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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 battles in Regulation E of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) and The Teal Mask 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 SV - Ogerpon Hearthflame Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flutter Mane Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragonite
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Pokemon SV - Ogerpon Cornerstone Pokemon SV - Ursaluna Bloodmoon Urshifu Rapid Strike Style Plain Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Landorus-T Gliscor Gray Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Gholdengo
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Alolan Ninetales Gray Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Chi-Yu Urshifu Single Strike Style Plain Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Heatran Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Chien-Pao Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Iron Bundle
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Empoleon Rillaboom Icon Ting-Lu Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Baxcalibur Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Garganacl Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Glimmora
Dondozo Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragapult Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Garchomp Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Wash Rotom Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Corviknight Scizor Gray
C Tier
Pokemon SV - Ogerpon Wellspring Pokemon SV - Ogerpon Pokemon SV - Okidogi Pokemon SV - Sinistcha Pokemon SV - Chandelure Grey Milotic Gray
Kommo-o Gray Icon Pokemon SV - Vikavolt Grey Pokemon SV - Clefable Grey Pokemon SV - Torterra Grey Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Snorlax Basculegion-M Icon
H Goodra Gray Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Sneasler Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Zapdos Cresselia Gray Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Samurott-H Ursaluna Icon
Thundurus T Gray Wo-Chien Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Iron Valiant Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Iron Moth Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Iron Hands Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Roaring Moon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Annihilape Clodsire Best Build Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Kingambit Espathra Ceruledge Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Meowscarada
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Skeledirge Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Toxapex Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Mimikyu Volcarona Magnezone Icon Breloom
Azumarill Icon Umbreon Hippowdon Heat Rotom Best Build Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Hydreigon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Tyranitar
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Koraidon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Miraidon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Walking Wake Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Iron Leaves

New Teal Mask DLC Pokemon are Available

With the release of the Teal Mask DLC, new Pokemon and moves from the Kitakami region are now allowed to be used in Regulation E competitive battles.

This is a big shift in the meta since a bunch of strong Pokemon are now considered weaker due to new Pokemon being more prevalent, while weaker Pokemon got big buffs thanks to new moves or teammates being added to the game.

Ranked Battle Regulation E: Rules and Banned Pokemon

Best Pokemon Tier List Criteria

Best Pokemon for Regulation E of Ranked Battles Considered

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Regulation E Rules
Start Date October 1 (Sun) at 0:00 UTC
End Date January 2 (Tue) at 23:59 UTC
Available Pokemon Paldea Pokedex (Paldea Region Forms)
Paradox Pokemon
Four Treasures of Ruin
・Pokemon from Pokemon HOME
Teal Mask Pokedex
Banned Pokemon Koraidon and Miraidon
Walking Wake and Iron Leaves
Mewtwo and Mew
Kyogre, Groudon, and Rayquaza
Jirachi
Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina
Shaymin
Phione and Manaphy
Shaymin (Land and Sky Formes)
Arceus
Meloetta (Aria and Pirouette Formes)
Hoopa (Unbound and Confined)
Diancie
Volcanion
Magearna
Zacian and Zamazenta
Eternatus
Zarude
Calyrex (Regular and Mount Forms)

Regulation E of Ranked Battle will run from October 1 to January 2.

The Regulation E ruleset allows for all Pokemon in the Paldea Pokedex, the Kitakami Pokedex, Paradox Pokemon, the four Treasures of Ruin, as well as Pokemon from Pokemon HOME, except for Koraidon, Miraidon, Walking Wake, Iron Leaves and other Restricted Pokemon.

Teal Mask Legendaries are Legal

Newly Usable Pokemon
Ogerpon ImageOgerpon Ogerpon (Wellspring Mask) ImageOgerpon (Wellspring Mask)
Ogerpon (Hearthflame Mask) ImageOgerpon (Hearthflame Mask) Ogerpon (Cornerstone Mask) ImageOgerpon (Cornerstone Mask)
Okidogi ImageOkidogi Munkidori ImageMunkidori Fezandipiti ImageFezandipiti

The new Legendary Pokemon introduced in the Teal Mask DLC are allowed to be used in Regulation E Ranked Battles. This includes all the forms of Ogerpon and The Loyal Three: Okidogi, Munkidori, and Fezandipiti.

All New DLC Pokemon

New Pokemon from the Kitakami Region

New Pokemon
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Returning Pokemon
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New and returning Pokemon introduced in the Kitakami region are now legal for play in Regulation E!

Kitakami Pokedex: List of All Teal Mask DLC Pokemon

Sinnoh Starters are Also Available

Sinnoh Starters
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In the Kitakami region, Professor Jacq gifts the player an egg containing one of the Sinnoh starters. That means that the Sinnoh starters are now available and legal to use in competitive ranked battles.

Sinnoh Starter Egg Location

New Regional Vairants

New Regional Variants
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With the Teal Mask DLC bringing back older Pokemon, new regional forms are now available to be transferred over via Pokemon HOME!

All Pokemon HOME Transferable 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
Ogerpon (Hearthflame Mask) ImageOgerpon (Hearthflame Mask)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon

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Stats: 80-120-84-60-96-110
・Increased Attack While Terastallized.
・Threaten easy OHKOs with a 2.7x damage boost to Ivy Cudgel.
▶️ Hearthflame Ogerpon Best Singles Movesets
Flutter Mane ImageFlutter Mane
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon

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Stats: 55-55-55-135-135-135
・Massive threat thanks to its high Special Attack and Speed.
・Near perfect coverage with Moonblast and Shadow Ball.
▶️ Flutter Mane Best Singles Movesets
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

S Tier Pokemon

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Pokemon Commentary
Ogerpon (Cornerstone Mask) ImageOgerpon (Cornerstone Mask)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Icon

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Stats: 80-120-84-60-96-110
・Increase Defense While Terastallized.
・Prevents getting OHKO'd with Sturdy.
▶️ Cornerstone Ogerpon Best Singles Movesets
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
Urshifu Rapid-Strike Style ImageUrshifu Rapid-Strike Style
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon

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Stats: 100-130-100-63-60-97
・Cannot be stalled by Protect thanks to Unseen Fist
・Surging Strikes always crits, ignoring Screens and Defense boosts.
・Punching Glove makes Surging Strikes immune to Rocky Helmet and Rough Skin.
▶️ Urshifu Rapid-Strike Best Singles Movesets
Landorus (Therian Forme) ImageLandorus (Therian Forme)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon

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Stats: 89-145-90-105-80-91
・Great offensive move coverage.
・Choice Scarf helps it outspeed a lot of Pokemon.
▶️ Landorus Best Singles Movesets
Gliscor ImageGliscor
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon

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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
Gholdengo ImageGholdengo
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon

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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

A Tier Pokemon

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Alolan Ninetales ImageAlolan Ninetales
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon

A Tier
Stats: 73-67-75-81-100-109
・Great screens setter with Aurora Veil.
・Flexible offensive and supportive sets.
▶️ Alolan Ninetales Best Singles Movesets
Chi-Yu ImageChi-Yu
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon

A Tier
Stats: 55-80-80-135-120-100
・High Special Attack and Beads of Ruin debuffing opponents' Special Defense make it a potent Special threat.
▶️ Chi-Yu Best Singles Movesets
Urshifu Single-Strike Style ImageUrshifu Single-Strike Style
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon

A Tier
Stats: 100-130-100-63-60-97
・Wicked Blow always lands a critical hit
・Unseen Fist bypasses protection moves.
▶️ Single-Strike Urshifu Best Singles Movesets
Heatran ImageHeatran
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon

A Tier
Stats: 91-90-106-130-106-77
・Excellent Bulk and Special Attack Stat.
・Great defensive typing in Fire and Steel
▶️ Heatran Best Singles Movesets
Chien-Pao ImageChien-Pao
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Icon

A Tier
Stats: 80-120-80-90-65-135
・High Attack and Sword of Ruin debuffing opponents' Defense make it a potent Physical threat.
・Base Speed matches Flutter Mane's
▶️ Chien-Pao Best Singles Movesets
Iron Bundle ImageIron Bundle
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon

A Tier
Stats: 56-80-114-124-60-136
・High Sp. Atk and Speed stat make it a devastating sweeper.
・Good dual typing with STAB Freeze-Dry and Hydro Pump makes it hard to counter.
▶️ Iron Bundle Best Singles Movesets

B Tier Pokemon

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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 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 Movesets
Ting-Lu ImageTing-Lu
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon

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Stats: 90-90-85-125-90-100
・Great Stealth Rocks support.
・Can deal respectable damage with its STAB options.
▶️ Ting-Lu 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

B Tier
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
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
Wash Rotom ImageWash Rotom
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon

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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
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
Scizor ImageScizor
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon

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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

C Tier Pokemon

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Ogerpon (Wellspring Mask) ImageOgerpon (Wellspring Mask)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon

C Tier
Stats: 80-120-84-60-96-110
・Increase Sp. Def While Terastallized.
・Great Water/Grass Coverage.
▶️ Wellspring Ogerpon Best Singles Movesets
Ogerpon ImageOgerpon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon

C Tier
Stats: 80-120-84-60-96-110
・Increase Speed While Terastallized.
・Defiant boosts Attack after stat drops.
▶️ Teal Mask Ogerpon Best Singles Movesets
Okidogi ImageOkidogi
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon

C Tier
Stats: 88-128-115-58-86-80
・Great physical attacker with natural bulk.
・Hidden Ability Guard Dog protects it from Intimidate.
▶️ Okidogi Best Singles Movesets
Sinistcha ImageSinistcha
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon

C Tier
Stats: 71-60-106-121-80-70
・Great Defense stat and multiple moves that burn make it a great physical wall.
・Strong self-sustain with Matcha Gotcha and Strength Sap.
▶️ Sinistcha Best Singles Movesets
Chandelure ImageChandelure
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon

C Tier
Stats: 60-55-90-145-90-80
・Tied for having the highest Sp. Atk stat at 145.
・Can reliably use Flash Fire or Infiltrator as its ability.
▶️ Chandelure Best Singles Movesets
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
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
Torterra ImageTorterra
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon

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Stats: 95-109-105-75-85-56
・Now has access to Shell Smash and Headlong Rush.
・Cannot be crit thanks to Shell Armor.
▶️ Torterra Best Movesets
Snorlax ImageSnorlax
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon

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Stats: 160-110-65-65-110-30
・Halves the damage of Fire and Ice-type attacks with Thick Fat.
・Difficult to knockout thanks to its natural bulk.
▶️ Snorlax Best 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
Hisuian Goodra ImageHisuian Goodra
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon

C Tier
Stats: 80-100-100-110-150-60
・Can flexibly use either Sap Sipper or Shell Armor.
・Base 150 Sp. Def and Assault Vest make it impossible for special attackers to knock it out.
▶️ Hisuian Goodra 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
Zapdos ImageZapdos
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon

C Tier
Stats: 90-90-85-125-90-100
・Can tank consistently well.
・Can deal respectable damage with its STAB options.
▶️ Zapdos Best Singles Movesets
Cresselia ImageCresselia
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon

C Tier
Stats: 120-70-110-75-120-85
・Is incredibly difficult to KO thanks to its typing, Terastallization, and natural bulk.
・Can boost its damage output with Calm Mind.
▶️ Cresselia Best Singles Moveset
Hisuian Samurott ImageHisuian Samurott
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon

C Tier
Stats: 90-108-80-100-65-85
・Powerful signature move in Ceaseless Edge that makes it a consistent Hazards Setter.
・Its Ability Sharpness gives Ceaseless Edge a damage buff.
▶️ Hisuian Samurott 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
Thundurus (Therian Forme) ImageThundurus (Therian Forme)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon

C Tier
Stats: 79-105-70-145-80-101
・STAB typing has amazing offensive coverage.
・Immune to Electric-type moves thanks to Volt Absorb.
▶️ Thundurus Best Singles Movesets
Wo-Chien ImageWo-Chien
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon

C Tier
Stats: 85-85-100-95-135-70
・Base stats and Tablets of Ruin make it a flexible wall.
・Hard to remove with the amount of passive healing it has access to.
▶️ Wo-Chien Best Singles Movesets
Iron Valiant ImageIron Valiant
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon

C Tier
Stats: 74-130-90-120-60-116
・Can run Physical or Special sets.
・Unpredictable and difficult to counter unless the moveset is revealed early
・Has great offensive coverage.
▶️ Iron Valiant Best Singles Movesets
Iron Moth ImageIron Moth
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Icon

C Tier
Stats: 80-70-60-140-110-110
・Has one of the highest Sp. Atk in the game with Booster Energy.
・Strong offensive move coverage.
▶️ Iron Moth Best Singles Movesets
Iron Hands ImageIron Hands
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon

C Tier
Stats: 154-140-108-50-68-50
・High HP and Attack makes it a good offensive tank.
・Difficult to remove thanks to its natural bulk.
▶️ Iron Hands Best Singles Movesets
Roaring Moon ImageRoaring Moon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon

C Tier
Stats: 105-139-71-55-101-119
・High Attack and Speed make it very potent Physical Attacker.
・Activating Booster Energy increases Acrobatics damage.
▶️ Roaring Moon 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
Meowscarada ImageMeowscarada
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon

C Tier
Stats: 76-110-70-81-70-123
・Its Hidden Ability Protean lets it change types once without Terastallizing.
・Its signature move Flower Trick always crits, ignoring screens and Defense boosts.
▶️ Meowscarada 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
Mimikyu ImageMimikyu
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon

C Tier
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
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
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
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon

C Tier
Stats: 100-134-110-95-100-61
・Premier weather setter for Sand teams.
・Can become a potent offensive threat with Dragon Dance.
・Now has access to Knock Off
▶️ Tyranitar Best Singles Movesets

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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 Singles Moveset
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 Singles Moveset
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 Singles Moveset
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 Singles Moveset

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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.

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Best Regulation E Pokemon by Stat

Pokemon with Highest Base Stat Total

Rank Pokemon Base Stat Total
1 Slaking ImageSlaking 670
2 Palafin (Hero Form) ImagePalafin (Hero Form) 650
T3 Heatran ImageHeatran 600
T3 Landorus (Therian Forme) ImageLandorus (Therian Forme) 600
T3 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 Regidrago ImageRegidrago 200
4 Cetitan ImageCetitan 170
5 Alomomola ImageAlomomola 165

Pokemon with Highest Attack Stat

Rank Pokemon Attack
T1 Palafin (Hero Form) ImagePalafin (Hero Form) 160
T1 Slaking ImageSlaking 160
3 Haxorus ImageHaxorus 147
4 Baxcalibur ImageBaxcalibur 145
5 Glastrier ImageGlastrier 145

Pokemon with Highest Defense Stat

Rank Pokemon Defense
T1 Avalugg ImageAvalugg 184
T1 Hisuian Avalugg ImageHisuian Avalugg 184
3 Cloyster ImageCloyster 180
4 Toxapex ImageToxapex 152
5 Carbink ImageCarbink 150

Pokemon with Highest Sp. Attack Stat

Rank Pokemon Sp. Attack
T1 Chandelure ImageChandelure 140
T1 Vikavolt ImageVikavolt 140
T1 Spectrier ImageSpectrier 140
T1 Thundurus (Therian Forme) ImageThundurus (Therian Forme) 140
5 Volcarona ImageVolcarona 135

Pokemon with Highest Sp. Def Stat

Rank Pokemon Sp. Defense
1 Florges ImageFlorges 154
T2 Probopass ImageProbopass 150
T2 Carbink ImageCarbink 150
T2 Hisuian Goodra ImageHisuian Goodra 150
T2 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
4 Dragapult ImageDragapult 142
T5 Iron Bundle ImageIron Bundle 136

List of Pokemon by Speed

Regulation D 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 D of Ranked Battles.

Rank Pokemon, Ability,
and Tera Type
Held Item and Moves
1 Dragonite ImageDragonite
Multiscale (99.5%)
NormalTera Icon (51.2%)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rocky Helmet ImageRocky Helmet (23.7%)
Extreme Speed (74.6%)
Earthquake (73.0%)
Roost (65.3%)
Dragon Dance (45.3%)
2 Flutter Mane ImageFlutter Mane
FairyTera Icon (44.9%)
Moonblast (94.8%)
Shadow Ball (81.4%)
Mystical Fire (33.2%)
Calm Mind (24.6%)
3 Gholdengo ImageGholdengo
Good as Gold (100%)
WaterTera Icon (31.3%)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Choice Specs ImageChoice Specs (34.2%)
Make It Rain (91.8%)
Shadow Ball (87.0%)
Recover (55.0%)
Trick (45.8%)
4 Chien-Pao ImageChien-Pao
ElectricTera Icon (45.7%)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Focus Sash ImageFocus Sash (62.6%)
Icicle Crash (96.3%)
Sacred Sword (68.5%)
Sucker Punch (63.7%)
Tera Blast (48.7%)
5 Ogerpon (Hearthflame Mask) ImageOgerpon (Hearthflame Mask)
Mold Breaker (61.1%)
FireTera Icon (71.7%)
Ivy Cudgel (98.3%)
Horn Leech (62.7%)
Play Rough (35.8%)
Swords Dance (30.3%)
6 Urshifu Rapid-Strike Style ImageUrshifu Rapid-Strike Style
Unseen Fist (100%)
WaterTera Icon (60.9%)
Surging Strikes (99.9%)
Aqua Jet (75.3%)
Close Combat (63.7%)
Swords Dance (32.3%)
7 Ting-Lu ImageTing-Lu
FairyTera Icon (39.8%)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Sitrus Berry ImageSitrus Berry (69.4%)
Earthquake (90.6%)
Ruination (90.2%)
Stealth Rock (81.0%)
Whirlwind (69.8%)
8 Iron Bundle ImageIron Bundle
Quark Drive (100%)
GhostTera Icon (35.1%)
Freeze-Dry (99.8%)
Hydro Pump (98.1%)
Encore (66.0%)
Substitute (56.0%)
9 Chi-Yu ImageChi-Yu
FairyTera Icon (24.6%)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Choice Scarf ImageChoice Scarf (52.3%)
Dark Pulse (99.3%)
Overheat (83.4%)
Flamethrower (59.8%)
Psychic (44.9%)
10 Landorus (Therian Forme) ImageLandorus (Therian Forme)
Intimidate (100%)
FlyingTera Icon (54.7%)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Choice Scarf ImageChoice Scarf (41.0%)
Earthquake (99.4%)
U-turn (83.3%)
Tera Blast (60.1%)
Rock Tomb (39.3%)

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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