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

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Tier Pokemon
SS Tier
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragonite Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Porygon2 Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ursaluna Bloodmoon
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Archaludon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Meowscarada Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Gholdengo Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Scizor Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Swampert Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Serperior
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Primarina Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Incineroar Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Metagross Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Excadrill Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Alolan Ninetales Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rillaboom
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Basculegion-M Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Baxcalibur Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Garganacl Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Glimmora Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dondozo Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragapult
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Garchomp Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Corviknight Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Mimikyu Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Hydrapple Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Feraligatr Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Blaziken
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Reuniclus Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Skarmory Grey Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Araquanid Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Porygon-Z Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Galvantula Grey Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Empoleon
C Tier
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Milotic Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Kommo-o Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Gliscor Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Vikavolt Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Clefable Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Sneasler
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Zapdos Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ursaluna Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Annihilape Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Clodsire Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Kingambit Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Espathra
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ceruledge Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Skeledirge Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Toxapex Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Volcarona Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Magnezone Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Breloom
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Azumarill Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Umbreon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Hippowdon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Wash Rotom Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Heat Rotom Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Hydreigon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Tyranitar

Koraidon and Miraidon are Banned

Koraidon and Miraidon are once again banned from competitive play in Regulation H.

Koraidon ImageKoraidon Miraidon ImageMiraidon

Teal Mask Legendaries and Ogerpon Forms are Banned

Teal Mask Legendaries and Ogerpon Forms, which were still legal in previous restricted formats, will also be banned in Regulation H.

Teal Mask Legendaries
Okidogi ImageOkidogi Munkidori ImageMunkidori Fezandipiti ImageFezandipiti
Ogerpon ImageOgerpon
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Restricted Pokemon

Almost all Legendaries which were classified as Restricted Pokemon, are banned in competitive play in Regulation H.

Mewtwo ImageMewtwo Lugia ImageLugia Ho-Oh ImageHo-Oh Kyogre ImageKyogre
Groudon ImageGroudon Rayquaza ImageRayquaza Palkia ImagePalkia Dialga ImageDialga
GiratinaGiratina Reshiram ImageReshiram Zekrom ImageZekrom Kyurem ImageKyurem
Lunala ImageLunala line Solgaleo ImageSolgaleo line Necrozma ImageNecrozma ZacianZacian
ZamazentaZamazenta Eternatus ImageEternatus Calyrex ImageCalyrex Miraidon ImageMiraidon
Koraidon ImageKoraidon Terapagos ImageTerapagos

Mythical Pokemon

All Mythical Pokemon are Restricted Pokemon, and are still banned from competitive play in Regulation H.

Mew ImageMew Jirachi ImageJirachi Deoxys Normal FormeDeoxys Phione ImagePhione
Manaphy ImageManaphy Darkrai ImageDarkrai ShayminShaymin Arceus ImageArceus
Keldeo ImageKeldeo MeloettaMeloetta Diancie ImageDiancie HoopaHoopa
Volcanion ImageVolcanion Magearna ImageMagearna Zarude ImageZarude Pecharunt ImagePecharunt

Ranked Battle Regulation H: Rules and Banned Pokemon

Best Pokemon Tier List Criteria

Best Pokemon for Regulation H of Ranked Battles Considered

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Start Date September 1 (Sat) at 0:00 UTC
End Date January 5 (Sun) at 23:59 UTC
Available Pokemon Paldea Pokedex (Paldea Region Forms)
・Pokemon from Pokemon HOME and Regional Forms
Teal Mask Pokedex
Indigo Disk Pokedex
Legendary Pokemon
Banned Pokemon
Paradox Pokemon
Four Treasures of Ruin
Legendary Pokemon
Mew
Jirachi and Deoxys
Phione and Manaphy
Darkrai
Shaymin (Land and Sky Formes)
Arceus
Keldeo (Base and Resolute Formes)
Meloetta (Aria and Pirouette Formes)
Hoopa (Unbound and Confined)
Diancie
Volcanion
Magearna
Zarude
Pecharunt
Koraidon and Miraidon
The Loyal Three
All Ogerpon Forms

Regulation H of Ranked Battle will go on from September 1, 2024 until January 5, 2025.

The Regulation H ruleset allows for all Pokemon in the Paldea, Kitakami Pokedex and Indigo Disk Pokedex and Pokemon from Pokemon HOME., but notably bans Paradox Pokemon, the four Treasures of Ruin, and all Legendary and Mythical Pokemon.

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 are 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 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 metagame.

Contributions to a Battle

These Tiers are determined by how drastically a match is altered by a Pokemon being on the field. Whether it be Redirection, Support, or 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 take 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

Top Pokemon Rankings Explained

Best Pokemon - SS Tier Pokemon

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Pokemon Commentary
Dragonite ImageDragonite
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon

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Stats: 91-134-95-100-100-80
・Great amount of coverage moves.
・Flexible Tera typing.
・Difficult to OHKO thanks to its ability Multiscale.
▶️ Dragonite Best Singles Moveset
Porygon2 ImagePorygon2
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon

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Stats: 85-80-90-105-95-60
・Difficult to KO when equipped with Eviolite.
・Trace can copy a lot of amazing abilities like Multiscale or Mind's Eye.
▶️ Porygon2 Best Singles Moveset
Bloodmoon Ursaluna ImageBloodmoon Ursaluna
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon

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Stats: 113-70-120-135-65-52
・Very bulky Special Attacker
・Strong signature move and good all-around stats
・Mind's Eye makes it a strong Normal-type attacker that isn't walled by Ghost-types
▶️ Bloodmoon Ursaluna Best Singles Movesets

S Tier Pokemon

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Archaludon ImageArchaludon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon

S Tier
Stats: 90-105-130-125-65-85
・Effective user of the Stamina + Body Press combo.
・Becomes incredibly tanky with an Assault Vest.
▶️ Archaludon Best Singles Moveset
Meowscarada ImageMeowscarada
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon

S Tier
Stats: 76-110-70-81-70-123
・Its Hidden Ability Protean lets it change types once without Terastallizing, making it one of the stronger Stellar Tera users.
・Its signature move Flower Trick always crits, ignoring screens and Defense boosts.
▶️ Meowscarada Best Singles Movesets
Gholdengo ImageGholdengo
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon

S Tier
Stats: 55-90-80-50-105-96
・Is immune to Status Moves thanks to its Good as Gold Ability.
・Has great typing for Offense and Defense
・Has great offensive coverage.
▶️ Gholdengo Best Singles Movesets
Scizor ImageScizor
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon

S Tier
Stats: 70-130-100-55-80-65
・Steel Tera-type further boosts its already strong Technician-boosted Bullet Punch.
・Has new moves that make good use of its Technician ability.
▶️ Scizor Best Singles Movesets
Swampert ImageSwampert
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon

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Stats: 100-110-90-85-90-60
・Strong Stealth Rocks lead thanks to its only weakness being Grass.
・Can still do decent damage with Earthquake and Flip Turn.
▶️ Swampert Best Singles Movesets
Serperior ImageSerperior
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon

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Stats: 75-75-95-75-95-113
・Contrary Ability makes it a great user of Leaf Storm and a Stellar Tera Blast.
・Has pretty balanced defensive stats.
▶️ Serperior Best Singles Movesets

A Tier Pokemon

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Primarina ImagePrimarina
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon

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Stats: 80-74-74-126-116-60
・Great defensive typing in Water and Fairy.
・Can flexibly use different items depending on its needs.
▶️ Primarina Best Singles Movesets
Incineroar ImageIncineroar
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon

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Stats: 95-115-90-80-90-60
・Amazing supportive pivot.
・Doesn't slouch on the offensive department either.
▶️ Incineroar Best Singles Movesets
Metagross ImageMetagross
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon

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Stats: 80-135-130-95-90-70
・Clear Body protects it from stat drops
・Has access to new moves, increasing its overall strength.
▶️ Metagross Best Singles Movesets
Excadrill ImageExcadrill
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon

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Stats: 110-135-60-50-65-88
・Impressively high Attack stat.
・Doesn't need a Sandstorm set up to be an effective sweeper.
▶️ Excadrill Best Singles Movesets
Alolan Ninetales ImageAlolan Ninetales
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon

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Stats: 73-67-75-81-100-109
・Great screens setter with Aurora Veil.
・Flexible offensive and supportive sets.
▶️ Alolan Ninetales Best Singles Movesets
Rillaboom ImageRillaboom
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon

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Stats: 100-125-90-60-70-85
・Has access to priority Grassy Glide again.
・Flexible item choice and movesets.
▶️Rillaboom Best Singles Movesets
Basculegion (Male) ImageBasculegion (Male)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon

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Stats: 120-112-65-80-75-78
・Adaptability makes it a threatening sweeper if left unchecked.
・Can heavily boost its Speed stat with Agility.
▶️ Basculegion Best Singles Movesets
Baxcalibur ImageBaxcalibur
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Icon

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Stats: 95-65-65-110-130-60
・Loaded Dice build now has access to Scale Shot.
・Ability gives it immunity to getting burned.
▶️ Baxcalibur Best Singles 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
・Can stall with Salt Cure.
▶️ Garganacl Best Singles Moveset
Glimmora ImageGlimmora
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Icon

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Stats: 83-55-90-130-81-56
・Reliable entry hazard setter
・Can work as a Special Attacker disguised as a hazard setter
▶️ Glimmora Best Singles Movesets
Dondozo ImageDondozo
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon

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Stats: 150-100-115-65-65-35
・Incredibly bulky with a good Attack stat.
・Ignores stat boosts thanks to Unaware.
▶️ Dondozo Best Singles Movesets
Dragapult ImageDragapult
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon

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Stats: 88-120-75-100-75-142
・Well-rounded stats and a wide move pool make it a versatile Pokemon that can attack or support its team.
・Can run both Physical and Special attacking sets.
▶️ Dragapult Best Singles Movesets

B Tier Pokemon

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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
・High Attack, Speed, and respectable bulk make it a great lead.
・Has built-in Rocky Helmet with the Rough Skin ability.
▶️ Garchomp Best Singles Movesets
Corviknight ImageCorviknight
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon

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Stats: 98-87-105-53-87-67
・Great defensive typing.
・Can deal with walls thanks to access to Taunt, preventing them from setting up their Defenses.
・Iron Defense + Body Press is a powerful combination
▶️ Corviknight Best Singles Movesets
Mimikyu ImageMimikyu
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon

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Stats: 55-90-80-50-100-96
・Versatile physical attacker that has plenty of Tera-type options.
・Can easily set up with Swords Dance thanks to Disguise.
▶️ Mimikyu Best Singles Movesets
Hydrapple ImageHydrapple
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon

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Stats: 106-80-110-120-80-44
・Regenerator makes it a very effective defensive pivot.
・Doesn't slouch in the offensive department either.
▶️ Hydrapple Best Singles Moveset
Feraligatr ImageFeraligatr
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon

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Stats: 85-105-100-79-83-78
・Sheer Force heavily boosts its damage output.
・Now has Flip Turn to get out of bad matchups.
▶️ Feraligatr Best Singles Movesets
Blaziken ImageBlaziken
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon

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Stats: 80-120-70-110-70-80
・Speed Boost lets Blaziken be a fast offensive Pokemon.
・Can pass any Speed Boost and Swords Dance boosts it gets with Baton Pass.
▶️ Blaziken Best Singles Movesets
Reuniclus ImageReuniclus
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon

B Tier.png
Stats: 110-65-75-125-85-30
・Amazing bulky setup sweeper.
・Is able to take advantage of Life Orb without recoil thanks to its Magic Guard Ability.
▶️ Reuniclus Best Singles Movesets
Skarmory ImageSkarmory
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon

B Tier.png
Stats: 65-80-140-40-70-70
・Has an amazing defensive Steel/Flying typing.
・Incredibly difficult for physical attackers to deal with.
▶️ Skarmory Best Singles Movesets
Araquanid ImageAraquanid
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Icon

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Stats: 68-70-92-50-132-42
・Water Bubble is amazing since it boosts its Water-type attacks, makes it immune to burns, and halves the damage of Fire attacks.
▶️ Araquanid Best Singles Moveset
Porygon-Z ImagePorygon-Z
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon

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Stats: 85-80-70-135-75-90
・Adaptability and Normal typing makes it a powerful Hyper Beam user.
・Can also run a moveset that covers a wide range of Pokemon for super-effective damage.
▶️ Porygon-Z Best Singles Movesets
Galvantula ImageGalvantula
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon

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Stats: 70-77-60-97-60-108
・One of the best Sticky Web setters.
・Compund Eyes + Thunder makes it a very threatening attacker.
▶️ Galvantula Best Singles Moveset
Empoleon ImageEmpoleon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon

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Stats: 84-86-88-111-101-60
・Hidden Ability changed to Competitive, making it a great Intimidate deterrent.
・Water/Steel typing gives it a lot of natural resistances.
▶️ Empoleon Best Singles Movesets

C Tier Pokemon

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Milotic ImageMilotic
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon

C Tier
Stats: 95-60-79-100-125-81
・Base stats and Marvel Scale make it an incredible wall.
・Has a diverse moveset that makes it hard to knock out.
▶️ Milotic Best Singles Movesets
Kommo-o ImageKommo-o
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon

C Tier
Stats: 75-110-125-100-105-85
・Now has access to Loaded Dice.
・Clangorous Soul + Throat Spray gives an extra Sp. Atk boost.
▶️ Kommo-o Best Singles Movesets
Gliscor ImageGliscor
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon

C Tier
Stats: 75-96-125-45-75-95
・Amazing Defense stat makes it a great physical wall.
・Great passive healing from Toxic Orb + Poison Heal.
▶️ Gliscor Best Singles Movesets
Vikavolt ImageVikavolt
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon

C Tier
Stats: 77-70-90-145-75-43
・Tied for having the highest Sp. Atk stat at 145.
・Strong offensive lead that also has access to supportive moves.
▶️ Vikavolt Best Singles Movesets
Clefable ImageClefable
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon

C Tier
Stats: 95-70-73-95-90-60
・Cannot be stalled out since it can only be damaged by direct attacks.
・Terrifying setup sweeper if left unpunished.
▶️ Clefable Best Singles Movesets
Sneasler ImageSneasler
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon

C Tier
Stats: 80-130-60-40-80-120
・Excellent Attack and Speed Stats.
・Outspeeds a lot of Pokemon when Unburden is active.
▶️ Sneasler Best Singles Movesets
Ursaluna ImageUrsaluna
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon

C Tier
Stats: 130-140-105-45-80-50
・Very bulky Physical Attacker
・Can boost its Attack with Guts + Flame Orb
・Can use an Assault Vest set to further increase its bulk.
▶️ Ursaluna Best Singles Movesets
Annihilape ImageAnnihilape
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon

C Tier.png
Stats: 110-115-80-50-90-90
・Can consistently take out an opposing Pokemon with Final Gambit.
・Has an excellent Ability in Defiant.
▶️Annihilape Best Singles Moveset
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 Singles Movesets
Kingambit ImageKingambit
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon

C Tier
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 Singles Movesets
Espathra ImageEspathra
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon

C Tier
Stats: 95-60-60-101-60-105
・Stat boosts can get out of control if left unchecked.
・Can pass its stat boosts to an ally with Baton Pass.
▶️ Espathra Best Singles 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
・Now has access to Poltergeist as a Ghost-type STAB move.
・Flexible ability options.
・Can sustain itself with Bitter Blade.
▶️ Ceruledge Best Singles Movesets
Skeledirge ImageSkeledirge
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon

C Tier
Stats: 104-75-100-110-75-66
・Its signature move Torch Song boosts its Sp. Atk every time it's used.
・Ignores opposing stat boosts with Unaware making it a great wall.
▶️ Skeledirge Best Singles Movesets
Toxapex ImageToxapex
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon

C Tier
Stats: 50-63-152-53-142-35
・Incredible Defense and Special Defense stats.
・Great defensive typing.
・Helps apply Poison for Hex users.
▶️ Toxapex Best Singles Movesets
Volcarona ImageVolcarona
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon

C Tier
Stats: 85-60-65-135-105-100
・Flame Body burns are valuable because it halves the opponent's attack stat.
・Boosts can get out of control if left unchecked.
▶️ Volcarona Best Singles Movesets
Magnezone ImageMagnezone
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon

C Tier
Stats: 70-70-115-130-90-60
・Its bulk and typing make it difficult to knockout.
・Deals a lot of damage if it attacks after its opponent.
▶️ Magnezone Best Singles 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
・Technician boosted STAB attacks make it a very potent attacker.
・Unless they're immune, the opponent is guaranteed to be put to sleep with Spore.
▶️ Breloom Best Singles Movesets
Azumarill ImageAzumarill
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon

C Tier
Stats: 100-50-80-60-80-50
・Huge Power doubles its Attack stat making it a threat.
・Becomes very bulky with an Assault Vest set.
▶️ Azumarill Best Singles Movesets
Umbreon ImageUmbreon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon

C Tier
Stats: 95-65-110-60-130-65
・Incredible Toxic staller with its base stats and movepool.
・Can also use Wish to heal its teammates.
▶️ Umbreon Best Singles Movesets
Hippowdon ImageHippowdon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon

C Tier
Stats: 108-112-118-68-72-47
・Its base stats, combined with a Sandstorm Sp. Def boost, make it an amazing Stealth Rocks lead.
▶️ Hippowdon Best Singles Movesets
Wash Rotom ImageWash Rotom
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon

C Tier
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 attacks thanks to Levitate.
▶️ Wash Rotom Best Singles 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.
・Its unique typing and bulk can make it a defensive attacker.
▶️ Heat Rotom Best Singles Movesets
Hydreigon ImageHydreigon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon

C Tier
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 unfavourable matchups, making it more viable than ever.
▶️ Hydreigon Best Singles Movesets
Tyranitar ImageTyranitar
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C Tier
Stats: 100-134-110-95-100-61
・Premiere weather setter for Sand teams.
・Can become a potent offensive threat with Dragon Dance.
・Now has access to Knock Off
▶️ Tyranitar Best Singles Movesets

Off-Meta Pokemon

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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 requires proper team building.

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Pokemon HOME Ranked Battles Information

Pokemon HOME's Version 2.1.0 ranked battle update 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 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 Regulation G Pokemon by Stat

Pokemon with Highest Base Stat Total

Rank Pokemon Base Stat Total
1 White Kyurem ImageWhite Kyurem 700
T1 Terapagos (Stellar Form) ImageTerapagos (Stellar Form) 700
T1 Black Kyurem ImageBlack Kyurem 700
T1 Zacian (Crowned Sword) ImageZacian (Crowned Sword) 700
T1 Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) ImageZamazenta (Crowned Shield) 700

List of Pokemon by Base Stats

Pokemon with Highest HP Stat

Rank Pokemon HP
1 Blissey ImageBlissey 255
2 Chansey ImageChansey 250
3 Regidrago ImageRegidrago 200
4 Cetitan ImageCetitan 170
5 Alomomola ImageAlomomola 165

Pokemon with Highest Attack Stat

Rank Pokemon Attack
1 Black Kyurem ImageBlack Kyurem 170
T2 Calyrex (Ice Rider) ImageCalyrex (Ice Rider) 165
T2 Rampardos ImageRampardos 165
T3 Regigigas ImageRegigigas 160
T3 Palafin (Hero Form) ImagePalafin (Hero Form) 160
T3 Slaking ImageSlaking 160
T4 Haxorus ImageHaxorus 147

Pokemon with Highest Defense Stat

Rank Pokemon Defense
1 Regirock ImageRegirock 200
T2 Avalugg ImageAvalugg 184
T2 Hisuian Avalugg ImageHisuian Avalugg 184
4 Cloyster ImageCloyster 180
5 Bastiodon ImageBastiodon 168

Pokemon with Highest Sp. Attack Stat

Rank Pokemon Sp. Attack
1 Calyrex (Shadow Rider) ImageCalyrex (Shadow Rider) 165
2 Necrozma (Dawn Wings) ImageNecrozma (Dawn Wings) 157
3 Mewtwo ImageMewtwo 154
T4 Palkia (Origin Forme) ImagePalkia (Origin Forme) 150
T4 Rayquaza ImageRayquaza 150
T4 Kyogre ImageKyogre 150
T4 Dialga (Origin Forme) ImageDialga (Origin Forme) 150

Pokemon with Highest Sp. Def Stat

Rank Pokemon Sp. Defense
1 Regice ImageRegice 200
T2 Lugia ImageLugia 154
T2 Ho-Oh ImageHo-Oh 154
T2 Florges ImageFlorges 154
T3 Registeel ImageRegisteel 150
T3 Hisuian Goodra ImageHisuian Goodra 150
T3 Goodra ImageGoodra 150

Pokemon with Highest Speed Stat

Rank Pokemon Speed
1 Regieleki ImageRegieleki 200
T2 Hisuian Electrode ImageHisuian Electrode 150
T2 Electrode ImageElectrode 150
T3 Zacian (Crowned Sword) ImageZacian (Crowned Sword) 148
4 Dragapult ImageDragapult 142

List of Pokemon by Speed

Regulation G 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 Regulation G of Ranked Battles.

Rank Pokemon, Ability,
and Tera Type
Held Item and Moves
1 Flutter Mane ImageFlutter Mane
FairyTera Icon (85.5%)
Dazzling Gleam (77.3%)
Shadow Ball (77.1%)
Moonblast (75.4%)
Protect (47.1%)
2 Ogerpon ImageOgerpon
Defiant (56.8%)
WaterTera Icon (51.8%)
Ivy Cudgel (99.1%)
Spiky Shield (93.1%)
Horn Leech (69.5%)
Follow Me (55.9%)
3 Incineroar ImageIncineroar
Intimidate (99.8%)
GrassTera Icon (40.1%)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Sitrus Berry ImageSitrus Berry (53.3%)
Fake Out (98.3%)
Flare Blitz (95.4%)
Parting Shot (83.6%)
Knock Off (83.2%)
4 Urshifu Rapid-Strike Style ImageUrshifu Rapid-Strike Style
Unseen Fist (100%)
WaterTera Icon (54.6%)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Choice Scarf ImageChoice Scarf (52.8%)
Surging Strikes (100%)
Close Combat (90.2%)
Aqua Jet (74.0%)
U-turn (56.0%)
5 Rillaboom ImageRillaboom
Grassy Surge (97.9%)
FireTera Icon (67.9%)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Assault Vest ImageAssault Vest (69.9%)
Grassy Glide (97.9%)
Fake Out (94.4%)
Wood Hammer (87.9%)
High Horsepower (44.7%)
6 Raging Bolt ImageRaging Bolt
FairyTera Icon (64.3%)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Leftovers ImageLeftovers (37.5%)
Thunderclap (97.9%)
Dragon Pulse (66.2%)
Protect (54.0%)
Thunderbolt (43.5%)
7 Tornadus (Incarnate Forme) ImageTornadus (Incarnate Forme)
Prankster (99.9%)
SteelTera Icon (49.5%)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Covert Cloak ImageCovert Cloak (42.1%)
Tailwind (99.4%)
Bleakwind Storm (95.8%)
Rain Dance (62.8%)
Taunt (37.2%)
8 Chien-Pao ImageChien-Pao
GhostTera Icon (44.7%)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Focus Sash ImageFocus Sash (82.4%)
Protect (85.6%)
Sucker Punch (84.3%)
Sacred Sword (83.5%)
Icicle Crash (61.2%)
9 Landorus (Incarnate Forme) ImageLandorus (Incarnate Forme)
Sheer Force (98.8%)
PoisonTera Icon (65.0%)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Life Orb ImageLife Orb (97.1%)
Sludge Bomb (98.1%)
Protect (96.8%)
Earth Power (92.0%)
Sandsear Storm (48.5%)
10 Amoonguss ImageAmoonguss
Regenerator (96.1%)
WaterTera Icon (73.8%)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rocky Helmet ImageRocky Helmet (51.3%)
Spore (99.8%)
Rage Powder (95.8%)
Pollen Puff (68.7%)
Protect (54.1%)

Note: All the Ogerpon forms are combined into one entry in Pokemon HOME, so it is difficult to discern what the individual rankings for each form are.

Pokemon HOME Ranked Battle Data Feature Update Details

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24 Anonymous28 days

Poltergeist with stored power will demolish everything on this list in one hit after boosting. Incredibly naive to not include it anywhere in the list.

23 Anonymous7 months

Smeargle is overpowered because it could learn the moves lock on/mind reader (guarentees the next move to hit) and gillotine/sheer cold/fissure (instantly kills but has low accuracy) and it could Ohko easily in 2 turns

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