This is our tier list prediction for the best Pokemon for the new Regulation C competitive single and 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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Regulation C Ranked Battle Singles Tier List

Attention!	This is a speculative tier list for Regulation C. For our updated Singles Tier List, click here

Updated 4/1
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Regulation C Ranked Battle Doubles Tier List

Attention!	This is a speculative tier list for Regulation C. For our updated Doubles Tier List, click here

Updated 4/1
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Predictions and Meta Analysis

Power Creep Due to Treasures of Ruin

The addition of the Treasures of Ruin will see a power creeep in both the Singles and Doubles Battle format. Offensive threats like Chien-Pao and Chi-Yu often don't need to setup due to the debuff their Abilities inflict, which will make Regulation C a very fast-paced meta.

Conversely, Ting-Lu and Wo-Chien will lower the viability of slower setup sweepers, as well as previoulsy offensive staples that lack boosting moves or have mediocre stats as these Pokemon can't break their heightened defenses.

Best Treasures of Ruin Builds for Ranked Battle and Raids

Paradox Pokemon Still Have a Presence

Paradox Pokemon will remain ubiquitous in Regulation C as offensive staples like Flutter Mane, Iron Bundle, and Roaring Moon are among the few offensive threats that can counter the debuffs Ting-Lu and Wo-Chien inflicts thanks to their own Abilities.

As a result, teams in both Singles and Doubles will start to see Paradox Pokemon becoming more common in offensive and defensive cores due to power creep.

Best Paradox Pokemon Builds for Ranked Battle and Raids

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Best Pokemon for Regulation C of Ranked Battles Considered

Start Date	April 1, 2023 (Sat) at 0:00 UTC
End Date	June 30, 2023 (Fri) at 23:59 UTC
Available Pokemon	・Paldea Pokedex (Paldea Region Forms) ・Paradox Pokemon ・Four Treasures of Ruin
Banned Pokemon	・Quagsire evolution line ・Perrserker evolution line ・Hisuian Zoroark evolution line ・Koraidon ・Miraidon ・Charizard evolution line ・Cinderace evolution line ・Greninja evolution line ・Decidueye evolution line ・Samurott evolution line ・Walking Wake and Iron Leaves

The Regulation C (Series 3) ruleset allows most Pokemon in the Paldea Pokedex, now allowing the four Treasures of Ruin sub-legendaries: Wo-Chien, Ting-Lu, Chien-Pao and Chi-Yu.

Pokemon which are not in the Paldea Dex such as Quagsire, Perrserker, and raid event Pokemon such as Charizard, Cinderace, Greninja, Decidueye, Samurott, and their pre-evolutions cannot be used for the duration of the Series. The newly introduced Paradox Pokemon, Walking Wake and Iron Leaves, also have yet to join.

Criteria for Tier Placings

The following are the criteria to be met when ranking Pokemon for Ranked Singles.

Tier	Criteria
	SS Tier Pokemon have great offensive stats and movepools, are easy to use, and can make any team they're part of stronger. These Pokemon are often setup sweepers that have an easy time setting up with their boosting moves.
	As the weeks go by and the metagame develops, Pokemon can go back and forth between SS and S Tier. These Pokemon are still solid additions to your team and are essential to Ranked Battle.
	Pokemon in A Tier are often the best of their type, but usually outclassed by Pokemon in the SS and S Tier. These Pokemon also often have great type matchups against SS and S Tier Pokemon.
	B Tier Pokemon are often versatile and have effective builds, but there are generally better options in the higher tiers.
	C Tier Pokemon are ones that offer good moves and stats but are often locked in specialized builds. These Pokemon have specific niches in the metagame and are outclassed by Pokemon in the higher tiers.
	UR (Unranked) Pokemon are not currently legal for ranked battle however may be valid in certain online competitions. When made available these Pokemon will surely shake up the meta game.

Contributions to a Battle

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.

Team Synergy is Taken into Account

The criteria for best Pokemon also takes into account team synergy or how well each Pokemon works in conjunction with its teammates.

Tera-Type Potential

The potential of Pokemon Terastallizing is also taken into account as this mechanic not only gives it an extra STAB of a different type, it can also remove its glaring weaknesses and give it new resistances.

Best Pokemon to Terastallize

Regulation C Differences and Meta Movers

Treasures of Ruin to be Introduced to Ranked Battles

The four Treasures of Ruin are now set to make their grand entrance in Ranked Battles, as they are now eligible to be used in Series 3!

Wo-Chien

Ting-Lu

Chien-Pao

Chi-Yu

Best Treasures of Ruin Builds for Ranked Battle and Raids

Treasures of Ruin Signature Abilities to be Impactful

Chi-Yu and Chien-Pao will find slots in hyper offensive teams, while Ting-Lu and Wo-Chien will find theirs in defensive team compositions. All four of the Treasures of Ruins have impactful Abilities, so expect to see them in most teams.

Featured Pairs and Cores

Pokemon often have synergy with each other, which allow them to work together for good results. Featured below are some of these Pokemon and the teammates they would frequently have.

VGC Doubles Teambuilding

Chien-Pao and Dragonite / Palafin

Chien-Pao and Dragonite / Palafin
Pokemon	Chien-Pao	Dragonite	Palafin
Ability	Sword of Ruin	Inner Focus	Zero to Hero
Held Item	Focus Sash	Choice Band	Mystic Water
Role	Physical Attacker	Physical Attacker	Physical Attacker

Chien-Pao and its Sword of Ruin Ability makes Priority Move users like Dragonite with Choice Band even more powerful, as well as Palafin with Mystic Water.

Chien-Pao is also able to clear out Psychic Terrain with Ice Spinner, enabling Dragonite's Extreme Speed and Palafin's Jet Punch.

Chi-Yu and Flutter Mane

Chi-Yu and Flutter Mane
Pokemon	Chi-Yu	Flutter Mane
Ability	Beads of Ruin	Protosynthesis
Held Item	Focus Sash	Life Orb
Role	Special Attacker	Special Attacker

Chi-Yu and Flutter Mane make for a powerful duo who can click spread moves with little counterplay. Chi-Yu's Beads of Ruin Ability can assist Flutter Mane score decisive knock outs. Chi-Yu can also work as a deterrent to Steel-types who want to match up against Flutter Mane.

Garganacl with Wo-Chien and Ting-Lu

Garganacl with Wo-Chien and Ting-Lu
Pokemon	Garganacl	Wo-Chien	Ting-Lu
Ability	Purifying Salt	Vessel of Ruin	Tablets of Ruin
Held Item	Leftovers	Assault Vest	Sitrus Berry
Role	Tank	Tank	Tank

Both of Wo-Chien and Ting-Lu's Abilities can help Garganacl (and themselves) be unbreakable walls. Team compositions such as this will typically aim to outlast opponents using the Pokemon's bulk, Ting-Lu's Vessel of Ruin and Wo-Chien's Tablets of Ruin Ability, HP recovering items, and stall moves like Leech Seed and Salt Cure to score their wins.

Both Ting-Lu and Wo-Chien have access to Ruination, which can make stalling even easier.

Maus Ape

Maus Ape
Pokemon	Annihilape	Maushold
Ability	Defiant	Friend Guard
Held Item	Leftovers	Safety Goggles
Role	Offensive Tank	Support / Physical Attacker

Annihilape and Tera Ghost Maushold make for an unstoppable duo. Maushold can protect itself from Fake Out with Tera Ghost, while raising the power of Annihilape's Rage Fist with Beat Up.

Maushold can then protect Annihilape with Follow Me and give it some added bulk with its Friend Guard Ability.

Maushold with Follow Me and Safety Goggles can also improve a team's matchup against Lillikoal (Lilligant Torkoal) because Maushold can redirect After You away from Torkoal, and Sleep Powder away from Annihilape.

This strategy may struggle against redirection, however, with Rage Fist being nullified by a Normal-type Follow Me user such as Indeedee-F or opposing Maushold.

Top Pokemon Rankings Explained

Singles Pokemon Rankings

Best Pokemon- SS Tier Pokemon

Pokemon	Commentary
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
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
Chi-Yu	Stats: 55-80-80-135-120-100 ・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

S Tier Pokemon

Pokemon	Commentary
Ting-Lu	Stats: 155-110-125-55-80-45 ・Vessel of Ruin lowers opposing Pokemon's Special Attack stat by 25%, giving it great mixed defenses ・Can phaze with Stealth Rock and Whirlwind. ▶️Ting-Lu 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
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
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 Doubles Moveset
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 Doubles Movesets
Garganacl	Stats: 100-100-130-45-90-35 ・Immune to status effects and takes half damage from Ghost moves ・Works well with Ting-Lu and Wo-Chien. ・Can stall with Salt Cure. ▶️Garganacl Best Doubles Moveset

A Tier Pokemon

Pokemon	Commentary
Wo-Chien	Stats: 60-85-42-85-42 ・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
Garchomp	Stats: 108-130-95-80-85-102 ・High Attack, Speed, and respectable bulk makes it a great lead. ・Can surprise its usual checks by terastallizing intoa Fire-type. ▶️Garchomp 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. ▶️Roaring Moon Best Doubles Movesets
Iron Valiant	Stats: 74-130-90-120-60-116 ・Can hit with either physical or special moves ・Unpredictable and difficult to counter unless the moveset is revealed early ・Has great type matchup against majority of S Tier Pokemon ▶️Iron Valiant Best Movesets
Iron Moth	Stats: 80-70-60-140-110-110 ・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
Hydreigon	Stats: 92-105-90-125-90-98 ・Deals large damage with Dark Pulse ・Is a good switch-in thanks to its many resistances ・With a Steel Tera Type it can reverse its unfavorable matchups, making it more viable than ever. ▶️Hydreigon Best Movesets
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 Doubles Movesets
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
Wash Rotom	Stats: 50-65-107-105-107-86 ・Good defensive pivot with good damage output and decent bulk. ・Works as a good disruptor thanks to moves like Trick and Thunder Wave ・Only weakness is Grass type thanks to Levitate ▶️Wash Rotom Best Movesets
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 Doubles Moveset

B Tier Pokemon

Pokemon	Commentary
Iron Hands	Stats: 154-140-108-50-68-50 ・High HP and Attack makes it a good offensive tank. ▶️ Iron Hands Best Doubles Moveset
Dondozo	Stats: 150-100-115-65-65-35 ・Ignores opponents stat changes thanks to its Unaware Ability, making it resistant to sweepers. ・Has good Defense and Attack raising option with Curse ・Invaluable high durability Water Type pick. ▶️Dondozo Best Movesets
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
Brute Bonnet	Stats: 111-127-99-79-99-55 ・High Attack stat lets it run an effective physical Growth build ・STAB Sucker Punch allows it to check faster Ghost-types such as Gholdengo and Dragapult ▶️Brute Bonnet Movesets
Skeledirge	Stats: 104-75-100-110-75-66 ・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	Stats: 76-110-70-81-70-123 ・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
Dragapult	Stats: 88-120-75-100-75-142 ・Well-rounded stats and wide movepool make it a versatile Pokemon that can attack or support its team. ・Tera Blast finally gives it a reliable physical Ghost-type move with Ghost Tera-type. ▶️Dragapult Best Moveset
Iron Hands	Stats: 154-140-108-50-68-50 ・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
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 Moveset
Salamence	Stats: 95-135-80-110-80-100 ・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	Stats: 98-87-105-53-87-67 ・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
Sandy Shocks	Stats: 85-81-97-121-85-101 ・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
Glimmora	Stats: 83-55-90-130-81-86 ・Toxic Debris Ability scatters Toxic Spikes whenever it's hit by a physical attack. ・Has a wide support movepool that includes Stealth Rock, Mortal Spin, and Spiky Shield. ・Can also go full offensive with its high 130 Sp.Atk. ▶️Glimmora Best Movesets
Azumarill	Stats: 110-50-80-60-80-50 ・Water Tera-type further boosts the power of Aqua Jet. ・Huge Power and Play Rough lets it easily dispatch Dark, Fighting, and Dragon-types. ▶️Azumarill Best Movesets
Mimikyu	Stats: 55-90-80-50-100-96 ・Versatile physical attack that has plenty of Tera-type options. ・Can easily set up with Swords Dance thanks to Disguise and attack faster Pokemon with Shadow Sneak ▶️Mimikyu Best Moveset

C Tier Pokemon

Pokemon	Commentary
Hippowdon	Stats: 108-112-118-68-72-47 ・High HP, Defense, and Slack Off lets it easily shrug off physical attacks ・Sand Stream Ability is invaluable at breaking Focus Sash and distrupting Koraidon's Orichalcum Pulse. ▶️Hippowdon Best Moveset
Iron Treads	Stats: 90-112-120-72-70-106 ・Great physical bulk and defensive typing. ・Access to key support moves such as Stealth Rock and Rapid Spin. ▶️Iron Treads Best Movesets
Ceruledge	Stats: 75-125-80-60-100-85 ・Has excellent compatibility with its Hidden Ability Weak Armor, which raises its Speed by 2 stages, while lowering its Defense 1 stage when it is hit by an attack. ・Has a wide variety of Fire and Ghost Type moves. ・Bitter Blade's healing effect is very strong. ▶️Ceruledge Best Movesets
Scizor	Stats: 70-130-100-55-80-65 ・Steel Tera-type further boosts its already strong Technician-boosted Bullet Punch. ・Can Terastallize to remove its 4x weakness to Fire-type moves. ▶️Scizor Best Movesets
Breloom	Stats: 60-130-80-60-60-70 ・Can put slower Pokemon to sleep with 100% accurate Spore. ・Technician boosts the power of moves such as Mach Punch, Bullet Seed, and Rock Tomb. ・Loaded Dice guarantees Bullet Seed hits 5 times. ▶️Breloom Best Movesets
Gyarados	Stats: 95-125-79-60-100-81 ・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
Clodsire	Stats: 130-75-60-45-100-20 ・Access to some of the best support moves like Toxic, Yawn, and Stealth Rock ・Great typing, defensive stats, and abilities in Water Absorb and Unaware. ▶️Clodsire Best 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 Movesets
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 Movesets
Heat Rotom	Stats: 50-65-107-105-107-86 ・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	Stats: 100-134-110-95-100-61 ・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	Stats: 60-65-60-130-75-110 ・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
Grafaiai	Stats: 63-95-65-80-72-110 ・Can function as an offensive lead with Prankster-boosted Taunt and Parting Shot. ▶️Grafaiai Best Movesets
Cloyster	Stats: 50-95-180-85-45-70 ・Rock Tera-type gives it STAB Rock Blast. ・Skill Link Ability guarantees that Icicle Spear hit 5 times. ▶️Cloyster Best Movesets

UR Tier

Pokemon	Commentary
Koraidon	Stats: 100-135-115-85-100-135 ・Great Ability in Orichalcum Pulse which sets Sun and boost Koraidon's Attack. ▶️Koraidon Best Movesets
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 Movesets
Walking Wake	Stats: 99-83-91-125-83-109 ・Excellent signature move in Hydro Steam. ・Great for Sun or Rain teams. ▶️Walking Wake Best 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 Movesets
Decidueye	Stats: 78-107-75-100-100-70 ・Has access to Swords Dance and Roost, making it a reliable set up sweeper with a reliable recovery option. ▶️Decidueye Best Movesets
Greninja	Stats: 72-95-67-103-71-122 ・Greninja is a potent Mixed Attacker that can be tailored to fit teams and take care of specific threats. ▶️Greninja Best Movesets
Cinderace	Stats: 80-116-75-65-75-119 ・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	Stats: 78-84-78-109-85-100 ・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
Hisuian Zoroark	Stats: 55-100-60-125-60-110 ・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 Pokemon Rankings

Best Pokemon- SS Tier Pokemon

Pokemon	Commentary
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
Chi-Yu	Stats: 55-80-80-135-120-100 ・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	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

S Tier Pokemon

Pokemon	Commentary
Ting-Lu	Stats: 155-110-125-55-80-45 ・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
Iron Hands	Stats: 154-140-108-50-68-50 ・High HP and Attack makes it a good offensive tank. ▶️ Iron Hands 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
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
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 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

A Tier Pokemon

Pokemon	Commentary
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
Wo-Chien	Stats: 60-85-42-85-42 ・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
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
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 Doubles Moveset
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
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

B Tier Pokemon

Pokemon	Commentary
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
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
Tyranitar	Stats: 100-134-110-95-100-61 ・Great all around stats. ・Reliable Weather setter. ▶️Tyranitar Best Doubles Moveset
Glimmora	Stats: 83-55-90-130-81-86 ・Reliable entry hazard setter ・Can work as a Special Attacker disguised as a hazard setter ▶️Glimmora Best Doubles Movesets
Maushold	Stats: 74-75-70-65-75-111 ・Reliable partner to Annihilape. ・Has very useful Utility Moves in Follow Me, Encore and Helping Hand. ▶️Maushold Best Doubles Moveset
Garganacl	Stats: 100-100-130-45-90-35 ・Immune to status effects and takes half damage from Ghost moves ・Works well with Ting-Lu and Wo-Chien. ・Salt Cure damage drain is a menace. ▶️Garganacl 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
Gothitelle	Stats: 70-55-95-95-110-65 ・Counters switch heavy teams with Shadow Tag. ・Can trap opponents while a teammate sets Perish Song. ▶️Gothitelle Best Doubles Moveset
Scizor	Stats: 70-130-100-55-80-65 ・Massive Bullet Punch damage through Technician ・Can remove 4x Fire Weakness by Terastallizing ▶️Scizor Best Doubles Moveset
Grimmsnarl	Stats: 95-120-65-95-75-60 ・Is able to set up Prankster Dual Screens and protect teammates from status with Misty Terrain. ▶️Grimmsnarl Best Doubles Moveset
Murkrow	Stats: 60-85-42-85-42-91 ・Has access to Prankster Tailwind and Haze. ▶️Murkrow 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

C Tier Pokemon

Pokemon	Commentary
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
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 Doubles 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
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 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. ▶️Roaring Moon Best Doubles Movesets
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
Tatsugiri	Stats: 68-50-60-120-95-82 ・Its Commander Ability makes it a great partner for Dondozo, boosting its offenses and allowing it to sweep. ▶️Tatsugiri Best Doubles Moveset
Ceruledge	Stats: 75-125-80-60-100-85 ・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
Scream Tail	Stats: 115-65-99-65-115-111 ・Very tanky or fastunder Harsh Sunlight thanks to Protosynthesis. ・Deals decent damage even if EVs are invested in its defenses. ▶️Scream Tail Best Doubles Movesets
Sylveon	Stats: 95-65-65-110-130-60 ・Has access to powerful Pixilate-boosted Hyper Voice and Quick Attack. ▶️Sylveon 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
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

UR Tier

Pokemon	Commentary
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
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
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
Decidueye	Stats: 78-107-75-100-100-70 ・Has access to Swords Dance and Roost, making it a reliable set up sweeper with a reliable recovery option. ▶️Decidueye Best Doubles Movesets
Greninja	Stats: 72-95-67-103-71-122 ・Greninja is a potent Mixed Attacker that can be tailored to fit teams and take care of specific threats. ▶️Greninja Best Doubles Movesets
Cinderace	Stats: 80-116-75-65-75-119 ・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 Movesets
Charizard	Stats: 78-84-78-109-85-100 ・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 Doubles Movesets
Hisuian Zoroark	Stats: 55-100-60-125-60-110 ・Access to both Nasty Plot and Swords Dance makes it an offensive threat that can deliver Physical or Special damage. ▶️Hisuian Zoroark Best Doubles Movesets

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Best Pokemon by Stat

Pokemon with Highest Base Stat Total

Rank	Pokemon	Base Stat Total
1	Miraidon	670
2	Koraidon	670
3	Slaking	670
4	Palafin (Hero Form)	650
5	Pseudo Legendaries	600

List of Pokemon by Base Stats

Pokemon with Highest HP Stat

Rank	Pokemon	HP
1	Blissey	255
2	Chansey	250
3	Cetitan	170
4	Alomomola	165
5	Ting-Lu	155

Pokemon with Highest Attack Stat

Rank	Pokemon	Attack
1	Palafin (Hero Form)	160
2	Slaking	160
3	Haxorus	147
4	Baxcalibur	145
5	Iron Hands	140

Pokemon with Highest Defense Stat

Rank	Pokemon	Defense
1	Avalugg	184
2	Cloyster	180
3	Toxapex	152
4	Orthworm	145
5	Forretress	140

Pokemon with Highest Sp. Attack Stat

Rank	Pokemon	Sp. Attack
1	Iron Moth	140
2	Hatterene	136
3	Miraidon	135
3	Chi-Yu	135
3	Flutter Mane	135
3	Volcarona	135

Pokemon with Highest Sp. Def Stat

Rank	Pokemon	Sp. Defense
1	Florges	154
2	Goodra	150
3	Toxapex	142
4	Blissey	135
5	Wo-Chien	135
5	Flutter Mane	135
5	Cryogonal	135

Pokemon with Highest Speed Stat

Rank	Pokemon	Speed
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

List of Pokemon by Speed

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