Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)

Best Pokemon Tier List Prediction for Regulation E Singles and Doubles VGC

Regulation E

This is our tier list prediction for the best Pokemon for the new Regulation E competitive battles in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV). Read on to learn which Pokemon including those from The Teal Mask are set to shake up and dominate the metagame!

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Regulation E Ranked Battle Singles Tier List

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Tier Pokemon
SS Tier
Pokemon SV - Ogerpon Hearthflame Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ogerpon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragonite Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flutter Mane
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ogerpon Wellspring Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ogerpon Cornerstone Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Baxcalibur Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Chi-Yu Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Chien-Pao Gholdengo Icon
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Okidogi Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ursaluna Bloodmoon Scizor Gray

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Iron Bundle Alolan Ninetales Gray Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Landorus-T Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Urshifu Rapid Strike Style
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Munkidori Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Politoed Pokemon SV - Chandelure Grey Pokemon SV - Torterra Grey Pokemon SV - Infernape Grey Milotic Gray Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Mamoswine Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ursaluna Dondozo Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Mimikyu Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Heatran Ting-Lu Icon
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Pokemon SV - Fezandipiti Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dipplin Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Sinistcha Pokemon SV - Kommo-o Grey Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Snorlax Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Salamence Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Tyranitar Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Empoleon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Conkeldurr Pokemon SV - Ribombee Grey Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Annihilape Urshifu Single Strike Style Plain

Regulation E Ranked Battle Doubles Tier List

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Tier Pokemon
SS Tier
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flutter Mane Pokemon SV - Ogerpon Hearthflame Pokemon SV - Tornadus Incarnate
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rillaboom Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Chien-Pao Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Landorus-T Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Iron Hands Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Heatran Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ursaluna Bloodmoon
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Urshifu Rapid Strike Style Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Chi-Yu Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Hisuian Arcanine Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Cresselia Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grimmsnarl Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Gyarados
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Amoonguss Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragonite Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Torkoal Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dusclops Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ursaluna Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Sinistcha
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Armarouge Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Pokemon SV - Fezandipiti Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Indeedee-F Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Iron Bundle Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ogerpon Wellspring
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Galarian Weezing Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragapult Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ogerpon Cornerstone Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Politoed Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Okidogi
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Munkidori Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Roaring Moon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ogerpon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dipplin Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ting-Lu Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Snorlax
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Mamoswine Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Mimikyu Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ludicolo Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Conkeldurr Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Gastrodon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Basculegion

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Best Pokemon- SS Tier Pokemon

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

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Stats: 80-120-84-60-96-110
・Great Grass/Fire hyper offense which can fit any team.
・Viable with or without Terastallizing.
▶️ Ogerpon (Hearthflame Mask) Best Moveset
Ogerpon ImageOgerpon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon

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Stats: 80-120-84-60-96-110
・Can hold any item.
・Very fast after Terastallizing.
▶️ Ogerpon Best Moveset
Flutter Mane ImageFlutter Mane
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon

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Stats: 55-55-55-135-135-135
・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 Moveset
Dragonite ImageDragonite
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon

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Stats: 91-134-95-100-100-80
・Great offense and bulk.
・Resists non-Rock Ogerpon forms.
▶️ Dragonite Best Moveset

S Tier Pokemon

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

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Stats: 80-120-84-60-96-110
・Can absorb Water-type attacks.
・Boosts Sp. Def after Terastallizing.
▶️ Ogerpon (Wellspring Mask) Best Moveset
Ogerpon (Cornerstone Mask) ImageOgerpon (Cornerstone Mask)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Icon

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Stats: 80-120-84-60-96-110
・Cannot be OHKO'd thanks to Sturdy.
・Threatens Ogerpon's normal counters.
▶️ Ogerpon (Cornerstone Mask) Best Moveset
Baxcalibur ImageBaxcalibur
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Icon

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Stats: 115-145-92-75-86-87
・Gets Scale Shot
・1.5x Defense under Snow.
▶️ Baxcalibur Best Movesets
Chi-Yu ImageChi-Yu
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon

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Stats: 55-80-80-135-120-100
・High Special Attack and Beads of Ruin debuffs opponents' Special Defense.
▶️ Chi-Yu Best Moveset
Chien-Pao ImageChien-Pao
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Icon

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Stats: 80-120-80-90-65-135
・High Attack and Sword of Ruin debuffs opponents' Defense.
・Has access to Icicle Crash and Lash Out.
▶️ Chien-Pao Best Moveset
Gholdengo ImageGholdengo
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon

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Stats: 87-60-95-133-91-84
・Incredible Ghost/Steel typing.
・Flexible Tera, item, and move choices.
▶️ Gholdengo Best Moveset

A Tier Pokemon

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Okidogi ImageOkidogi
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon

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Stats: 88-128-115-58-86-80
・Great physical attacker with natural bulk
▶️ Okidogi Best Moveset
Bloodmoon Ursaluna ImageBloodmoon Ursaluna
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon

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Stats: 113-70-120-135-65-52
・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 Moveset
Scizor ImageScizor
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon

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Stats: 70-130-100-55-80-65
・Gets Bug Bite and Dual Wingbeat.
・Technician increases the damage of 60BP or lower moves.
▶️ Scizor Best Movesets
Alolan Ninetales ImageAlolan Ninetales
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon

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Stats: 73-67-75-81-100-109
・Better version of Abomasnow.
・Snow Warning and Aurora Veil combo.
Iron Bundle ImageIron Bundle
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon

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Stats: 56-80-114-124-60-136
・High Sp. Atk and Speed stat makes it a devastating sweeper.
・Threatens all Ogerpon Forms.
▶️ Iron Bundle Best Moveset
Landorus (Therian Forme) ImageLandorus (Therian Forme)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon

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Stats: 89-145-90-105-80-91
・Standard Moveset is consistent and Strong.
・Great Ability and all-around stats.
・Good counter against Ogerpon (Hearthflame Mask)
▶️ Landorus Best Moveset
Urshifu Rapid-Strike Style ImageUrshifu Rapid-Strike Style
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon

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Stats: 100-130-100-63-60-97
・Surging Strikes always hits three times and always lands a critical hit.
・Unseen Fist bypasses protection.
▶️ Rapid-Strike Urshifu Best Moveset

B Tier Pokemon

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Munkidori ImageMunkidori
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon

B Tier
Stats: 88-75-66-130-90-106
・Fast Special Attacker.
・Can easily badly poison targets with Toxic Chain.
▶️ Munkidori Best Movesets
Politoed ImagePolitoed
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon

B Tier
Stats: 90-75-75-90-100-70
・Standard Rain setter.
・Can utilize Perish Song kit.
Chandelure ImageChandelure
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon

B Tier
Stats: 60-55-90-145-90-80
・Highest Sp. Atk stat outside of legendaries.
・Can use any of its abilities.
Torterra ImageTorterra
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon

B Tier
Stats: 95-109-105-75-85-56
・Can use Shell Smash to boost offensive capabilities.
Infernape ImageInfernape
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon

B Tier
Stats: 76-104-71-104-71-108
・Now has Knock Off utility.
・Can now run Sp. Atk set with Aura Sphere.
Milotic ImageMilotic
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon

B Tier
Stats: 95-60-79-100-125-81
・Can burn with Scald.
・Bulky Competitive user.
Mamoswine ImageMamoswine
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon

B Tier
Stats: 110-130-80-70-60-80
・Strong offensive Ice/Ground typing.
・Halved Ice and Fire-type damage with Thick Fat.
Ursaluna ImageUrsaluna
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon

B Tier
Stats: 130-140-105-45-80-50
・Monstrous 140 Attack Stat.
・Access to STAB Guts boosted Facade.
・Threatened by top Grass-type attackers.
▶️ Ursaluna Best Moveset
Dondozo ImageDondozo
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon

B Tier
Stats: 150-100-115-65-65-35
・Ignores stat boosts thanks to Unaware.
・Can pressure with Yawn and Fissure.
▶️ Dondozo Best Moveset
Mimikyu ImageMimikyu
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon

B Tier
Stats: 55-90-80-50-105-96
・Cannot be OHKO'd thanks to Disguise.
・Unresisted Ghost/Fairy offensive coverage.
▶️ Mimikyu Best Movesets
Heatran ImageHeatran
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon

B Tier
Stats: 91-90-106-130-106-77
・Excellent Special Attack Stat.
・Great typing in Fire and Steel.
・Viable with Tera Grass.
▶️ Heatran Best Moveset
Ting-Lu ImageTing-Lu
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon

B Tier
Stats: 155-110-125-55-80-45
・High base stats and ability make it a powerful tank.
・Annoying Stealth Rock + Whirlwind combination.
▶️ Ting-Lu Best Movesets

C Tier Pokemon

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Fezandipiti ImageFezandipiti
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon

C Tier
Stats: 88-91-82-70-125-99
・Resists Poison and Fairy-type moves.
・Can easily poison targets with Toxic Chain and stall with Roost.
▶️ Fezandipiti Best Moveset
Dipplin ImageDipplin
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon

C Tier
Stats: 80-80-110-95-80-40
・Can use Eviolite.
・Supersweet Syrup reduces opponent's evasion.
・Syrup Bomb reduces opponent's speed over 3 turns.
▶️ Dipplin Best Movesets
Sinistcha ImageSinistcha
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon

C Tier
Stats: 71-60-106-121-80-70
・Can heal self and burn opponents with Matcha Gotcha.
▶️ Sinistcha Best Moveset
Kommo-o ImageKommo-o
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon

C Tier
Stats: 75-110-125-100-105-85
・Now has access to Loaded Dice.
・Clangorous Soul + Scale Shot combine for tons of damage.
Snorlax ImageSnorlax
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon

C Tier
Stats: 160-110-65-65-110-30
・Belly Drum + Gluttony combo.
Salamence ImageSalamence
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon

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Stats: 95-135-80-110-80-100
・Gets access to Dual Wingbeat.
・Resists non-Rock Ogerpon forms.
▶️ Salamence Best Movesets
Tyranitar ImageTyranitar
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon

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Stats: 100-134-110-95-100-61
・Gets Knock Off.
・Standard Sand Stream user.
▶️ Tyranitar Best Movesets
Empoleon ImageEmpoleon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon

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Stats: 84-86-88-111-101-60
・Hidden Ability changed to Competitive.
Conkeldurr ImageConkeldurr
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon

C Tier
Stats: 105-140-95-55-65-45
・Alternative Guts + Flame Orb user.
Ribombee ImageRibombee
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon

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Stats: 60-55-60-95-70-124
・Fastest Sticky Web user.
Annihilape ImageAnnihilape
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon

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Stats: 110-115-80-50-90-90
・Deals more damage the more it is hit.
・Great setup move in Bulk Up.
・Can heal itself with Drain Punch.
▶️ Annihilape Best Movesets
Urshifu Single-Strike Style ImageUrshifu Single-Strike Style
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon

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Stats: 60-55-60-95-70-124
・Incredibly threatening move in Wicked Blow.
・Can hit before Extreme Speed with Sucker Punch.
▶️ Single-Strike Urshifu Best Movesets

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Best Pokemon- SS Tier Pokemon

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Flutter Mane ImageFlutter Mane
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon

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Stats: 55-55-55-135-135-135
・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 Moveset
Ogerpon (Hearthflame Mask) ImageOgerpon (Hearthflame Mask)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon

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Stats: 80-120-84-60-96-110
・Great Grass/Fire hyper offense which can fit any team.
・Viable with or without Terastallizing.
▶️ Ogerpon (Hearthflame Mask) Best Moveset
Tornadus (Incarnate Forme) ImageTornadus (Incarnate Forme)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon

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Stats: 79-115-70-125-80-115
・Best Prankster Tailwind User.
・Great against Grass-types.
▶️ Tornadus Best Moveset

S Tier Pokemon

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Rillaboom ImageRillaboom
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon

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Stats: 100-125-90-60-70-85
・Gets Grassy Glide
・Naturally tanky.
・Strong STAB Wood Hammer.
▶️ Rillaboom Best Movesets
Chien-Pao ImageChien-Pao
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Icon

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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.
・Has access to Icicle Crash and Lash Out.
▶️ Chien-Pao Best Moveset
Landorus (Therian Forme) ImageLandorus (Therian Forme)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon

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Stats: 89-145-90-105-80-91
・Standard Moveset is consistent and Strong.
・Great Ability and all-around stats.
・Good counter against Ogerpon (Hearthflame Mask)
▶️ Landorus Best Moveset
Iron Hands ImageIron Hands
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon

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Stats: 154-140-108-50-68-50
・High HP and Attack makes it a good offensive tank.
▶️ Iron Hands Best Doubles Moveset
Heatran ImageHeatran
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon

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Stats: 91-90-106-130-106-77
・Excellent Special Attack Stat.
・Great typing in Fire and Steel.
・Viable with Tera Grass.
▶️ Heatran Best Moveset
Bloodmoon Ursaluna ImageBloodmoon Ursaluna
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon

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Stats: 113-70-120-135-65-52
・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 Moveset

A Tier Pokemon

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Urshifu Rapid-Strike Style ImageUrshifu Rapid-Strike Style
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon

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Stats: 100-130-100-63-60-97
・Surging Strikes always hits three times and always lands a critical hit.
・Unseen Fist bypasses protection.
・Threatened by Ogerpon (Hearthflame Mask) and Grassy Glide Rillaboom.
▶️ Rapid-Strike Urshifu Best Moveset
Chi-Yu ImageChi-Yu
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon

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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.
・Great with Sun teams.
▶️ Chi-Yu Best Moveset
Hisuian Arcanine ImageHisuian Arcanine
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Icon

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Stats: 60-50-120-90-80-30
・Great with Intimidate and Choice Band.
・Good against Ogerpon (Hearthflame Mask)
▶️ Hisuian Arcanine Best Moveset
Cresselia ImageCresselia
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon

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Stats: 120-70-110-75-120-85
・Is incredibly difficult to KO thanks to its typing, Terastallization, and natural bulk.
・Consistent Trick Room enabler.
・Usual Trick Room allies like Ursaluna are weak to Grass-types.
▶️ Cresselia Best Moveset
Grimmsnarl ImageGrimmsnarl
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon

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Stats: 95-120-65-95-75-60
・Standard Prankster support and Screens setter.
▶️ Grimmsnarl Best Moveset
Gyarados ImageGyarados
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon

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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
・Can fend well against Rillaboom and can drop Ogerpon (Hearthflame Mask)'s Attack.
▶️ Gyarados Best Moveset
Amoonguss ImageAmoonguss
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Icon

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Stats: 114-85-70-85-80-30
・Impressive HP and Defensive Stats make it the best Redirection Pokemon in the format.
・Can get Tera Water when facing Ogerpon (Hearthflame Mask).
▶️ Amoonguss Best Moveset
Dragonite ImageDragonite
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon

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Stats: 91-134-95-100-100-80
・Possible kits now include Tera Flying
・Great against Ogerpon (Hearthflame Mask) when paired with Chien-Pao.
▶️ Dragonite Best Moveset
Torkoal ImageTorkoal
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon

A Tier.png
Stats: 70-85-140-85-70-20
・Great pair with Ogerpon (Hearthflame Mask).
▶️ Torkoal Best Moveset
Dusclops ImageDusclops
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon

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Stats: 40-70-130-60-130-25
・Great Trick Room setter while holding Eviolite.
Ursaluna ImageUrsaluna
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon

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Stats: 130-140-105-45-80-50
・Monstrous 140 Attack Stat.
・Access to STAB Guts boosted Facade.
・Threatened by top Grass-type attackers.
▶️ Ursaluna Best Moveset
Sinistcha ImageSinistcha
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon

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Stats: 71-60-106-121-80-70
・Set up Trick Room without worrying about Fake Out
・Can heal teammates upon switching in
▶️ Sinistcha Best Moveset

B Tier Pokemon

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Armarouge ImageArmarouge
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon

B Tier
Stats: 85-60-100-125-80-75
・Good counter for Ogrepon (Hearthflame Mask)
▶️ Armarouge Best Moveset
Fezandipiti ImageFezandipiti
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon

B Tier
Stats: 88-91-82-70-125-99
・Pairs well with other hyper-offensive attackers.
・Viable with Technician and Icy Wind.
▶️ Fezandipiti Best Moveset
Indeedee (Female) ImageIndeedee (Female)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon

B Tier
Stats: 60-65-55-105-95-95
・Great with Armarouge.
・Can change Terrain to counter Rillaboom teams.
▶️ Indeedee-F Best Moveset
Iron Bundle ImageIron Bundle
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon

B Tier
Stats: 56-80-114-124-60-136
・High Sp. Atk and Speed stat makes it a devastating sweeper.
・Threatened by Grassy Glide Rillaboom.
▶️ Iron Bundle Best Moveset
Ogerpon (Wellspring Mask) ImageOgerpon (Wellspring Mask)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon

B Tier
Stats: 80-120-84-60-96-110
・Great Grass/Water attacker.
・Threatened by Grassy Glide Rillaboom.
▶️ Ogerpon (Wellspring Mask) Best Moveset
Galarian Weezing ImageGalarian Weezing
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon

B Tier
Stats: 65-90-120-85-70-60
・Good with Paradox Pokemon thanks to Neutralizing Gas.
Dragapult ImageDragapult
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon

B Tier
Stats: 88-120-75-100-75-142
・Gets access to Poltergeist.
・Can outspeed Flutter Mane
▶️ Dragapult Best Moveset
Ogerpon (Cornerstone Mask) ImageOgerpon (Cornerstone Mask)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Icon

B Tier
Stats: 80-120-84-60-96-110
・Great Grass/Rock attacker.
・Outclassed by Ogerpon (Hearthflame Mask).
▶️ Ogerpon (Cornerstone Mask) Best Moveset
Politoed ImagePolitoed
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B Tier
Stats: 90-75-75-90-100-70
・Standard Rain setter.
・Can utilize Perish Song kit.
Threatened by Grassy Glide Rillaboom.
Okidogi ImageOkidogi
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon

B Tier
Stats: 88-128-115-58-86-80
・Great physical attacker with natural bulk
▶️ Okidogi Best Moveset

C Tier Pokemon

Singles Pokemon Rankings Doubles Pokemon Rankings
SS Tier S Tier A Tier B Tier C Dark Tier
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Pokemon Commentary
Munkidori ImageMunkidori
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon

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Stats: 88-75-66-130-90-106
・Can easily badly poison targets with Toxic Chain.
▶️ Munkidori Best Movesets
Roaring Moon ImageRoaring Moon
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C Tier
Stats: 105-139-71-55-101-119
・High Attack and Speed make it very potent Physical Attacker.
・Has access to Knock Off.
・Can resist Grass and Fire-type attackers but is bad against Flutter Mane.
▶️ Roaring Moon Best Movesets
Ogerpon ImageOgerpon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon

C Tier
Stats: 80-120-84-60-96-110
・Great Grass attacker but outclassed by other Mask forms.
▶️ Ogerpon Best Moveset
Dipplin ImageDipplin
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon

C Tier
Stats: 80-80-110-95-80-40
・Versatile and suitable for various teams.
・Decent Eviolite user.
▶️ Dipplin Best Movesets
Ting-Lu ImageTing-Lu
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon

C Tier
Stats: 155-110-125-55-80-45
・High base stats and ability make it a powerful tank.
・Makes opposing special attackers less effective.
・Threatened by Grassy Glide Rillaboom.
▶️ Ting-Lu Best Movesets
Snorlax ImageSnorlax
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon

C Tier
Stats: 160-110-65-65-110-30
・Can be viable with Mimikyu if it can set up Trick Room.
Mamoswine ImageMamoswine
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon

C Tier
Stats: 110-130-80-70-60-80
・Can counter top Grass-type Pokemon, but threatened by Grassy Glide Rillaboom.
Mimikyu ImageMimikyu
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C Tier
Stats: 155-110-125-55-80-45
・Pairs well with Snorlax via Trick Room.
・Viable Ghost attacker but can be outclassed by other Ghost-type Pokemon.
▶️ Mimikyu Best Movesets
Ludicolo ImageLudicolo
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon

C Tier
Stats: 80-70-70-90-100-70
・Can counter Sun-centric teams.
Conkeldurr ImageConkeldurr
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon

C Tier
Stats: 105-140-95-55-65-45
・Viable physical attacker with Guts, but threatened by Flutter Mane.
Gastrodon (East Sea) ImageGastrodon (East Sea)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon

C Tier.png
Stats: 111-83-68-92-82-39
・Can support Water-weak teammates with its Storm Drain Ability.
・Threatened by Grass-type Pokemon like Grassy Glide Rillaboom.
▶️ Gastrodon Best Doubles Moveset
Baxcalibur ImageBaxcalibur
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C Tier.png
Stats: 95-65-65-110-130-60
・Huge attack of 145 with a BST of 600
・Can counter Grass-type Pokemon but threatened by Grassy Glide Rillaboom.
▶️ Baxcalibur Best Moveset

Regulation E Differences and Meta Movers

New Pokemon from The Teal Mask DLC

Brand new Pokemon found in The Teal Mask's Kitakami region will be legal for play in Regulation E!

The Teal Mask New Pokemon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - OgerponOgerpon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ogerpon Wellspring MaskOgerpon (Wellspring Mask) Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ogerpon Hearthflame MaskOgerpon (Hearthflame Mask) Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ogerpon Cornerstone MaskOgerpon (Cornerstone Mask)
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Teal Mask New DLC Pokemon Tier List

Returning Pokemon in The Teal Mask DLC

Pokemon SV - Teal Mask Returning Pokemon

Returning Pokemon that appeared in The Teal Mask will also be usable in Regulation E, with some getting access to new moves and abilities!

All Returning DLC Pokemon

Predictions and Meta Analysis

Weather Wars

More Pokemon that can set the weather with their Abilities were added in The Teal Mask, which may bring back weather wars in the metagame.

Ogerpon, for example, is a Pokemon that may play a core role in weather teams thanks to its access to its different forms, primarily its Hearthflame Mask form which benefits from harsh sunlight or its Wellspring Mask form which benefits from rain.

How to Build a Weather Team

Terrain Wars

With Grassy Glide returning in 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.

Best Pokemon Tier List Criteria

Best Pokemon for Regulation E Ranked Battles Considered

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

Regulation E of Ranked Battle will run from October 1 to November 30.

The Regulation E ruleset allows for all Pokemon in the Paldea Pokedex, Paradox Pokemon, the four Treasures of Ruin, Pokemon from Pokemon HOME, and now Pokemon Available in the Teal Mask DLC, except for Koraidon, Miraidon, Walking Wake, Iron Leaves and other Restricted Pokemon.

Criteria for Tier Placings

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

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

Contributions to a Battle

These Tiers are determined by how drastically a match is altered by a Pokemon being on the field. Whether it be Redirection, Support, 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

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