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This is our tier list prediction for the best Pokemon for the new Series 2, Season 3 competitive double battles in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV). Read on to learn which Pokemon are set to shake up and dominate the metagame!
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Attention! |
This is a speculative tier list for Ranked Battle Series 2, Season 3. For our updated Tier List, click here |
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Updated 1/20 | |
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Tier | Pokemon |
Start Date | February 1, 2023 (Wed) at 16:00 PST |
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End Date | March 31, 2023 (Fri) at 15:59 PST |
Available Pokemon | ・Paldea Pokedex ・Paradox Pokemon |
Banned Pokemon | ・Four Treasures of Ruin ・Koraidon and Miraidon ・Quagsire and Perrserker ・Charizard evolution line ・Cinderace evolution line |
Ranked Battles Series 2 for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will be running from February 1, 2023 up until March 31, 2023. The Series 2 Regulations and rulesets allows most Pokemon in the Paldea Pokedex for competitive play, with just a few restrictions.
The following are the criteria to be met when ranking Pokemon for Ranked Singles.
These Tiers are determine by how drastically a match is altered by a Pokemon being on the field. Whether it be Redirection, Support, a strong Offensive presence, a Pokemon's impactfulness determines its placement on our list.
The criteria for best Pokemon also takes 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.
Paradox Pokemon becoming legal in Ranked Battle Series 2 will reshape the metagame, causing previously top SS Pokemon like Annihilape, Hydreigon, and Gholdengo down to the lower tiers due to the introduction of new threats such as Iron Bundle and Iron Hands.
Consequently, the introduction of Paradox Pokemon will further increase the usage of hyper offensive teams and strategies due to the ease of these Pokemon to setup or check previously effective defensive Pokemon.
Balanced team compositions and strategies still have a place in the new metagame, but will need specific countermeasures against aggressive gameplay.
Pokemon | Commentary |
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Iron Bundle |
Stats: 56-80-114-124-60-136 ・High Sp. Atk and Speed stat makes it a devastating sweeper. ・Good dual typing with STAB Freeze-Dry makes it hard to counter. ・A decent Special Attacker that is naturally faster than Flutter Mane ▶️Iron Bundle Best Movesets |
Iron Hands |
Stats: 154-140-108-50-68-50 ・High HP and Attack makes it a good offensive tank. ▶️ Iron Hands Best Movesets |
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 Movesets |
Pokemon | Commentary |
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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. ▶️Roaring Moon Best Movesets |
Garganacl |
Stats: 100-100-130-45-90-35 ・Immune to status effects and takes half damage from Ghost moves ・Works as a win condition against unprepared teams. ・Salt Cure damage drain is a menace. ▶️Garganacl Best Doubles Moveset |
Gholdengo |
Stats: 55-90-80-50-105-96 ・Is immune to Status Moves thanks to its Good as Gold Ability. ・Has great typing for Offense and Defense ・Powerful Spread Move in Make it Rain. ▶️Gholdengo 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 |
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. ・Its support can consistently help a teammate set up, allowing for a player to execute their gameplan more effectively ▶️Amoonguss Best Doubles Moveset |
Meowscarada |
Stats: 76-110-70-81-70-123 ・Its signature move, Flower Trick is great for damaging Pokemon like Dondozo. ▶️Meowscarada Best Doubles Moveset |
Pokemon | Commentary |
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Murkrow |
Stats: 60-85-42-85-42 ・Has access to Prankster Tailwind and Haze. ▶️Murkrow Best Doubles Moveset |
Annihilape |
Stats: 110-115-80-50-90-90 ・Can consistently take out an opposing Pokemon with Final Gambit. ・Has an excellent Ability in Defiant ▶️Annihilape Best Doubles Moveset |
Arcanine |
Stats: 90-110-80-100-80-95 ・Besides great Defenses, Arcanine has effective ways to debuff opponents. Namely, its Intimidate Ability, and Moves like Snarl and Will-O-Wisp ・Great Attack and Speed stats that allow it to be a reliable back up attacker even without offensive EV investment. ▶️Arcanine Best Doubles Moveset |
Armarouge |
Stats: 85-60-100-125-80-75 ・The only Pokemon to have the move Expanding Force ・Has great natural synergy with Indeedee (Female). ▶️Armarouge Best Doubles Moveset |
Brute Bonnet |
Stats: 111-127-99-79-99-55 ・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 |
Kingambit |
Stats: 100-135-120-60-85-50 ・Can sweep unprepared teams once it gets Supreme Overlord boosts. ・Can shrug off special attacks with its great natural bulk when equipped with an Assault Vest. ▶️Kingambit Best Movesets |
Pokemon | Commentary |
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Baxcalibur |
Stats: 95-65-65-110-130-60 ・Huge attack of 145 with a BST of 600 ・Ability gives it immunity to getting burned. ▶️Baxcalibur Best Movesets |
Farigiraf |
Stats: 120-90-70-110-70-60 ・Reliable Trick Room setter with an immunity to priority moves thanks to its Armor Tail Ability. ▶️Farigiraf Best Doubles Moveset |
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 |
Great Tusk |
Stats: 115-131-131-53-53-87 ・Strong coverage allows it to handle a variety of threats. ・Access to Headlong Rush and massive Attack makes it hit like a truck. ▶️Great Tusk Best Movesets |
Garchomp |
Stats: 108-130-95-80-85-102 ・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 |
Grimmsnarl |
Stats: 95-120-65-95-75-60 ・Is able to set up Prankster Dual Screens and debuff opponents with Parting Shot and Spirit Break ▶️Grimmsnarl Best Doubles Moveset |
Iron Moth |
Stats: 80-70-60-140-110-110 ・Great special bulk and high Special Attack make it a powerful Special Attacker.▶️Iron Moth Best Movesets |
Talonflame |
Stats: 78-81-71-74-69-126 ・Can use Priority Tailwind and Brave Bird with Gale Wings. ・Fast Taunt and Will-O-Wisp user. ▶️Talonflame Best Doubles Moveset |
Paldean Tauros (Fighting/Water Form) |
Stats: 75-110-105-30-70-100 ・Matches up favorably against top threats like Gholdengo, Hydreigon, and Dondozo. ・Powerful STAB Moves that heavily punish common Tera Pokemon like Tera Steel Gholdengo and Tera Fire Hydreigon. ▶️Paldean Tauros (Water Form) Best Doubles Moveset |
Hydreigon |
Stats: 92-105-90-125-90-98 ・Can Terastallize to rid itself of weaknesses. ・Can knock out Pokemon with its powerful Draco Meteor ▶️Hydreigon Best Doubles Moveset |
Pelipper |
Stats: 60-50-100-95-70-65 ・Can set up Rain with its Drizzle Ability. ・Pelipper's STAB Moves have natural synergy with its Weather. ▶️Pelipper Best Doubles Moveset |
Sylveon |
Stats: 95-65-65-110-130-60 ・Has access to powerful Pixilate-boosted Hyper Voice and Quick Attack. ▶️Sylveon Best Doubles Moveset |
Pokemon | Commentary |
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Scizor |
Stats: 70-130-100-55-80-65 ・Massive Bullet Punch damage through Technician ・Can remove 4x Fire Weakness by Terastallizing ▶️Scizor Best Moveset |
Volcarona |
Stats: 85-60-65-135-105-100 ・Matches up favorably against Gholdengo thanks to its Fire typing and natural Special Defense. ▶️Volcarona Best Movesets |
Tyranitar |
Stats: 100-134-110-95-100-61 ・Great all around stats. ・Reliable Weather setter. ▶️Tyranitar Best Doubles Moveset |
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 Movesets |
Mimikyu |
Stats: 55-90-80-50-105-96 ・Its Disguise Ability gives Mimikyu added durability, allowing it to set up more consistently. ▶️Mimikyu Best Movesets |
Maushold |
Stats: 74-75-70-65-75-111 ・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 |
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 |
Scream Tail |
Stats: 115-65-99-65-115-111 ・Very tanky under Harsh Sunlight thanks to Protosynthesis. ・Deals decent damage even if EVs are invested in its defenses. ▶️Scream Tail Best Movesets |
Dondozo |
Stats: 225-120-135-85-85-55 ・Great bulk and decent offense ・Powerful synergy with Tatsugiri's Commander boosting all its Stats. ▶️Dondozo Best Doubles Moveset |
Iron Valiant |
Stats: 74-130-90-120-60-116 ・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 |
Wash Rotom |
Stats: 50-65-107-105-107-86 ・Wash Rotom's great Defensive Stats, great Levitate Ability, and great typing give it very few weaknesses. ▶️Wash Rotom Best Doubles Moveset |
Dragapult |
Stats: 88-120-75-100-75-142 ・One of the fastest Pokemon available, Dragapult can OHKO Flutter Mane if it can somehow outspeed it at +1 Speed. ▶️Dragapult Best Moveset |
Orthworm |
Stats: 70-85-145-60-55-65 ・Can support its teammates with Shed Tail. ・Can deal decent damage to Fighting-weak Pokemon with Body Press ▶️Orthworm Best Movesets |
Tinkaton |
Stats: 85-75-77-70-105-94 ・Fairy/Steel is a powerful defensive combination. ・Has access to a powerful move in Gigaton Hammer. ▶️Tinkaton Best Movesets |
Iron Thorns |
Stats: 100-134-110-70-84-72 ・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 |
Off-Meta Pokemon |
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These Pokemon are viable in Ranked Battles but are outclassed by most of the Pokemon in the tier list or have a specific niche that require proper team building.
Pokemon HOME's latest updated added several new features such as the Ranked Battles Information in the Battle Data feature. Similar to how it worked in Pokemon Sword and Shield, this feature shows Pokemon usage in the current battle series.
Version 2.1.0 Features |
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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 a Nintendo Account with data from Pokemon Scarlet or Pokemon Violet, you'll now be able to *view results from your Ranked Battles in Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet. ・You can view your battle results from Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield by choosing View Past Battle Records. ・Other Issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience. |
Rank | Pokemon | Base Stat Total |
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1 | Miraidon | 670 |
2 | Koraidon | 670 |
3 | Slaking | 670 |
4 | Palafin (Hero Form) | 650 |
5 | Pseudo Legendaries | 600 |
Rank | Pokemon | HP |
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1 | Blissey | 255 |
2 | Chansey | 250 |
3 | Cetitan | 170 |
4 | Alomomola | 165 |
5 | Ting-Lu | 155 |
Rank | Pokemon | Attack |
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1 | Palafin (Hero Form) | 160 |
2 | Slaking | 160 |
3 | Haxorus | 147 |
4 | Baxcalibur | 145 |
5 | Iron Hands | 140 |
Rank | Pokemon | Defense |
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1 | Avalugg | 184 |
2 | Cloyster | 180 |
3 | Toxapex | 152 |
4 | Orthworm | 145 |
5 | Forretress | 140 |
Rank | Pokemon | Sp. Attack |
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1 | Iron Moth | 140 |
2 | Hatterene | 136 |
3 | Miraidon | 135 |
3 | Chi-Yu | 135 |
3 | Flutter Mane | 135 |
3 | Volcarona | 135 |
Rank | Pokemon | Sp. Defense |
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1 | Florges | 154 |
2 | Goodra | 150 |
3 | Toxapex | 142 |
4 | Blissey | 135 |
5 | Wo-Chien | 135 |
5 | Flutter Mane | 135 |
5 | Cryogonal | 135 |
Rank | Pokemon | Speed |
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1 | Electrode | 150 |
2 | Dragapult | 142 |
3 | Iron Bundle | 136 |
4 | Barraskewda | 136 |
5 | Miraidon | 135 |
5 | Koraidon | 135 |
5 | Chien-Pao | 135 |
5 | Flutter Mane | 135 |
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