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Other Tiers BW1 Resources

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BW1 OU
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Welcome to the BW1 OU Resources thread. Here you will find multiple resources related to the metagame, such as: Viability Rankings, Sample Teams, and more!

Generation 5 specific mechanics:
  • The Fairy typing doesn't exist. Pokémon like Azumarill had a different typing prior to Gen 6.
  • Steel-types resist Dark- and Ghost-type moves.
  • Sleep turns reset to 0 when you switch out.
  • Hidden Power has a max base power of 70, and the base power depends on the Pokémon's IVs.
  • Gems boost moves of the corresponding type by 1.5x instead of 1.3x.
  • Grass-types and Pokémon with Overcoat can be affected by powder moves like Stun Spore.
  • Electric-types can be paralyzed.
  • Critical Hits deal double the damage instead of 1.5x from Gen 6 onwards.
  • The abilities Drizzle, Drought, Sand Stream, and Snow Warning enable permanent weather.
  • Ghost types are affected by trapping abilities and effects, such as Arena Trap and Shadow Tag.
  • Nature Power calls Earthquake instead of Tri Attack.
  • Several other moves had different base power, PP, or accuracy.

Resources:
 
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BW1 OU Viability Rankings
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S Rank: Reserved for the top threats in the BW1 OU metagame. These Pokemon are usually able to perform a variety of roles effectively, or can just do one extremely well with little to no extra support. Their use has low risk involved and high reward exerted. Pokemon in this tier have very few flaws that are patched up by numerous positive traits.

S:
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Jirachi​
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Latios​
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Tyranitar​

S-:
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Scizor​

A Rank: Reserved for Pokemon that are outstanding in the BW1 OU metagame and can sweep, wall, or support the majority of the tier. These Pokemon require less support than other Pokemon to be used effectively, but still perform less consistently than the average S rank Pokemon. A rank Pokemon have few flaws that can be overlooked when compared to their positive traits.

A+:
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Dragonite​
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Deoxys-D​
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Dugtrio​
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Ferrothorn​
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Heatran​
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Landorus​
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Starmie​
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Terrakion​
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Volcarona​

A:
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Alakazam​
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Cloyster​
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Gliscor​
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Hippowdon​
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Lucario​
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Politoed​
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Rotom-W​
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Salamence​
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Skarmory​

A-:
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Forretress​
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Gengar​
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Gyarados​
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Latias​
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Magnezone​
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Mamoswine​
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Ninetales​
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Venusaur​

B Rank: Reserved for Pokemon who are slightly above average in the BW1 OU metagame. These Pokemon have more notable flaws than of those above it that affects how they function in the tier. Their positive traits still outshine their negatives, but they require a bit more team support to bring out their full potential

B+:
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Breloom​
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Jellicent​
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Reuniclus​
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Tentacruel​
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Tornadus​
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Xatu​

B:
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Abomasnow​
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Celebi​
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Donphan​
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Espeon​
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Mew​
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Stoutland​

B-:
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Aerodactyl​
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Bronzong​
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Blissey​
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Chansey​
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Cresselia​
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Gastrodon​
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Infernape​
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Sandslash​
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Sawsbuck​
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Slowbro​
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Victini​
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Virizion​
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Wobbuffet​
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C Rank: Reserved for Pokemon that have notable niches in the BW1 OU metagame, but have just as notable flaws that prevent them from being top tier threats. Pokemon in the C tier often require significant support to be as effective as higher ranked Pokemon in RU. C rank Pokemon tend to face a lot of competition with the more commonly used Pokemon.

C+:
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Azumarill​
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Conkeldurr​
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Feraligatr​
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Hydreigon​
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Kyurem​
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Lilligant​
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Roserade​
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Sharpedo​
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Tangrowth​
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Zapdos​

C:
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Azelf​
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Froslass​
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Haxorus​
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Mienshao​
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Scrafty​
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Toxicroak​
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Weavile​
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Victreebel​
 
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placeholder for now, more samples will come in the future
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BW1 OU Samples
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:ninetales::dugtrio::heatran::venusaur::volcarona::xatu:standard sun offense by peng
:ninetales::donphan::heatran::venusaur::volcarona::latios: Donphan DGem Latios sun offense by peng
:politoed::ferrothorn::starmie::tornadus::dugtrio::latios: Dugtrio + Specs Tornadus rain by peng
:politoed::ferrothorn::starmie::latios::mamoswine::gyarados: Gyara rain by peng
:deoxys-defense::gengar::scizor::rotom-wash::salamence::lucario: DeoGar VoltTurn offense by ImZer0
:cloyster::volcarona::salamence::deoxys-defense::lucario::gengar:CloyVolc DeoGar HO by various users
:politoed::quagsire::dragonite::chansey::tentacruel::ferrothorn: Rain Stall originally created by M Dragon
:hippowdon::forretress::jellicent::roserade::jirachi::gliscor: Hippo Acro Glisc Sand originally created by Funkasaurus & BKC
:deoxys-defense::dragonite::latios::rotom-wash::scizor::jirachi: CBnite VoltTurn W/L by Fakes
:tyranitar::latios::skarmory::reuniclus::jirachi::rotom-wash: Dgem Latios TR reun sand by Fakes
:tyranitar::stoutland::ferrothorn::latios::starmie::landorus: Stoutland Lando-I sand by Fakes
 
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BW1 OU Speed Tiers
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692 / :Terrakion: Terrakion / 108 / +Spe / 252 / +2
662 / :Landorus: Landorus / 101 / +Spe / 252 / +2
634 / :Sawsbuck::Sharpedo: Sawsbuck, Sharpedo / 95 / +Spe / 252 / +2
630 / :Terrakion: Terrakion / 108 / Neutral / 252 / +2
612 / :Lilligant: Lilligant / 90 / +Spe / 252 / +2
610 / :Lilligant: Lilligant / 90 / +Spe / 252 / +2 (30 IVs)
602 / :Landorus: Landorus / 101 / Neutral / 252 / +2
578 /:Sawsbuck::Sharpedo: Sawsbuck, Sharpedo / 95 / Neutral / 252 / +2
568 / :Stoutland::Venusaur: Stoutland, Venusaur / 80 / +Spe / 252 / +2
566 / :Venusaur: Venusaur / 80 / +Spe / 252 / +2 (30 IVs)
560 / :Sawsbuck: Sawsbuck / 95 / Neutral / 216 / +2
558 / :Lilligant: Lilligant / 90 / Neutral / 252 / +2
556 / :Lilligant: Lilligant / 90 / Neutral / 252 / +2 (30 IVs)
528 / :gyarados: Gyarados / 81 / +Spe / 168 / +2
525 / :Latias: :latios: Latias, Latios / 110 / +Spe / 252 / +1
524 / :cloyster: Cloyster / 70 / +Spe / 252 / +2
522 / :gyarados: Gyarados / 81 / Neutral / 252 / +2
519 / :terrakion: Terrakion / 108 / +Spe / 252 / +1
518 / :dragonite::Stoutland::Venusaur: Dragonite, Stoutland, Venusaur / 80 / Neutral / 252 / +2
516 / :Venusaur: Venusaur / 80 / Neutral / 252 / +2 (30 IVs)
508 / :Mienshao: Mienshao / 105 / +Spe / 252 / +1
502 / :Sandslash: / 65 / +Spe / 252 / +2
500 / :dragonite: Dragonite / 80 / +Spe / 128 / +2
496 / :Landorus: Landorus / 101 / +Spe / 252 / +1
492 /:jirachi::salamence::Victini::volcarona: Jirachi, Salamence, Victini, Volcarona / 100 / +Spe / 252 / +1
486 / :hydreigon: Hydreigon / 98 / +Spe / 252 / +1
483 / :haxorus: Haxorus / 97 / +Spe / 252 / +1
478 / :cloyster: Cloyster / 70 / Neutral / 252 / +2
458 / :Sandslash: / 65 / Neutral / 252 / +2
447 / :rotom-wash: Rotom-W / 86 / +Spe / 252 / +1
417 / :heatran: Heatran / 77 / +Spe / 252 / +1
396 / :gyarados: Gyarados / 81 / +Spe / 168 / +1
394 / :aerodactyl: Aerodacty / 130 / +Spe / 252
393 / :politoed: Politoed / 70 / +Spe / 252 / +1
391 / :gyarados: Gyarados / 81 / Neutral / 252 / +1
388 / :dragonite: Dragonite / 80 / Neutral / 252 / +1
383 / :Weavile: Weavile / 125 / +Spe / 252
376 / :scizor: Scizor/ 65 / +Spe / 252 / +1
375 / :Dragonite: Dragonite / 80 / +Spe / 128 / +1
372 / :alakazam: :Dugtrio: Alakazam, Dugtrio / 120 / +Spe / 252
364 / :Tyranitar: Tyranitar / 61 / +Spe / 252 / +1
361 / :starmie: Starmie / 115 / +Spe / 252
358 / :magnezone: Magnezone / 60 / +Spe / 252 / +1 (30 IVs)
353 / :Tornadus: Tornadus / 111 / +Spe / 252
350 / :latios::latias::gengar::espeon: Latios, Latias, Gengar, Espeon / 110 / +Spe / 252
349 / :latios::latias::gengar::espeon: Latios, Latias, Gengar, Espeon / 110 / +Spe / 252 (30 IVs)
346 / :terrakion::Infernape: :Virizion: Terrakion, Infernape, Virizion / 108 / +Spe / 252
339 / :mienshao: Mienshao / 105 / +Spe / 252
331 / :Landorus: Landorus / 101 / +Spe / 252
328 / :jirachi::volcarona::salamence::celebi::mew::tentacruel::Ninetales::Victini: Jirachi, Volcarona, Salamence, Celebi, Mew, Tentacruel, Ninetales, Victini / 100 / +Spe / 252
324 / :hydreigon: Hydreigon / 98 / +Spe / 252
322 / :Haxorus: Haxorus / 97 / +Spe / 252
317 / :Gliscor: :Kyurem::Jynx: Gliscor, Kyurem, Jynx / 95 / +Spe / 252
306 / :Deoxys-Defense: :Lucario: Deoxys-Defense, Lucario / 90 / +Spe / 252
301 / :Landorus: Landorus / 101 / Neutral / 252
297 / :Ninetales: Ninetales / 100 / +Spe / 136
295 / :hydreigon::Toxicroak: Hydreigon, Toxicroak / 98 / Neutral, +Spe / 252
293 / :Haxorus: Haxorus / 97 / Neutral / 252
289 / :gliscor::Kyurem: Gliscor, Kyurem / 95 / Neutral / 252
284 / :mamoswine: Mamoswine / 80 / +Spe / 252
280 / :Feraligatr: Feraligatr / 78 / +Spe / 252
279 / :Lucario: Lucario / 90 / Neutral / 252
278 / :heatran: Heatran / 77 / +Spe / 252
269 / :toxicroak: Toxicroak / 85 / Neutral / 252
264 / :gyarados: Gyarados / 81 / + Spe / 168
263 / :mew::ninetales: Mew, Ninetales / 100 / Neutral / 108
262 / :cloyster::breloom: Cloyster, Breloom / 70 / +Spe / 252
261 / :gyarados: Gyarados / 81 / Neutral / 252
259 / :dragonite::mamoswine: Dragonite, Mamoswine / 80 / Neutral / 252
255 / :Feraligatr: Feraligatr / 78 / Neutral / 252
253 / :heatran: Heatran / 77 / Neutral / 252
250 / :dragonite: Dragonite / 80 / +Spe / 128
240 / :xatu: Xatu / 95 / Neutral / 56
239 / :breloom::cloyster::politoed: Breloom, Cloyster, Politoed / 70 / Neutral / 252
236 / :jirachi::celebi::zapdos::tentacruel: Jirachi, Celebi, Zapdos, Tentacruel / 100 / Neutral / 0
229 / :scizor: Scizor / 65 / Neutral / 252
226 / :gliscor: Gliscor / 95 / Neutral / 0
218 / :magnezone::abomasnow: Magnezone, Abomasnow / 60 / Neutral / 252 (30 IVs)
216 / :Deoxys-Defense:Dexoys-Defense / 90 / Neutral / 0
212 / :jirachi: Jirachi / 100 / -Spe / 0
210 / :jellicent: Jellicent / 60 / +Spe / 140
208 / :rotom-wash: Rotom-W / 86 / Neutral / 0
206 / :cresselia: Cresselia / 85 / Neutral / 0
191 / :Breloom: Breloom / 70 / Neutral / 60
190 / :heatran: Heatran / 77 / Neutral / 0
181 / :Wobbuffet: Wobbuffet / 33 / +Spe / 252
177 / :Tyranitar: Tyranitar / 61 / Neutral / 76
176 / :skarmory::breloom::politoed: Skarmory, Breloom, Politoed / 70 / Neutral / 0
166 / :scizor: Scizor / 65 / Neutral / 0
158 / :tyranitar: Tyranitar / 61 / Neutral / 0
156 / :jellicent: Jellicent/ 60 / Neutral / 0
147 / :Azumarill: Azumarill / 50 / Neutral / 44
146 / :blissey: Blissey / 55 / Neutral / 0
142 / :tyranitar: Tyranitar / 61 / -Spe / 0
136 / :chansey: Chansey / 50 / Neutral / 0
130 / :hippowdon: Hippowdon / 47 / Neutral / 0
114 / :gastrodon: Gastrodon / 39 / Neutral / 0
102 / :Wobbuffet: Wobbuffet / 33 / Neutral / 0
96 / :reuniclus::slowbro::slowking: Reuniclus, Slowking, Slowbro / 30 / Neutral / 0
76 / :ferrothorn: Ferrothorn / 20 / Neutral / 0
76 / :forretress: Forretress / 40 / -Spe / 0 (0 IVs)
58 / :Reuniclus: Reuniclus / 30 / -Spe / 0 (0 IVs)
40 / :ferrothorn: Ferrothorn / 20 / -Spe / 0 (0 IVs)
 
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Role Compendium​

Wallbreakers

Physical Wallbreaker​
Special Wallbreaker​
Mixed Wallbreaker​
:abomasnow::azumarill::breloom::cloyster::conkeldurr::dragonite::feraligatr::gliscor::gyarados::haxorus::infernape::jirachi::landorus::lucario::mamoswine::mienshao::salamence::sandslash::sawsbuck::scizor::sharpedo::stoutland::terrakion::toxicroak::tyranitar::victini::victreebel::virizion::weavile::abomasnow::alakazam::celebi::gengar::heatran::hydreigon::infernape::jynx::kyurem::latias::latios::lilligant::Politoed::roserade::rotom-wash::salamence::starmie::tornadus::venusaur::victini::victreebel::volcarona::abomasnow::cloyster::hydreigon::infernape::mienshao::salamence::tyranitar::venusaur::victini::victreebel::virizion:

Choice Item Users

:choice-band:Choice Band​
:choice-specs:Choice Specs​
:choice-scarf:Choice Scarf​
:azumarill::dragonite::haxorus::infernape::landorus::mamoswine::scizor::terrakion::tyranitar::victini::weavile::heatran::hydreigon::latias::latios::politoed::starmie::tornadus::breloom::gengar::gyarados::heatran::hydreigon::infernape::jirachi::landorus::latias::latios::lucario::politoed::salamence::scizor::terrakion::tornadus::tyranitar::victini:

Other Items

:Life Orb: Life Orb
:alakazam::cloyster::deoxys-defense::gengar::gyarados::hydreigon::infernape::landorus::latios::lucario::mamoswine::mienshao::reuniclus::salamence::scizor::sharpedo::starmie::terrakion::toxicroak::victreebel::virizion::volcarona:

:normal-gem: Gems​
:petaya-berry: Berries​
:rocky-helmet: Misc Items
:fighting gem:Fighting Gem
:Scizor::Terrakion:
:dragon gem:Dragon Gem
:dragonite::latios::salamence:
:flying gem:Flying Gem
:gliscor::tornadus::volcarona:
:normal gem:Normal Gem
:scizor:
:water gem:Water Gem
:gyarados::starmie:
:rock gem:Rock Gem
:terrakion:
:dark gem:Dark Gem
:scizor::tyranitar:
:bug gem:Bug Gem
:Volcarona:
:Ice Gem: Ice Gem
:Cloyster:
:ground gem:Ground Gem
:Landorus:
:grass-gem: Grass Gem
:Heatran:
:ghost-gem: Ghost Gem
:gengar:
:electric-gem: Electric Gem
:deoxys-defense:
:fire-gem: Fire Gem
:Deoxys-defense:
:steel-gem: Steel Gem
:Scizor:
:Psychic Gem: Psychic Gem
:Volcarona:		:Lum Berry:Lum Berry
:cloyster::dragonite::ferrothorn::gyarados::latios::salamence::virizion::volcarona:

:Yache Berry:Yache Berry
:dragonite::landorus::salamence:

:Colbur Berry:Colbur Berry
:azelf::froslass::latias::latios:

:Sitrus Berry:Sitrus Berry
:jellicent::scizor::volcarona:

:Rawst Berry:Rawst Berry
:ferrothorn:
:Chesto Berry:Chesto Berry
:politoed::rotom-wash:
:Chople Berry:Chople Berry
:tyranitar:
:Passho Berry:Passho Berry
:volcarona:		:Rocky-Helmet: Rocky Helmet
:Aerodactyl::deoxys-defense::skarmory::xatu:

:Focus-Sash: Focus Sash
:Abomasnow::aerodactyl::alakazam::azelf::dugtrio::froslass:

:air-balloon: Air Balloon
:heatran::jellicent::starmie::terrakion:

:eject-button: Eject Button
:Jellicent::Politoed:

:mental-herb: Mental Herb
:Deoxys-Defense:

Entry Hazards

Stealth Rock​
Spikes​
Toxic Spikes​
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Hazard Control​
Suicide Leads​
Spinblockers​
Rapid Spin: :cloyster::donphan::forretress::starmie::tentacruel:
Magic Bounce: :espeon::xatu:		:abomasnow::aerodactyl::azelf::deoxys-defense::mamoswine:
:gengar::jellicent:​

Set Up Users

Swords Dance​
Calm Mind​
Bulk Up​
:breloom::feraligatr::gliscor::haxorus::landorus::lucario::sawsbuck::scizor::terrakion::virizion::weavile::cresselia::latias::latios::reuniclus::virizion::breloom::conkeldurr:

Others​
Dragon Dance: :dragonite::gyarados::haxorus::salamence:
Growth: :venusaur::victreebel:
Nasty Plot: :jynx:
Quiver Dance: :lilligant::volcarona:
Rock Polish: :terrakion:
Shell Smash: :cloyster:

Status Spreaders

Burn​
Paralysis​
Poison/Sleep​
:gengar::heatran::jellicent::mew::ninetales::politoed::rotom-wash::slowbro::starmie::tentacruel::blissey::chansey::ferrothorn::jirachi::reuniclus::starmie::zapdos:Toxic: :blissey::bronzong::chansey::gliscor::heatran::hippowdon::politoed::roserade::tentacruel::xatu::zapdos:
Toxic Spikes: :forretress::tentacruel:
Sleep: :breloom::jynx::lilligant::roserade::tangrowth::venusaur::victreebel:

Status Absorbers

Burn​
Paralysis*​
Poison/Sleep​
:alakazam::blissey::breloom::celebi::conkeldurr::gliscor::heatran::politoed:(+ Refresh) :Reuniclus::rotom-wash::starmie:(Natural Cure):tangrowth::blissey::breloom::chansey::conkeldurr::donphan::gastrodon::gliscor::hippowdon::landorus::mamoswine::politoed:(+ Refresh) :roserade: :sandslash::starmie:(Natural Cure)Poison: :alakazam::blissey::breloom::chansey::ferrothorn::forretress::gengar::gliscor::heatran::jirachi::politoed:(+ Refresh) :reuniclus::roserade::rotom-wash:(:chesto-berry:) :scizor::skarmory::starmie:(Natural Cure):tentacruel::toxicroak::venusaur::victreebel:

Sleep: :blissey::breloom::celebi::chansey::gliscor::latios::roserade::starmie:(Natural Cure)
*In Generation 5, Electric-types can be paralyzed by Thunder Wave. Stun Spore can paralyze everything, whether it is Electric-types, Grass-types, and a Pokemon with the ability Volt Absorb.



Priority Users

Bullet Punch​
Extreme Speed​
Mach Punch​
:lucario::scizor:​
:dragonite::lucario:​
:breloom::conkeldurr::infernape:​
Others​
Aqua Jet :azumarill::feraligatr:
Ice Shard: :cloyster::mamoswine:
Quick Attack: :scizor:​
 
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