusk ImageGreat Tusk
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon

A Tier.png
Stats: 115-131-131-53-53-87
・Strong coverage allows it to handle a variety of threats.
・Access to Headlong Rush and massive Attack make it hit like a truck.
▶️Great Tusk Best Movesets
Brute Bonnet ImageBrute Bonnet
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon

A Tier.png
Stats: 111-127-99-79-99-55
・High Attack stat lets it run an effective physical Growth build
・STAB Sucker Punch allows it to check faster Ghost-types such as Gholdengo and Dragapult
▶️Brute Bonnet Movesets

B Tier

Pokemon Commentary
Skeledirge ImageSkeledirge
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon

B Tier.png
Stats: 104-75-100-110-75-66
・Its Hidden Ability Unaware lets it ignore setup sweepers.
・High Special Attack and great dual STAB make it a great bulky attacker.
▶️Skeledirge Best Movesets
Meowscarada ImageMeowscarada
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon

B Tier.png
Stats: 76-110-70-81-70-123
・Its Hidden Ability Protean lets it change types once without Terastallizing.
・High Speed and Attack make it one of the best physical Grass-types in competitive play.
▶️Meowscarada Best Movesets
Dragapult ImageDragapult
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon

B Tier.png
Stats: 88-120-75-100-75-142
・Well-rounded stats and wide movepool make it a versatile Pokemon that can attack or support its team.
Tera Blast finally gives it a reliable physical Ghost-type move with Ghost Tera-type.
▶️Dragapult Best Moveset
Iron Hands ImageIron Hands
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon

B Tier.png
Stats: 154-140-108-50-68-50
・High HP and Attack makes it a good offensive tank.
・Terastallizing to Steel gives it enough firepower against Psychic and Fairy Pokemon.
▶️ Iron Hands Best Movesets
Grimmsnarl ImageGrimmsnarl
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon

B Tier.png
Stats: 95-120-65-95-75-60
・Is able to set up Prankster Dual Screens and debuff opponents with Parting Shot and Spirit Break
▶️Grimmsnarl Best Moveset
Salamence ImageSalamence
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon

B Tier.png
Stats: 95-135-80-110-80-100
・Access to Moxie and Dragon Dance make it a powerful setup sweeper.
・Large physical and special movepool make it a versatile and unpredictable attacker with many build options.
▶️Salamence Best Movesets
Corviknight ImageCorviknight
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon

B Tier.png
Stats: 98-87-105-53-87-67
・Part Steel Typing is invaluable in current meta.
・Can deal with walls thanks to access to Taunt, preventing them from building up their Defenses.
Iron Defense + Body Press is a powerful combination
▶️Corviknight Best Movesets
Sandy Shocks ImageSandy Shocks
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon

B Tier.png
Stats: 85-81-97-121-85-101
・Has a decent 101 Base Speed that allows it to outspeed notable Pokemon like Gholdengo and Hydreigon.
・Has a high Special Attack Stat and a modest movepool of coverage moves.
▶️Sandy Shocks Best Movesets
Glimmora ImageGlimmora
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Icon

B Tier.png
Stats: 83-55-90-130-81-86
Toxic Debris Ability scatters Toxic Spikes whenever it's hit by a physical attack.
・Has a wide support movepool that includes Stealth Rock, Mortal Spin, and Spiky Shield.
・Can also go full offensive with its high 130 Sp.Atk.
▶️Glimmora Best Movesets
Azumarill ImageAzumarill
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon

B Tier.png
Stats: 110-50-80-60-80-50
・Water Tera-type further boosts the power of Aqua Jet.
Huge Power and Play Rough lets it easily dispatch Dark, Fighting, and Dragon-types.
▶️Azumarill Best Movesets
Mimikyu ImageMimikyu
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon

B Tier.png
Stats: 55-90-80-50-100-96
・Versatile physical attack that has plenty of Tera-type options.
・Can easily set up with Swords Dance thanks to Disguise and attack faster Pokemon with Shadow Sneak
▶️Mimikyu Best Moveset
Hippowdon ImageHippowdon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon

B Tier.png
Stats: 108-112-118-68-72-47
・High HP, Defense, and Slack Off lets it easily shrug off physical attacks
Sand Stream Ability is invaluable at breaking Focus Sash and distrupting Koraidon's Orichalcum Pulse.
▶️Hippowdon Best Moveset

C Tier

Pokemon Commentary
Espathra ImageEspathra
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon

C Tier
Stats: 95-60-60-101-60-105
・High Speed and Speed Boost Ability makes it difficult to outrun if it gets a boos.
Lumina Crash allows it to check defensive Pokemon and prevent them from staying on the field.
▶️Espathra Best Movesets
Iron Treads ImageIron Treads
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon
C Tier
Stats: 90-112-120-72-70-106
・Great physical bulk and defensive typing.
・Access to key support moves such as Stealth Rock and Rapid Spin.
▶️Iron Treads Best Movesets
Ceruledge ImageCeruledge
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon

C Tier
Stats: 75-125-80-60-100-85
・Has excellent compatibility with its Hidden Ability Weak Armor, which raises its Speed by 2 stages, while lowering its Defense 1 stage when it is hit by an attack.
・Has a wide variety of Fire and Ghost Type moves.
Bitter Blade's healing effect is very strong.
▶️Ceruledge Best Movesets
Scizor ImageScizor
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon

C Tier
Stats: 70-130-100-55-80-65
・Steel Tera-type further boosts its already strong Technician-boosted Bullet Punch.
・Can Terastallize to remove its 4x weakness to Fire-type moves.
▶️Scizor Best Movesets
Breloom ImageBreloom
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon

C Tier
Stats: 60-130-80-60-60-70
・Can put slower Pokemon to sleep with 100% accurate Spore.
Technician boosts the power of moves such as Mach Punch, Bullet Seed, and Rock Tomb.
Loaded Dice guarantees Bullet Seed hits 5 times.
▶️Breloom Best Movesets
Gyarados ImageGyarados
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon

C Tier
Stats: 95-125-79-60-100-81
・Large damage output with Water Tera Type and Moxie Ability.
・Defensive boost this generation thanks to Tera Type allowing it to lose 4x Electric weakness
・Versatile Pokemon with lots of Type coverage, Ability and mode options.
▶️Gyarados Best Movesets
Clodsire ImageClodsire
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon

C Tier
Stats: 130-75-60-45-100-20
・Access to some of the best support moves like Toxic, Yawn, and Stealth Rock
・Great typing, defensive stats, and abilities in Water Absorb and Unaware.
▶️Clodsire Best Movesets
Palafin ImagePalafin
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon

C Tier
Stats: 100-70-72-53-62-100
・In its Hero Form, Palafin gains increased stats, that make it an offensive powerhouse against Pokemon who don't resist it
▶️Palafin Best Movesets
Pelipper ImagePelipper
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon

C Tier
Stats: 60-50-100-95-70-65
・Can set up Rain with its Drizzle Ability.
・Pelipper's STAB Moves have natural synergy with its Weather.
▶️Pelipper Best Movesets
Heat Rotom ImageHeat Rotom
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon

C Tier
Stats: 50-65-107-105-107-86
・Good disruptor thanks to Choice Scarf and Trick.
・Excellent pivot thanks to its unique dual typing and access to Volt Switch.
▶️Heat Rotom Best Movesets
Tyranitar ImageTyranitar
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon

C Tier
Stats: 100-134-110-95-100-61
Sand Stream Ability and access to Stealth Rock makes it one of the premier weather setters for dedicated Sand teams.
・Can also function as a surprisingly effective Dragon Dance user with its high powered moves.
▶️Tyranitar Best Movesets
Gengar ImageGengar
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Icon

C Tier
Stats: 60-65-60-130-75-110
・Multiple build options make it an upredictable Pokemon that's hard to predict.
・Has great utility options such as Encore and Will-O-Wisp.
▶️Gengar Best Movesets
Grafaiai ImageGrafaiai
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon

C Tier
Stats: 63-95-65-80-72-110
・Can function as an offensive lead with Prankster-boosted Taunt and Parting Shot.
▶️Grafaiai Best Movesets
Cloyster ImageCloyster
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Icon

C Tier
Stats: 50-95-180-85-45-70
・Rock Tera-type gives it STAB Rock Blast.
・Skill Link Ability guarantees that Icicle Spear hit 5 times.
▶️Cloyster Best Movesets

UR Tier

Pokemon Commentary
Koraidon ImageKoraidon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon

UR Icon
Stats: 100-135-115-85-100-135
・Great Ability in Orichalcum Pulse which sets Sun and boost Koraidon's Attack.
▶️Koraidon Best Movesets
Miraidon ImageMiraidon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon

UR Icon
Stats: 100-85-100-135-115-135
・Great Ability in Hadron Engine which sets Electric Terrain and boost Koraidon's Special Attack.
▶️Miraidon Best Movesets
Walking Wake ImageWalking Wake
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon

UR Icon
Stats: 99-83-91-125-83-109
・Excellent signature move in Hydro Steam.
・Great for Sun or Rain teams.
▶️Walking Wake Best Movesets
Iron Leaves ImageIron Leaves
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon

UR Icon
Stats: 90-130-88-70-108-104
・Has a decent movepool and respectable stats.
・Has good signature move in Psyblade.
▶️Iron Leaves Best Movesets
Wo-Chien ImageWo-Chien
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon

UR Icon
Stats: 85-85-100-95-135-70
Tablets of Ruin lowers opposing Pokemon's Attack stat by 25%.
・Can function as a physically defensive wall or a specially defensive pivot.
▶️Wo-Chien Best Movesets
Ting-Lu ImageTing-Lu
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon

UR Icon
Stats: 155-110-125-55-80-45
・High base stats and ability make it a powerful tank.
・Supporter which doesn't slouch with its physical attacks.
▶️Ting-Lu Best Movesets
Chien-Pao ImageChien-Pao
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Icon

UR Icon
Stats: 80-120-80-90-65-135
・High Attack and Speed and great dual STAB make it a formidable lead attacker.
Sword of Ruin makes it hard to wall as the Ability lowers the Defense of all Pokemon on the field when it switches in.
▶️Chien-Pao Best Movesets
Chi-Yu ImageChi-Yu
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon

UR Icon
Stats: 55-80-80-135-120-100
・High Special Attack and Beads of Ruin debuffing opponents' Special Defense make Chi-Yu an offensive powerhouse.
▶️Chi-Yu Best Movesets
Decidueye ImageDecidueye
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon

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Stats: 78-107-75-100-100-70
・Has access to Swords Dance and Roost, making it a reliable set up sweeper with a reliable recovery option.
▶️Decidueye Best Movesets
Greninja ImageGreninja
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Stats: 72-95-67-103-71-122
・Greninja is a potent Mixed Attacker that can be tailored to fit teams and take care of specific threats.
▶️Greninja Best Movesets
Cinderace ImageCinderace
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Stats: 80-116-75-65-75-119
・High Base Attack and Speed Stats that make it a great Physical Attacker.
・Excellent Ability in Libero which allows it to change its typing.
▶️Cinderace Best Movesets
Charizard ImageCharizard
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Stats: 78-84-78-109-85-100
・Massive damage with STAB Fire Tera sun Solar Power boost.
・Defensive boost this generation thanks to Tera Type allowing it to lose 4x Rock weakness
・Great compatibility with Koraidon and the Ancient Paradox Pokemon
▶️Charizard Best Movesets
Hisuian Zoroark ImageHisuian Zoroark
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Stats: 55-100-60-125-60-110
・Access to both Nasty Plot and Swords Dance makes it an offensive threat that can deliver Physical or Special damage.
▶️Hisuian Zoroark Best Movesets

Movesets & Best Builds for Competitive Battle

Off-Meta Pokemon

List of Off-Meta Pokemon

Off-Meta Pokemon

These Pokemon are both viable and legal in Ranked Battles but are outclassed by most of the Pokemon in the tier list or have a specific niche that require proper team building.

Check Pokemon Rankings in Pokemon HOME

Pokemon HOME Version 2.1.0

Pokemon HOME's latest updated added several new features such as the Ranked Battles Information in the Battle Data feature. Similar to how it worked in Pokemon Sword and Shield, this feature shows Pokemon usage in the current battle series.

Version 2.1.0 Features
・Added *Ranked Battles information from Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet to the Battle Data feature.
Notes:
・If you've linked Pokemon HOME to a a Nintendo Account with data from Pokemon Scarlet or Pokemon Violet, you'll now be able to *view results from your Ranked Battles in Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet.

・You can view your battle results from Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield by choosing View Past Battle Records.

・Other Issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.

Pokemon HOME Update Details

Best Pokemon by Stat

Pokemon with Highest Base Stat Total

Rank Pokemon Base Stat Total
1 Miraidon ImageMiraidon 670
2 Koraidon ImageKoraidon 670
3 Slaking ImageSlaking 670
4 Palafin (Hero Form) ImagePalafin (Hero Form) 650
5 Pseudo Legendaries 600

List of Pokemon by Base Stats

Pokemon with Highest HP Stat

Rank Pokemon HP
1 Blissey ImageBlissey 255
2 Chansey ImageChansey 250
3 Cetitan ImageCetitan 170
4 Alomomola ImageAlomomola 165
5 Ting-Lu ImageTing-Lu 155

Pokemon with Highest Attack Stat

Rank Pokemon Attack
1 Palafin (Hero Form) ImagePalafin (Hero Form) 160
2 Slaking ImageSlaking 160
3 Haxorus ImageHaxorus 147
4 Baxcalibur ImageBaxcalibur 145
5 Iron Hands ImageIron Hands 140

Pokemon with Highest Defense Stat

Rank Pokemon Defense
1 Avalugg ImageAvalugg 184
2 Cloyster ImageCloyster 180
3 Toxapex ImageToxapex 152
4 Orthworm ImageOrthworm 145
5 Forretress ImageForretress 140

Pokemon with Highest Sp. Attack Stat

Rank Pokemon Sp. Attack
1 Iron Moth ImageIron Moth 140
2 Hatterene ImageHatterene 136
3 Miraidon ImageMiraidon 135
3 Chi-Yu ImageChi-Yu 135
3 Flutter Mane ImageFlutter Mane 135
3 Volcarona ImageVolcarona 135

Pokemon with Highest Sp. Def Stat

Rank Pokemon Sp. Defense
1 Florges ImageFlorges 154
2 Goodra ImageGoodra 150
3 Toxapex ImageToxapex 142
4 Blissey ImageBlissey 135
5 Wo-Chien ImageWo-Chien 135
5 Flutter Mane ImageFlutter Mane 135
5 Cryogonal ImageCryogonal 135

Pokemon with Highest Speed Stat

Rank Pokemon Speed
1 Electrode ImageElectrode 150
2 Dragapult ImageDragapult 142
3 Iron Bundle ImageIron Bundle 136
4 Barraskewda ImageBarraskewda 136
5 Miraidon ImageMiraidon 135
5 Koraidon ImageKoraidon 135
5 Chien-Pao ImageChien-Pao 135
5 Flutter Mane ImageFlutter Mane 135

List of Pokemon by Speed

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