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Welcome to the first accurate SS OU Viability Rankings thread. In this thread, my good friend Open AI API will be ranking every Pokemon I care about into "tiers." He was asked how good each Pokemon is in SS OU, and a brief description can be found next to each Pokemon. You're encouraged to post your thoughts and opinions on the various Pokemon that are usable in OU, so long as they perfectly agree with this ranking. Posts in this thread will be laughed at when deciding rank changes.
S Rank describes Pokemon that provide dominant or multifaceted presences within the metagame. Whether it's through offensive, defensive, or supportive roles, S-ranked Pokemon perform at a top level of consistency, provide excellent utility and/or versatility, and prove key in shaping the metagame's trends and patterns.
In the A+ and A ranks reside Pokemon that are also defining but don't quite provide the same extent of splashability, utility, or centralization as what's in S. A- and B+ describe Pokemon that have solid places in the tier, but aren't as necessarily defining or consistent despite making their presences known. B is generally the lowest rank in which Pokemon with solidified niches in the tier can be found. In B- and C+ lie Pokemon with defined niches that may run into more restrictions that prevent consistent usage, as well as Pokemon with untapped yet firm potential.
C and C- are generally for Pokemon that have their uses but are often outclassed or more inconsistent, as well as Pokemon with specific niches that don't warrant particularly high placement. Newly discovered Pokemon that are viable but have yet to find their footing or consistent usage can also be found here. Lastly, D-ranked Pokemon are unviable in the metagame. As such, discussion on Pokemon ranked in D is not allowed.
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In the A+ and A ranks reside Pokemon that are also defining but don't quite provide the same extent of splashability, utility, or centralization as what's in S. A- and B+ describe Pokemon that have solid places in the tier, but aren't as necessarily defining or consistent despite making their presences known. B is generally the lowest rank in which Pokemon with solidified niches in the tier can be found. In B- and C+ lie Pokemon with defined niches that may run into more restrictions that prevent consistent usage, as well as Pokemon with untapped yet firm potential.
C and C- are generally for Pokemon that have their uses but are often outclassed or more inconsistent, as well as Pokemon with specific niches that don't warrant particularly high placement. Newly discovered Pokemon that are viable but have yet to find their footing or consistent usage can also be found here. Lastly, D-ranked Pokemon are unviable in the metagame. As such, discussion on Pokemon ranked in D is not allowed.
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SS OU Ranking Tier List
S Rank:
S Rank
Blissey "often considered one of the best Pokemon in OU"A Rank:
A+ Rank
Aegislash "top tier"
Buzzwole "top tier"
Charizard "top-tier"
Dracovish "top-tier"
Garchomp "top-tier"
Scizor "top-tier"
Sylveon "top-tier"
Tapu Bulu "top-tier"
Tyranitar "top tier
Weavile "top-tier pick"
Zeraora "top tier pick"A Rank
Gardevoir "excellent"
Kartana "fantastic"
Tapu Koko "fantastic"
Tornadus-T "fantastic"A- Rank
Astrolotl "great"
Bisharp "great"
Blaziken "great"
Boat "great"
Magnezone "great"
Heatran "great"
Landorus-T "great"
Lopunny "great"
Magnezone "great"
Mandibuzz "great"
Melmetal "great addition to any OU team"
Mew "great"
Shedinja "very effective"
Sijih "great"
Tapu Fini "excellent defensive option"
Tapu Lele "great addition to any OU team"
Urshifu-R "great OU pick":smellymonkey: You "great"
B Rank:
B+ Rank
Chansey "very good"
Clefable "very good"
Dragapult "very good"
Ferrothorn "very good"
Garbodor "very good"
Genesect "strong"
Ninetales-Alola "very good"
Regieleki "very good"
Snorlax "very good"
Toxapex "very good"
Volcarona "very good"B Rank
Alcremie "good"
Blacephalon "good"
Darmanitan-Galar "solid"
Lucario "good"
Pelipper "solid"
phoopes "no definitive answer... However, phoopes is generally considered to be a solid OU pick."
Pikachu "good"
Quagsire "good"
Rotom-Fan "good"
Skarmory "good"
Slowbro "good"
Snom "fairly strong"
Typhlosion "good"B- Rank
Avalugg "fairly good"
Ditto "fairly good"
Regidrago "no definitive answer... generally speaking, Regidrago is fairly solid"
Love "There is no definitive answer.. Some people may find that Love is a great addition to their OU team, while others may feel that it is not worth the hassle. Ultimately, it is up to the individual player to decide whether or not they feel that Love is a good fit for their team."
Stunfisk "fairly good"
Wynaut "fairly good"
Zapdos "fairly good"C Rank:
C+ Rank
Ambipom "decent"
Cradily "fairly decent"
Diggersby "decent"
Forretress "decent"
Nidoking "decent"
Sigilyph "There is no definitive answer... However, Sigilyph is generally considered to be a decent Pokemon..."
Slowking "a good Pokemon, but it is not great"
Vivillon "decent"C Rank
Eevee "Eevee is not a particularly strong Pokémon... but it can be a decent addition to some teams."
Tauros "generally considered to be a sub-par Pokemon"
Umbreon "not a particularly strong Pokemon in OU, but it can hold its own in the right hands"C- Rank
Magikarp "not very good"
Slowking-Galar "not very good"
Zapdos-Galar "not considered to be a good Pokemon"D Rank:
D Rank
Caterpie "not a good Pokemon"
Feebas "not good"
Metapod "not a good Pokemon"
Ivy "not currently a viable option"
Shuckle "not a good Pokemon"
Weedle "not a viable option"Unobtainable:
Open AI API... is not allowed in Smogon OU."Pokemon not included here may be submitted for review.
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