Movesets & Best Builds for Competitive Battle | Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Movesets & Best Builds for Ranked Battle

These are Movesets and Best Builds for Competitive Ranked Battle for each Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV). Find out the best Natures, EV spreads, Held Items and Tera types for each Pokemon here.

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Singles Best Builds for Competitive Battle

Singles Builds for Competitive Battle
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Legendary and Unrivaled Starter Builds

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All Paradox Pokemon Builds
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flutter Mane Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Iron Valiant Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Iron Moth Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Iron Bundle Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Roaring Moon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Great Tusk Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Brute Bonnet Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Iron Hands Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Sandy Shocks Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Iron Treads
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Walking Wake Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Iron Leaves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Slither Wing Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Scream Tail Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Iron Thorns Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Iron Jugulis
Pokemon Ranking and Features
Flutter Mane ImageFlutter Mane
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon
SS Tier
Great Special Attacker!

・Flutter Mane's high Special Attack, as well as its great typing make its STAB options difficult to tank.
・Will usually get to attack first thanks to its blistering Speed.
▶️Flutter Mane Best Movesets
Iron Valiant ImageIron Valiant
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon
S Tier.png
Unpredictable Mixed Attacker!

・Can hit with either physical or special moves
・Can also filll a support role
・A good counter for the prevalent Dark type.
▶️Iron Valiant Best Movesets
Iron Moth ImageIron Moth
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Icon
S Tier.png
Special Bulky Pivot!

・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
Fast Wallbreaker

・High Sp. Atk and Speed stat makes it a devastating sweeper.
・Good dual typing with STAB Freeze Dry makes it hard to counter.
▶️Iron Bundle Best Movesets
Roaring Moon ImageRoaring Moon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon
A Tier.png
Powerful Setup Sweeper!

・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
Great Tusk ImageGreat Tusk
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon
A Tier.png
Physical Bulky Pivot!

・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
Great Sun Attacker!

・Boasts a high Attack stat and boosting move in Growth.
・Can put targets to sleep with Spore.
▶️Brute Bonnet Best Moveset
Iron Hands ImageIron Hands
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon
B Tier.png
Tanky Physical Attacker!

・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
Sandy Shocks ImageSandy Shocks
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon
B Tier.png
Great Special Attacker!

・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
Iron Treads ImageIron Treads
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon
C Tier
Great Lead Support!

・Great physical bulk and defensive typing.
・Access to key support moves such as Stealth Rock and Rapid Spin.
▶️Iron Treads Best Movesets
Walking Wake ImageWalking Wake
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon
UR Icon
Powerful Sun Attacker!

・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
Powerful Physical Attacker!

・Has a decent movepool and respectable stats.
・Has good signature move in Psyblade.
▶️Iron Leaves Best Movesets
Slither Wing ImageSlither Wing
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon
Great Offensive Lead!

・Boasts a powerful First Impression and great Fighting-type STAB.
・Can run Choice Band or a bulky set with Assault Vest.
▶️Slither Wing Best Movesets
Scream Tail ImageScream Tail
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon
Great Sun Tank!

・Very tanky under Harsh Sunlight thanks to Protosynthesis.
・Deals decent damage even if EVs are invested in its defenses.
▶️Scream Tail Best Movesets
Iron Thorns ImageIron Thorns
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon
Great Bulky Lead!

・Amazing offensive and defensive stats that make it a great bulky attacker.
Quark Drive, and STAB Wild Charge work well together under Electric Terrain.
▶️Iron Thorns Best Movesets
Iron Jugulis ImageIron Jugulis
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon
Great Choice Scarf User!

・High Sp. Atk and Speed stat makes it a good Late Game Sweeper.
・Wide Special movepool and has better coverage than Hydreigon
▶️Iron Jugulis Best Movesets

Paradox Pokemon Builds for Competitive Battles and Tera Raids

All Gen 9 Meta Singles Builds

All Other Gen 9 Meta Pokemon Builds
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Gholdengo Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Baxcalibur Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Garganacl Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dondozo Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Annihilape Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Kingambit Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Skeledirge Icon.png
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Meowscarada Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Glimmora Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Espathra Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ceruledge Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Clodsire Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Palafin Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grafaiai
Pokemon Ranking and Features
Gholdengo ImageGholdengo
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon
SS Tier
Versatile Special Attacker!

・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
Baxcalibur ImageBaxcalibur
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Icon
S Tier.png
Tanky Physical Attacker!

・Huge attack of 145 with a BST of 600
・Ability gives it immunity to getting burned.
▶️Baxcalibur Best Movesets
Garganacl ImageGarganacl
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Icon
S Tier.png
Great Tanky Pivot!

・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
Dondozo ImageDondozo
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon
A Tier.png
Great Defensive Phazer!

・Boast great bulk, decent offense, and great defensive Water typing
・Powerful combo in Curse and Body Press
▶️Dondozo Best Movesets
Annihilape ImageAnnihilape
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon
A Tier.png
Great Bulk Up Attacker!

・Can run a reliable Bulk Up set with Rage Fist
・Can use Final Gambit to easily KO an ace attacker
▶️Annihilape Best Movesets
Kingambit ImageKingambit
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon
A Tier.png
Powerful Revenge Killer!

・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
Skeledirge ImageSkeledirge
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon
B Tier.png
Unaware Defensive Wall!

・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
Fast Physical Attacker!

・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
Glimmora ImageGlimmora
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Icon
B Tier.png
Versatile Lead Support!

・Reliable entry hazard setter
・Can work as a Special Attacker disguised as a hazard setter
▶️Glimmora Best Movesets
Espathra ImageEspathra
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon
C Tier
Fast Revenge Killer!

Lumina Crash deals decent damage and lowers target's Sp. Def.
Speed Boost combined with Espathra's high Sp. Atk opens outplay possibilities.
▶️Espathra Best Movesets
Ceruledge ImageCeruledge
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon
C Tier
Tanky Physical Attacker!

・Access to Swords Dance and powerful dual STAB make it a formidable physical attacker.
・Learns great coverage moves, such as Close Combat.
▶️Ceruledge Best Movesets
Clodsire ImageClodsire
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon
C Tier
Unaware Defensive Wall!

・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
Powerful Physical Wallbreaker!

・In its Hero Form, Palafin gains increased stats, that make it an offensive powerhouse against Pokemon who don't resist it
▶️Palafin Best Movesets
Grafaiai ImageGrafaiai
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon
C Tier
Tricky Offensive Lead!

・Can function as an offensive lead with Prankster-boosted Taunt and Parting Shot.
▶️Grafaiai Best Movesets

Gen 9 Pokemon: All New Pokemon

All Gen 1~8 Meta Singles Builds

All Gen 1~8 Meta Pokemon Builds
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragonite Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Garchomp Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Hydreigon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - VIolcarona Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Wash Rotom Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragapult Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grimmsnarl
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Salamence Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Corviknight Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Azumarill Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Mimikyu Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Hippowdon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Scizor Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Breloom
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Gyarados Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Pelipper Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Heat Rotom Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Tyranitar Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Gengar Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Cloyster
Pokemon Ranking and Features
Dragonite ImageDragonite
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon
SS Tier
Versatile Bulky Attacker!

・Deal massive damage and pile on the pressure with Outrage
・Can function as both a sweeper and stopper with Extreme Speed.
▶️Dragonite Best Movesets
Garchomp ImageGarchomp
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon
S Tier.png
Bulky Setup Sweeper!

・Garchomp's great dual-typing gives it many opportunities to switch in and set up with Swords Dance, though it has to be wary of faster threats
▶️Garchomp Best Movesets
Hydreigon ImageHydreigon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon
S Tier.png
Versatile Setup Sweeper!

・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
Volcarona ImageVolcarona
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon
A Tier.png
Tanky Setup Sweeper!

・Can set up with Quiver Dance and overpower enemies with its dual stab
・Resists the very common Steel and Fairy-types in the current metagame.
▶️Volcarona Best Movesets
Wash Rotom ImageWash Rotom
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon
A Tier.png
Versatile Physical Pivot!

・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
Dragapult ImageDragapult
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon
B Tier.png
Fast Special Check!

・High Speed allows it to function as an effective revenge killer and Choice Specs user.
・Can run multiple sets ranging from special attackers to lead support.
▶️Dragapult Best Movesets
Grimmsnarl ImageGrimmsnarl
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon
B Tier.png
Dual Screens Lead!

・An ideal Prankster Support lead with a reliable bag of tricks.
・One of the best Reflect and Light Screen setters in the game.
▶️Grimmsnarl Best Movesets
Salamence ImageSalamence
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon
B Tier.png
Versatile Setup Sweeper!

・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
Offensive Physical Wall!

・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
Azumarill ImageAzumarill
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon
B Tier.png
Belly Drum Attacker!

・Its Huge Power Ability gives it enormous damage output.
・Azumarill's typing and natural bulk allows it to tank most neutral and resisted hits effectively.
▶️Azumarill Best Movesets
Mimikyu ImageMimikyu
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon
B Tier.png
Great Offensive Lead!

・Its Disguise Ability gives Mimikyu added durability, allowing it to set up more consistently.
▶️Mimikyu Best Movesets
Hippowdon ImageHippowdon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon
B Tier.png
Tanky Physical Wall!

・Deals residual damage with Stealth Rock.
・Has wide range of utility moves including Yawn
・Deals residual damage with Stealth Rock.
・Can also play the role of a bulky Physical Wall.
▶️Hippowdon Best Movesets
Scizor ImageScizor
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon
C Tier
Tanky Physical Attacker!

・Massive Bullet Punch damage through Technician
・Can remove 4x Fire Weakness by Terastallizing
▶️Scizor Best Moveset
Breloom ImageBreloom
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon
C Tier
Power Offensive Lead!

Technician-boosted Mach Punch and Bullet Seed can easily KO frailer attackers.
・Access to Leech Seed and Spore make it difficult to switch into.
▶️Breloom Best Movesets
Gyarados ImageGyarados
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon
C Tier
Bulky Setup Sweeper!

・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
Pelipper ImagePelipper
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon
C Tier
Bulky Rain Lead!

・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
Versatile Special Attacker!

・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
Tanky Sand Lead!

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
Unpredictable Special Attacker!

・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
Cloyster ImageCloyster
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Icon
C Tier
Powerful Offensive Lead!

Shell Smash setup allows Late Game Sweep.
Skill Link allows Cloyster to maximize the damage of its Multi-hit moves
▶️Cloyster Best Movesets

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All Off-Meta Singles Builds

All Off-Meta Pokemon Builds
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Armarouge Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Quaquaval Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Lokix Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Tatsugiri Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rabsca Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Mabosstiff Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Arcanine
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Amoonguss Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Sylveon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Maushold Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Houndstone Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Arboliva Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flamigo Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Pawmot
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Cyclizar Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bellibolt Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Orthworm Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Tinkaton Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dudunsparce Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Kilowattrel Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Brambleghast
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Toedscruel Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Cetitan Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Veluza Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Squawkabilly Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Hatterene Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Toxapex Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Eiscue
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Toxtricity Amped Form Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Lucario.png Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Gallade Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Noivern Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bisharp Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Gardevoir Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV -  Magnezone
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Zoroark Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Slowking Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Donphan Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Raichu Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Greedent Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Pincurchin Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Heracross
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Umbreon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Espeon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Glaceon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Leafeon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Jolteon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flareon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Vaporeon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Wigglytuff Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Haxorus Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dunsparce Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ursaring Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Blissey Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Pikachu
Pokemon Ranking and Features
Armarouge ImageArmarouge
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon
Great Offensive Pivot!

・Natural bulk and high Sp.Atk make it a powerful bulky attacker.
・Can fill the role of an defensive pivot or Trick Room support.
▶️Armarouge Best Movesets
Quaquaval ImageQuaquaval
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon
Great Setup Sweeper!

・Moxie and access to Swords Dance and Aqua Step make it hard to switch into.
・Great neutral coverage with its dual STAB moves.
▶️Quaquaval Best Movesets
Lokix ImageLokix
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon
Great Offensive Lead!

・Boasts a powerful STAB First Impression.
Tinted Lens Ability gives it neutral coverage even on Pokemon that resists its moves.
▶️Lokix Best Movesets
Tatsugiri ImageTatsugiri
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon
Great Special Attacker!

Storm Drain and access to Nasty Plot allows it to function as a competent special attacker with its dual STAB moves.
▶️Tatsugiri Best Movesets
Rabsca ImageRabsca
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon
Decent Trick Room Setter!

・Can be an offensive threat under Trick Room.
・Can use Revival Blessing to revive a fainted teammate.
▶️Rabsca Best Movesets
Mabosstiff ImageMabosstiff
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon
Great Offensive Lead!

・An unpredictable offensive pivot that can run Guard Dog and Stakeout sets.
Jaw Lock allows it to trap opposing Pokemon.
▶️Mabosstiff Best Movesets
Arcanine ImageArcanine
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon
Great Offensive Lead!

・Great natural bulk and access to Intimidate and Will-O-Wisp allows it to check Physical Attackers.
・A versatile Pokemon that can go on the offensive or play the role of a bulky support Pokemon.
▶️Arcanine Best Movesets
Amoonguss ImageAmoonguss
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Icon
Great Bulky Pivot!

・Great dual typing, natural bulk, and Regenerator Ability make it one of the best defensive pivots.
・Access to Clear Smog allows it to remove stat boosts from setup sweepers and Paradox Pokemon.
▶️Amoonguss Best Movesets
Maushold ImageMaushold
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon
Powerful Offensive Lead!

・Has access to a very powerful move in Population Bomb.
・Can run an effective Baton Pass set
▶️Maushold Best Moveset
Houndstone ImageHoundstone
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon
Great Revenger Killer!

・Excellent late game sweeper with 150 base power STAB Last Respects
・Terastallizing to Rock gives it a Sp. Def boost to complement the Speed boost from its Sand Rush Ability.
▶️ Houndstone Best Movesets
Arboliva ImageArboliva
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon
Bulky Sun Attacker!

・Seed Sower makes it currently the only Pokemon that can set Grassy Terrain with its Ability.
・Can run a deceptively strong Harvest build with Petaya Berry.
▶️ Arboliva Best Movesets
Flamigo ImageFlamigo
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon
Fast Setup Sweeper!

・Currently the only Fighting-type that can hit Gholdengo with STAB Close Combat thanks to its Scrappy Ability.
・Boasts great neutral coverage with its Flying and Fighting-type STAB.
▶️Flamigo Best Movesets
Pawmot ImagePawmot
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon
Great Utility Attacker!

Revival Blessing makes it a viable support.
・ Has decent offensive power thanks to Iron Fist and access to a variety of punching moves.
▶️Pawmot Best Movesets
Cyclizar ImageCyclizar
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon
Great Baton Pass Lead!

・Excellent support thanks to Shed Tail.・Access to Knock Off and Rapid Spin makes it a viable support.
▶️Cyclizar Best Movesets
Bellibolt ImageBellibolt
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon
Great Offensive Staller!

・High damage output thanks to Electromorphosis.
・Can act as an offensive staller thanks to Parabolic Charge.
▶️Bellibolt Best Movesets
Orthworm ImageOrthworm
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon
Bulky Hazard Setter!

・Can support its teammates with Shed Tail.
・Can deal decent damage to Fighting-weak Pokemon with Body Press
▶️Orthworm Best Movesets
Tinkaton ImageTinkaton
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon
Bulky Offensive Pivot!

・Fairy/Steel is a powerful defensive combination.
・Has access to a powerful move in Gigaton Hammer.
▶️Tinkaton Best Movesets
Dudunsparce ImageDudunsparce
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon
Great Bulky Attacker!

・Access to useful boosting moves like Coil, Calm Mind and an Ability like Rattled make it a potent user of Baton Pass.
▶️Dudunsparce Best Movesets
Kilowattrel ImageKilowattrel
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon
Great Special Attacker!

・Has high Special Attack and Speed Stats, but frail defenses.
▶️Kilowattrel Best Movesets
Brambleghast ImageBrambleghast
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon
Great Anti-Phazer!

Wind Rider gives it immunity to wind moves like Whirlwind and boosts its Attack by one stage.
・A great counter against Ground-type phazers such as Hippowdon and Ting-Lu.
▶️Brambleghast Best Movesets
Toedscruel ImageToedscruel
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon
Defensive Status Spreader!

Mycelium Might Ability allows it to inflict Spore on Garganacl and Gholdengo.
・ Has access to a plethora of support moves such as Knock Off and Leech Seed.
▶️Toedscruel Best Movesets
Cetitan ImageCetitan
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Icon
Bulky Snow Attacker!

・Can outspeed its usual checks and counters with its Slush Rush Ability during Snow.
・Wide physical movepool and great natural bulk makes it difficult to switch into.
▶️Cetitan Best Movesets
Veluza ImageVeluza
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon
Great Setup Sweeper!

Sharpness Ability boosts the power of Aqua Cutter and Psycho Cut by 50%.
・Can boost its Speed and Attack with Fillet Away.
▶️Veluza Best Movesets
Squawkabilly ImageSquawkabilly
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon
Decent Offensive Lead!

・Can hit surprisingly hard with STAB Guts-boosted Facade and Brave Bird.
・Can use Parting Shot to lower the target's Attack and Special Attack.
▶️Squawkabilly Best Movesets
Toxapex ImageToxapex
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon
Bulky Defensive Check!

・Excellent lead tank with amazing Defenses and access to entry hazards.
・Excellent poison staller thanks to Recover and Baneful Bunker.
▶️Toxapex Best Movesets
Eiscue (Ice Face) ImageEiscue (Ice Face)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Icon
Great Snow Attacker!

Belly Drum and the high base Speed of Noice Face makes Eiscue a viable sweeper.
Ice Face allows Eiscue to go up against Physical Attackers that are common in the current meta.
▶️Eiscue Best Movesets
Toxtricity (Amped Form) ImageToxtricity (Amped Form)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Icon
Decent Offensive Pivot!

・Has the strongest Boomburst in the current metagame thanks to terastallization and Punk Rock
・Great dual STAB hits common Grass and Fairy-types.
▶️Toxtricity Best Movesets
Lucario ImageLucario
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon
Versatile Offensive Lead!

・Good offensive lead with Priority moves Extreme Speed and Bullet Punch.
・Can deal decent damage with STAB Close Combat
▶️Lucario Best Movesets
Gallade ImageGallade
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon
Great Setup Sweeper!

・High Speed and Attack stat paired with STAB Sacred Sword
・Can outspeed most Pokemon when given a Choice Scarf
▶️Gallade Best Movesets
Noivern ImageNoivern
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon
Great Offensive Lead!

・Can get STAB on Boomburst once it terastallizes into a Normal-type.
・Infiltrator allows it to ignore Reflect, Light Screen, Aurora Veil, and Substitute.
▶️Noivern Best Movesets
Bisharp ImageBisharp
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon
Great Bulky Attacker!

・Gets a 50% Defense and Special Defense boost from Eviolite.
・Can run an effective Choice Scarf set or a bulky Swords Dance attacker with increased defenses.
▶️Bisharp Best Movesets
Gardevoir ImageGardevoir
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon
Great Offensive Pivot!

Trace Ability allows it to copy opposing Pokemon's Abilities.
・Can use Trick to swap items and distrupt defensive Pokemon.
▶️Gardevoir Best Movesets
Magnezone ImageMagnezone
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon
Great Bulky Attacker!

・High Sp. Atk compensates for its very low Speed stat.
・Can output very high damage with Choice Specs, or when using Steel Beam
▶️Magnezone Best Movesets
Zoroark ImageZoroark
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon
Tricky Offensive Lead!

Illusion ability allows for many outplay opportunities.
・High Sp. Atk and Speed makes it a reliable gimmick glass cannon.
▶️Zoroark Best Movesets
Slowking ImageSlowking
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon
Bulky Snow Setter!

Chilly Reception allows it to function as a secondary weather setter for dedicated Snow teams.
・ Great mixed bulk and access to Slack Off lets it function as a bulky defensive pivot.
▶️Slowking Best Movesets
Donphan ImageDonphan
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon
Great Defensive Lead!

・Good lead tank with access to utility moves like Stealth Rock and Knock Off.
▶️Donphan Best Movesets
Raichu ImageRaichu
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon
Great Special Lead!

・Access to Lightning Rod allows it to function as both an offensive lead and Electric pivot.
・Can terastallize into a Flying-type to check Grass-types while still being immune to Electric moves.
▶️Raichu Best Movesets
Greedent ImageGreedent
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon
Decent Bulky Attacker!

・A bulky Belly Drum user with Cheek Pouch giving it extra healing.
・Can run a defensive set with Stuff Cheeks and Super Fang.
▶️Greedent Best Movesets
Pincurchin ImagePincurchin
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon
Decent Terrain Lead!

・Is a reliable Terrain setter for teams centered around Electric Terrain thanks to its very low Speed Stat.
・Can have teammates reliably switch in with Memento.
▶️Pincurchin Best Movesets
Heracross ImageHeracross
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon
Powerfuul Choice Scarf Sweeper!

・Can run an effective revenge killer build with Choice Scarf and Moxie
・Can run a potent Guts setup build with Swords Dance
▶️Heracross Best Build
Umbreon ImageUmbreon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon
Great Bulky Phazer!

・Can comfortably assist its team with a combination of Yawn, Wish and Baton Pass
▶️Umbreon Best Movesets
Espeon ImageEspeon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon
Great Offensive Pivot!

・Access to Magic Bounce makes it a great switch-in to defensive Pokemon and is immune to Taunt.
▶️Espeon Best Movesets
Glaceon ImageGlaceon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Icon
Great Snow Attacker!

・High Special Attack and access to Freeze-Dry make it a great check against Water-type Pokemon.
▶️Glaceon Best Movesets
Leafeon ImageLeafeon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon
Fast Sun Sweeper!

・A surprisingly fast physical attacker under Sun thanks to its Chlorophyll Ability.
▶️Leafeon Best Movesets
Jolteon ImageJolteon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon
Fast Special Attacker!

・Can nullify any Electric attacks with its Volt Absorb Ability.
・Its Volt Switch with a base 130 Speed is a powerful tool.
▶️Jolteon Best Movesets
Flareon ImageFlareon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon
Great Guts Attacker!

・A powerful, bulky sweeper that can deal significant amount of damage with Tera Normal Guts-boosted Facade.
▶️Flareon Best Movesets
Vaporeon ImageVaporeon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon
Great Physical Wall!

・High HP and access to Yawn make it a great Wish Passer.
▶️Vaporeon Best Movesets
Wigglytuff ImageWigglytuff
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon
Great Bulky Attacker!

・An effective bulky attacker that can check Intimidate users with its Competitive Ability.
▶️Wigglytuff Best Movesets
Haxorus ImageHaxorus
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon
Powerful Setup Sweeper!

・One of the few Pokemon that can inflict Taunt on Gholdengo and Garganacl thanks to Mold Breaker
▶️Haxorus Best Movesets
Dunsparce ImageDunsparce
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon
Great Bulky Pivot!

Eviolite gives it a 50% Defense and Special Defense boost
Serene Grace doubles its moves secondary effects
▶️Dunsparce Best Movesets
Ursaring ImageUrsaring
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon
Great Belly Drum Attacker!

・A powerful physical attacker with Guts-boosted Facade.
・Can further boost its offenses by setting up with Swords Dance or Belly Drum.
▶️Ursaring Best Movesets
Blissey ImageBlissey
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon
Bulky Special Wall!

・Can act as an effective Special Wall.
・Can use Fling to inflict status effects against opponents.
▶️Blissey Best Movesets
Pikachu ImagePikachu
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon
Useful and Disruptive!

Fake Out, Nuzzle, and Encore are useful for disrupting the opponent's gameplan.
▶️Pikachu Best Movesets

Competitive Team Building for Singles Ranked Battle

All Restricted Singles Builds

Legendaries and Unrivaled Starter Pokemon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Koraidon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Miraidon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Chi-Yu Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Chien-Pao Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ting-Lu Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Wo-Chien
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Cinderace Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Charizard Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Greninja Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Decidueye Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Hisuian Zoroark
Pokemon Ranking and Features
Koraidon ImageKoraidon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon
UR Icon
Great Physical Attacker and Pivot!

・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
Great Special Sweeper and Check!

・Great Ability in Hadron Engine which sets Electric Terrain and boost Koraidon's Special Attack.
▶️Miraidon Best Movesets
Wo-Chien ImageWo-Chien
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon
UR Icon
Great Defensive Wall and Pivot!

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
Great Defensive Lead and Phazer!

・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
Powerful Setup Sweeper!

・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
Powerful Special Wallbreaker!

・High Special Attack and Beads of Ruin debuffing opponents' Special Defense make Chi-Yu an offensive powerhouse.
▶️Chi-Yu Best Movesets
Cinderace ImageCinderace
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon
UR Icon
Great Offensive Lead!

・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
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon
UR Icon
Powerful Sun Special Attacker!

・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
Greninja ImageGreninja
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon
UR Icon
Versatile Offensive Lead!

・Greninja is a potent Mixed Attacker that can be tailored to fit teams and take care of specific threats.
▶️Greninja Best Movesets
Decidueye ImageDecidueye
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon
UR Icon
Can Set Up and Sweep!

・Has access to Swords Dance and Roost, making it a reliable set up sweeper with a reliable recovery option.
▶️Decidueye Best Movesets
Hisuian Zoroark ImageHisuian Zoroark
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon
UR Icon
Offensive Threat!

・Access to both Nasty Plot and Swords Dance makes it an offensive threat that can deliver Physical or Special damage.
▶️Hisuian Zoroark Best Movesets

Doubles Best Builds for Ranked Battle and VGC

Doubles Builds for Competitive Battle
Paradox Builds Gen 9 Meta Builds
Gen 1~8 Meta Builds Off-Meta Builds
Legendary and Unrivaled Starter Builds

All Paradox Doubles Builds

All Paradox Pokemon Builds
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flutter Mane Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Iron Hands Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Iron Bundle Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Great Tusk Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Roaring Moon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Brute Bonnet Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Iron Moth Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Scream Tail Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Sandy Shocks Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Iron Jugulis
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Slither Wing Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Iron Valiant Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Iron Treads Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Iron Thorns Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Walking Wake Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Iron Leaves
Pokemon Ranking and Features
Flutter Mane ImageFlutter Mane
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon
SS Tier.png
Fast and Powerful Special Attacker!

・Flutter Mane's high Special Attack, as well as its great typing make its STAB options difficult to tank.
・Will usually get to attack first thanks to its blistering Speed.
▶️Flutter Mane Best Doubles Moveset
Iron Hands ImageIron Hands
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon
SS Tier
Bulky Physical Attacker!

・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 Doubles Moveset
Iron Bundle ImageIron Bundle
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon
SS Tier
Quick and Reliable Special Attacker!

・High Sp. Atk and Speed stat makes it a consistent attacker.・Good dual typing with STAB Freeze-Dry and Hydro Pump makes it hard to counter.
▶️Iron Bundle Best Doubles Moveset
Great Tusk ImageGreat Tusk
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon
S Tier.png
Reliable Ground-Type Attacker!

・ Has access to powerful STAB Headlong Rush.
▶️Great Tusk Best Doubles Moveset
Roaring Moon ImageRoaring Moon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon
A Tier.png
Great Tera Option!

・High Attack and Speed make it very difficult to wall.
Protosynthesis boosts its already high Attack, making it difficult to wall unresisted.
▶️Roaring Moon Best Doubles Moveset
Brute Bonnet ImageBrute Bonnet
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon
B Tier.png
Offensive and Disruptive!

・Has a high Attack Stat which lets it contribute offensively to a battle.
・Has access to both Spore and Rage Powder like Amoonguss, which lets it be a nuisance on the field.
▶️Brute Bonnet Best Doubles Moveset
Iron Moth ImageIron Moth
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Icon
B Tier.png
Quick Support Pokemon!

・ A formidable Special Attacker with a wide movepool.
▶️Iron Moth Best Doubles Moveset
Scream Tail ImageScream Tail
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon
C Tier
Great in Perish Trap Teams!

・Can run a fast Perish Song Build.
▶️Scream Tail Best Doubles Moveset
Sandy Shocks ImageSandy Shocks
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon
C Tier
Fast and Specially Offensive!

・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 Doubles Moveset
Iron Jugulis ImageIron Jugulis
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon
C Tier
Good Tailwind Lead!

・ Can run an effective offensive Tailwind setter build.
▶️Iron Jugulis Best Doubles Moveset
Slither Wing ImageSlither Wing
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon
Powerful Offensive Lead!

・Boasts a powerful First Impression and great Fighting-type STAB.
・A bulky lead attacker that can cripple opposing offensive leads with Will-O-Wisp.
▶️Slither Wing Best Doubles Moveset
Iron Valiant ImageIron Valiant
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon
Great Mixed Attacker!

・Can hit with either physical or special moves
・Can also filll a support role
・A good counter for the prevalent Dark type.
▶️Iron Valiant Best Doubles Moveset
Iron Treads ImageIron Treads
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon
Decent Hazard Lead!

・Great physical bulk and defensive typing.
・Can run an effective Assasult Vest build with its natural resistances.
▶️Iron Treads Best Doubles Moveset
Iron Thorns ImageIron Thorns
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon
Great Setup Sweeper!

・Amazing offensive stats further boosted by Swords Dance.
Quark Drive, and STAB Wild Charge work well together under Electric Terrain.
▶️Iron Thorns Best Doubles Moveset
Walking Wake ImageWalking Wake
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon

UR Icon
Excellent for Weather Teams!

・Excellent signature move in Hydro Steam.
・Great for Sun or Rain teams.
▶️Walking Wake Best Doubles Moveset
Iron Leaves ImageIron Leaves
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon

UR Icon
Great Signature Move!

・Has a decent movepool and respectable stats.
・Has good signature move in Psyblade.
▶️Iron Leaves Best Doubles Moveset

All Gen 9 Meta Doubles Builds

All Other Gen 9 Meta Pokemon Builds
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Palafin Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Gholdengo Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Kingambit Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Armarouge Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Garganacl Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Annihilape Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dondozo
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Tatsugiri Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Baxcalibur Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Maushold Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Meowscarada Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Glimmora Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ceruledge
Pokemon Ranking and Features
Palafin ImagePalafin
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon
S Tier.png
Great Water-Type Attacker!

・In its Hero Form, Palafin gains increased stats, that make it an offensive powerhouse against Pokemon who don't resist it
▶️Palafin Best Doubles Moveset
Gholdengo ImageGholdengo
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon
S Tier.png
Powerful Special Attacker!

・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 Doubles Moveset
Kingambit ImageKingambit
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon
A Tier.png
Bulky Physical Attacker!

・Great natural bulk and formidable dual STAB make it a strong bulky attacker in Doubles.
・Great Abilities such as Defiant and Supreme Overlord give it some versatility as an offensive threat.
▶️Kingambit Best Doubles Moveset
Armarouge ImageArmarouge
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon
A Tier.png
Consistent Trick Room Attacker!

・The only Pokemon to have the move Expanding Force
・Has great natural synergy with Indeedee (Female)
▶️Armarouge Best Doubles Moveset
Garganacl ImageGarganacl
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Icon
B Tier.png
Bulky Late-Game Tank!

・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 Doubles Moveset
Annihilape ImageAnnihilape
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon
B Tier.png
Bulky Physical Attacker!

・Can consistently take out an opposing Pokemon with Final Gambit.
・Has an excellent Ability in Defiant
▶️Annihilape Best Doubles Moveset
Dondozo ImageDondozo
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon
B Tier.png
Late-Game Wall with Tatsugiri!

・Great bulk and decent offense
・Powerful synergy with Tatsugiri's Commander boosting all its Stats.
▶️Dondozo Best Doubles Moveset
Tatsugiri ImageTatsugiri
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon
B Tier.png
Pairs with Dondozo to Win Games!

・Its Commander Ability makes it a great partner for Dondozo, boosting its offenses and allowing it to sweep.
▶️Tatsugiri Best Doubles Moveset
Baxcalibur ImageBaxcalibur
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Icon
B Tier.png
Physical Attacker with Great Ability!

・Huge attack of 145 with a BST of 600
・Can run an effective Loaded Dice build with Icicle Spear.
▶️Baxcalibur Best Moveset
Maushold ImageMaushold B Tier.png
Excellent Support Pokemon!

・Has access to a very powerful move in Population Bomb.
・Has very useful Utility Moves in Follow Me, Encore and Helping Hand.
▶️Maushold Best Doubles Moveset
Meowscarada ImageMeowscarada
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon
C Tier
Quick and Strong Physical Attacker!

・Its signature move, Flower Trick is great for damaging Pokemon like Dondozo.
▶️Meowscarada Best Doubles Moveset
Glimmora ImageGlimmora
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Icon
C Tier
Hazard Setter and Special Attacker!

・Reliable entry hazard setter
・Can work as a Special Attacker disguised as a hazard setter
▶️Glimmora Best Doubles Moveset
Ceruledge ImageCeruledge
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon
C Tier
Physical Attacker with Flash Fire!

・Access to Swords Dance and powerful dual STAB make it a formidable physical attacker.
・Learns great coverage moves, such as Close Combat.
▶️Ceruledge Best Doubles Movesets

All Gen 1~8 Meta Doubles Builds

All Gen 1~8 Meta Pokemon Builds
Pokemon Ranking and Features
Arcanine ImageArcanine
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon
S Tier.png
Reliable Support Pokemon!

・Great natural bulk and access to Intimidate makes it a surprisingly bulky Pokemon in Doubles.
・A versatile Pokemon that can go on the offensive or play the role of a support Pokemon.
▶️Arcanine Best Doubles Moveset
Amoonguss ImageAmoonguss
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Icon
S Tier.png
Great Redirection and Disruption!

・Access to Rage Powder makes it one of the best redirection support in Doubles.
・Strong utility moves such as Spore and Clear Smog make it an important support Pokemon in Doubles.
▶️Amoonguss Best Doubles Moveset
Dragonite ImageDragonite
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon
S Tier.png
Powerful Physical Attacker!

・Can deal huge damage with Tera Normal Extreme Speed.
・Difficult to wall because of its wide selection of coverage moves.
▶️Dragonite Best Doubles Moveset
Indeedee (Female) ImageIndeedee (Female)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon
A Tier.png
Redirection and Trick Room Setter!

・Protects its team from Priority Moves with Psychic Surge.
・Can support its teammates with Follow Me and Helping Hand
▶️Indeedee-F Best Doubles Moveset
Torkoal ImageTorkoal
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon
A Tier.png
Best Sun Setter, Suits Trick Room!

・Powerful boosted Eruptions can sweep through unprepared teams.
▶️Torkoal Best Doubles Moveset
Talonflame ImageTalonflame
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon
A Tier.png
Great Support Pokemon!

・Can use Priority Tailwind and Brave Bird with Gale Wings.
・Fast Taunt and Will-O-Wisp user.
▶️Talonflame Best Doubles Moveset
Grimmsnarl ImageGrimmsnarl
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon
B Tier.png
Prankster Screens Setter!

・Is able to set up Prankster Dual Screens and debuff opponents with Parting Shot and Spirit Break
▶️Grimmsnarl Best Doubles Moveset
Volcarona ImageVolcarona
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon
B Tier.png
Redirection and Set Up Sweeper!

・Can run a surprisingly effective Rage Powder build that can burn targets with its Flame Body Ability
・Resists the very common Steel and Fairy-types in the current metagame.
▶️Volcarona Best Moveset
Garchomp ImageGarchomp
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon
B Tier.png
Fast Physical Attacker!

・Decent bulk, and above average Speed and Attack, Garchomp is a force to be reckoned with in formats where few Pokemon outspeed it.
▶️Garchomp Best Doubles Moveset
Tyranitar ImageTyranitar
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon
B Tier.png
Powerful Tera Option!

Sand Stream Ability and access to Helping Hand make it a great support Pokemon for dedicated Sand teams.
・Mixed offenses allow it to hit hard with Rock Slide and Thunderbolt to keep the pressure on opposing Pokemon.
▶️Tyranitar Best Doubles Moveset
Gothitelle ImageGothitelle
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon
B Tier.png
Consistent Trapper!

・Counters switch heavy teams with Shadow Tag.
・Can knock out sweepers with boosted Stored Power or Perish Song.
▶️Gothitelle Best Moveset
Sylveon ImageSylveon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon
C Tier
Great Fairy-Type Attacker!

・Its mono Fairy typing makes it a decently bulky.
・Its Pixilate Ability gives it access to unique Fairy-type Hyper Voice and Quick Attack
▶️Sylveon Best Doubles Moveset
Murkrow ImageMurkrow
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon
C Tier
Excellent Prankster Support!

・Has access to Prankster and Tailwind.
・Has a respectable Attack stat, allowing it to 2HKO Pokemon like Amoonguss.
▶️Murkrow Best Doubles Moveset
Gastrodon (West Sea) ImageGastrodon (West Sea)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon
C Tier
Consistent Garganacl Check!

・Can support Water-weak teammates with its Storm Drain Ability.
・Matches up favorably against top Pokemon like Iron Bundle, Iron Hands, and Garganacl thanks to its natural typing and Tera type.
▶️Gastrodon Best Doubles Moveset
Mimikyu ImageMimikyu
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon
C Tier
Consistent Trick Room Setter!

・Its Disguise Ability gives Mimikyu added durability, allowing it to set up more consistently.
▶️Mimikyu Best Doubles Moveset
Scizor ImageScizor
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon
C Tier
Consistent Fairy Check!

・Matches up favorably against top Pokemon such as Iron Bundle, Flutter Mane, and Roaring Moon thanks to Bullet Punch and Close Combat.
▶️Scizor Best Doubles Moveset
Pelipper ImagePelipper
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon
C Tier
Great Support and Rain Setter!

・Can set up Rain with its Drizzle Ability.
・Pelipper's STAB Moves have natural synergy with its Weather.
▶️Pelipper Best Doubles Moveset
Hatterene ImageHatterene
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon
C Tier
Strong Trick Room Attacker!

・Is a consistent Trick Room setter and Sweeper.
・Has built-in protection in Magic Bounce
▶️Hatterene Best Movesets
Corviknight ImageCorviknight
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon
C Tier
Excellent Wall!

・Unbreakable Late Game Wall.
・Hard to take down after a single Bulk Up.
・Can bounce Intimidate back with its Mirror Armor Ability, making it a solid matchup against Arcanine despite its Steel typing.t
▶️Corviknight Best Doubles Moveset
Farigiraf ImageFarigiraf
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon
C Tier
Offensive Trick Room Support!

・Reliable Trick Room setter with an immunity to priority moves thanks to its Armor Tail Ability.
▶️Farigiraf Best Doubles Moveset

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Wash Rotom Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Salamence Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Azumarill Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Gyarados Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Gengar Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Skeledirge Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rabsca
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Mabosstiff Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grafaiai Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Arboliva Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flamigo Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Pawmot Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Orthworm Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Tinkaton
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Kilowattrel Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Brambleghast Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Toedscruel Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Cetitan Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Veluza Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Squawkabilly Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Drifblim
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Toxtricity Amped Form Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Noivern Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bisharp Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Gardevoir Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Slowking Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Raichu Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Greedent
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Pincurchin Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Heracross Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Wigglytuff Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Haxorus Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dunsparce Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ursaring Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Hariyama
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Lycanroc Midday Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Pachirisu Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Oranguru Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Slaking Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Hydreigon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Lilligant Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Pikachu
Pokemon Ranking and Features
Wash Rotom ImageWash Rotom
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon
Versatile Bulky Pivot!

・Good defensive pivot with good damage output and decent bulk.
・Can run an effective bulky special attacking set.
▶️Wash Rotom Best Doubles Movesets
Salamence ImageSalamence
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon
Offensive Tailwind Support!

・Access to Intimidate, Roost, and Tailwind allow it to function offensive teams in Doubles.
・Naturally high offenses allow it to hit hard with its moves even without investment.
▶️Salamence Best Doubles Moveset
Azumarill ImageAzumarill
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon
Powerful Belly Drum Sweeper!

・Its Huge Power Ability gives it enormous damage output.
・Azumarill's typing and natural bulk allows it to tank most neutral and resisted hits effectively.
Has an easier time setting up Belly Drum with Rage Powder support.
▶️Azumarill Best Doubles Movesets
Gyarados ImageGyarados
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon
Bulky Setup Sweeper!

・Reliable Physical Attacker
・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 Doubles Moveset
Gengar ImageGengar
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Icon
Versatile Special Lead!

Cursed Body lets it disable moves by baiting attacks with Substitute.
・Has great utility options such as Encore and Will-O-Wisp.
▶️Gengar Best Doubles Movesets
Skeledirge ImageSkeledirge
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon
Great Bulky Attacker!

・Its Hidden Ability Unaware lets it ignore setup sweepers.
・High Special Attack and great dual STAB make it a great bulky attacker.
▶️Skeledirge Best Doubles Moveset
Rabsca ImageRabsca
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon
Decent Support Lead!

・Can be an offensive threat under Trick Room.
・Can use Revival Blessing to revive a fainted teammate.
▶️Rabsca Best Doubles Moveset
Mabosstiff ImageMabosstiff
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon
Great Intimidate Check!

・Can run an anti-Intimidate set with Guard Dog or a Defensive build with Intimidate
Jaw Lock allows it to trap opposing Pokemon.
▶️Mabosstiff Best Doubles Movesets
Grafaiai ImageGrafaiai
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon
Great Support Lead!

・Hard counters Flutter Mane due to its dual typing.
Prankster-boosted Doodle allows it to copy an opposing Pokemon's Ability and pass it to itself and its ally.
▶️Grafaiai Best Doubles Movesets
Arboliva ImageArboliva
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon
Bulky Sun Attacker!

・Seed Sower makes it currently the only Pokemon that can set Grassy Terrain with its Ability.
・Can function as a bulky support Pokemon with Leech Seed and Helping Hand.
▶️Arboliva Best Doubles Moveset
Flamigo ImageFlamigo
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon
Great Setup Partner!

Costar Ability allows it to instantly copy its ally's stat changes once it switches in.
・Boasts great neutral coverage with its Flying and Fighting-type STAB.
▶️Flamigo Best Doubles Movesets
Pawmot ImagePawmot
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon
Decent Attacker with Utility!

Revival Blessing makes it a viable support.
・ Has decent offensive power thanks to Iron Fist and access to a variety of punching moves.
▶️Pawmot Best Doubles Movesets
Orthworm ImageOrthworm
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon
Decent Hazard Support!

・Can support its teammates with Shed Tail.
・Can deal decent damage to Fighting-weak Pokemon with Body Press
▶️Orthworm Best Doubles Moveset
Tinkaton ImageTinkaton
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon
Decent Offensive Pivot!

・Access to Mold Breaker make it one of the few Pokemon that can inflict status on Garganacl and Gholdengo.
・Access to Fake Out and Helping Hand make it an effective scout and support Pokemon.
▶️Tinkaton Best Doubles Moveset
Kilowattrel ImageKilowattrel
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon
Great Offensive Tailwind Lead!

・Has high Special Attack and Speed Stats, but frail defenses.
・Works well in Rain teams and a good Disquake partner for Garchomp
▶️Kilowattrel Best Doubles Moveset
Brambleghast ImageBrambleghast
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon
Decent Offensive Lead!

Wind Rider gives it immunity to wind moves like Whirlwind and boosts its Attack by one stage.
Tailwind activates its Ability, making it a great partner for Murkrow and Salamence.
▶️Brambleghast Best Movesets
Toedscruel ImageToedscruel
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon
Great Redirection Support!

Mycelium Might Ability allows it to inflict Spore on Garganacl and Gholdengo.
・ One of the few Pokemon that can learn Rage Powder and function as redirection support.
▶️Toedscruel Best Doubles Moveset
Cetitan ImageCetitan
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Icon
Bulky Snow Attacker!

・Can outspeed its usual checks and counters with its Slush Rush Ability during Snow.
・Natural bulk and access to Belly Drum makes it a fearsome attacker that's difficult to switch into.
▶️Cetitan Best Movesets
Veluza ImageVeluza
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon
Decent Setup Attacker!

Sharpness Ability boosts the power of Aqua Cutter and Psycho Cut by 50%.
・Can boost its Speed and Attack with Fillet Away.
▶️Veluza Best Doubles Moveset
Squawkabilly ImageSquawkabilly
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon
Decent Offensive Pivot!

・Is the only Pokemon in the current metagame that has Intimidate and Parting Shot to support its team.
・Can double the Speed of its teammates with Tailwind.
▶️Squawkabilly Best Doubles Moveset
Drifblim ImageDrifblim
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon
Great Offensive Tailwind Support!

・Can boost its Speed with Unburden.
・Has massively high HP which makes up for its lackluster defenses.
・Can support its team with fast Tailwinds.
▶️Drifblim Best Doubles Moveset
Toxtricity (Amped Form) ImageToxtricity (Amped Form)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Icon
Great Offensive Pivot!

・Has the strongest Boomburst in the current metagame thanks to terastallization and Punk Rock
・Has access to great utility moves such as Snarl and Noble Roar.
▶️Toxtricity Best Doubles Movesets
Noivern ImageNoivern
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon
Great Offensive Scout!

・Can scout the opposing team and reveal their held items with its Frisk Ability.
・Can set up Tailwind and support its team with Super Fang.
▶️Noivern Best Doubles Movesets
Bisharp ImageBisharp
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon
Decent Offensive Pivot!

・Gets a 50% Defense and Special Defense boost from Eviolite.
・Can run an effective Doubles support build with Metal Burst and Quick Guard.
▶️Bisharp Best Doubles Movesets
Gardevoir ImageGardevoir
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon
Great Helping Hand Support!

Trace Ability allows it to copy opposing Pokemon's Abilities.
・Can use Helping Hand and Life Dew to support its partner.
▶️Gardevoir Best Doubles Movesets
Slowking ImageSlowking
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon
Great Snow Setter!

Chilly Reception allows it to function as a secondary weather setter for dedicated Snow teams.
・ Can support its teammates with Icy Wind and Heal Pulse.
▶️Slowking Best Doubles Moveset
Raichu ImageRaichu
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon
Great Fake Out Support!

・Access to Lightning Rod allows it to function as both an offensive lead and Electric pivot.
・Can support its team with Fake Out and Helping Hand.
▶️Raichu Best Doubles Movesets
Greedent ImageGreedent
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon
Decent Bulky Attacker!

・Can run a bulky Tera Fire Belly Drum set to overcome its usual checks.
・Can run a defensive set with Stuff Cheeks and Super Fang.
▶️Greedent Best Doubles Movesets
Pincurchin ImagePincurchin
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon
Decent Terrain Setter!

・Is a reliable Terrain setter for teams centered around Electric Terrain thanks to its very low Speed Stat.
・Can outspeed Torkoal in Trick Room and can reliably 2HKO it.
▶️Pincurchin Best Doubles Movesets
Heracross ImageHeracross
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon
Great Setup Sweeper!

・Can run a potent Guts setup build with Swords Dance
・Boasts high powered moves such as Close Combat and Megahorn
▶️Heracross Best Doubles Moveset
Wigglytuff ImageWigglytuff
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon
Decent Special Attacker!

・An effective bulky attacker that can check Intimidate users with its Competitive Ability.
・Can set up with Nasty Plot to further boost its offenses.
▶️Wigglytuff Best Doubles Movesets
Hariyama ImageHariyama
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon
Great Bulky Attacker!

・Can help enable Trick Room with Fake Out support.
・Is a potent Trick Room Sweeper thanks to its high Attack Stat and Guts Ability.
▶️Hariyama Best Doubles Moveset
Haxorus ImageHaxorus
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon
Powerful Offensive Lead!

・A powerful setup sweeper with Swords Dance
Has many Tera type options to take on its checks and counters
▶️Haxorus Best Doubles Movesets
Dunsparce ImageDunsparce
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon
Bulky Defensive Pivot!

Eviolite gives it a 50% Defense and Special Defense boost
Serene Grace doubles its moves secondary effects
・Can function as an effective burn spreader with Fire Blast
▶️Dunsparce Best Doubles Movesets
Ursaring ImageUrsaring
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon
Powerful Belly Drum Attacker!

・A powerful physical attacker with Guts-boosted Facade.
・Can further boost its offenses by setting up with Swords Dance or Belly Drum.
▶️Ursaring Best Doubles Movesets
Lycanroc (Midday Form) ImageLycanroc (Midday Form)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Icon
Great Offensive Lead!

・Lyanroc's high Speed through Sand Rush makes it an excellent user of Endure and Endeavor.
▶️Lycanroc (Midday Form) Best Doubles Movesets
Pachirisu ImagePachirisu
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon
Great Redirection Support!

・Is able to fill a supportive role with Follow Me, Encore and Super Fang.
▶️Pachirisu Best Doubles Moveset
Oranguru ImageOranguru
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon
Great Instruct Support!

・Can consistently set up Trick Room thanks to high defenses, Mental Herb, and Tera typing.
▶️Oranguru Best Doubles Movesets
Slaking ImageSlaking
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon
Niche Offensive Lead!

・A decent Physical Attacker once it loses its Truant Ability.
▶️Slaking Best Doubles Movesets
Hydreigon ImageHydreigon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon
Strong Special Attacker!

・Deals large damage with Dark Pulse and Draco Meteor
・It can reverse its unfavorable matchups with Terastallization.
▶️Hydreigon Best Doubles Moveset
Lilligant ImageLilligant
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon
Fast and Disruptive!

Sleep Powder, After You, and Helping Hand are useful for supporting Lilligant's Team.
▶️Lilligant Best Doubles Moveset
Pikachu ImagePikachu
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon
Useful and Disruptive!

Fake Out, Nuzzle, and Encore are useful for disrupting the opponent's gameplan.
▶️Pikachu Best Doubles Moveset

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Koraidon ImageKoraidon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon
UR Icon
Powerful Offensive Sun Lead!

・Great Ability in Orichalcum Pulse which sets Sun and boost Koraidon's Attack.
▶️Koraidon Best Doubles Moveset
Miraidon ImageMiraidon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon
UR Icon
Powerful Special Attacker!

・Great Ability in Hadron Engine which sets Electric Terrain and boost Miraidon's Special Attack.
▶️Miraidon Best Doubles Moveset
Chi-Yu ImageChi-Yu
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon
UR Icon
Powerful Special Wallbreaker!

・High Special Attack and Beads of Ruin debuffing opponents' Special Defense make Chi-Yu an great partner to Special Attackers.
▶️Chi-Yu Best Doubles Moveset
Chien-Pao ImageChien-Pao
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Icon
UR Icon
Powerful Physical Wallbreaker!

・High Attack and Sword of Ruin debuffing opponents' Defense make Chien-Pao a great partner to Physical Attackers
▶️Chien-Pao Best Doubles Moveset
Ting-Lu ImageTing-Lu
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon
UR Icon
Great Defensive Tank!

・Vessel of Ruin lowers opposing Pokemon's Special Attack stat by 25%, giving it great mixed defenses
・Can fish for Fissure KOs while tanking hits.
▶️Ting-Lu Best Doubles Moveset
Wo-Chien ImageWo-Chien
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon
UR Icon
Great Defensive Tank!

・Tablets of Ruin lowers opposing Pokemon's Attack stat by 25%, giving it great mixed defenses
・Can support special-oriented offensive teams with Leech Seed and Knock Off.
▶️Wo-Chien Best Doubles Moveset
Cinderace ImageCinderace
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon
UR Icon
Great Physical Lead!

・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 Doubles Moveset
Greninja ImageGreninja
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon
UR Icon
Unpredictable Offensive Lead!

・Greninja is a potent Mixed Attacker that can be tailored to fit teams and take care of specific threats.
▶️Greninja Best Doubles Moveset
Decidueye ImageDecidueye
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon
UR Icon
Good Coverage Options!

・Has access to Leaf Blade, Spirit Shackle, and Brave Bird.
▶️Decidueye Best Doubles Moveset
Hisuian Zoroark ImageHisuian Zoroark
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon
UR Icon
Offensive Threat!

・Access to both Nasty Plot and Swords Dance makes it an offensive threat that can deliver Physical or Special damage.
▶️Hisuian Zoroark Best Doubles Moveset

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