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This is our tier list for the best Pokemon for competitive Double Battles, updated for Regulation F in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) and the Indigo Disk DLC. If you're planning to get into Ranked Battles but don't know which Pokemon to pick, this list will get you started in the right direction. Read on to find out which Pokemon are trainers using in online play.
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List of Terrain Setters |
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The Regulation F usable Pokemon and Ban-List has been revealed! The new Paradox Legendaries, as well as Archaludon and Hydrapple are all legal!
Indigo Disk Best Pokemon Tier List
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With the release of the Indigo Disk DLC, new Pokemon and moves are now allowed to be used in Regulation F 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 F (Season 13): Rules and Banned Pokemon
Start Date | January 4 (Thu) at 0:00 UTC |
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End Date | April 30 (Tue) at 23:59 UTC |
Available Pokemon | ・Paldea Pokedex (Paldea Region Forms) ・Paradox Legendary Pokemon ・Four Treasures of Ruin ・Pokemon from Pokemon HOME ・Teal Mask Pokedex ・Indigo Disk Pokedex |
Banned Pokemon | ・Mewtwo and Mew ・Ho-Oh and Lugia ・Kyogre, Groudon, and Rayquaza ・Jirachi and Deoxys ・Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina ・Phione and Manaphy ・Darkrai ・Shaymin (Land and Sky Formes) ・Arceus ・Reshiram, Zekrom and Kyurem ・Keldeo ・Meloetta (Aria and Pirouette Formes) ・Hoopa (Unbound and Confined) ・Diancie ・Volcanion ・Cosmog and Cosmoem ・Lunala, Solgaleo and Necrozma ・Magearna ・Zacian and Zamazenta ・Eternatus ・Zarude ・Calyrex(Regular and Mount Forms) ・Koraidon and Miraidon ・Terapagos (All Forms) |
Regulation F of Ranked Battle will run from January 4, 2024 until April 30, 2024.
The Regulation F ruleset allows for all Pokemon in the Paldea Pokedex, Paradox Pokemon, the four Treasures of Ruin, Pokemon from Pokemon HOME, Pokemon from the Kitakami Pokedex, and new and returning Pokemon from the Indigo Disk Pokedex
The new Paradox Legendaries: Walking Wake, Iron Leaves, Raging Bolt, Iron Crown, Gouging Fire and Iron Boulder are all legal in Regulation F!
The newly introduced Stellar Tera Type from the Indigo Disk DLC is legal for play in Regulation F. This allows for your Pokemon to get a damage boost for first instance that a move of a specific type is used in battle, among other effects.
Stellar Tera Type Match-Ups Explained
Newly Legal Paradox Legendary Pokemon | ||
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Walking Wake | Raging Bolt | Gouging Fire |
Iron Leaves | Iron Crown | Iron Boulder |
Walking Wake, Iron Leaves, Raging Bolt, Iron Crown, Gouging Fire and Iron Boulder are all legal in Regulation F! These Pokemon are sure to dominate the meta with their excellent typings, great stats and new exclusive moves!
New Pokemon | |
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Archaludon | Hydrapple |
New Returning Pokemon | |||
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Venusaur line | Blastoise line | Vileplume line | Tentacruel line |
Dodrio line | Dewgong line | Exeggutor line | Alolan Exeggutor |
Kingdra line | Tyrogue line | Rhyperior line | Magmortar line |
Electivire line | Porygon-Z line | Lapras | Lanturn line |
Meganium line | Feraligatr line | Typhlosion line | Bellossom line |
Granbull line | Skarmory | Smeargle | Sceptile line |
Blaziken line | Swampert line | Plusle | Minun |
Flygon line | Milotic line | Metagross line | Bastiodon line |
Rampardos line | Samurott line | Serperior line | Emboar line |
Zebstrika line | Excadrill line | Whimsicott line | Scrafty line |
Cinccino line | Reuniclus line | Galvantula line | Golurk line |
Meowstic (Male) line | Meowstic (Female) | Malamar line | Incineroar line |
Decidueye line | Primarina line | Toucannon line | Araquanid line |
Comfey | Minior | Alcremie line | Duraludon |
New and returning Pokemon introduced in the Blueberry Academy are now legal for play in Regulation F!
Snacksworth Exclusive Pokemon | |||
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Entei | Suicune | Raikou | Latias |
Latios | Terrakion | Virizion | Cobalion |
While many of the new and returning Legendary Pokemon are banned in Regulation F, these eight Pokemon are legal to use as long as you have caught them after getting their respective candies from Snacksworth, or by transferring them over via Pokemon HOME.
Snacksworth and Indigo Disk Legendary Locations
New Pokemon HOME Exclusive Pokemon | |||
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Regirock | Regice | Registeel | Regigigas |
While the original Regi trio and Regigias aren't available to be caught in the Indigo Disk DLC, they can be transferred over from Pokemon HOME to be used in Regulation F Ranked Battles.
All Pokemon HOME Transferable Pokemon
The following are the criteria to be met when ranking Pokemon for Ranked Singles.
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.
The criteria for best Pokemon also take into account team synergy or how well each Pokemon works in conjunction with its teammates.
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.
Pokemon often have synergy with each other, which allows them to work together for good results. Featured below are some of these Pokemon and the teammates they would frequently have.
Fire-Water-Grass | |||
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Pokemon | Incineroar | Urshifu Rapid-Strike Style | Rillaboom |
Ability | Intimidate | Unseen Fist | Grassy Surge |
Held Item | Sitrus Berry | Mystic Water | Assault Vest |
Role | Support / Physical Attacker | Physical Attacker | Support / Physical Attacker |
Incineroar, Rapid Strike Urshifu, and Rillaboom form a solid Fire-Water-Grass Balance Core that can cover each other's weaknesses. These three offer perfect type synergy and give your team defensive switch options. They are also able to hit a variety of types for super-effective thanks to each Pokemon's coverage options. These three Pokemon are usually accompanied by Pokemon with Speed Control options such as Tornadus-I, Thundurus-I, or Regieleki.
Sun | |||
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Pokemon | Tornadus (Incarnate Forme) | Gouging Fire | Walking Wake |
Ability | Prankster | Protosynthesis | Protosynthesis |
Held Item | Covert Cloak | Clear Amulet | Booster Energy |
Role | Support / Special Attacker | Physical Attacker | Special Attacker |
Gouging Fire and Walking Wake are amazing attackers on a Sun team because their STAB attacks get heavily boosted and they both get a Protosynthesis boost. They also need a support like Tornadus-I to setup the Sun with Sunny Day and give Speed boosts with Tailwind.
Additionaly, if the opponent tries to weaken Gounging Fire's Fire-type attacks by setting up then Rain, Walking Wake's Hydro Steam damage will still get boosted by 50%.
Rain | |||
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Pokemon | Archaludon | Tornadus (Incarnate Forme) | Pelipper |
Ability | Stamina | Prankster | Drizzle |
Held Item | Assault Vest | Covert Cloak | Focus Sash |
Role | Special Attacker | Support / Special Attacker | Support / Physical Attacker |
Archadulon's signature move Electro Shot is an amazing attack in the rain since it gives it a +1 Sp. Atk boost and fires off on the same turn. Pair it up with Pokemon like Tornadus-I or Pelipper that can set up the Rain and support Archaludon with moves like Tailwind and Wide Guard.
Psychic Spam | |||
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Pokemon | Indeedee (Female) | Iron Crown | |
Ability | Psychic Surge | Quark Drive | |
Held Item | Psychic Seed | Choice Specs | |
Role | Support | Special Attacker |
Iron Crown is a much better user of Expanding Force compared to Armarouge due to its natural defensive stats and higher Speed. This means that Indeedee no longer needs to assist in setting up Trick Room and can go for Helping Hand boosts instead.
Trick Room | |||
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Pokemon | Dusclops | Conkeldurr | |
Ability | Frisk | Guts | |
Held Item | Eviolite | Flame Orb | |
Role | Support | Physical Attacker |
Trick Room remains powerful in Regulation E with the reintroduction of Dusclops as the premiere Trick Room Setter, possibly overtaking Cresselia. While Dusclops would do well with Ursaluna, it could also work well with another Guts Attacker in Conkeldurr.
Weezing Team | |||
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Pokemon | Weezing | Slaking | |
Ability | Neutralizing Gas | Truant | |
Held Item | Sitrus Berry | Silk Scarf | |
Role | Support / Special Attacker | Physical Attacker |
Weezing's return in Regulation E enables strategies involving Slaking, a Pokemon with an otherwise disadvantageous Ability in Truant. Weezing's Ability shuts off every other ability, giving way to powerful attackers like Slaking.
We could also see Weezing being paired with Paradox Pokemon, who do not always require their Abilities to be activated for them to be useful. Iron Hands for instance has found success in previous Regulation Formats without the need for Booster Energy or Electric Terrain.
Perish Trap | |||
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Pokemon | Politoed | Gothitelle | |
Ability | Drizzle | Shadow Tag | |
Held Item | Sitrus Berry | Iapapa Berry | |
Role | Perish Song User | Trapper |
Politoed works as a slow Perish Song user, which almost always allows it to faint last in Perish Song. Its sizeable bulk allows it to withstand multiple hits. With a defensive Tera Type and Terastallization, Politoed becomes even harder to KO.
It partners nicely with Gothitelle, who already has good bulk by itself, and has the powerful Shadow Tag Ability, which prevents opponents from switching out, except for Ghost-types.
Trick Room | |||
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Pokemon | Ursaluna | Cresselia | Iron Hands |
Ability | Levitate | Guts | Quark Drive |
Held Item | Mental Herb | Flame Orb | Assault Vest |
Role | Support / Special Attacker | Physical Attacker | Support / Physical Attacker |
Trick Room is even more powerful in Regulation D with the introduction of Cresselia as the premiere Trick Room Setter, and a new Trick Room Attacker in Ursaluna. Iron Hands can help enable Trick Room with Fake Out support and is a valuable member in any Trick Room team.
Tornadus and Urshifu | |||
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Pokemon | Tornadus (Incarnate Forme) | Urshifu Rapid-Strike Style | |
Ability | Prankster | Unseen Fist | |
Held Item | Covert Cloak | Mystic Water | |
Role | Support / Special Attacker | Physical Attacker |
Rapid-Strike Urshifu is a perfect partner for Tornadus, as its middling speed makes for a great recipient for Tailwind boosts. Tornadus can also set up Rain Dance and boost the effectiveness of Surging Strikes.
Basculegion with Rain | |||
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Pokemon | Basculegion (Male) | Pelipper | |
Ability | Swift Swim | Drizzle | |
Held Item | Life Orb | Focus Sash | |
Role | Physical Attacker | Support / Special Attacker |
Though this duo has many shared weaknesses, its main strength is hyper-offence, which aims to take out as many of the opponent's Pokemon as possible, before they can take out yours.
Pelipper boosts the offensive power of Basculegion (Male)'s Water-type Attacks as well as doubling its Speed with Swift Swim.
Sneasler and Rillaboom | |||
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Pokemon | Sneasler | Rillaboom | |
Ability | Unburden | Grassy Surge | |
Held Item | Grassy Seed | Assault Vest | |
Role | Physical Attacker | Support / Physical Attacker |
Rillaboom is a solid partner for Sneasler as it can use Fake Out to flinch faster threats, as well as naturally trigger Sneasler's Grassy Seed with its Grassy Surge.
Because of its mediocre defenses, Sneasler benefits greatly from Grassy Seed's Defense boost. It also powers up Sneasler's Acrobatics and doubles its Speed through Unburden.
Grimmsnarl and Hisuian Goodra | |||
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Pokemon | Grimmsnarl | Hisuian Goodra | |
Ability | Prankster | Shell Armor | |
Held Item | Light Clay | Leftovers | |
Role | Support | Tank / Physical Attacker |
Grimmsnarl is a great partner for Hisuian Goodra as it can help it stay in the game longer thanks to its Screens support. Behind Screens, Hisuian Goodra can comfortably set up Acid Armor, and dish out boosted Body Presses.
Chien-Pao and Dragonite | |||
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Pokemon | Chien-Pao | Dragonite | |
Ability | Sword of Ruin | Inner Focus | |
Held Item | Focus Sash | Choice Band | |
Role | Physical Attacker | Physical Attacker |
Chien-Pao and Dragonite are still a powerful duo in Regulation F. They can be splashed into any team, and improve the team's physical offense simply by being there.
Chien-Pao and its Sword of Ruin Ability makes Priority Move users like Dragonite with Choice Band even more powerful.
Chien-Pao is also able to clear out Psychic and Grassy Terrain with Ice Spinner, enabling Dragonite's Extreme Speed to deal sizeable chunks of damage to opposing Pokemon.
With a lot of new and powerful Protosynthesis users coming in to Regulation F, expect to see a lot of teams with weather control to either get or prevent any Protosynthesis boosts from occuring.
With Grassy Glide returning to the game and with Rillaboom present, Terrain control will possibly be back in battles.
Even though Grassy Glide's power was reduced, Rillaboom can still be a threat to several Pokemon, which may lead to opposing sides vying to maintain or change Grassy Terrain.
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Incineroar |
Stats: 95-115-90-80-90-69 ・Great Ability and utility moves. ・Can do meaningful damage even with minimal Attack investment. ・Is able to support any team that it is in. ▶️ Incineroar Best Doubles Moveset |
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Flutter Mane |
Stats: 55-55-55-135-135-135 ・Flutter Mane's high Special Attack, as well as its great typing make its STAB options difficult to tank. ・Will usually get to attack first thanks to its blistering Speed. ▶️Flutter Mane Best Doubles Moveset |
Iron Hands |
Stats: 154-140-108-50-68-50 ・High HP and Attack makes it a good offensive tank. ・Doesn't need Trick Room to become a threat. ▶️ Iron Hands Best Doubles Moveset |
Landorus (Therian Forme) |
Stats: 89-145-90-105-80-91 ・Standard Moveset is consistent and Strong. ・Great Ability and all-around stats. ・Threatens Ogerpon forms with Tera Flying Tera Blast. ▶️Landorus Best Doubles Moveset |
Tornadus (Incarnate Forme) |
Stats: 79-115-70-125-80-115 ・Best Prankster Tailwind User. ・Can support its team with Taunt, Tailwind, and Weather. ▶️Tornadus Best Doubles Moveset |
Rillaboom |
Stats: 100-125-90-60-70-85 ・Has Fake Out utility. ・Naturally tanky. ・Has access to Grassy Glide again. ▶️Rillaboom Best Doubles Movesets |
Raging Bolt |
Stats: 125-73-91-137-89-75 ・Excellent HP and Special Attack stats ・Powerful signature move, Thunderclap. ・Can sweep after a single Calm Mind. ▶️ Raging Bolt Best Moveset |
Landorus (Incarnate Forme) |
Stats: 89-125-90-115-80-101 ・Strong matchups into Incineroar, Archaludon, and all new Paradox Pokemon who are Ground-weak. ・Threatens Fairy-types with Tera Poison Sludge Bombs. ▶️Landorus Best Doubles Moveset |
Walking Wake |
Stats: 99-83-91-125-83-109 ・Excellent signature move in Hydro Steam. ・Great for Sun or Rain teams. ▶️Walking Wake Best Doubles Moveset |
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Gouging Fire |
Stats: 105-115-121-65-93-91 ・Physical Attacker that cannot be burned because it is a Fire-type. ・Has natural synergy with Sun Teams because of Protosynthesis and Fire typing. ▶️ Gouging Fire Best Moveset |
Whimsicott |
Stats: 60-67-85-77-75-116 ・Fastest Prankster Pokemon, who is able to Taunt opposing Pranksters and prevent them from setting up. ・Fast Prankster Tailwind Setter. ・Excellent disruptive options in Taunt, Tailwind, Encore, Memento, and Fake Tears. ▶️ Whimsicott Best Moveset |
Urshifu Rapid-Strike Style |
Stats: 100-130-100-63-60-97 ・Surging Strikes always hits three times and always lands a critical hit ・Unseen Fist bypasses protection Doubles Moveset ▶️Rapid-Strike Urshifu Best Doubles Movesets |
Iron Crown |
Stats: 75-125-80-60-100-85 ・Effective Expanding Force user. ・Great addition to Psyspam Teams. ▶️ Iron Crown Best Doubles Moveset |
Entei |
Stats: 115-115-85-90-75-100 ・New Tera Normal Extreme Speed Pokemon who cannot be burned or Intimidated. ・Sacred Fire is really strong and can burn physical attackers. ▶️ Entei Best Doubles Moveset |
Ogerpon (Wellspring Mask) |
Stats: 80-120-84-60-96-110 ・Increase Sp, Def While Terastallized ・Great Water/Grass Coverage ・Water Absorb heals it when hit by Water-type moves. ▶️ Wellspring Mask Ogerpon Best Doubles Movesets |
Ogerpon (Hearthflame Mask) |
Stats: 80-120-84-60-96-110 ・Increase Attack While Terastallized ・OHKO with 2.7x Boost to Ivy Cudgel ・Ignores abilities because of Mold Breaker. ▶️ Hearthflame Mask Ogerpon Best Doubles Movesets |
Chien-Pao |
Stats: 80-120-80-90-65-135 ・High Attack and Sword of Ruin debuffing opponents' Defense make Chien-Pao a great partner to Physical Attackers ▶️Chien-Pao Best Doubles Moveset |
Amoonguss |
Stats: 114-85-70-85-80-30 ・Impressive HP and Defensive Stats make it the best Redirection Pokemon in the format. ・Access to Spore and Rage Powder, which can be difficult to play around. ・Having it hold Rocky Helmet makes it a solid counter to Rapid Strike Urshifu. ▶️Amoonguss Best Doubles Moveset |
Kingambit |
Stats: 100-135-120-60-85-50 ・Can sweep unprepared teams once it gets a Defiant boost. ・Can shrug off special attacks with its great natural bulk when equipped with an Assault Vest. ▶️Kingambit Best Doubles Movesets |
Latias |
Stats: 80-80-90-110-130-110 ・Consistent bulky Tailwind setter. ・Buffed Mist Ball gives it a consistent Psychic-type Move that can hit Tera Poison Landorus-I for super-effective damage. ・Can run Ice Beam or Icy Wind to threaten Landorus-I. ▶️Latias Best Doubles Movesets |
Registeel |
Stats: 80-75-150-75-150-50 ・Mono typing and natural bulk make it a great Iron Defense Body Press user. ・Terastallization makes it even harder to knock out.. ▶️Registeel Best Doubles Movesets |
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Porygon2 |
Stats: 85-80-90-105-95-60 ・Difficult to KO when equipped with Eviolite. ・Reliable Trick Room setter. ・Can be relied on to threaten Ice-weak Pokemon like Landorus with Download-boosted Ice Beam. ▶️ Porygon2 Best Doubles Moveset |
Heatran |
Stats: 91-90-106-130-106-77 ・Excellent Special Attack Stat. ・Great defensive typing in Fire and Steel ▶️Heatran Best Doubles Moveset |
Iron Boulder |
Stats: 90-120-80-68-108-124 ・Though it has horrible defensive typing, it is a strong Glass Cannon ・Strong Signature Move in Mighty Cleave, which can damage a Pokemon that is protecting itself. ▶️ Iron Boulder Best Doubles Movesets |
Archaludon |
Stats: 90-105-130-125-65-85 ・Has great physical defense. ・Effective user of Stamina Body Press. ・Signature Move, Electro Shot gives it a Special Attack boost and position it to sweep. ・A good addition to Rain teams. ▶️ Archaludon Best Doubles Moveset |
Primarina |
Stats: 80-74-74-126-116-60 ・Matches up favorably against Gouging Fire. ・Great defensive and offensive typing in Water and Fairy. ・Modest defenses which benefit from a defensive Tera type. ▶️ Primarina Best Doubles Movesets |
Indeedee (Female) |
Stats: 60-65-55-105-95-95 ・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 |
Stats: 70-85-140-85-70-20 ・Powerful boosted Eruptions can sweep through unprepared teams. ・Can set up Sun for Paradox Pokemon with Protosynthesis. ▶️Torkoal Best Doubles Moveset |
Venusaur |
Stats: 80-82-83-100-100-80 ・An effective Chlorophyll user who is able to be disruptive and exert offensive pressure. ▶️ Venusaur Best Doubles Movesets |
Dusclops |
Stats: 40-70-130-60-130-25 ・Can setup Trick Room without worrying about Fake Out. ・Incredibly bulky thanks to Eviolite. ▶️ Dusclops Best Doubles Moveset |
Araquanid |
Stats: 68-70-92-50-132-42 ・Able to accumulate multiple damage modifiers with STAB, Tera Water, Water Bubble, Held Item, and sometimes Rain which allows it to use powerful Water-type attacks. ・Specially bulky. ▶️ Araquanid Best Doubles Moveset |
Porygon-Z |
Stats: 85-80-70135-75-90 ・Adaptability and Normal typing makes it a powerful Hyper Beam user who is consistently able to take KOs. ・A good candidate for Stellar Terastallization. ▶️ Porygon-Z Best Doubles Movesets |
Farigiraf |
Stats: 120-90-70-110-70-60 ・Armor Tail prevents opponents from using priority moves. ・Can run supportive and offensive movesets. ▶️ Farigiraf Best Doubles Movesets |
Metagross |
Stats: 80-135-130-95-90-70 ・Clear Body protects it from stat drops ・Made even stronger by Terastallization. ▶️ Metagross Best Doubles Movesets |
Annihilape |
Stats: 110-115-80-50-90-90 ・Is able to boost the power of Rage Fist with the help of Whimsicott or Maushold's Beat Up. ・Has an excellent Ability in Defiant ▶️Annihilape Best Doubles Moveset |
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Malamar |
Stats: 86-92-88-68-75-73 ・Has Skill Swap Contrary gimmicks. ・Partners well with Hydrapple. ▶️ Malamar Best Doubles Moveset |
Hydrapple |
Stats: 90-100-60-90-60-80 ・Fun new Move in Fickle Beam. ・Great selection of viable Abilities. ▶️ Hydrapple Best Doubles Moveset |
Dragonite |
Stats: 91-134-95-100-100-80 ・Can deal huge damage with Tera Normal Extreme Speed. ・Difficult to wall because of its wide selection of coverage moves. ▶️Dragonite Best Doubles Moveset |
Blaziken |
Stats: 80-120-70-110-70-80 ・Great offensive stats allows it to run mixed attacking sets. ・Speed Boost Ability lets Blaziken be a fast offensive Pokemon when coupled with Swords Dance. ▶️ Blaziken Best Doubles Movesets |
Grimmsnarl |
Stats: 95-120-65-95-75-60 ・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 Doubles Movesets |
Weezing |
Stats: 65-90-120-85-70-60 ・Neutralizing Gas turns off every ability in battle. ・Great bulk thanks to its stats and typing. ▶️ Weezing Best Doubles Moveset |
Gholdengo |
Stats: 87-60-95-133-91-84 ・Is immune to Status Moves thanks to its Good as Gold Ability. ・Has great typing for Offense and Defense ・Powerful Spread Move in Make it Rain. ▶️Gholdengo Best Doubles Movesets |
Pelipper |
Stats: 60-50-100-95-70-65 ・One of the best rain setters in the game. ・Has a great supportive move pool. ▶️ Pelipper Best Doubles Movesets |
Sinistcha |
Stats: 71-60-106-121-80-70 ・Set up Trick Room without worrying about Fake Out ・Can heal teammates upon switching in ▶️ Sinistcha Best Doubles Movesets |
Chi-Yu |
Stats: 55-80-80-135-120-100 ・High Special Attack and Beads of Ruin debuffing opponents' Special Defense make Chi-Yu a great partner to Special Attackers. ▶️Chi-Yu Best Doubles Moveset |
Ursaluna |
Stats: 130-140-105-45-80-50 ・Powerful new Trick Room Attacker. ・Monstrous 140 Attack Stat. ・Access to STAB Guts boosted Facade. ▶️Ursaluna Best Doubles Moveset |
Hisuian Arcanine |
Stats: 95-115-80-95-80-90 ・One of the best Intimidate users. ・Has great offensive move coverage. ▶️ Hisuian Arcanine Best Doubles Movesets |
Terrakion |
Stats: 91-129-90-72-90-108 ・Amazing offensive STAB coverage. ・Too reliant on Beat Up to become effective in battle. ▶️ Terrakion Best Doubles Movesets |
Hitmontop |
Stats: 50-95-95-35-110-79 ・Has Intimidate and Fake Out. ・Great assortment of useful moves including Bullet Punch, Close Combat, Wide Guard, and Helping Hand. ▶️ Hitmontop Best Doubles Moveset |
Alolan Ninetales |
Stats: 73-67-75-81-100-109 ・Better version of Abomasnow. ・Can still function well outside of Snow teams. ▶️ Alolan Ninetales Best Doubles Movesets |
Roaring Moon |
Stats: 105-139-71-55-101-119 ・High Attack and Speed make it very potent Physical Attacker. ・Protosynthesis can boost its Attack or Speed in Sun or with Booster Energy. ・After using its Booster Energy, Acrobatics doubles its damage. ▶️Roaring Moon Best Doubles Movesets |
Maushold |
Stats: 74-75-70-65-75-111 ・Friend Guard reduces the damage their ally takes. ・Can run an offensive set with Technician and Population Bomb. ▶️ Maushold Best Doubles Movesets |
Iron Leaves |
Stats: 90-130-88-70-108-104 ・Has a decent movepool and respectable stats. ・Has good signature move in Psyblade. ▶️Iron Leaves Best Doubles Movesets |
Bloodmoon Ursaluna |
Stats: 113-70-120-135-65-52 ・Viable Trick Room 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 Doubles Movesets |
Iron Bundle |
Stats: 56-80-114-124-60-136 ・High Sp. Atk and Speed stat make it a devastating sweeper. ・Good dual typing with STAB Hydro Pump and Freeze-Dry makes it hard to counter. ・A decent Special Attacker that is naturally faster than Flutter Mane ▶️Iron Bundle Best Doubles Moveset |
Cresselia |
Stats: 120-70-110-75-120-85 ・Is incredibly difficult to KO thanks to its typing, Terastallization, and natural bulk. ・Consistent Trick Room enabler. ▶️Cresselia Best Doubles Moveset |
Empoleon |
Stats: 84-86-88-111-101-60 ・Hidden ability was changed to Competitive from Defiant ・Amazing defensive typing in Water and Steel. ▶️Empoleon Best Doubles Movesets |
Baxcalibur |
Stats: 95-65-65-110-130-60 ・Huge attack of 145 with a BST of 600 ・Ability gives it immunity to getting burned. ・Loaded Dice build now has access to Scale Shot. ▶️Baxcalibur Best Doubles Movesets |
Ogerpon |
Stats: 80-120-84-60-96-110 ・Increase Speed While Terastallized ・Defiant protects it from Intimidate ▶️ Teal Mask Ogerpon Best Doubles Movesets |
Fezandipiti |
Stats: 88-91-82-70-125-99 ・Pairs well with other hyper-offensive attackers ・Has a great support move pool. ▶️ Fezandipiti Best Doubles Movesets |
Okidogi |
Stats: 88-128-115-58-86-80 ・Great physical attacker with natural bulk. ・Can run Bulk Up or Assault Vest sets. ▶️ Okidogi Best Doubles Movesets |
Hisuian Goodra |
Stats: 80-100-100-110-150-60 ・Excellent all-around stats. ・Great defensive typing with few weaknesses. ▶️Hisuian Goodra Best Doubles Movesets |
Sneasler |
Stats: 80-130-60-40-80-120 ・Excellent Attack and Speed Stats. ・Effective user of Unburden. ▶️Sneasler Best Doubles Moveset |
Enamorus (Therian Forme) |
Stats: 74-115-70-135-80-106 ・Powerful Trick Room Special Attacker. ・Strong selection of STAB and Coverage Moves. ・Immune to powder moves like Spore. ▶️Enamorus Best Doubles Moveset |
Gyarados |
Stats: 95-125-79-60-100-81 ・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 |
Ogerpon (Cornerstone Mask) |
Stats: 80-120-84-60-96-110 ・Increase Defense While Terastallized ・Prevent OHKO with Sturdy ▶️ Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon Best Doubles Movesets |
Munkidori |
Stats: 88-75-66-130-90-106 ・Access to Fake Out and Parting Shot. ・Can run offensive and supportive sets. ▶️ Munkidori Best Doubles Movesets |
Kommo-o |
Stats: 75-110-125-100-105-85 ・Clanging Scales is a high-power STAB move that hits both targets. ・Clangorous Soul + Throat Spray gives an extra Sp. Atk boost. ▶️ Kommo-o Best Doubles Movesets |
Snorlax |
Stats: 160-110-65-65-110-30 ・Strong Belly Drum + Sitrus Berry combo. ・Has great bulk and Physical attack. ▶️ Snorlax Best Doubles Movesets |
Milotic |
Stats: 95-60-79-100-125-81 ・Great natural bulk thanks to its stats ・STAB Scald can burn the target. |
Torterra |
Stats: 95-109-105-75-85-56 ・Gets Shell Smash and Headlong Rush. ・Cannot be crit thanks to Shell Armor. |
Infernape |
Stats: 76-104-71-104-71-108 ・Gets Knock Off. ・Can now run a Special Attacker set with Aura Sphere. |
Politoed |
Stats: 90-75-75-90-100-70 ・Premiere weather setter for Rain teams. ・Has a great supportive move pool. ▶️ Politoed Best Doubles Movesets |
Clefairy |
Stats: 70-45-48-60-65-35 ・Has an amazing supportive movepool. ・Its hidden ability Friend Guard reduces the damage that their ally takes. |
Ludicolo |
Stats: 80-70-70-90-100-70 ・Special Attacking Swift Swim user. ・Has access to important supportive moves like Encore and Fake Out. ▶️ Ludicolo Best Doubles Movesets |
Shiftry |
Stats: 90-100-60-90-60-80 ・Can run both offensive and supportive sets. ・Now has access to one of the best abilities in the game, Wind Rider. |
Thundurus (Incarnate Forme) |
Stats: 79-115-70-125-80-111 ・Excellent Disruption options in Taunt, Eerie Impulse and Thunder Wave. ・Can Terastallize to increase survivability. ・Consistent damage output when necessary. ▶️Thundurus Best Doubles Moveset |
Regieleki |
Stats: 80-100-50-100-50-200 ・Will rarely get outsped on the field. ・Access to Electroweb can help it maintain its Speed dominance. ・Difficult to wall thanks to Terastallization. ▶️Regieleki Best Doubles Moveset |
Urshifu Single-Strike Style |
Stats: 100-130-100-63-60-97 ・Wicked Blow always lands a critical hit ・Unseen Fist bypasses protection. ▶️Single-Strike Urshifu Best Doubles Movesets |
Zapdos |
Stats: 90-90-85-125-90-100 ・Can tank consistently well. ・Can deal respectable damage with its STAB options. ・Reliable Tailwind Setter ▶️Zapdos Best Doubles Moveset |
Hisuian Lilligant |
Stats: 70-105-75-50-75-105 ・Good offensive move coverage. ・Can be both a support and offensive threat on Sun teams. ▶️Hisuian Lilligant Best Doubles Moveset |
Basculegion (Male) |
Stats: 120-112-65-80-75-78 ・Can flexibly use any of its abilities depending on the team it's on. ・Solid offensive typing that can hit most types for neutrall ▶️Basculegion (Male) Best Doubles Moveset |
Brambleghast |
Stats: 55-115-70-80-70-90 ・Has one of the most powerful abilities in the game, Wind Rider. ・Deceptively tanky with Focus Sash + Strength Sap combo. ▶️ Brambleghast Best Doubles Movesets |
Dondozo |
Stats: 150-100-115-65-65-35 ・Can be a standalone bulky attacker or a heavily boosted threat after combining with Tatsugiri. ・Ignores stat boosts thanks to Unaware. ▶️ Dondozo Best Doubles Movesets |
Tatsugiri |
Stats: 68-50-60-120-95-82 ・Combines with Dondozo to boost all of their stats by two stages ・Has solid offensive and supportive movesets when alone. ▶️ Tatsugiri Best Doubles Movesets |
Palafin |
Stats: 100-70-72-53-62-100 ・In its Hero Form, Palafin gains increased stats, that make it an offensive powerhouse against Pokemon who don't resist it ▶️Palafin Best Doubles Movesets |
Glimmora |
Stats: 83-55-90-130-81-86 ・Guaranteed to setup some form of hazards. ・Can surprise opponents with a fully offensive set. ▶️ Glimmora Best Doubles Movesets |
Ceruledge |
Stats: 75-125-80-60-100-85 ・Now has a better Ghost STAB attack in Poltergeist ・Can heal itself with Bitter Blade. ▶️ Ceruledge Doubles Best Movesets |
Armarouge |
Stats: 85-60-100-125-80-75 ・Has access to very high damaging STAB moves. ・Gets access to Meteor Beam. ▶️ Armarouge Doubles Best Movesets |
Scizor |
Stats: 70-130-100-55-80-65 ・Matches up favourably against top Pokemon such as Flutter Mane and Ogerpon thanks to Bullet Punch, Bug Bite, and Dual Wingbeat. ▶️Scizor Best Doubles Moveset |
Volcarona |
Stats: 85-60-65-135-105-100 ・Flame Body is incredibly valuable thanks to the amount of Physical Attackers in the meta. ・Can become incredibly bulky with Terastallization. ▶️ Volcarona Best Doubles Movesets |
Sylveon |
Stats: 95-65-65-100-130-60 ・Bulkier than Flutter Mane albeit way slower. ・Pixilate + Hyper Voice is a lot stronger than Dazzling Gleam. ▶️ Sylveon Best Doubles Movesets |
Tyranitar |
Stats: 100-134-110-95-100-61 ・Now has access to Knock Off. ・Premiere weather setter for Sandstorm teams. ▶️ Tyranitar Best Doubles Movesets |
Lycanroc (Midday Form) |
Stats: 75-115-65-55-65-112 ・Speed is doubled when there is a Sandstorm. ・Strong offensive move pool. ▶️ Lycanroc Best Doubles Movesets |
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Koraidon |
Stats: 100-135-115-85-100-135 ・Great Ability in Orichalcum Pulse which sets Sun and boost Koraidon's Attack.▶️Koraidon Best Doubles Moveset |
Miraidon |
Stats: 100-85-100-135-115-135 ・Great Ability in Hadron Engine which sets Electric Terrain and boost Koraidon's Special Attack. ▶️Miraidon Best Doubles Moveset |
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Pokemon HOME's latest 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.
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・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 to ensure a user-friendly experience. |
Rank | Pokemon | Base Stat Total |
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1 | Regigigas | 670 |
2 | Slaking | 670 |
3 | Palafin (Hero Form) | 650 |
T4 | Heatran | 600 |
T4 | Landorus (Therian Forme) | 600 |
Rank | Pokemon | HP |
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1 | Blissey | 255 |
2 | Chansey | 250 |
3 | Regidrago | 200 |
4 | Cetitan | 170 |
5 | Alomomola | 165 |
Rank | Pokemon | Attack |
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1 | Rampardos | 165 |
T2 | Regigigas | 160 |
T2 | Palafin (Hero Form) | 160 |
T2 | Slaking | 160 |
5 | Haxorus | 147 |
Rank | Pokemon | Defense |
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1 | Regirock | 200 |
T2 | Avalugg | 184 |
T2 | Hisuian Avalugg | 184 |
4 | Cloyster | 180 |
5 | Bastiodon | 168 |
Rank | Pokemon | Sp. Attack |
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T1 | Chandelure | 145 |
T1 | Vikavolt | 145 |
T1 | Spectrier | 145 |
T1 | Thundurus (Therian Forme) | 145 |
5 | Iron Moth | 140 |
Rank | Pokemon | Sp. Defense |
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1 | Regice | 200 |
2 | Florges | 154 |
T3 | Registeel | 150 |
T3 | Hisuian Goodra | 150 |
T3 | Goodra | 150 |
Rank | Pokemon | Speed |
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1 | Regieleki | 200 |
T2 | Hisuian Electrode | 150 |
T2 | Electrode | 150 |
4 | Dragapult | 142 |
T5 | Iron Bundle | 136 |
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 Doubles Battles during Regulation E of Ranked Battles.
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.
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