Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) Walkthrough & Guides Wiki

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)

Indigo Disk Best Pokemon Tier List

3

☆ Pokemon Legends Z-A Announced for 2025!
★ Golden Week Events: Tera Raid | Mass Outbreak
◓ Item Printer RNG Exploit complete Guide & Dates!
☆ The DLC Epilogue is now available! ▶︎ How to Start
┗Post Epilogue | New Coaches | Pecharunt | VGC
★ Regulation F is live! ▶︎ Indigo Disk Tier List

Pokemon Scarlet SV The Indigo Disk Release Date

This is our tier list for the best Pokemon from the Indigo Disk DLC to use for competitive battles in Regulation F (Series 13) and Tera Raids in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV). Read on to learn what the best new Indigo Disk Pokemon are and how good they are for Ranked Battles or Tera Raids.

List of Contents

Indigo Disk Best Pokemon Tier List

Indigo Disk Doubles Tier List

The Indigo Disk Pokemon Tier List
Tier Pokemon
SS Tier
Pokemon SV - Incineroar Pokemon SV - Raging Bolt
S Tier.png
Pokemon SV - Whimsicott Pokemon SV - Iron Crown Pokemon SV - Gouging Fire Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Entei Grey Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Latias Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Registeel
A Tier.png
Pokemon SV - Primarina Pokemon SV - Porygon-Z Pokemon SV - Iron Boulder Pokemon SV - Porygon2 Pokemon SV - Venusaur Pokemon SV - Archaludon Pokemon SV - Araquanid Pokemon SV - Metagross
B Tier.png
Pokemon SV - Reuniclus Pokemon SV - Alcremie Pokemon SV - Alolan Exeggutor Pokemon SV - Lapras Pokemon SV - Magmortar Pokemon SV - Scrafty Pokemon SV - Serperior Pokemon SV - Flygon Pokemon SV - Feraligatr Pokemon SV - Blastoise Pokemon SV - Kingdra Pokemon SV - Rhyperior Pokemon SV - Hitmontop Pokemon SV - Electivire Pokemon SV - Hydrapple Pokemon SV - Blaziken Pokemon SV - Terrakion Pokemon SV - Smeargle Pokemon SV - Excadrill Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Malamar
UR Icon
Pokemon SV - Terapagos

Best Pokemon Tier List Criteria

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 overall 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. Incineroar tops this list, however, because of its ease of use and utility in battle.
S Tier S Tier Pokemon are great additions to teams and are rarely poor choices. These Pokemon often carry great stats that complement their movepools.
A Tier Pokemon in A Tier are often the best of their type but are 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.
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 metagame.

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, or 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

Best Pokemon - SS Tier DLC Pokemon

New Pokemon

Pokemon Commentary
Raging Bolt ImageRaging Bolt
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon

SS Tier.png		 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

Returning Pokemon

Pokemon Commentary
Incineroar ImageIncineroar
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon

SS Tier.png		 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 Moveset

S Tier DLC Pokemon

New Pokemon

Pokemon Commentary
Iron Crown ImageIron Crown
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon

S Tier.png		 Stats: 75-125-80-60-100-85
・Effective Expanding Force user.
・Great addition to Psyspam Teams.
▶️ Iron Crown Best Moveset
Gouging Fire ImageGouging Fire
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon

S Tier.png		 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

Returning Pokemon

Pokemon Commentary
Whimsicott ImageWhimsicott
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon

S Tier.png		 Stats: 60-67-85-77-75-116
・Fastest Prankster Pokemon, who can 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
Entei ImageEntei
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon

S Tier.png		 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
Latias ImageLatias
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon

S Tier.png		 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 ImageRegisteel
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon

S Tier.png		 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

A Tier DLC Pokemon

New Pokemon

Pokemon Commentary
Iron Boulder ImageIron Boulder
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon

A Tier.png		 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.
Archaludon ImageArchaludon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon

A Tier.png		 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 Moveset

Returning Pokemon

Pokemon Commentary
Primarina ImagePrimarina
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon

A Tier		 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 Movesets
Porygon-Z ImagePorygon-Z
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon

A Tier		 Stats: 85-80-70135-75-90
・Adaptability and Normal typing makes it a powerful Hyper Beam user.
・A good candidate for Stellar Terastallization.
▶️ Porygon-Z Best Movesets
Porygon2 ImagePorygon2
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon

A Tier.png		 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 Moveset
Venusaur ImageVenusaur
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Icon

A Tier.png		 Stats: 80-82-83-100-100-80
・An effective Chlorophyll user who can be disruptive and exert offensive pressure.
▶️ Venusaur Best Movesets
Araquanid ImageAraquanid
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Icon

A Tier.png		 Stats: 68-70-92-50-132-42
・Great Ability in Water Bubble.
・Specially bulky.
▶️ Araquanid Best Moveset
Metagross ImageMetagross
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon

A Tier.png		 Stats: 80-135-130-95-90-70
・Clear Body protects it from stat drops
・Made even stronger by Terastallization.
▶️ Metagross Best Movesets

B Tier DLC Pokemon

New Pokemon

Pokemon Commentary
Hydrapple ImageHydrapple
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon

B Tier.png		 Stats: 90-100-60-90-60-80
・Fun new Move in Fickle Beam.
・Great selection of viable Abilities.
▶️ Hydrapple Best Moveset

Returning Pokemon

Pokemon Commentary
Reuniclus ImageReuniclus
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon

B Tier.png		 Stats: 110-65-75-125-85-30
・Amazing Trick Room setter and sweeper.
・Very bulky.
・Is able to take advantage of Life Orb without recoil thanks to its Magic Guard Ability.
▶️ Reuniclus Best Movesets
Alcremie ImageAlcremie
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon

B Tier.png		 Stats: 65-60-75-110-121-64
・Can support its team with Decorate.
Alolan Exeggutor ImageAlolan Exeggutor
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon

B Tier		 Stats: 95-105-85-125-76-45
・Decently bulky Trick Room Setter and Attacker.
▶️ Alolan Exeggutor Best Moveset
Lapras ImageLapras
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Icon

B Tier		 Stats: 130-85-80-85-95-60
・Great Ability options, coverage and access to Perish Song.
▶️ Lapras Best Movesets
Magmortar ImageMagmortar
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon

B Tier		 Stats: 75-95-67-125-95-83
・Great options for STAB and coverage.
Scrafty ImageScrafty
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon

B Tier		 Stats: 65-90-115-45-115-58
・Access to Intimidate, Fake Out, and Close Combat.
▶️ Scrafty Best Movesets
Serperior ImageSerperior
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon

B Tier		 Stats: 75-75-95-75-95-113
・Contrary Ability makes it a great user of Leaf Storm.
・A good candidate for Stellar Terastallization and Tera Blast.
▶️ Serperior Best Movesets
Flygon ImageFlygon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon

B Tier		 Stats: 80-100-80-80-80-100
・A Dragon Pokemon that is made better by Terastallization
▶️ Flygon Best Movesets
Feraligatr ImageFeraligatr
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon

B Tier		 Stats: 85-105-100-79-83-78
・Great with a Dragon Dance set.
▶️ Feraligatr Best Movesets
Blastoise ImageBlastoise
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon

B Tier		 Stats: 79-83-100-85-105-78
・Great with a Shell Smash set.
▶️ Blastoise Best Movesets
Kingdra ImageKingdra
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon

B Tier.png		 Stats: 75-95-95-95-95-85
・Great overall stats.
・Powerful Swift Swim Pokemon.
Rhyperior ImageRhyperior
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Icon

B Tier.png		 Stats: 115-140-130-55-55-40
・Powerful Trick Room sweeper
・Can Terastallize to get rid of its weaknesses.
▶️ Rhyperior Best Moveset
Hitmontop ImageHitmontop
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon

B Tier.png		 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 Moveset
Electivire ImageElectivire
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon

B Tier.png		 Stats: 75-123-67-95-85-95
・Good overall stats, as well as STAB and coverage options.
Blaziken ImageBlaziken
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon

B Tier.png		 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 Movesets
Terrakion ImageTerrakion
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon

B Tier.png		 Stats: 91-129-90-72-90-108
・Great overall stats
・Whimsicott's natural partner, as it can benefit from both Tailwind and Beat Up.
・Strong STAB options.
Excadrill ImageExcadrill
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon

B Tier.png		 Stats: 110-135-60-50-65-88
・Reliable Sand Rush Pokemon who is difficult to outspeed in Sand.
・Impressively high Attack stat.
▶️ Excadrill Best Movesets
Smeargle ImageSmeargle
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon

B Tier.png		 Stats: 80-120-84-60-96-110
・Dangerously unpredictable because it can learn most moves in the game.
・Staple Smeargle moves include Spore and Fake Out.
・Moody Ability can grant it random stat boosts.
▶️ Smeargle Best Moveset

UR Tier DLC Pokemon

New Pokemon

Pokemon Commentary
Terapagos (Terastal Form) ImageTerapagos (Terastal Form)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon

UR Icon		 Stats: 160-105-110-130-110-85
・Excellent HP, Defense, Special Attack and Special Defense stats.
・Powerful signature move, Stellar Starstorm, which damages all opponents.
▶️ Terapagos Best Moveset

Incineroar

Rain
Pokemon Incineroar ImageIncineroar Rillaboom ImageRillaboom
Ability Intimidate Grassy Surge
Held Item Assault Vest Miracle Seed
Role Support Support / Physical Attacker

Incineroar is a good addition to most teams, with its frequent partner being Rillaboom. Both Pokemon carry Fake Out, which is useful for buying yourself a turn to reposition and adjust your strategy. Additionally, Incineroar's Intimidate, coupled with its modest bulk makes it difficult to consistently knock out.

Whimsicott

Whimsicott
Pokemon Whimsicott ImageWhimsicott Terrakion ImageTerrakion
Ability Prankster Justified
Held Item Covert Cloak Safety Goggles
Role Support Physical Attacker

Whimsicott's reintroduction into the metagame makes it the fastest Tailwind user available. This threatens Tornadus-I, as it can outspeed and Taunt it. Whimsicott can support its team with Tailwind, as well as enable strategies involving Justified and Stamina.

Psyspam

Psyspam
Pokemon Indeedee (Female) ImageIndeedee (Female) Iron Crown ImageIron Crown
Ability Psychic Surge Quark Drive
Held Item Rocky Helmet Life Orb
Role Support Special Attacker

Iron Crown is a strong Expanding Force user introduced in The Indigo Disk DLC. This makes it a suitable partner to Indeedee-F who can protect it and enable it to deal massive damage with Expanding Force.

Sun

Sun
Pokemon Gouging Fire ImageGouging Fire Whimsicott ImageWhimsicott
Ability Protosynthesis Prankster
Held Item Clear Amulet Covert Cloak
Role Physical Attacker Support / Special Attacker

Whimsicott is also a strong addition to Sun teams, as it can manually set up Sun with Sunny Day. Gouging Fire benefits from the Sun because of Protosynthesis, as well as enjoys a damage boost to its Fire-type Attacks.

Rain

Rain
Pokemon Archaludon ImageArchaludon Tornadus (Incarnate Forme) ImageTornadus (Incarnate Forme)
Ability Stamina Prankster
Held Item Assault Vest Mental Herb
Role Special Attacker Support / Special Attacker

Archaludon and its Signature Move, Electro Shot are strong options in Rain. Tornadus-I is great for enabling Rain strategies, because of its ability to manually set up Rain with Rain Dance. Archaludon can also enjoy Tailwind support, while teammates with Swift Swim are ready at the back.

Indigo Disk Singles Tier List

The Indigo Disk Pokemon Tier List
Tier Pokemon
SS Tier
Pokemon SV - Gouging Fire Pokemon SV - Porygon2
S Tier.png
Pokemon SV - Archaludon Latios Gray Icon
A Tier.png
Pokemon SV - Iron Crown Pokemon SV - Raging Bolt Pokemon SV - Suicune Grey Pokemon SV - Entei Grey Pokemon SV - Latias Grey Pokemon SV - Swampert Grey Pokemon SV - Serperior Pokemon SV - Primarina Pokemon SV - Incineroar Pokemon SV - Metagross Pokemon SV - Excadrill
B Tier.png
Pokemon SV - Hydrapple Pokemon SV - Iron Boulder Raikou Gray Icon Cobalion Gray Icon Pokemon SV - Blastoise Pokemon SV - Venusaur Pokemon SV - Feraligatr Pokemon SV - Sceptile Grey Pokemon SV - Blaziken Pokemon SV - Reuniclus Pokemon SV - Skarmory Grey Pokemon SV - Araquanid Pokemon SV - Porygon-Z Pokemon SV - Galvantula Grey Pokemon SV - Smeargle Pokemon SV - Whimsicott Pokemon SV - Flygon Pokemon SV - Rhyperior Pokemon SV - Alolan Exeggutor Pokemon SV - Vileplume Grey Pokemon SV - Scrafty
UR Icon
Pokemon SV - Terapagos

Best Pokemon Tier List Criteria

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 overall 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. Incineroar tops this list, however, because of its ease of use and utility in battle.
S Tier S Tier Pokemon are great additions to teams and are rarely poor choices. These Pokemon often carry great stats that complement their movepools.
A Tier Pokemon in A Tier are often the best of their type but are 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.
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 metagame.

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, or 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

Best Pokemon - SS Tier DLC Pokemon

New Pokemon

Pokemon Commentary
Gouging Fire ImageGouging Fire
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon

SS Tier		 Stats: 105-115-121-65-93-91
・Very bulky while it is holding an Assault Vest.
・Pretty fast when compared to other bulky attackers.
▶️ Gouging Fire Best Moveset

Returning Pokemon

Pokemon Commentary
Porygon2 ImagePorygon2
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon

SS Tier		 Stats: 85-80-90-105-95-60
・Difficult to KO when equipped with Eviolite.
・Can flexibly switch between Download and Analytic.
▶️ Porygon2 Best Moveset

S Tier DLC Pokemon

New Pokemon

Pokemon Commentary
Archaludon ImageArchaludon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon

S Tier.png		 Stats: 90-105-130-125-65-85
・Effective user of the Stamina + Body Press combo.
・Becomes incredibly tanky with an Assault Vest.
▶️ Archaludon Best Moveset

Returning Pokemon

Pokemon Commentary
Latios ImageLatios
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon

S Tier.png		 Stats: 80-90-80-130-110-110
・Its signature move Luster Purge got a damage buff.
・Now has access to Flip Turn which is an amazing move in Singles.
▶️ Latios Best Singles Movesets

A Tier DLC Pokemon

New Pokemon

Pokemon Commentary
Iron Crown ImageIron Crown
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon

A Tier.png		 Stats: 90-72-100-122-108-98
・Tachyon Cutter is amazing for breaking items and abilities like Focus Sash and Multiscale.
・Great bulk with an amazing defensive typing.
▶️ Iron Crown Best Moveset
Raging Bolt ImageRaging Bolt
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon

A Tier.png		 Stats: 125-73-91-137-89-75
・Excellent HP and Special Attack stats.
・Becomes decently fast with Choice Scarf.
▶️ Raging Bolt Best Moveset

Returning Pokemon

Pokemon Commentary
Suicune ImageSuicune
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon

A Tier.png		 Stats: 100-75-115-90-115-85
・Amazing defensive typing and stats.
・Can be flexibly used as a wall or a setup sweeper.
▶️ Suicune Best Singles Movesets
Entei ImageEntei
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon

A Tier.png		 Stats: 115-115-85-90-75-100
・Strong Extreme Speed attacker that can't be intimidated.
・Wide offensive coverage movepool.
▶️ Entei Best Singles Movesets
Latias ImageLatias
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon

A Tier.png		 Stats: 80-80-90-110-130-110
・High Sp. Def makes it an amazing special wall.
・One of the few Levitate users that can abuse Terastallization.
▶️ Latias Best Singles Movesets
Swampert ImageSwampert
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon

A Tier.png		 Stats: 100-110-90-85-90-60
・Strong Stealth Rocks lead thanks to its only weakness being Grass.
・Can still do decent damage with Earthquake and Flip Turn.
▶️ Swampert Best Singles Movesets
Serperior ImageSerperior
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon

A Tier.png		 Stats: 75-75-95-75-95-113
・Contrary Ability makes it a great user of Leaf Storm and a Stellar Tera Blast.
・Has pretty balanced defensive stats.
▶️ Serperior Best Singles Movesets
Primarina ImagePrimarina
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon

A Tier.png		 Stats: 80-74-74-126-116-60
・Great defensive typing in Water and Fairy.
・Can flexibly use different items depending on its needs.
▶️ Primarina Best Singles Movesets
Incineroar ImageIncineroar
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon

A Tier.png		 Stats: 95-115-90-80-90-60
・Amazing supportive pivot.
・Doesn't slouch on the offensive department either.
▶️ Incineroar Best Singles Movesets
Metagross ImageMetagross
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon

A Tier.png		 Stats: 80-135-130-95-90-70
・Clear Body protects it from stat drops
・Has access to new moves, increasing its overall strength.
▶️ Metagross Best Singles Movesets
Excadrill ImageExcadrill
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon

A Tier.png		 Stats: 110-135-60-50-65-88
・Impressively high Attack stat.
・Doesn't need a Sandstorm set up to be an effective sweeper.
▶️ Excadrill Best Singles Movesets

B Tier DLC Pokemon

New Pokemon

Pokemon Commentary
Hydrapple ImageHydrapple
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon

B Tier		 Stats: 106-80-110-120-80-44
・Regenerator makes it a very effective defensive pivot.
・Doesn't slouch in the offensive department either.
▶️ Hydrapple Best Moveset
Iron Boulder ImageIron Boulder
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon

B Tier		 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 Moveset

Returning Pokemon

Pokemon Commentary
Raikou ImageRaikou
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon

B Tier		 Stats: 90-85-75-115-100-115
・Has a strong offensive movepool.
・One of the better Stellar Tera users in the game.
▶️ Raikou Best Singles Movesets
Cobalion ImageCobalion
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon

B Tier		 Stats: 91-90-129-90-72-108
・Amazing defensive typing.
・Becomes very bulky with an Assault Vest set.
▶️ Cobalion Best Singles Movesets
Blastoise ImageBlastoise
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon

B Tier		 Stats: 79-83-100-85-105-78
・Great with a Shell Smash set.
・Uses a White Herb to reset the defensive drops it gets.
▶️ Blastoise Best Movesets
Venusaur ImageVenusaur
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Icon

B Tier		 Stats: 80-82-83-100-100-80
・Great switch in into special attackers.
・Terastallization helps it deal with its more common weaknesses.
▶️ Venusaur Best Movesets
Sceptile ImageSceptile
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon

B Tier		 Stats: 70-85-65-105-85-120
・An effective Unburden sweeper after a Swords Dance boost.
・Needs Focus Sash to proc or else it won't get its Speed increased.
▶️ Sceptile Best Movesets
Blaziken ImageBlaziken
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon

B Tier		 Stats: 80-120-70-110-70-80
・Speed Boost lets Blaziken be a fast offensive Pokemon.
・Can pass any Speed Boost and Swords Dance boosts it gets with Baton Pass.
▶️ Blaziken Best Movesets
Reuniclus ImageReuniclus
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon

B Tier		 Stats: 110-65-75-125-85-30
・Amazing bulky setup sweeper.
・Is able to take advantage of Life Orb without recoil thanks to its Magic Guard Ability.
▶️ Reuniclus Best Singles Movesets
Skarmory ImageSkarmory
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon

B Tier		 Stats: 65-80-140-40-70-70
・Has an amazing defensive Steel/Flying typing.
・Incredibly difficult for physical attackers to deal with.
▶️ Skarmory Best Singles Movesets
Araquanid ImageAraquanid
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Icon

B Tier		 Stats: 68-70-92-50-132-42
・Water Bubble is amazing since it boosts its Water-type attacks, makes it immune to burns, and halves the damage of Fire attacks.
▶️ Araquanid Best Singles Moveset
Porygon-Z ImagePorygon-Z
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon

B Tier		 Stats: 85-80-70-135-75-90
・Adaptability and Normal typing makes it a powerful Hyper Beam user.
・Can also run a moveset that covers a wide range of Pokemon for super-effective damage.
▶️ Porygon-Z Best Singles Movesets
Galvantula ImageGalvantula
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon

B Tier		 Stats: 70-77-60-97-60-108
・One of the best Sticky Web setters.
・Compund Eyes + Thunder makes it a very threatening attacker.
▶️ Galvantula Best Singles Moveset
Smeargle ImageSmeargle
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon

B Tier		 Stats: 55-20-35-20-45-75
・Can use almost every move in the game!
・When the meta stabilizes, its ideal moveset will become more common and predictable.
・Required to be the Focus Sash holder of the team.
▶️ Smeargle Best Moveset
Whimsicott ImageWhimsicott
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon

B Tier		 Stats: 60-67-85-77-75-116
・Fastest Prankster Pokemon in the game.
・Is also a decent attacker that can do damage after using Tailwind.
▶️ Whimsicott Best Moveset
Flygon ImageFlygon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon

B Tier		 Stats: 80-100-80-80-80-100
・Has good offensive coverage.
・One of the few Levitate users that can abuse Terastallization.
▶️ Flygon Best Movesets
Rhyperior ImageRhyperior
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Icon

B Tier		 Stats: 115-140-130-55-55-40
・While it has many weaknesses, Solid Rock reduces the damage it would take from those attacks.
・Terastallizaton can make further use of Solid Rock's effect.
▶️ Rhyperior Best Moveset
Alolan Exeggutor ImageAlolan Exeggutor
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon

B Tier		 Stats: 95-105-85-125-76-45
・Can consistently heal itself with Sitrus Berry + Harvest.
・Terastallization helps remove its many weaknesses.
▶️ Alolan Exeggutor Best Moveset
Vileplume ImageVileplume
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Icon

B Tier		 Stats: 75-80-85-110-90-50
・Punishes physical attackers thanks to the combination of Effect Spore and Strength Sap.
▶️ Vileplume Best Moveset
Scrafty ImageScrafty
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon

B Tier		 Stats: 65-90-115-45-115-58
・Decent Bulk Up user that is difficult to status thanks to Shed Skin.
・Terastallization helps it deal with its crippling Fairy weakness.
▶️ Scrafty Best Movesets

UR Tier DLC Pokemon

New Pokemon

Pokemon Commentary
Terapagos (Terastal Form) ImageTerapagos (Terastal Form)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon

UR Icon		 Stats: 160-105-110-130-110-85
・Excellent HP, Defense, Special Attack and Special Defense stats.
・Powerful signature move, Stellar Starstorm, which damages all opponents.
▶️ Terapagos Best Moveset

Indigo Disk Tier List for Tera Raids

The Indigo Disk Pokemon Tier List for Tera Raids
Tier Pokemon
SS Tier
Pokemon SV - Serperior Pokemon SV - Hydrapple Pokemon SV - Iron Boulder Pokemon SV - Porygon-Z Pokemon SV - Necrozma S Pokemon SV - Necrozma L Pokemon SV - Malamar
S Tier.png
Pokemon SV - Feraligatr Pokemon SV - Venusaur Pokemon SV - Vileplume Grey Pokemon SV - Deoxys Pokemon SV - Magmortar Pokemon SV - Latios Pokemon SV - Excadrill
A Tier.png
Pokemon SV - Flygon Pokemon SV - Blastoise Pokemon SV - Blaziken Pokemon SV - Terrakion Pokemon SV - Rhyperior Pokemon SV - Meowstic M Pokemon SV - Meowstic F
B Tier.png
Pokemon SV - Iron Crown Pokemon SV - Terapagos Pokemon SV - Primarina Pokemon SV - Raging Bolt Pokemon SV - Swampert Grey Pokemon SV - Incineroar Pokemon SV - Meganium

Best Pokemon Tier List Criteria

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 are Pokemon that can be taken to Solo up to 6-Star Raids without having to invest much in terms of resources. They can be used in a variety of raids usually as a first pick option.
S Tier S Tier Pokemon are great additions to Raids and are rarely poor choices. These Pokemon often carry great stats combined with moves that can deal damage while also buffing themselves up.
A Tier A Tier Pokemon are often Pokemon with amazing attacking moves, but have alternative options in higher tiers that are just better.
B Tier Pokemon in B Tier are Pokemon that should theoretically be amazing in Raids. But are held back by either stats, abilities, or limited movepools.

Access to Buffing and Debuffing Moves

Due to how inflated Tera Raid Bosses' HP get, these Tiers are sorted by how fast and how potent they can get their stats high enough before the Raid Boss can get its shield up and reset stats.

Accessibility Versus Relative Strength

Due to how certain Raid Events are limited within Paldea and how not everyone has access to these Pokemon, Pokemon under these categories should be judged by how well they perform versus the Pokemon available in the base game.

Tera-Type Potential

The potential of Pokemon Terastallizing and how it can be used to further boost STAB Damage can easily turn the tide in Tera Raids.

Best Pokemon to Terastallize

How They Interact With the Stellar Tera Type

Certain Pokemon can make use of the new 19th Tera Type better than others. Those who can make full use of it can rank higher due to its broken nature when it comes to Tera Raids.
Stellar Tera Type Match-Ups Explained

Best Pokemon - SS Tier DLC Pokemon

New Pokemon

Pokemon Best Moves/How to Use
Hydrapple ImageHydrapple
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon
SS Tier 		・Access to Nasty Plot makes it boost its Sp. Atk without the need for Sun.
・Its Signature move, Fickle Beam, can double its base power.
・Can also support allies with Dragon Cheer, Energy Ball, and Pollen Puff.
Iron Boulder ImageIron Boulder
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon
SS Tier 		・Only Rock Pokemon who gets access to a 100% accurate move, Mighty Cleave
・Can use Swords Dance to buff itself.
・Amazing Special bulk that only improves under Sand.

Returning Pokemon

Pokemon Best Moves/How to Use
Serperior ImageSerperior
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon
SS Tier 		・Contrary lets it use Stellar Tera Blast effectively.
・Can also use Leaf Storm to buff itself.
Porygon-Z ImagePorygon-Z
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon
SS Tier 		・Amazing and diverse movepool that compliments the Stellar Tera type so you don't need to change Tera Types.
・Conversion lets you change your type granting you STAB on top of the boost by Stellar type.
・Analytic further boosts the power of its attacking moves.
Necrozma (Dusk Mane) ImageNecrozma (Dusk Mane)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon
SS Tier 		・Swords Dance boosts the damage it deals and its huge attack stat makes it a potent Physical Psychic attacker which is a rarity.
・Amazing defensive typing lets it resist a total of nine different types and Prism Armor will also reduce the damage taken from supereffective moves.
Necrozma (Dawn Wings) ImageNecrozma (Dawn Wings)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Icon
SS Tier 		・Access to Calm Mind, Iron Defense, and Psychic Terrain makes it the new best user of Stored Power.
・Can also use Expanding Force instead so you can carry a screen move instead.
Malamar ImageMalamar
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon
SS Tier 		・Contrary lets it use Stellar Tera Blast effectively.
・Can also use Superpower to buff itself.

S Tier DLC Pokemon

Returning Pokemon

Pokemon Best Moves/How to Use
Feraligatr ImageFeraligatr
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon
S Tier 		・Has access to both Screech and Swords Dance making it a potent attacker.
・Can also use Liquidation to further debuff the Raid Boss' Defense.
Venusaur ImageVenusaur
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Icon
S Tier 		・Access to both Acid Spray and Growth making it a potent attacker.
・Chlorophyll also boosts its Speed in harsh sunlight.
・Grassy Terrain further boosts the power of its attacking moves.
Vileplume ImageVileplume
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Icon
S Tier 		・Access to both Acid Spray and Growth making it a potent attacker.
・Chlorophyll also boosts its Speed in harsh sunlight.
・Grassy Terrain further boosts the power of its attacking moves.
・Strength Sap can lower damage dealt by the Raid Boss.
Deoxys (Normal Forme) ImageDeoxys (Normal Forme)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon
S Tier 		・Nasty Plot and Psychic Terrain boosted Psycho Boost can take care of virtually any low level raids.
・Can also use Expanding Force or Stored Power lets it play around with different styles of battling.
Magmortar ImageMagmortar
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon
S Tier 		・Access to Acid Spray lets it Terastallize quickly while shredding the Raid Boss' Sp.Def.
・Best attacking set is Sun boosted Weather Ball.
Latios ImageLatios
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon
S Tier 		・Only decent Psychic type that can wipe the Raid Boss' Ability with Simple Beam.
・Calm Mind can boost your damage while letting youtank more hits.
・Luster Purge can passively lower the Raid Boss' Sp. Def.
Excadrill ImageExcadrill
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon
S Tier 		・Build up Tera Orb charges with Crush Claw to passively lower the Raid Boss' Defense.
・Can combo with three Perrserkers with Steely Spirit to buff itself.
・Can combo with Tyranitar thanks to Sand Force to buff itself.

A Tier DLC Pokemon

Returning Pokemon

Pokemon Best Moves/How to Use
Flygon ImageFlygon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon
A Tier 		・Screech makes it a decent attacker option, especially with Earthquake.
・Can also be used as a support with Dragon Cheer, Breaking Swipe, and Scorching Sands
Blastoise ImageBlastoise
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon
A Tier 		・Shell Smash combined with Liquidation makes it an amazing Physical attacker.
・Can also use Rain boosted Weather Ball as a special attacking set.
・Rain Dish lets it top up some HP while boosting the power of its Water-type moves
Blaziken ImageBlaziken
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Icon
A Tier 		・Build up Tera Orb charges with Crush Claw to passively lower the Raid Boss' Defense.
・Can run both Blaze Kick and Temper Flare in the same kit so you can double the damage of the latter if Blaze Kick misses.
Rhyperior ImageRhyperior
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Icon
A Tier 		・Can still be immune to Electric moves thanks to Lightning Rod.
・Can also run Solid Rock to tank more hits.
・Use Swords Dance to get more damage from Earthquake and Rock Wrecker.
Meowstic (Male) ImageMeowstic (Male)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon
A Tier 		・Acess to Fake Tears and Nasty Plot lets it work as an amazing attacker.
・Get priority on status moves thanks to Prankster.
・Get your screens up before the Raid Boss attacks.
・Amazing support options like Charm, Fake Tears, Psychic Terrain, and Gravity.
Meowstic (Female) ImageMeowstic (Female)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon
A Tier 		・Acess to Fake Tears and Nasty Plot lets it work as an amazing attacker.
・Get a Sp. Atk boost from Competitive.
・Further boost damage with Psychic Terrain.
・Charge Beam can build Tera Orb charges while boosting your Sp. Atk.

B Tier DLC Pokemon

New Pokemon

Pokemon Best Moves/How to Use
Iron Crown ImageIron Crown
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon
B Tier 		・Amazing defensive typing combined with Calm Mind makes it a great bulky attacker.
・Can also be used with three Perrsekers with Steely Spirit.
Terapagos ImageTerapagos
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Icon
B Tier 		・Amazing defensive typing combined with Calm Mind makes it a great bulky attacker.
・Amazing and diverse movepool that compliments the Stellar Tera type.
・Its Signature Move, Tera Starstorm, makes it an amazing attacker without the drawback that Stellar Tera Blast gives
Raging Bolt ImageRaging Bolt
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon
B Tier 		・Can work nicely with Future Paradox Pokemon due to being the only Pokemon with access to Rising Voltage.
・Charge Beam can build Tera Orb charges while boosting your Sp. Atk
・Can work as a decent support thanks to Breaking Swipe, Electric Terrain, and Discharge

Returning Pokemon

Pokemon Best Moves/How to Use
Primarina ImagePrimarina
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Icon
B Tier 		・Amazing defensive typing combined with Calm Mind makes it a great bulky attacker.
・Great support moves like Life Dew and Screen Moves lets it work similarly to Cresselia.
・Draining Kiss is a great move to run in a pinch.
Swampert ImageSwampert
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Icon
B Tier 		・Access to both Screech and Bulk Up making it a potent bulky attacker.
・Can also use Liquidation to further debuff the Raid Boss' Defense.
Incineroar ImageIncineroar
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Icon
B Tier 		・Intimidate and chances to burn can make it a dream Physical counter.
・Can also be used as an attacker with Drain Punch, Darkest Lariat, or Temper Flare
Meganium ImageMeganium
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Icon
B Tier 		・Amazing support Pokemon with moves like Heal Pulse,Safeguard, and Screen Moves.
・Can also be used as a Physical Attacker with Petal Blizzard, Grassy Terrain, and Swords Dance
Raikou ImageRaikou
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Icon
B Tier 		・Great offensive options like Thunderbolt, Calm Mind, Scald and access to both Rain Dance and Sunny Day.

Indigo Disk Best New and Returning Moves Tier List

Best New Moves

Move Type Effect
Tachyon Cutter Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Type Moves A multi-hitting Special Steel-type Attack, and is Iron Crown's Signature Move.
Electro Shot Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Type Moves Archaludon's Signature Move takes one turn to charge, raises its user's Special Attack by one stage, and deals damage the following turn. Archaludon can skip the charge turn when it is in the Rain.
Mighty Cleave Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Type Moves Mighty Cleave is Iron Boulder's Signature Move, which can deal damage even when an opposing Pokemon is protecting itself.
Burning Bulwark Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Type Moves Gouging Fire's Signature Move, which it can use to protect itself and leave a foe burned.
Dragon Cheer Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Type Moves Increases the critical hit rate of Dragon-types on the field and is Hydrapple's Signature Move.
Hard Press Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Type Moves A physical Steel-type Attack that does more damage when the target has more HP than the user. This move is a great addition to physically offensive Steel-type Pokemon's toolkits.
Supercell Slam Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Type Moves A physical Electric-type Move that is similar to Hi Jump Kick. This move is a welcome addition to the movepools of Pokemon like Zebstrika and Pawmot, who previously would have to depend on Wild Charge. It is also a great addition to the movepools of Iron Hands and Great Tusk.
Temper Flare Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Type Moves A physical Fire-type Move that works like a Fire-type Stomping Tantrum. Its base power doubles if the move fails the previous turn.
Fickle Beam Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Type Moves Hydrapple's Signature Move, that can either be 80 base power or 160.

Best Returning Moves

Move Type Effect
Knock Off Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Knock Off is a solid utility option that removes an opponent's Held Item. Plenty of Pokemon can learn it this generation, notably Incineroar, Metagross, and Tyranitar.
Expanding Force Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Moves A powerful Psychic-type STAB move, that changes into a spread move when in Psychic Terrain. Hatterene, Gardevoir, and Iron Crown can use this move to its full potential.
Electroweb Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Type Moves A valuable means of speed control, especially on Pokemon such as Regieleki.
Scald Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Way fewer Pokemon can make use of Scald in this generation, but Pokemon like Kingdra, Suicune, and Slowbro are still able to have this in their arsenal.
Muddy Water Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves A decent Spread option with questionable accuracy, Muddy Water can be seen in Pokemon like Gastrodon and Kingdra's movesets.
Scorching Sands Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Type Moves A Special Ground-type Move that has a chance of burning, this move makes a return in Scarlet and Violet, and can be used by Pokemon like Charizard and Armarouge, giving them Ground-type coverage.
Triple Axel Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Type Moves A multi-hitting Ice-type Attack, best utilized by Pokemon like Weavile, Tsareena, and Hisuian Lilligant.

Indigo Disk Best Synchro Pokemon Tier List

Best Synchro Pokemon

Pokemon Type Movement Speed Movement Type
Rayquaza ImageRayquaza Dragon TypeFlying Type Fast Fly

Rayquaza is overall the best Pokemon to Synchronize with due to its incredible Speed and ability to fly over all kinds of terrain.

If you would like to check out a full list of some of the best Pokemon to Synchronize with, check out our Synchro Tier List linked below!

Best Synchro Pokemon Tier List

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Related Guides

The Indigo Disk DLC

Pokemon SV The Indigo Disk DLC - Top Partial Banner
The Indigo Disk DLC Front Page

Epilogue Guides and Walkthroughs

Walkthrough
How to Start the Epilogue
Epilogue Walkthrough Things to Do After the Epilogue
Trainer Rematches
Nemona
Arven Penny
New Epilogue Pokemon Articles
Mythical Pecha Berry How to Catch Pecharunt
Pecharunt Best Build Pecharunt Best Tera Build
Poison Puppeteer Malignant Chain

Indigo Disk News

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC Epilogue is Now Available!

Pokemon SV - Epilogue
Release Date January 11, 2024 (14:00 UTC)
How to Unlock ・Complete The Way Home
・Complete the Teal Mask DLC
・Complete the Indigo Disk DLC

A new epilogue for both the Teal Mask and Indigo Disk DLC is now available! In this epilogue, you'll return to Kitakami with your friends Nemona, Arven, and Penny!

How to Start the Indigo Disk DLC Epilogue

The Indigo Disk Guides and Walkthroughs

Indigo Disk Guides and Walkthroughs
Story Walkthrough How to Start Indigo Disk
Poke Ball Throwing Styles Blueberry Quests (BBQs)
Stellar Type Explained League Club
All Coach Trade Pokemon and Battle Guides The Synchro Machine
Best Team for Indigo Disk The Indigo Disk DLC Post Game Content
What to Do With Briar's Book Stellar Form Terapagos Boss Guide
Blueberry League Trials and Battles
Crispin's Elite Trial Elite Four Crispin's Battle
Lacey's Elite Trial Elite Four Lacey's Battle
Amarys' Elite Trial Elite Four Amarys' Battle
Drayton's Elite Trial Elite Four Drayton's Battle

The Indigo Disk Tips and Tricks

Indigo Disk Tips and Tricks
The Indigo Disk DLC Tips and Tricks All Wild Stellar Tera Type Pokemon
Snacksworth and Legendary Locations Are Indigo Disk Legendary Pokemon Shiny Locked?
How Long is The Indigo Disk DLC? How to Unlock Item Printer
How to Unlock Poke Ball Lotto All Ditto Block Locations
How to Farm BP All Support Board Requests
How to Unlock Lock-On Feature How to Complete the Blueberry Pokedex
All League Club Trainer Locations and Rewards Indigo Disk Shiny Ditto Blocks!
How to Unlock Flying All New Indigo Disk Clothes and Hairstyles
How to Farm Stellar Tera Shards All Pokemon Hints for Group Quests
Shiny Blitzle Cyrano Coach Trade How to Find Meloetta
Secrets and Hidden Areas Tutor Team Star Secret Quest and Answers Guide
TM Machine Location and How to Make TMs Union Circle Group Quest Guide
How to Unlock All New Indigo Disk Emotes All Rare Mass Outbreaks in The Indigo Disk DLC
All New Meals All Photo Club Effects
How to Get 200 Pokemon Fast Terarium Day Night Cycle
All Indigo Disk Easter Eggs All New Indigo Disk Mass Outbreaks
Best Materials to Farm for Indigo Disk All Indigo Disk Trainer Locations and Rewards
All New Tera Raids in the Terarium How to Get Special Partner Ribbon
All Minior Color Locations 0 Attack IV Pecharunt Reroll Guide

The Indigo Disk Tier Lists

Indigo Disk Tier Lists
Best Pokemon to Terastallize Stellar for Tera Raids Best Synchro Pokemon Tier List
Best Pokemon Tier List Best Stellar Tera Pokemon for Ranked Battles

The Indigo Disk New Pokemon

New Pokemon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Pecharunt Pecharunt Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - TerapagosTerapagos Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - ArchaludonArchaludon Hydrapple.pngHydrapple
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Paradox RaikouRaging Bolt Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SVGouging Fire Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Paradox CobalionIron Crown Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Iron BoulderIron Boulder

The Indigo Disk Pokemon Lists

Indigo Disk Pokedex New Pokemon
Returning Pokemon Indigo Disk Starter Pokemon Locations
DLC Legendary Pokemon Indigo Disk Version Exclusives
New and Returning Pokemon How to Evolve All Indigo Disk Pokemon
How to Get Alolan Pokemon Pokemon HOME Transferables
All Indigo Disk Pokemon Locations -

The Indigo Disk Maps and Locations

Terarium Map Blueberry Academy
Savannah Biome Coastal Biome
Canyon Biome Polar Biome

The Indigo Disk Moves

Indigo Disk New TMs New DLC Moves
Returning DLC Moves -

The Indigo Disk Items

All New DLC Items Metal Alloy
Stellar Tera Shards Mark Charm
Synchro Machine All Alcremie Sweets
Meteorite Briar's Book
Indigo Style Card Sport Ball
Mythical Pecha Berry -

The Indigo Disk New Characters

BB League Elite Four
Pokemon SV - Character Portrait - Lacey Lacey Pokemon SV - Character Portrait - Crispin Crispin Pokemon SV - Character Portrait - Amarys Amarys Pokemon SV - Character Portrait - Drayton Drayton
The Indigo Disk Characters
Pokemon SV - Character Portrait - Cyrano Cyrano Pokemon SV - Character Portrait - Briar Briar Pokemon SV - Character Portrait - Carmine Carmine Pokemon SV - Character Portrait - Kieran Kieran
Pokemon SV - Character Portrait - Snacksworth Snacksworth Pokemon SV - Character Portrait - Perrin Perrin
Other Useful Characters

The Indigo Disk Message Boards

Blueberry Quests Union Circle Message Board
(29460)		 Indigo Disk Rare Pokemon Trade Codes Board
(487)

Comment

3 Anonymous3 months

Where are Electivire's Single and Double builds?? There are missing build posts

2 Anonymous4 months

Inciniroar redirects to ogerpon (hearth flame mask)

See more comments (3 Comments)

Author

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) Walkthrough Team
This article was created by Game8's elite team of writers and gamers.

    Walkthrough Menu

    DLC Epilogue

    Latest News

    Latest News

    Tera Raid Events

    Mass Outbreak Events

    Mystery Gifts

    The Indigo Disk DLC

    The Indigo Disk DLC Story Guides

    The Indigo Disk Tips and Tricks

    The Indigo Disk Tier Lists

    The Indigo Disk New Pokemon

    The Indigo Disk New Features

    The Indigo Disk Pokemon Lists

    The Indigo Disk Competitive Builds

    The Indigo Disk Moves

    The Indigo Disk Items

    The Indigo Disk Characters

    The Indigo Disk Maps and Location

    The Teal Mask DLC

    The Teal Mask Story Guides

    The Teal Mask Tips and Tricks

    The Teal Mask New Pokemon

    The Teal Mask New Features

    The Teal Mask New Items

    The Teal Mask Pokemon Lists

    Teal Mask Competitive Builds

    The Teal Mask New Characters

    The Teal Mask Maps and Locations

    Code Sharing Boards

    Pokedex

    Gen 9 Starter Pokemon

    Gen 9 Legendary Pokemon

    Paradox Pokemon

    Shiny Pokemon Best Location Guides

    Pokemon by Type

    Best Pokemon by Type

    Pokemon by Egg Group

    Pokemon by Generation

    Story Walkthrough

    Victory Road

    Gym Tests

    Gym Leaders

    Elite Four and Champion

    Path of Legends

    Starfall Street

    The Way Home

    Train and Breed

    Calculators for Training

    Tera Raids

    Tera Raid Guides

    Tera Raid Level Guides

    Tera Raid Boss Guides

    Raid Event Boss Strategies

    Tera Raid Pokemon Builds

    Tera Raid Counters Per Type

    Tier List

    Movesets & Best Builds

    New Pokemon

    Old Pokemon

    Competitive Battle Guides

    Team Building Guides

    Competitive Strategy Guides

    Tournaments and Online Competitions

    Rental Teams

    Maps and Locations

    Unique Maps

    South Province

    West Province

    East Province

    North Region

    Area Zero

    DLC Areas

    All Shops

    Tips and Tricks

    Gameplay Tips and Tricks

    Pokemon Tips and Tricks

    Battle Tips and Tricks

    Academy Classes Tips and Tricks

    Other Tips and Tricks

    Moves

    Moves by Category

    Moves by Type

    Moves by Effect

    Abilities

    Items

    Sandwiches and Recipes

    Meal Powers

    Sandwich Guides

    Sandwich Recipes by Type

    Sandwiches by Taste

    Herba Mysticas

    Clothing and Accessories

    Clothing and Accessories By Type

    Clothing and Accessories By Store

    Game Mechanics

    Characters

    Base Game

    Other News and Game Info

    New Features

    Bugs, Glitches, Easter Eggs and DLC Hints

    Japanese Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Walkthrough

    Other Pokemon Wikis

    Rankings

    Popular Articles
    Message Board

    Gaming News

    Zenless Zone Zero Release Date

    Zenless Zone Zero Release Date

    Popular Games

    Recommended Games

    All rights reserved

    ©2022 Pokémon. TM, ®Nintendo.

    The copyrights of videos of games used in our content and other intellectual property rights belong to the provider of the game.
    The contents we provide on this site were created personally by members of the Game8 editorial department.
    We refuse the right to reuse or repost content taken without our permission such as data or images to other sites.