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Index:
Viability Rankings
Tera Types
Speed Tiers
Role Compendium

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STABmons Viability Rankings
(Last Updated: February 12th, 2025)
S Rank
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:pmd/landorus-therian: Landorus-Therian

S- Rank
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:pmd/Toxapex: Toxapex
:pmd/Latios: Latios
:pmd/ting-lu: Ting-Lu

A+ Rank
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:pmd/rotom-wash: Rotom-Wash
:pmd/Gholdengo: Gholdengo

A Rank
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:pmd/Iron Valiant: Iron Valiant
:pmd/raging bolt: Raging Bolt
:pmd/walking wake: Walking Wake
:pmd/great tusk: Great Tusk
:pmd/zamazenta: Zamazenta
:pmd/darkrai: Darkrai

A- Rank
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:pmd/heatran: Heatran
:pmd/Weavile: Weavile
:pmd/Tyranitar: Tyranitar
:pmd/meloetta: Meloetta
:pmd/gliscor: Gliscor
:pmd/archaludon: Archaludon
:pmd/hydrapple: Hydrapple
:pmd/iron hands: Iron Hands
:pmd/volcanion: Volcanion
:pmd/Ogerpon-cornerstone: Ogerpon-Cornerstone
:pmd/skarmory: Skarmory
:pmd/blaziken: Blaziken
:pmd/zapdos: Zapdos
:pmd/excadrill: Excadrill

B+ Rank
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:pmd/rillaboom: Rillaboom
:pmd/Iron moth: Iron Moth
:pmd/urshifu-rapid-strike: Urshifu-Rapid-Strike
:pmd/Corviknight: Corviknight
:pmd/clodsire: Clodsire
:pmd/Tornadus-therian: Tornadus-Therian
:pmd/slowking-galar: Slowking-Galar
:pmd/thundurus-therian: Thundurus-Therian
:pmd/mamoswine: Mamoswine
:pmd/sylveon: Sylveon
:pmd/meowscarada: Meowscarada
:pmd/torkoal: Torkoal
:pmd/annihilape: Annihilape
:pmd/cloyster: Cloyster
:pmd/moltres: Moltres
:pmd/samurott-hisui: Samurott-Hisui
:pmd/pecharunt: Pecharunt

B Rank
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:pmd/greninja: Greninja
:pmd/latias: Latias
:pmd/deoxys-speed: Deoxys-Speed
:pmd/Terrakion: Terrakion
:pmd/salamence: Salamence
:pmd/volcarona: Volcarona
:pmd/zapdos-galar: Zapdos-Galar
:pmd/kingdra: Kingdra
:pmd/sinistcha: Sinistcha
:pmd/lilligant-hisui: Lilligant-Hisui
:pmd/basculegion: Basculegion
:pmd/basculegion-f: Basculegion-F

B- Rank
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:pmd/thundurus: Thundurus
:pmd/gengar: Gengar
:pmd/magnezone: Magnezone
:pmd/iron boulder: Iron Boulder
:pmd/keldeo: Keldeo
:pmd/hydreigon: Hydreigon
:pmd/amoonguss: Amoonguss
:pmd/blissey: Blissey
:pmd/kleavor: Kleavor
:pmd/slowking: Slowking
:pmd/iron crown: Iron Crown

C+ Rank
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:pmd/palafin: Palafin
:pmd/slowbro: Slowbro
:pmd/sneasler: Sneasler
:pmd/ceruledge: Ceruledge
:pmd/clefable: Clefable
:pmd/dondozo: Dondozo
:pmd/hoopa-unbound: Hoopa-Unbound
:pmd/reuniclus: Reuniclus
:pmd/indeedee: Indeedee
:pmd/scizor: Scizor
:pmd/rotom-heat: Rotom-Heat
:pmd/metagross: Metagross
:pmd/kommo-o: Kommo-o
:pmd/snorlax: Snorlax
:pmd/cinderace: Cinderace
:pmd/forretress: Forretress

C Rank
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:pmd/barraskewda: Barraskewda
:pmd/pelipper: Pelipper
:pmd/skeledirge: Skeledirge
:pmd/necrozma: Necrozma
:pmd/crawdaunt: Crawdaunt
:pmd/grimmsnarl: Grimmsnarl
:pmd/ditto: Ditto
:pmd/porygon2: Porygon2
:pmd/alomomola: Alomomola
:pmd/iron jugulis: Iron Jugulis
:pmd/empoleon: Empoleon

C- Rank
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:pmd/talonflame: Talonflame
:pmd/ogerpon: Ogerpon
:pmd/chansey: Chansey
:pmd/yanmega: Yanmega
:pmd/hatterene: Hatterene
:pmd/gastrodon: Gastrodon
:pmd/cresselia: Cresselia
:pmd/iron treads: Iron Treads
:pmd/chesnaught: Chesnaught
:pmd/venusaur: Venusaur
:pmd/glastrier: Glastrier
:pmd/muk-alola: Muk-Alola
 
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STABmons Speed Tiers
Updated 10/15/2024

SpeedSpritePokemonBaseIVsEVsNatureBoosts
742:barraskewda:Barraskewda13631252Neutral2
678:sneasler:Sneasler12031252Neutral2
656:volcarona:Volcarona10031252Positive2
648:iron crown:Iron Crown9831252Positive2
604:excadrill:Excadrill8831252Positive2
598:volcarona:Volcarona10031252Neutral0
574:darkrai:Darkrai12531252Positive1
571:iron boulder:Iron Boulder12431252Positive1
568:meowscarada:Meowscarada12331252Positive1
565:greninja:Greninja12231252Positive1
558:sneasler:Sneasler12031252Positive1
550:excadrill:Excadrill8831252Neutral0
546:iron valiant:Iron Valiant11631252Positive1
525:latios: :latias: :iron moth: :gengar:Latios, Latias, Iron Moth, Gengar11031252Positive1
524:polteageist:Polteageist7031252Positive2
522:walking wake:Walking Wake10931252Positive1
522:gyarados:Gyarados8131252Neutral2
519:keldeo:Keldeo10831252Positive1
518:blaziken:Blaziken8031252Neutral0
504:deoxys-speed:Deoxys-S18031252Positive0
492:salamence: :zapdos-galar: :volcarona:Salamence, Zapdos-G, Volcarona10031252Positive1
486:iron crown: :hydreigon:Iron Crown, Hydreigon9831252Positive1
483:urshifu-rapid-strike:Urshifu-R9731252Positive1
478:polteageist:Polteageist7031252Neutral2
463:landorus-therian:Landorus-T9131252Positive1
459:deoxys-speed:Deoxys-S18031252Neutral0
459:annihilape:Annihilape9031252Positive1
453:excadrill:Excadrill8831252Positive1
450:great tusk:Great Tusk8731252Positive1
448:salamence: :volcarona:Salamence, Volcarona10031252Neutral1
447:rotom-wash:Rotom-W8631252Positive1
442:hydreigon:Hydreigon9831252Neutral0
439:gholdengo:Gholdengo8431252Positive1
412:zamazenta:Zamazenta13831252Positive0
412:excadrill:Excadrill8831252Neutral1
409:great tusk:Great Tusk8731252Neutral1
391:gyarados:Gyarados8131252Neutral1
388:blaziken:Blaziken9031252Neutral1
386:talonflame:Talonflame12631252Positive0
383:darkrai: :weavile:Darkrai, Weavile12531252Positive0
381:iron boulder:Iron Boulder12431252Positive0
379:meowscarada:Meowscarda12331252Positive0
377:greninja:Greninja12231252Positive0
375:tornadus-therian:Tornadus-T12131252Positive0
372:sneasler:Sneasler12031252Positive0
371:barraskewda:Barraskewda13631252Neutral0
364:iron valiant:Iron Valiant11631252Positive0
353:thundurus:Thundurus11131252Positive0
351:talonflame:Talonflame12631252Neutral0
350:latios: :latias: :iron moth: :ogerpon: :ogerpon-cornerstone: :gengar:Latios, Latias, Iron Moth, Ogerpon, Ogerpon-C, Gengar11031252Positive0
348:walking wake:Walking Wake10931252Positive0
346:keldeo: :terrakion:Keldeo, Terrakion10831252Positive0
339:sneasler:Sneasler12031252Neutral0
331:thundurus-therian:Thundurus-T10131252Positive0
328:salamence: :zapdos: :zapdos-galar: :volcarona:Salamence, Zapdos, Zapdos-G, Volcarona10031252Positive0
324:iron crown: :hydreigon:Iron Crown, Hydreigon9831252Positive0
322:urshifu-rapid-strike:Urshifu-R9731252Positive0
317:gliscor:Gliscor9531252Positive0
309:landorus-therian:Landorus-T9131252Positive0
306:meloetta: :annihilape:Meloetta, Annihilape9031252Positive0
302:excadrill:Excadrill8831252Positive0
301:thundurus-therian:Thundurus-T10131252Neutral0
300:great tusk:Great Tusk8731252Positive0
299:salamence: :zapdos-galar: :volcarona: :palafin-hero:Salamence, Zapdos-G, Volcarona, Palafin10031252Neutral0
298:rotom-wash:Rotom-W8631252Positive0
295:archaludon:Archaludon8531252Positive0
295:hydreigon:Hydreigon9831252Neutral0
293:gholdengo:Gholdengo8431252Positive0
293:urshifu-rapid-strike:Urshifu-R9731252Neutral0
281:landorus-therian:Landorus-T9131252Neutral0
279:annihilape:Annihilape9031252Neutral0
278:heatran:Heatran7731252Positive0
275:excadrill:Excadrill8831252Neutral0
273:great tusk:Great Tusk8731252Neutral0
269:rillaboom: :archaludon: :ceruledge:Rillaboom, Archaludon, Ceruledge8531252Neutral0
267:gholdengo:Gholdengo8431252Neutral0
262:volcanion: :polteageist:Volcanion, Polteageist7031252Positive0
261:gyarados:Gyarados8131252Neutral0
259:hoopa-unbound: :mamoswine: :blaziken:Hoopa-U, Mamoswine, Blaziken8031252Neutral0
253:heatran:Heatran7731252Neutral0
249:raging bolt:Raging Bolt7531252Neutral0
239:volcanion: :polteageist:Volcanion, Polteageist7031252Neutral0
229:pelipper:Pelipper6531252Neutral0
226:gliscor:Gliscor95310Neutral0
221:tyranitar:Tyranitar6131252Neutral0
219:magnezone:Magnezone6031252Neutral0
218:landorus-therian:Landorus-T91310Neutral0
212:pecharunt:Pecharunt88310Neutral0
210:great tusk:Great Tusk87310Neutral0
208:rotom-wash:Rotom-W86310Neutral0
206:archaludon:Archaludon85310Neutral0
204:gholdengo:Gholdengo84310Neutral0
190:heatran:Heatran77310Neutral0
176:skarmory: :sinistcha:Skarmory, Sinistcha70310Neutral0
170:corviknight:Corviknight67310Neutral0
168:skeledirge:Skeledirge66310Neutral0
166:pelipper:Pelipper65310Neutral0
158:tyranitar:Tyranitar61310Neutral0
156:sylveon: :primarina: :clefable: :magnezone:Sylveon, Primarina, Clefable, Magnezone60310Neutral0
136:iron hands:Iron Hands50310Neutral0
126:ting-lu:Ting-Lu45310Neutral0
125:corviknight:Corviknight6700Negative0
124:hydrapple:Hydrapple44310Neutral0
96:slowking-galar: :slowking: :slowbro:Slowking-G, Slowking, Slowbro30310Neutral0
85:ting-lu:Ting-Lu4500Negative0
76:clodsire: :torkoal:Clodsire, Torkoal20310Neutral0
67:toxapex:Toxapex3500Negative0
58:slowking-galar: :slowking: :slowbro:Slowking-G, Slowking, Slowbro3000Negative0
 
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Role Compendium
(Updated February 14th, 2025)
Note: Moves are marked with a typing to indicate that Pokemon who match that type or have pre-evolutions that does will get access to said move on top of native users. Pokemon who are either niche users of said category or below B- on the VR will be separated by a | to indicate such. In addition, restricted moves will be in parentheses ().

1. Offensive Roles

Wallbreakers:

Physical - :landorus-therian: :iron valiant: :great tusk: :zamazenta: :gyarados: :weavile: :tyranitar: :gliscor: :iron hands: :ogerpon-cornerstone: :excadrill: :rillaboom: :urshifu-rapid-strike: :mamoswine: :meowscarada: :annihilape: :cloyster: :samurott-hisui: :terrakion: :salamence: :zapdos-galar: :kingdra: :lilligant-hisui: :basculegion: :thundurus: :iron boulder: :kleavor: | :palafin: :sneasler: :ceruledge: :hoopa-unbound: :scizor: :metagross: :cinderace: :barraskewda: :crawdaunt: :talonflame: :ogerpon: :glastrier:

Special - :latios: :rotom-wash: :gholdengo: :iron valiant: :raging bolt: :walking wake: :darkrai: :heatran: :meloetta: :archaludon: :hydrapple: :volcanion: :blaziken: :zapdos: :iron moth: :tornadus-therian: :thundurus-therian: :sylveon: :torkoal: :cloyster: :moltres: :greninja: :latias: :volcarona: :sinistcha: :basculegion-f: :gengar: :magnezone: :keldeo: :hydreigon: :iron crown: | :hoopa-unbound: :reuniclus: :indeedee: :rotom-heat: :pelipper: :iron jugulis: :yanmega: :hatterene: :cresselia: :venusaur:

Mixed / Can run both - :iron valiant: :darkrai: :archaludon: :blaziken: :tornadus-therian: :cloyster: :deoxys-speed: :kingdra: :thundurus: | :hoopa-unbound: :kommo-o: :necrozma:


Choice Item Users:
Choice Band :choice band: - :iron valiant: :great tusk: :gyarados: :weavile: :iron hands: :rillaboom: :meowscarada: :terrakion: :zapdos-galar: :basculegion: :kleavor: :barraskewda: :crawdaunt: :talonflame: | :landorus-therian: :zamazenta: :tyranitar: :sneasler: :glastrier:

Choice Specs :choice specs: - :latios: :gholdengo: :iron valiant: :walking wake: :thundurus-therian: :greninja: :basculegion-f: :gengar: | :darkrai: :meloetta: :sylveon: :hydreigon: :pelipper:

Choice Scarf :choice scarf: - :landorus-therian: :latios: :gholdengo: :iron valiant: :walking wake: :darkrai: :urshifu-rapid-strike: :basculegion: :basculegion-f: :gengar: :sneasler: :ditto: | :rotom-wash: :meowscarada: :latias: :keldeo: :hydreigon:


Priority Moves:
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Accelerock - :tyranitar: :ogerpon-cornerstone: :terrakion: :iron boulder: :kleavor:

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Bullet Punch - :excadrill: :scizor: :metagross: | :archaludon:

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First Impression - :kleavor: :scizor:

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Grassy Glide - :rillaboom:

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Ice Shard - :weavile: :mamoswine: :cloyster: :glastrier:

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Jet Punch - :gyarados: :urshifu-rapid-strike: :cloyster: :samurott-hisui: :kingdra: :basculegion: :palafin: :dondozo: :barraskewda: :crawdaunt: | :ogerpon-cornerstone:

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Mach Punch -:iron valiant: :great tusk: :iron hands: :annihilape: :terrakion: :zapdos-galar: | :zamazenta: :blaziken: :urshifu-rapid-strike: :kommo-o:

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Shadow Sneak - :annihilape: :ceruledge:

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Sucker Punch - :weavile: :meowscarada: :samurott-hisui: :hoopa-unbound: | :darkrai: :greninja: :cinderace:

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Thunderclap - :rotom-wash: :raging bolt: :thundurus-therian: :magnezone: :rotom-heat: | :zapdos: :thundurus:

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Vaccum Wave - :iron valiant: :keldeo: :kommo-o:

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Water Shuriken - :rotom-wash: :walking wake: :volcanion: :cloyster: :greninja: :basculegion-f: :keldeo: | :kingdra: :slowking: :pelipper:

Setup:

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Bulk Up - :great tusk: :zamazenta: :urshifu-rapid-strike: :zapdos-galar: :palafin: :ceruledge: | :iron hands: :annihilape:

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Dragon Dance - :gyarados: :salamence: :kingdra: :necrozma: | :tyranitar: :archaludon: :kommo-o:

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Nasty Plot - :rotom-wash: :gholdengo: :darkrai: :thundurus-therian: :greninja: :hydreigon: :rotom-heat: :iron jugulis: | :hydrapple: :tornadus-therian: :hoopa-unbound:

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Quiver Dance - :volcarona: | :yanmega:

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(Shell Smash) - :cloyster:

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Swords Dance - :landorus-therian: :iron valiant: :weavile: :ogerpon-cornerstone: :excadrill: :urshifu-rapid-strike: :samurott-hisui: :terrakion: :iron boulder: :sneasler: :ceruledge: :scizor: :crawdaunt: :talonflame: :glastrier: | :gliscor: :blaziken: :rillaboom: :kleavor:

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Tail Glow - :volcarona: :yanmega:

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Take Heart / Calm Mind - :latios: :meloetta: :latias: :iron crown: :slowking: :reuniclus: :hatterene: :cresselia: / :iron valiant: :raging bolt: :sylveon: :sinistcha: :keldeo: :blissey:

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Tidy Up - :snorlax: :talonflame:

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(Victory Dance) - :lilligant-hisui:

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Torch Song - :heatran: :volcanion: :blaziken: :iron moth: :moltres: :volcarona: :rotom-heat: | :rotom-wash: :torkoal: :skeledirge:


2. Defensive Roles

Walls:

Physical Walls - :landorus-therian: :toxapex: :rotom-wash: :gholdengo: :great tusk: :gliscor: :archaludon: :hydrapple: :skarmory: :zapdos: :corviknight: :sylveon: :moltres: :pecharunt: :sinistcha: :amoonguss: | :slowbro: :dondozo: :clefable: :skeledirge: :alomomola: :cresselia: :chesnaught:

Special Walls - :toxapex: :ting-lu: :heatran: :tyranitar: :slowking-galar: :sylveon: :clodsire: :blissey: :slowking: | :snorlax: :porygon2: :empoleon: :chansey: :gastrodon: :muk-alola:

Mixed / Can run both - :toxapex: :ting-lu: :gliscor: :amoonguss: | :clefable: :skeledirge: :porygon2:



Pivot Moves:
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U-turn - :landorus-therian: :gliscor: :ogerpon-cornerstone: :zapdos: :rillaboom: :urshifu-rapid-strike: :corviknight: :tornadus-therian: :meowscarada: :annihilape: :moltres: :greninja: :zapdos-galar: :hydreigon: :kleavor: :sneasler: :scizor: :cinderace: :pelipper: :ogerpon: | :meloetta: :iron moth: :thundurus-therian:


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Flip Turn - :toxapex: :latios: :walking wake: :gyarados: :basculegion: :basculegion-f: :slowking: :palafin: :barraskewda: :alomomola: :empoleon: | :urshifu-rapid-strike: :keldeo: :gastrodon:


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Volt Switch - :rotom-wash: :raging bolt: :thundurus-therian: :magnezone: | :zapdos: :rotom-heat:

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Parting Shot - :ting-lu: :darkrai: :tyranitar: :pecharunt: :grimmsnarl: | :weavile: :greninja: :hydreigon:


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Teleport - :slowking-galar: :slowbro: | :latias: :slowking: :cresselia:

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Chilly Reception - :slowking-galar: | :rotom-wash: :slowking:


3. Utility

Entry Hazards:

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Stone Axe - :tyranitar: :ogerpon-cornerstone: :iron boulder: :kleavor: | :terrakion:

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Stealth Rock - :landorus-therian: :ting-lu: :great tusk: :heatran: :archaludon: :skarmory: :mamoswine: :torkoal: :deoxys-speed: :clodsire: :clefable: :forretress: | :excadrill: :annihilape: :empoleon:


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Spikes - :landorus-therian: :ting-lu: :gliscor: :skarmory: :meowscarada: :samurott-hisui: (Ceaseless Edge) :deoxys-speed: :clodsire: :iron treads: :chesnaught: | :great tusk: :ogerpon-cornerstone: :excadrill: :mamoswine: :greninja: :forretress:


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Toxic Spikes - :toxapex: | :gliscor: :iron moth: :slowking-galar: :meowscarada: :pecharunt: :greninja: :amoonguss:

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Sticky Web - :kleavor: :scizor: :forretress: | :volcarona:

Hazard Control:
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Rapid Spin - :great tusk: :excadrill: :sylveon: :torkoal: :forretress: :iron treads: | :blissey:

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Mortal Spin - :toxapex: :slowking-galar: :pecharunt: :clodsire: :amoonguss: :muk-alola: | :iron moth: :gengar:

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Defog - :landorus-therian: :gliscor: :skarmory: :zapdos: :tornadus-therian: :moltres: | :salamence: :scizor: :pelipper:

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Court Change - :blissey: :cinderace: :porygon2: | :sylveon: :chansey:

Recovery Moves:
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Moonlight - :clefable: :hatterene: :cresselia: | :necrozma:

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Recover - :toxapex: :meloetta: :slowking-galar: :sylveon: :pecharunt: :latias: :blissey: :slowbro: :reuniclus: :snorlax: :porygon2: :chansey: | :latios: :hydrapple: :clodsire: :slowking: :gastrodon:

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Roost - :landorus-therian: :rotom-wash: :skarmory: :zapdos: :corviknight: :pelipper: :empoleon: | :gyarados: :gliscor: :tornadus-therian: :zapdos-galar: :scizor:

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Shore Up - :landorus-therian: :ting-lu: :great tusk: :tyranitar: :gliscor: :clodsire: :iron treads: | :excadrill:

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Strength Sap - :rotom-wash: :hydrapple: :sinistcha: :amoonguss: :chesnaught: | :ogerpon-cornerstone: :lilligant-hisui: :rotom-heat: :ogerpon:

Other:
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Beak Blast - :landorus-therian: :gliscor: :skarmory: :zapdos: :corviknight: | :rotom-wash: :tornadus-therian:


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Burning Bulwark - :rotom-wash: :heatran: :blaziken: | :ogerpon-cornerstone: :iron moth: :torkoal: :moltres: :volcarona:

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Healing Wish / Lunar Dance - :latios: :latias: :deoxys-speed: | :indeedee: :cresselia:

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Noteworthy Moves
(Updated April 20th, 2024)
This resource is dedicated to listing all commonly used moves of each type. Moves that are particulary good and/or popular will be bolded.​

:spidops: Bug
Name:Base Power | Accuracy:Category:Additional Effect(s):
Bug Buzz90 | 100%Special10% to lower the target's SpD by 1.
Defend Order– | –StatusRaises user's Def & SpD by 1.
Fell Stinger50 | 100%PhysicalRaises the user's Atk by +3 if it KOes the target.
First Impression90 | 100%Physical+2 Priority, fails after the first turn.
Infestation20 | 100%SpecialTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.
Leech Life80 | 100%PhysicalUser recovers 50% of damage dealt.
Lunge80 | 100%Physical100% chance to lower the target's Atk by 1.
Megahorn120 | 85%PhysicalNo additional effect.
Quiver Dance– | –StatusRaises the user's SpA, SpD & Spe by 1.
Sticky Web– | –StatusLowers the Speed of grounded target's by 1 on switch-in.
Tail Glow– | –StatusRaises the user's SpA by 3.
U-turn
70 | 100%​
PhysicalUser switches out after damaging the target.

:mabosstiff: Dark:
Name:Base Power | Accuracy:Category:Additional Effect(s):
Beat Up– | –PhysicalAll healthy allies aid in attacking.
Comeuppance– | –StatusIf hit by attack, returns 1.5x damage.
Darkest Lariat85 | 100%PhysicalIgnores the target's stat changes.
Fiery Wrath90 | 100%Special20% chance to flinch the target.
Foul Play95 | 100%PhysicalUses the target's Atk in damage calculation.
Knock Off65 | 100%Physical1.5x Damage if the target is holding an item, removes item.
Kowtow Cleave85 | –PhysicalDoes not check accuracy.
Nasty Plot– | –StatusRaises the user's SpA by 2.
Parting Shot– | –StatusLowers the target's Atk & SpA by 1, user switches out.
Power Trip20 | 100%Physical+20 BP for each stat boost.
Sucker Punch70 | 100%Physical+1 Priority; fails if the target is not attacking.
Switcheroo– | –StatusSwitches your held item with the target.
Taunt– | –StatusPrevents the target from using Status moves for 3 turns.
Topsy-Turvy– | –StatusInverts the target's stat changes.

:hydrapple: Dragon:
Name:Base Power | Accuracy:Category:Additional Effect(s):
Breaking Swipe60 | 100%Physical100% chance to lower the target's Atk by 1.
Clanging Scales110 | 100%SpecialLowers the user's Def by 1.
Draco Meteor130 | 90%SpecialLowers the user's SpA by 2.
Dragon Dance– | –StatusRaises the user's Atk & Spe by 1.
Dragon Darts50 | 100%PhysicalHits 2 times.
Dragon Tail60 | 90%Physical-6 Priority, forces the target to switch.
Dynamax Cannon100 | 100%SpecialNo additional effect.
Fickle Beam80 | 100%Special30% chance to deal double damage.
Glaive Rush120 | 100%PhysicalUser takes sure-hit 2x damage after attacking.
Scale Shot25 | 90%PhysicalHits 2-5 times, lowers Def by 1, raises Spe by 1.
Spacial Rend100 | 95%SpecialHigh critical hit ratio.

:bellibolt: Electric:
Name:Base Power | Accuracy:Category:Additional Effect(s):
Bolt Strike130 | 85%Physical20% chance to paralyze the target.
Discharge80 | 100%Special30% chance to paralyze the target.
Double Shock120 | 100%PhysicalUser loses Electric-type after use.
Electro Drift100 | 100%SpecialDeals 1.33x damage if super-effective.
Fusion Bolt100 | 100%PhysicalNo additional effect.
Nuzzle20 | 100%Physical100% chance to paralyze the target.
Parabolic Charge65 | 100%SpecialUser recovers 50% of damage dealt.
Rising Voltage70 | 100%Special2x damage if the target is grounded in Electric Terrain.
Supercell Slam100 | 95%PhysicalUser takes 50% recoil if move fails.
Thunder110 | 70%Special30% chance to paralyze the target, can't miss in Rain.
Thunderbolt90 | 100%Special10% chance to paralyze the target.
Thunder Cage80 | 90%SpecialTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.
Thunderclap70 | 100%Special+1 Priority; fails if the target is not attacking.
Thunder Wave– | –StatusParalyzes the target.
Volt Switch70 | 100%SpecialUser switches out after damaging the target.
Volt Tackle120 | 100%Physical10% chance to paralyze the target, user takes 33% recoil.
Wildbolt Storm100 | 80%Special20% chance to paralyze the target, can't miss in Rain.
Zing Zap80 | 100%Physical30% chance to flinch.

:dachsbun: Fairy:
Name:Base Power | Accuracy:Category:Additional Effect(s):
Alluring Voice80 | 100%Special100% to confuse the target if they had a stat raise this turn.
Charm– | –StatusLowers the target's Atk by 2.
Draining Kiss50 | 100%SpecialUser recovers 75% of damage dealt.
Fleur Cannon130 | 90%SpecialLowers user's SpA by 2.
Magical Torque100 | 100%Physical30% chance to confuse the target.
Misty Explosion100 | 100%SpecialUser faints, deals 1.5x damage in Misty Terrain.
Moonblast95 | 100%Special30% chance to lower the target's SpA by 1.
Moonlight– | –StatusUser recovers health depending on weather.
Play Rough90 | 90%Physical10% chance to lower the target's Atk by 1.
Spirit Break75 | 100%Physical100% chance to lower the target's SpA by 1.
Springtide Storm100 | 80%Special30% chance to lower the tatgets Atk by 1.
Strange Steam90 | 95%Special20% chance to confuse the target.

:tauros-paldea-combat: Fighting:
Name:Base Power | Accuracy:Category:Additional Effect(s):
Aura Sphere80 | –SpecialDoes not check accuracy.
Axe Kick120 | 90%Physical30% to confuse the target, User takes 50% recoil if move fails.
Body Press80 | 100%PhysicalUses Def instead of Atk in damage calculation.
Brick Break75 | 100%PhysicalDestroys Screens.
Bulk Up– | –StatusRaises the user's Atk & Def by 1.
Circle Throw60 | 90%PhysicalForces the target to switch.
Close Combat120 | 100%PhysicalLowers the user's Def & SpD by 1.
Collision Course100 | 100%PhysicalDeals 1.33x damage if super-effective.
Combat Torque100 | 100%Physical30% chance to paralyze the target.
Counter– | –Physicalif hit by physical attack, returns 2x damage.
Drain Punch75 | 100%PhysicalUser recovers 50% of damage dealt.
Focus Blast120 | 70%Special10% to lower the target's SpD by 1.
High Jump Kick120 | 90%PhysicalUser takes 50% recoil if move fails.
Mach Punch40 | 100%Physical+1 Priority.
Sacred Sword90 | 100%PhysicalIgnore the target's stat changes.
Secret Sword85 | 100%SpecialUses the target's Def in damage calculation.
Seismic Toss– | –PhysicalDeals damage equal to the user's level.
Thunderous Kick90 | 100%Physical100% chance to lower the target's Def by 1.
Upper Hand65 | 100%Physical+3 Priority, 100% chance to flinch, fails unless target is using priority.
Vaccum Wave40 | 100%Special+1 priority.

:armarouge: Fire:
Name:Base Power | Accuracy:Category:Additional Effect(s):
Armor Cannon120 | 100%SpecialLowers the user's Def & SpD by 1.
Bitter Blade90 | 100%PhysicalUser recovers 50% of damage dealt.
Blazing Torque80 | 100%Physical30% chance to burn the target.
Blue Flare130 | 85%Special20% chance to burn the target.
Burning Bulwark– | –StatusProtects user from attacks, burns target on contact.
Burn Up130 | 100%SpecialUser loses Fire-type after use.
Eruption150 | 100%SpecialPower decreases as user's HP decreases.
Fire Lash80 | 100%Physical100% chance to lower the target's Def by 1.
Flame Charge50 | 100%Physical100% chance to raise the user's Spe by 1.
Flare Blitz120 | 100%Physical10% chance to burn the target, user takes 33% recoil.
Fusion Flare100 | 100%SpecialNo additional effect.
Lava Plume80 | 100%Special30% chance to burn the target.
Magma Storm100 | 75%SpecialTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.
Mystical Fire75 | 100%Special100% chance to lower the target's Spa by 1.
Overheat130 | 90%SpecialLowers the user's SpA by 2.
Pyro Ball120 | 90%Physical10% chance to burn the target.
Sacred Fire100 | 95%Physical50% chance to burn the target.
Torch Song80 | 100%Special100% chance to raise the user's Spa by 1.
Will-O-Wisp– | –StatusBurns the target.

:flamigo: Flying:
Name:Base Power | Accuracy:Category:Additional Effect(s):
Acrobatics55 | 100%PhysicalDeals 2x damage if the user has no held item.
Aeroblast100 | 95%SpecialHigh critical hit ratio.
Air Slash75 | 95%Special30% chance to flinch.
Beak Blast100 | 100%Physical-3 priority, burns target on contact.
Bleakwind Storm100 | 900%Special30% chance to lower the target's Spe by 1, can't miss in Rain.
Brave Bird120 | 100%PhysicalUser takes 33% recoil.
Defog– | –StatusLowers the targets Eva by 1, clears Terrain and Hazards.
Dragon Ascent100 | 100%PhysicalLowers the user's Def & SpD by 1.
Feather Dance– | –StatusLowers the target's Atk by 2.
Hurricane110 | 70%Special30% chance to flinch.
Roost– | –StatusUser recovers 50% health, loses Flying-type until end of turn.

:houndstone: Ghost:
Name:Base Power | Accuracy:Category:Additional Effect(s):
Bitter Malice75 | 100%Special100% chance to lower the target's Atk by 1.
Curse– | –StatusCurses if Ghost-type, else raises user's Atk & Def by 1, lowers Spe by 1.
Destiny Bond– | –StatusIf the user gets KOed, the target also faints.
Hex65 | 100%Special2x power if the target is afflicted by status.
Infernal Parade60 | 100%Special30% chance to burn the target, 2x power if the target is afflicted status.
Moongeist Beam100 | 100%SpecialIgnores the target's ability.
Night Shade– | –StatusDeals damage equal to the user's level.
Poltergeist110 | 90%PhysicalFails if the target has no held item.
Shadow Ball80 | 100%Special20% chance to lower the target's SpD by 1.
Shadow Force120 | 100%PhysicalDisappears turn 1, attacks turn 2.
Shadow Sneak40 | 100%Physical+1 Priority.
Spirit Shackle80 | 100%PhysicalPrevents the target from switching.

:ogerpon: Grass:
Name:Base Power | Accuracy:Category:Additional Effect(s):
Apple Acid80 | 100%Special100% chance to lower the target's SpD by 1 .
Chloroblast150 | 95%SpecialUser takes 50% recoil.
Cotton Guard– | –StatusRaises the user's Def by 3 s.
Drum Beating80 | 100%Physical100% chance to lower the target's Spe by 1 .
Giga Drain75 | 100%SpecialUser recovers 50% of damage dealt.
Grass Knot– | –SpecialDeals damage based on the target's weight.
Grassy Glide55 | 100%Physical+1 priority in Grassy terrain.
Grav Apple80 | 100%Physical100% chance to lower the target's Def by 1.
Horn Leech75 | 100%PhysicalUser recovers 50% of damage dealt.
Ivy Cudgel100 | 100%PhysicalHigh critical hit ratio.
Jungle Healing– | –StatusHeals the user by 25%, cures status.
Leaf Blade90 | 100%PhysicalHigh critical hit ratio.
Leaf Storm130 | 90%SpecialLowers the user's SpA by 2.
Leech Seed– | –Status1/8 of target's HP is restored to the user every turn.
Matcha Gotcha80 | 90%SpecialUser recovers 50% of damage dealt, 20% to burn the target.
Power Whip120 | 85%PhysicalNo additional effect.
Seed Flare120 | 85%Special40% chance to lower the target's Spd by 2.
Spiky Shield– | –StatusProtects user from attacks, deals 1/8 damage to target on contact.
Strength Sap– | –StatusUser heals dependent on the target's Atk, lowers target's Atk by 1.
Stun Spore– | –StatusParalyzes the target.
Synthesis– | –StatusUser recovers health depending on weather.
Trailblaze50 | 100%Physical100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.
Trop Kick70 | 100%Physical100% chance to lower the target's Atk by 1.
Wood Hammer120 | 100%PhysicalUser takes 33% recoil.
Worry Seed– | –StatusReplaces the target's ability with "Insomnia".

:clodsire: Ground:
Name:Base Power | Accuracy:Category:Additional Effect(s):
Bulldoze60 | 100%Physical100% chance to lower the target's Spe by 1.
Earth Power90 | 100%Special10% chance to lower the target's SpD by 1.
Earthquake100 | 100%PhysicalNo additional effect.
Headlong Rush120 | 100%PhysicalLowers the user's Def & SpD by 1.
High Horsepower95 | 95%PhysicalNo additional effect.
Precipice Blades120 | 85%PhysicalNo additional effect.
Sandsear Storm100 | 80%Special100% chance to lower the target's Atk by 1.
Sand Tomb35 | 85%PhysicalTraps and damages the foe for 4-5 turns
Scorching Sands70 | 100%Special30% chance to burn the target.
Shore Up– | –StatusUser recovers health depending on weather.
Spikes– | –StatusDeals damage to grounded targets on switch-in, max 3 layers.

:cetitan: Ice:
Name:Base Power | Accuracy:Category:Additional Effect(s):
Aurora Veil– | –StatusHalves incoming damage for 5 turns, only works in Snow.
Avalance60 | 100%Physical-4 Priority, 2x damage if the user is damaged by the target.
Blizzard110 | 70%Special10% chance to freeze the target, can't miss in Snow.
Chilly Reception– | –StatusSets Snow, user switches out.
Freeze-Dry70 | 100%Special10% chance to freeze the target, super-effective against Water.
Glacial Lance120 | 100%PhysicalNo additional effect.
Haze– | –StatusClears all stat changes.
Ice Beam90 | 100%Special10% chance to freeze the target.
Ice Shard40 | 100%Physical+1 Priority.
Icicle Spear25 | 100%PhysicalHits 2-5 times.
Triple Axel20 | 90%PhysicalHits 3 times, each hit can miss, but deals more damage.

:maushold: Normal:
Name:Base Power | Accuracy:Category:Additional Effect(s):
Block– | –StatusPrevents the target from switching.
Body Slam85 | 100%Physical30% chance to paralyze the target.
Boomburst140 | 100%SpecialNo additional effect.
Court Change– | –StatusSwaps user's field effects with the opponent.
Disable– | –StatusDisables the target's last used move for 4 turns.
Doodle– | –StatusCopies the target's ability.
Double-Edge120 | 100%PhysicalUser takes 33% recoil.
Encore– | –StatusLocks the target's into its last used move for 3 turns.
Endeavor– | –StatusLower the target's HP to be equal to the user's HP.
Explosion250 | 100%PhysicalUser faints.
Facade70 | 100%Physical2x damage if the user is burned/poisoned/paralyzed.
Fake Out40 | 100%Physical+2 Priority, 100% chance to flinch, fails after the first turn.
Glare– | 100%StatusParalyzes the target.
Growth– | –StatusRaises the user's Atk & Spa by 1, doubles in Sun.
Heal Bell– | –StatusCures the user's party of status conditions.
Hyper Drill100 | 100%PhysicalGoes through protection.
Judgment100 | 100%SpecialType varies depending on the user's held Plate.
Last Resort140 | 100%PhysicalFails unless each known move has been used.
Pain Split– | –StatusShares HP of the user and target to be equal.
Perish Song– | –StatusAll Pokémon on the field faint in 3 turns.
Population Bomb20 | 100%PhysicalHits 10 times, each hit can miss.
Psych Up– | –StatusCopies the target's stat changes.
Quick Attack40 | 100%Physical+1 Priority.
Rapid Spin50 | 100%Physical100% chance to increase the user's Spe by 1, clears hazards.
Recover– | –StatusUser recovers 50% health.
Reflect Type– | –StatusUser becomes same type as the target.
Substitute– | –StatusUser takes 25% to set up a Substitute.
Super Fang– | 100%PhysicalDeals 50% of the target's HP.
Swords Dance– | –StatusRaises the user's Atk by 2.
Tidy Up– | –StatusRaises the user's Atk & Spe by 1, clears hazards/substitutes.
Transform– | –StatusCopies the target's typing, moves, stats, and ability.
Weather Ball50 | 100%Special2x damage and changes type depending on weather.
Whirlwind– | –Status-6 priority, forces the target to switch.
Wish– | –StatusUser recovers 50% health on the 2nd turn this move was used.

:revavroom: Poison:
Name:Base Power | Accuracy:Category:Additional Effect(s):
Acid Armor– | –StatusRaises the user's Def by 2.
Acid Spray40 | 100%Special100% chance to lower the target's SpD by 2.
Baneful Bunker– | –StatusProtects user from attacks, poisons target on contact.
Barb Barrage60 | 100%Physical50% chance to Poison the target, 2x damage if the target's poisoned.
Clear Smog50 | 100%SpecialClears the target's stat changes.
Coil– | –StatusRaises the user's Atk, Def & Acc by 1.
Corrosive Gas– | –StatusRemoves the target's held item
Gunk Shot120 | 80%Physical30% chance to Poison the target.
Malignant Chain100 | 100%Special50% chance to badly poison the target.
Mortal Spin30 | 100%Physical100% chance to poison the target, clears hazards
Noxious Torque100 | 100%Physical30% chance to poison the target.
Poison Fang50 | 100%Physical50% chance to badly poison the target.
Shell Side Arm90 | 100%Special20% chance to poison the target, physical if user's Atk>Spa.
Sludge Bomb90 | 100%Special30% chance to poison the target.
Sludge Wave95 | 100%Special10% chance to poison the target.
Toxic– | –StatusBadly poisons the target.
Toxic Spikes– | –StatusPoisons grounded targets on switch-in, max 2 layers.
Venoshock55 | 100%Special2x damage if the target is poisoned.

:espathra: Psychic:
Name:Base Power | Accuracy:Category:Additional Effect(s):
Agility– | –StatusRaises the user's Spe by 2.
Amnesia– | –StatusRaises the user's SpD by 2.
Calm Mind– | –StatusRaises the user's Spa & SpD by 1.
Cosmic Power– | –StatusRaises the user's Def & SpD by 1.
Esper Wing80 | 100%Special100% chance to raised the user's Spe by 1, High critical hit ratio.
Expanding Force80 | 100%SpecialDeals 1.5x damage in Psychic terrain.
Future Sight120 | 100%SpecialHits 2 turns after being used.
Healing Wish– | –StatusUser faints, next damaged user is fully healed.
Heart Swap– | –StatusSwaps all stat changes with the target.
Light Screen– | –StatusHalves damage from Special attack for 5 turns.
Lumina Crash80 | 100%Special100% to lower the target's SpD by 2.
Lunar Blessing– | –StatusHeals the user by 25%, cures status.
Luster Purge95 | 100%Special50% chance to lower the target's SpD by 1.
Mirror Coat– | –SpecialIf hit by special attack, returns 2x damage.
Mystical Power70 | 90%Special100% chance to raise the user's SpA by 1.
Photon Geyser100 | 100%SpecialIgnores the target's ability, physical if the user's Atk>SpA.
Prismatic Laser160 | 100%SpecialUser cannot act next turn.
Psyblade80 | 100%Physical1.5x damage in Electric terrain.
Psychic Fangs85 | 100%PhysicalDestroys Screens.
Psychic Noise75 | 100%SpecialApplies Heal Block to the target for 2 turns.
Psycho Boost140 | 100%SpecialLowers the user's SpA by 2.
Psystrike100 | 100%SpecialUses the target's Def in damage calculation.
Reflect– | –StatusHalves damage from Physical attack for 5 turns.
Skill Swap– | –StatusSwaps ability with the target.
Stored Power20 | 100%Special+20 BP for each stat boost.
Take Heart– | –StatusRaises the user's Spa & SpD by 1, cures status.
Teleport– | –Status-6 priority, user switches out.
Trick– | –StatusSwaps held item with the target.
Trick Room– | –Status-7 Priority, reverses turn order for 5 turns.

:garganacl: Rock:
Name:Base Power | Accuracy:Category:Additional Effect(s):
Accelerock40 | 100%Physical+1 Priority.
Ancient Power60 | 100%Special10% chance to raise all of user's stats by 1.
Diamond Storm100 | 95%Physical50% chance to raise the user's Def by 2.
Head Smash150 | 80%PhysicalUser takes 50% recoil.
Meteor Beam120 | 90%SpecialRaises user's Spa by 1, hits turn 2.
Mighty Cleave95 | 100%PhysicalGoes through protection.
Power Gem80 | 100%SpecialNo additional effect.
Rock Polish– | –StatusRaises the user's Def by 2.
Rock Slide75 | 90%Physical30% chance to flinch.
Rock Tomb50 | 90%Physical100% chance to lower the target's Spe by 1.
Rock Wrecker150 | 90%PhysicalUser cannot act next turn.
Salt Cure40 | 100%PhysicalDeals 1/8 of the target's HP each turn, 1/4 against Water- and Steel.
Smack Down50 | 100%PhysicalRemoves the target's ground immunity.
Stealth Rock– | –StatusDeals damage to grounded targets on switch-in, Rock-type.
Stone Axe65 | 90%PhysicalSets Stealth Rock.
Stone Edge100 | 80%PhysicalHigh critical hit ratio.

:gholdengo: Steel:
Name:Base Power | Accuracy:Category:Additional Effect(s):
Behemoth Blade/Bash100 | 100%PhysicalNo additional effect.
Bullet Punch40 | 100%Physical+1 Priority.
Doom Desire140 | 100%SpecialHits 2 turns after being used.
Flash Cannon80 | 100%Special10% chance to lower the target's SpD by 1.
Gyro Ball– | 100%PhysicalDeals damage based on the user's Spe.
Heavy Slam– | 100PhysicalDeals damage based on the user's weight.
Iron Defense– | –StatusRaises the user's Def by 2.
Iron Head80 | 100%Physical30% chance to flinch.
Make It Rain120 | 100%SpecialLowers the user's SpA by 1.
Metal Burst– | –StatusIf hit by attack, returns 1.5x damage.
Meteor Mash90 | 90%Physical20% chance to raise the user's Atk by 1.
Steel Beam140 | 95%SpecialUser takes 50% recoil.
Sunsteel Strike100 | 100%PhysicalIgnores the target's ability.
Tachyon Cutter50 | –SpecialHits 2 times, does not check accuracy.

:palafin-hero: Water:
Name:Base Power | Accuracy:Category:Additional Effect(s):
Aqua Cutter70 | 100%PhysicalHigh critical hit ratio.
Aqua Step80 | 100%Physical100% chance to raise the user's Spe by 1.
Chilling Water50 | 100%Special100% chance to lower the target's Atk by 1.
Crabhammer100 | 90%PhysicalHigh critical hit ratio.
Flip Turn60 | 100%PhysicalUser switches out after damaging the target.
Hydro Pump110 | 80%SpecialNo additional effect.
Hydro Steam80 | 100%SpecialDeals 1.5x damage in Sun.
Jet Punch60 | 100%Physical+1 Priority.
Liquidation85 | 100%Physical30% chance to burn the target.
Origin Pulse110 | 85%SpecialNo additional effect.
Scald80 | 100%Special30% chance to burn the target.
Soak– | –StatusTurns the target into a Water-type.
Steam Eruption110 | 95%Special30% chance to burn the target.
Surging Strikes25 | 100%PhysicalGuaranteed critical hit, hits 3 times.
Waterfall80 | 100%Physical30% chance to flinch.
Water Shuriken15 | 100%Specialhits 2-5 times, +1 Priority.
Water Spout150 | 100%SpecialPower decreases as user's HP decreases.
Wave Crash120 | 100%PhysicalUser takes 33% recoil.
Whirlpool35 | 85%SpecialTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.
 
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The STABmons resources is live! Right now we have our newly updated Viability Rankings, Commonly Used Tera Types, Role Compendium, and Noteworthy Moves with Speed Tiers coming soon! For those interested, here are the results of our last VR slate, Fc sat out of this vote.

That's all for now, excited to have more updated resources and to have more discussion to improve them further!
 
Some vr noms now that im done with my reqs run
Rise:
:iron leaves: UR -> C+/B-
Iron Leaves hasn't made a huge splash in the metagame due to eterrain still not really being much of a viable strategy, but band isn't the worst thing ever and has pretty unique resists/stab combo that a lot of teams often don't have resists for and have multiple mons weak to it. It's a bit slow to be an amazing sweeper but I think it's a threat
:walking wake: honestly this is probably just going to get banned so i dont really have a strong opinion, would probably say around A- due to its reliance on sun in some instances, maybe A
:tyranitar: A to A+
Tyranitar is one of the best mons in the metagame right now imo, Salt Cure sets are incredibly difficult to deal with in long games and with Knock Off there's no way to stop the passive damage. It's invaluable against most special attackers in the metagame like Volcarona, Indeedee, Espathra, and even Gholdengo in a pinch that not many walls can reliably switch into and/or wear down
:azumarill: A- to A
Azumarill has been a top tier threat all gen thanks to Jet Punch, but I think with the bans of Dragonite and Garchomp putting Roaring Moon and Baxcalibur in the front of the metagame and the introduction of Walking Wake, Azumarill's Fairy typing is more important than ever. It's no questio that its Belly Drum set is one of the most difficult things to check in the metagame, and other sets like Swords Dance offer more variability as well.
:roaring moon: B to A-
Roaring Moon ending up in B with the original VR is largely due to the shadow cast by Dragonite and Garchomp still existing shortly after their ban. Since then, Roaring Moon has become the best Dragon-type in the meta with Choice Band sets generally being the most potent. The rise in Sun also benefits it greatly as it can sweep a lot better and has to worry less about faster threats. While it is incredibly good, it does still struggle with Fairy-types and most teams pack multiple Tera Fairy Pokemon like Rotom-Wash and Skeledirge that it just can't deal with.
:iron moth: B to B+
Iron Moth is an interesting Pokemon in the metagame, as I see it as both underrated and overrated; underrated in higher level games and overrated on the ladder. Iron Moth struggles a bit in a metagame with Tyranitar, Skeledirge, and Ting-Lu so common even with Torch Song, but a huge redeeming factor for it that has gotten more popular lately is Mortal Spin, which turns Iron Moth into one of the best offensive removal Pokemon in the meta since nothing can reliably block it without threat of being KO'd and it punishes the aforementioned switchins heavily by poisoning them. While it's frail and a little slow, this quality makes it at least B+ in my eyes
:clodsire: B to B+
Clodsire is frankly just really annoying for a lot of teams to deal with, its unique typing and special bulk make it a great check to stuff like Gholdengo and non-Psyshock Specs Valiant, and Water Absorb sets can catch huge chunks of the metagame off guard and can make Toxapex somewhat of a liability.
:baxcalibur: B to B+
Baxcalibur has seen more usage lately similarly to Roaring Moon, and it's obvious why when you look at how strong it is and its coverage, plus the immunity to Burn makes it a lot harder to deal with defensively. There's honestly not a great check to this in the metagame right now bar physdef Unaware mons and offensive pressure so I'm interested to see if it rises even further before Home.
:slowking: B- to B/B+
I will preach all day about how underrated Slowking is, I originally voted it B+ on the VR and I still believe it to be around there. While it doesn't always have the best matchups against special attackers, Future Sight support is incredibly potent right now in a Fighting-type heavy metagame and Slowking pairs up with almost every Fighting-type well, especially physical Iron Valiant
:gallade: UR to C+
Agility Gallade is honestly a pretty scary threat and it just got Psyblade to its tool kit so it's better than ever, pretty simple
:orthworm: UR to C
Orthworm sees a shocking amount of usage on the ladder, possibly from people who don't know Cyclizar is allowed but in my experience it's actually been somewhat difficult to deal with at times thanks to the ground immunity and bulk. Ghost Tera with hazard spam can invalidate some Great Tusk sets which is phenomenal, I think C is pretty fair for it given its outclassed in most ways but has a very specific niche still

Drop:
:palafin: A to A-

I think Palafin is a little bit awkward in that Bulk Up sets are mostly outclassed by thing like Azumarill, so imo Choice Band is practically the only set that is worth it right now which has its own issues of requiring to switch out to be useful, which can be difficult and not worth it in a lot of games. Band is still a threat so I think A- is fair for it, but I think it's definitely on the lower end of A- rn
:rotom-heat: B to C+
I struggle more and more everyday to find reasons to use this over the other Rotoms or really at all, it has all of the negative qualities of being a Rotom while having a typing that is just bad in the meta rn.
:gastrodon: B to B-
Similarly to Rotom-H, I think Gastrodon struggles to find a place in the metagame over Clodsire right now, which is the superior Water-immune Ground type. Honestly I've considered running Sticky Hold Covert Cloak on it to stop Tyranitar and Garganacl from popping off but the moveslots on it are too limited and it still lets them set up hazards for free.
:tauros-paldea-aqua: B- to C+
I think this just faces way too much competition from other offensive Water-types right now, its typing+Intimidate is nice but I think Blaze has a slightly better typing and tool kit for the current metagame.
 
Hey so, I agree with ITH for most of its nominations. However, I've one additional nomination to submit...

:Amoonguss: C- to B rank.

Simply put, I believe it is a underrated defensive Pokémon in the current metagame because it has so many qualities. If you read the main STABmons theard, you probably seen my recent teamdump, in which I dropped teams I built during a recent teamtour. These teams include two Amoonguss teams, with a moves et of Strength Sap / Foul Play / Corrosive Gas / Mortal Spin. In the post, I explained already why, thanks to its ability, typing, and moves, etc, I like so much Amoonguss, so you're probably familiar with it.

However, I think that Amoonguss biggest qualitiy is not just its typing or ability to check particular thearts. No, Amoonguss is excellent to fil up multiples roles, compressing all your needs. Need a Valiant soft check? Need something that can take up Waters? Need some removal? Amoonguss, in the current metagame, can fil up all of that. See, it is very useful in balance teams when you have to prepare to a lot of things.

I also think Corrosive Gas + Mortal Spin is a fabulous combination, as against non-steel/Poison-types you're assured to Poison the opposing foes.

Well, I hope this post has made you think about Amoonguss. I guess, xd. Oh I think I've one another nomination to do rq, but it won't be as long.

:Lokix: B- to B

Bc of tinted U-turn, I think this Pokémon Is a good offensive pivot that's currently slightly underrated. It also offer both priority (First Impression), entry hazards (Ceaseless Edge, insane move btw), and ofc Knock off. It does pretty good damage when I face or use it so...
 
STABmons Viability Rankings
last updated May 11th, 2023
S Rank:

S


:great tusk: Great Tusk
:toxapex: Toxapex

A Rank:

A+


:azumarill: Azumarill
:gholdengo: Gholdengo
:iron valiant: Iron Valiant
:kingambit: Kingambit
:tyranitar:
Tyranitar

A

:annihilape: Annihilape
:garganacl:
Garganacl
:iron moth: Iron Moth
:palafin: Palafin
:roaring moon: Roaring Moon
:ting-lu: Ting-Lu


A-

:baxcalibur: Baxcalibur
:Greninja: Greninja
:gyarados: Gyarados
:rotom-wash: Rotom-Wash
:volcarona: Volcarona

B Rank:

B+


:clodsire: Clodsire
:corviknight: Corviknight
:dondozo: Dondozo
:espathra: Espathra
:grimmsnarl: Grimmsnarl
:hatterene: Hatterene
:iron hands: Iron Hands
:meowscarada: Meowscarada
:pelipper: Pelipper
:salamence: Salamence
:scizor: Scizor
:skeledirge: Skeledirge
:slowbro: Slowbro
:slowking: Slowking
:sylveon: Sylveon
:weavile: Weavile

B

:armarouge: Armarouge
:barraskewda: Barraskewda
:cyclizar: Cyclizar
:gengar: Gengar
:glimmora: Glimmora
:houndstone: Houndstone
:hydreigon: Hydreigon
:indeedee: Indeedee
:iron treads: Iron Treads
:mimikyu: Mimikyu
:polteageist: Polteageist
:quaquaval: Quaquaval
:rotom-mow: Rotom-Mow
:slither wing: Slither Wing
:torkoal: Torkoal
:wo-chien: Wo-Chien

B-

:amoonguss: Amoonguss
:breloom: Breloom
:cinderace: Cinderace
:iron jugulis: Iron Jugulis
:iron leaves: Iron Leaves
:lokix: Lokix
:magnezone: Magnezone
:pawmot: Pawmot
:rotom-heat: Rotom-Heat
:scream tail: Scream Tail
:tauros-paldea-blaze: Tauros-Paldea-Blaze

C Rank:

C+


:blissey: Blissey
:ceruledge: Ceruledge
:drednaw: Drednaw
:gallade: Gallade
:gastrodon: Gastrodon
:hawlucha: Hawlucha
:quagsire: Quagsire
:staraptor: Staraptor
:tauros-paldea-aqua: Tauros-Paldea-Aqua

C

:alomomola: Alomomola
:arboliva: Arboliva
:bisharp: Bisharp
:chansey: Chansey
:ditto: Ditto
:mudsdale: Mudsdale
:scovillain: Scovillain
:umbreon: Umbreon
:vaporeon: Vaporeon
New and revamped Viability Rankings are out! There's been quite a few bans and raid drops that have shaken up the meta quite a bit since the last update so there's too many changes to go over, but if there's any ranking youre curious about feel free to ask!
 
New and revamped Viability Rankings are out! There's been quite a few bans and raid drops that have shaken up the meta quite a bit since the last update so there's too many changes to go over, but if there's any ranking youre curious about feel free to ask!
I am interested in Cyclizar being ranked. What sets is it using post Shed Tail? What does it do that other Pokemon can't?
 
I am interested in Cyclizar being ranked. What sets is it using post Shed Tail? What does it do that other Pokemon can't?
Choice Specs Cyclizar is a very potent cleaner and breaker, personally I voted it B+. Heavy-Duty Boots sets have a ton of utility as well, albeit with its bulk being rather poor those sets are pretty situational and easy to play around
 
Overhaul to Viability Rating here, Post-Home edition, finally!

S :Kingambit: Kingambit
S :Landorus-therian: Landorus-Therian
S :Toxapex: Toxapex

A+ :Baxcalibur: Baxcalibur
A+ :Great Tusk: Great Tusk
A+ :Iron Valiant: Iron Valiant
A+ :Ting-Lu: Ting-Lu
A+ :Volcarona: Volcarona

A :Gholdengo: Gholdengo
A :Iron Moth: Iron Moth
A :Roaring Moon: Roaring Moon
A :Tyranitar: Tyranitar
A :Urshifu-Rapid-Strike: Urshifu-Rapid-Strike
A :Volcanion: Volcanion

A- :Annihilape: Annihilape
A- :Corviknight: Corviknight
A- :Greninja: Greninja
A- :Meloetta: Meloetta
A- :Palafin: Palafin
A- :Rillaboom: Rillaboom
A- :Rotom-wash: Rotom-Wash
A- :SLowking-Galar: Slowking-Galar
A- :Sneasler: Sneasler
A- :Thundurus: Thundurus
A- :Thundurus-Therian: Thundurus-Therian
A- :Weavile: Weavile

B+ :Barraskewda: Barraskewda
B+ :Clodsire: Clodsire
B+ :Garganacl: Garganacl
B+ :grimmsnarl: Grimmsnarl
B+ :gyarados: Gyarados
B+ :Heatran: Heatran
B+ :hoopa-Unbound: Hoopa-Unbound
B+ :Iron Hands: Iron Hands
B+ :Meowscarada: Meowscarada
B+ :Skeledirge: Skeledirge
B+ :Zapdos: Zapdos

B :Amoonguss: Amoonguss
B :Ceruledge: Ceruledge
B :Cinderace: Cinderace
B :Cresselia: Cresselia
B :Cyclizar: Cyclizar
B :enamorus-therian: Enamorus-Therian
B :Hatterene: Hatterene
B :houndstone: Houndstone
B :Hydreigon: Hydreigon
B :Iron Treads: Iron Treads
B :Moltres: Moltres
B :Rotom-heat: Rotom-Heat
B :Salamence: Salamence
B :Scizor: Scizor
B :Slowbro: Slowbro
B :slowbro-galar: Slowbro-Galar
B :slowking: Slowking
B :Sylveon: Sylveon
B :tornadus-therian: Tornadus-Therian
B :Zapdos-galar: Zapdos-Galar
B :Talonflame: Talonflame

B- :Arcanine-Hisui: Arcanine-Hisui
B- :armarouge: Armarouge
B- :Breloom: Breloom
B- :Decidueye: Decidueye
B- :Dondozo: Dondozo
B- :Drednaw: Drednaw
B- :Espathra: Espathra
B- :Gastrodon: Gastrodon
B- :Gengar: Gengar
B- :Glimmora: Glimmora
B- :Indeedee: Indeedee
B- :Iron Jugulis: Iron Jugulis
B- :Iron leaves: Iron Leaves
B- :Kleavor: Kleavor
B- :Lokix: Lokix
B- :Mew: Mew
B- :Mimikyu: Mimikyu
B- :Moltres-Galar: Moltres-Galar
B- :Pelipper: Pelipper
B- :rotom-mow: Rotom-Mow
B- :samurott-hisui: Samurott-Hisui
B- :Sandy Shocks:Sandy Shocks
B- :Slither wing: Slither Wing
B- :Wo-chien: Wo-Chien

C+ :arboliva: Arboliva
C+ :Azelf: Azelf
C+ :blissey: Blissey
C+ :chansey: Chansey
C+ :diancie: Diancie
C+ :ditto: Ditto
C+ :Gallade: Gallade
C+ :Glastrier: Glastrier
C+ :Hawlucha: Hawlucha
C+ :Magnezone: Magnezone
C+ :Pawmot: Pawmot
C+ :Polteageist: Polteageist
C+ :Torkoal: Torkoal
C+ :Zarude: Zarude

C :Alomomola: Alomomola
C :Braviary-hisui: Braviary-Hisui
C :Decidueye-hisui: Decidueye-Hisui
C :goodra-hisui: Goodra-Hisui
C :hoopa: Hoopa
C :Mudsdale:Mudsdale
C :Overqwil: Overqwil
C :Quaquaval: Quaquaval
C :scream Tail: Scream Tail
C :Tauros-Paldea-blaze: Tauros-Paldea-Blaze
C :umbreon: Umbreon
C :vaporeon: Vaporeon

C- :avalugg-Hisui: Avalugg-Hisui
C- :Bisharp: Bisharp
C- :Braviary: Braviary
C- :Delphox: Delphox
C- :Leafeon: Leafeon
C- :Quagsire: Quagsire
C- :Sableye: Sableye
C- :Scovillain: Scovillain
C- :Staraptor: Staraptor


UR Charizard
UR Orthworm
UR Raichu-Alola
UR Regidrago
UR Tauros-Paldea-Aqua
 
Post DLC Viability Ranking!
S
:Kingambit: Kingambit
:Toxapex: Toxapex
A+
:Great Tusk: Great Tusk
:Iron Moth: Iron Moth
:Iron Valiant: Iron Valiant
:Roaring Moon: Roaring Moon
:Ting-Lu: Ting-Lu
A
:Gholdengo: Gholdengo
:Greninja: Greninja
:Landorus-Therian: Landorus-Therian
:Rillaboom: Rillaboom
:Tyranitar: Tyranitar
:Urshifu-Rapid strike: Urshifu-Rapid strike
:Volcanion: Volcanion
:Volcarona: Volcarona
:Gliscor: Gliscor
:Ursaluna-Bloodmoon: Ursaluna-Bloodmoon
:Ogerpon-Hearthflame: Ogerpon-Hearthflame
:Ogerpon-Wellspring: Ogerpon-Wellspring
:Manaphy: Manaphy
A-
:Garganacl: Garganacl
:Gyarados: Gyarados
:Heatran: Heatran
:Meloetta: Meloetta
:Rotom-Wash: Rotom-Wash
:Slowking-Galar: Slowking-Galar
:Sneasler: Sneasler
:Crawdaunt: Crawdaunt
B+
:Clodsire: Clodsire
:Corviknight: Corviknight
:Grimmsnarl: Grimmsnarl
:Hoopa-Unbound: Hoopa-Unbound
:Iron Hands: Iron Hands
:Meowscarada: Meowscarada
:Moltres: Moltres
:Palafin: Palafin
:Slowbro: Slowbro
:Slowking: Slowking
:Thundurus-Therian: Thundurus-Therian
:Weavile: Weavile
:Zapdos: Zapdos
:Mamoswine: Mamoswine
:Kommo-o: Kommo-o
:Ogerpon-Cornerstone: Ogerpon-Cornerstone
B
:Ceruledge: Ceruledge
:Cyclizar: Cyclizar
:Dondozo: Dondozo
:Glimmora: Glimmora
:Hydreigon: Hydreigon
:Iron Treads: Iron Treads
:Mimikyu: Mimikyu
:Pelipper: Pelipper
:Salamence: Salamence
:Scizor: Scizor
:Skeledirge: Skeledirge
:Slither Wing: Slither Wing
:Slowbro-Galar: Slowbro-Galar
:Sylveon: Sylveon
:Thundurus: Thundurus
:Torkoal: Torkoal
:Tornadus-Therian: Tornadus-Therian
:Zapdos-Galar: Zapdos-Galar
:Zarude: Zarude
:Yanmega: Yanmega
:Ribombee: Ribombee
:Ogerpon: Ogerpon
:Talonflame: Talonflame
B-
:Amoonguss: Amoonguss
:Annihilape: Annihilape
:Arcanine-Hisui: Arcanine-Hisui
:Azelf: Azelf
:Barraskewda: Barraskewda
:Blissey: Blissey
:Cresselia: Cresselia
:Gengar: Gengar
:Hatterene: Hatterene
:Houndstone: Houndstone
:Indeedee: Indeedee
:Iron Jugulis: Iron Jugulis
:Iron Leaves: Iron Leaves
:Kleavor: Kleavor
:Lokix: Lokix
:Mew: Mew
:Pawmot: Pawmot
:Quaquaval: Quaquaval
:Rotom-Heat: Rotom-Heat
:Rotom-Mow: Rotom-Mow
:Sandy Shocks: Sandy Shocks
:Wo-Chien: Wo-Chien
:Ambipom: Ambipom
:Conkeldurr: Conkeldurr
:Snorlax: Snorlax
:Weezing-Galar: Weezing-Galar
:Clefable: Clefable
:Okidogi: Okidogi
:Munkidori: Munkidori
:Fezandipiti: Fezandipiti
C+
:Breloom: Breloom
:Cinderace: Cinderace
:Decidueye: Decidueye
:Drednaw: Drednaw
:Enamorus-Therian: Enamorus-Therian
:Espathra: Espathra
:Glastrier: Glastrier
:Hawlucha: Hawlucha
:Magnezone: Magnezone
:Moltres-Galar: Moltres-Galar
:Samurott-Hisui: Samurott-Hisui
:Scream Tail: Scream Tail
:Frosmoth: Frosmoth
:Mandibuzz: Mandibuzz
:Mienshao: Mienshao
C
:Chansey: Chansey
:Chesnaught: Chesnaught
:Diancie: Diancie
:Ditto: Ditto
:Gastrodon: Gastrodon
:Polteageist: Polteageist
:Scovillain: Scovillain
:Chandelure: Chandelure
:Alomomola: Alomomola
:Arboliva: Arboliva
:Armarouge: Armarouge
C-
:Gallade: Gallade
:Goodra-Hisui: Goodra-Hisui
:Leafeon: Leafeon
:Mudsdale: Mudsdale
:Overqwil: Overqwil
:Quagsire: Quagsire
:Sableye: Sableye
:Staraptor: Staraptor
:Umbreon: Umbreon
:Vaporeon: Vaporeon
:Victreebel: Victreebel
:Lurantis: Lurantis
:Dipplin: Dipplin
:Ninetales: Ninetales
:Politoed: Politoed
:Sinistcha: Sinistcha
:Milotic: Milotic

:Bisharp: Bisharp UR
:Braviary: Braviary UR
:Braviary-Hisui: Braviary-Hisui UR
:Charizard: Charizard UR
:Decidueye-Hisui: Decidueye-Hisui UR
:Delphox: Delphox UR
:Hoopa: Hoopa UR
:Orthworm: Orthworm UR
:Raichu-Alola: Raichu-Alola UR
:Regidrago: Regidrago UR
:Tauros-Paldea-Aqua: Tauros-Paldea-Aqua UR
:Tauros-Paldea-Blaze: Tauros-Paldea-Blaze UR
:Trevenant: Trevenant UR
:Ludicolo: Ludicolo UR
:Probopass: Probopass UR
:Vikavolt: Vikavolt UR
:Dusclops: Dusclops UR
:Dusknoir: Dusknoir UR
 
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Going to drop some final impressions of the current DLC1 Metagame before the Indigo Disc drops simply to hopefully spark some discussion.

:Landorus-Therian: A -> S

A bit of a drastic rise, so allow me to explain myself.
What happens when you take the incredible defensive utility of Gliscor and combine it with the absurd versatility and power of Great Tusk? Well you get Landorus Therian, a Pokemon who in the current metagame truly can do it all. From checking half the metagame, to smashing through all of it with its massively powerful STAB moves, Landorus cements itself as arguably the most versatile Ground in the tier bar none. Defensive sets alone put themselves as the absolute best rockers and defoggers in the meta, having at least a neutral matchup into every single means of setting and removing hazards, all while being able to immediately capitalize on it with Intimidate + U-turn facilitating an absolutely absurd amount of Pokemon to go nuts with not only the set up opportunities hazard removal/setting and intimidate can allow for, but the sheer number of switches its massively powerful STABs force even without investment.
And then you get to offensive sets which are often so ridiculously powerful most if not all BOs/Balances require dedicated checks to them specifically to not get bulled over, all the while still being able to pull similar support options, or bolster its absurd wallbreaking potential even further with Tera + Swords Dance. Choice Scarf's ability to revenge kill so much of the metagame, or even just help a team dance around a threat with Intimidate, all while being able to clean out a game, and still dedicate a slot to something such as Spikes or Defog is a testament to just how easy to it is to justify Landorus Therian on a team, so much to say there's a certain point where I'd argue you need a good reason to not be using Landorus Therian, the fact it is capable of so much yet demands so little support to compensate for it is mind boggling. From checking Kingambit, Great Tusk, Sneasler, Iron Hands, Tyranitar, itself, and Physical Iron Valiant, to going on the offensive and wallbreaking so hard it would make a demolition crew blush, I can confidently say Landorus deserves their spot among the best of the best within this tier.

:Annihilape: B- -> B

While Bulk Up sets do undeniably struggle due to the far higher power level of STABmons with Annihilape getting nothing to compensate for it, more immediately threatening sets remind us we're still dealing with a Ghost Fighting STAB combo here. With Defiant allowing Annihilape to circumvent Intimidate from Pokemon that would otherwise check it like Landorus Therian, or Salamence, Choice Band Annihilape becomes incredibly difficult to switch in to, so much so Adamant has a very good roll to 2HKO even fully physically defensive Toxapex with Poltergeist without any hazards down, as well as 2HKO Max Physically Defensive Great Tusk with minimal chip! Annihilape is also able to carry vital, and powerful priority in STAB Shadow Sneak or STAB Mach Punch, which lets it still manage to be a decent Anti-Offense tool, if needed Annihilape can even use U-turn to keep up momentum VS catch all physical walls like Dondozo, or Great Tusk (which you can use U-turn against to drop it into 2HKO range of Close Combat). Poltergeist being non-contact is also a very great tool when it comes to being able to bypass normal means of punishing physical attackers such as Flame Body or Static off of Moltres or Zapdos, or invalidating the Rocky Helmet so many Pokemon try to employ already and hitting right past it.
Choice Scarf also proves to be a solid set, for very similar reasons to Choice Band in circumventing Intimidate and contact effects unlike so many other Physical Attackers with one of its most spammable moves, but also being able to get a nasty surprise in early with Final Gambit on an unfortunate switch in like Toxapex, Tusk, Gliscor, or even Dondozo, all of which do not appreciate a max HP Final Gambit, whether it be putting them in range of Pokemon they should otherwise check, or straight up annihilating them in the case of Toxapex and Gliscor, it allows Annihilape to get the jump on absolutely vital assets to many Pokemon commonly found on Balances/Stalls, which is invaluable for the offenses Scarf Annihilape can find itself on for all of its revenge killing, hit trading, and if needed nuclear sacrificing to facilitate other extremely potent teammates at the drop of a hat.
Overall, while Bulk Up has fallen off severely, I do think Choiced Annihilape has gone seriously under the radar, and definitely makes it worth at least a slight rise.


:Kingambit: S -> A+

Kingambit is obviously still an amazing Pokemon, however, I do believe it's not all it's cracked up to be. It feels like in the current metagame many teams are over-prepped for it without having to even give it a second thought simply because of the sheer number of Pokemon Kingambit finds itself caught out by and subsequently snuffed out. Very often Kingambit finds itself a Tera hog to even try to get around Pokemon like Landorus Therian, Great Tusk, Physically Defensive Toxapex, Will-O-Wisp Rotom Wash, and Iron Hands, and even that often finds itself requiring multiple Supreme Overlord boosts before it can even think about beating them, by which point because of recent meta shifts there's a lot of cases your opponent has basically already won the game.
Not to mention that Kingambit struggles very often in early play as well because while it does seem to switch into a fair bit on paper, in practice it fails to be as effective as one would believe.
Ghost resistances are simply not in demand, and the Ghosts that are viable in the tier are all running Infernal Parade which forces Kingambit to either be running Covert Cloak or simply pray they are not burned in the process, or blast right through it in the case of Annihilape and Ceruledge.
This is to say nothing of the other Pokemon it should be able to answer that in actuality shit on it, Kingambit for as prolific of a Knock Off user as it is hates being hit by it itself, and Tyranitar both always is packing that move, and can simply salt cure Kingambit down, as well as Choice Band sets usually either having Low Kick or Headlong Rush, both of which smash right through it. Meloetta's Boomburst is simply too strong for Kingambit to reliably switch into (especially with Bullet Punch instead of Sucker Punch), and the same story goes for moves such as Rillaboom's Flower Trick, and Salamence in general, and with all of this compounded by the fact that with the ban of Roaring Moon, Substitute Torch Song users like like Heatran, Volcanion, and Volcarona are getting stronger preventing Kingambit from simply coming in late game after sacrificing their team, this is even further combine with the fact in the same wake of Roaring Moon's ban, Great Tusk and Landorus Therian have become more capable of running offensive sets, making it even harder for Kingambit to find Pokemon it can turn games around on.
Overall while Kingambit is still a very great Pokemon for the fact it is a Kingambit, it should be noted the tier is not as kind to Kingambit as it once was.

:Heatran: A- -> A/A+

Heatran is the best steel type in the tier right now only second to Kingambit, the sheer volume of Pokemon it checks compounded by its great ability to pressure the opposing team with its expansive utility and offensive movepool make for a Pokemon that rarely feels like it isn't holding its own weight. Being able to check all of Iron Moth, Gholdengo, Meloetta, and Volcarona in one slot is a great asset in the current meta, and its ability to turn that into a setup opportunity with either Torch Song or Stealth Rock is a great way of consistently forcing progress that very few other Pokemon can replicate, Heatran also loves all the recent bans, Manaphy and Roaring Moon gone especially allowing Heatran to find plenty more opportunities to support its team throughout a game, as well as Hearthflame Ogerpon's ban a bit more indirectly for making its best friend Rillaboom a bit more reliable.


:Iron Moth: A+ -> A

Look up four move slot syndrome in the dictionary, and you'll find an image of Iron Moth listed right next to it. It simply has too much it wants to be running to be as consistent as its ranking lets on, it wants Tera Ground Tera Blast for Heatran, but it also wants Discharge to hit Toxapex without Tera, but it also wants Dazzling Gleam to hit Kommo-o and Ting-Lu, but it also wants Substitute to avoid Jet Punch from things like Wellspring Ogerpon and Urshifu Rapid Strike, but it also wants Mortal Spin to facilitate its teammates, but it also needs Torch Song to even function on top of all of that.
Iron Moth is a very dangerous threat, but it starts to get matchup fishy with how stark the contrast is between if Iron Moth has the coverage to beat its check or not, you either have the right move and get past just fine, or you don't and you're doomed.

and now for some more rapid fire, but still noteworthy opinions of mine.

:Rotom-Wash: A- -> A

Appreciates Roaring Moon leaving the tier to free itself to run its more potent offensive sets, also a very good check to Landorus Therian without sacrificing much offensive presence to do so.

:Wo-Chien: B- -> B

Lost Manaphy which it could originally somewhat check in the recent ban wave, but also had two massive problems for it taken out of the picture of Hearthflame Mask Ogerpon and Roaring Moon, as well as being rock solid into the Ogerpon forms at the moment with the exception of the rare Pyro Ball on some variants, as well as Greninja and Crawdaunt.

:Cyclizar: B -> B+

Good wallbreaker and revenge killer making it a solid fit on more offensive teams with access to some decent defensive utility by virtue of Regenerator allowing it to hard switch into resisted attacks, as well as being very good at wearing down a lot of the current RegenVesters with the sheer power of its STABs for teammates. Big fan of current meta trends in how it can take decent advantage of Non-Freeze-Dry Rotom Wash and Volcanion.

:Armarouge: + :Gallade: C/C- -> C+

Psyspam is good, what can I say? These two abusers inparticular match up very well into a lot of the top Pokemon at the moment and can very easily rob games right out of an opponent's feet because of the sheer power they obtain under the Psychic Terrain support of Indeedee, it should be noted I also believe Armarouge is quite a legitimate threat even outside of Psychic Terrain, but that is still niche enough a role that I don't think it should be ranked higher than C+ because of that fact alone.

:Garganacl: A- -> B+

When was the last time someone used this thing? No seriously, the only things Garganacl has going for it over Tyranitar are its status immunity, and Iron Defense Body Press sets, while Iron Defense Body Press is barely even worth it because of all the Flower Trick and Surging Strikes all over the place invalidating it from being able to fully abuse its potency as a win condition in the first place.

:Zapdos-Galar: B -> B+

Highly potent for very similar reasons to Banded Annihilape, however with the advantage of significantly greater preservation ability, a great speed tier, and a STAB combo that literally only Gholdengo is capable of safely switching to, but even that becomes dicey with Hazards + Knock Off. Life Orb in particular is stupefyingly hard to hold off between its big kill STABs, Knock, relative survivability even in the face of hazard stack, and priority that gets the jump on many Pokemon that could otherwise revenge kill.

If you anyone wishes to discuss any of these more feel free to reply! I'm always open to conversation, I just figured since the tier is nearing the end of its time in DLC 1 it'd be a good time to re-spark some conversation and carry it on over into DLC 2.
 
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The VR needs a pretty comprehensive redo imo. The metagame has shifted a number of times since it was last edited, including almost the entirety of DLC 1 and introduction of DLC 2. It might be a little early to really know what's going to be meta in DLC 2 but I don't think it's too early to discuss some of the more blatantly off entries on the list.

:roaring_moon:,:ursaluna-bloodmoon:,:ogerpon-hearthflame: whatever -> don't use me I'm banned
>_>

:ting-lu: Ting-Lu A+ -> A-/B+
The meta shifts have not been kind to Ting-Lu. It has more competition as a bulky Ground, more prominent Grass and Water types, and special Flying types getting better STAB. While Ting-Lu still has its absurd natural bulk its typing and four move slot syndrome leave it rather outclassed compared to other current members of A+ like Great Tusk, or even members of A like Tyranitar, both of whom I would slot onto teams before Ting-Lu in most cases.

:volcanion: A -> A+
Volcanion is without a doubt one of the most influential and powerful offensive Pokemon in the metagame. Its access to Torch Song boosting combined with strong priority makes it difficult to switch into, while its bulk, ability, and potential Tera Ground make it very hard to defeat offensively. Every team must be prepared for Volcanion, and Volcanion is a good option for almost any team although it fits best on bulky offense. Its mere existence makes life considerably harder for Pokemon such as Araquanid and Urshifu.

:serperior: UR -> C/C+
Serperior is extremely one-note, and being a weak mono-Grass STAB attacker sucks. But it's the only viable Contrary user, and useful in Grassy Terrain while being naturally fast. It's worth noting that there are non-Contrary ways of boosting your SpA through offensive moves now, being Torch Song and Mystical Power.

drampa getting lazy now. there are more but i'll end it here.

New things that should probably be rated but IDK where:
:raging_bolt::gouging_fire::iron_boulder::latios::latias::skarmory:
more::terrakion::keldeo::araquanid::deoxys-speed::iron_crown::kyurem:
 
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Viability Ranking Update DLC 2

STABmons Viability RankingPokemon
S
:Toxapex:Toxapex
A+~
:Great Tusk:Great Tusk
:Gholdengo:Gholdengo
:Landorus-Therian:Landorus-Therian
:Volcanion:Volcanion
:Meloetta:Meloetta
A~
:Iron Moth:Iron Moth
:Iron Valiant:Iron Valiant
:Ting-Lu:Ting-Lu
:Rillaboom:Rillaboom
:Tyranitar:Tyranitar
:Volcarona:Volcarona
:Ogerpon-Wellspring:Ogerpone-Wellspring
:Rotom-Wash:Rotom-Wash
:Gouging Fire:Gouging Fire
:Kyurem:Kyurem
:Latios:Latios
:Raging Bolt:Raging Bolt
A-~
:Greninja:Greninja
:Urshifu-Rapid-strike:Urshifu-RS
:Gliscor:Gliscor
:Gyarados:Gyarados
:Heatran:Heatran
:Corviknight:Corviknight
:Iron Hands:Iron Hands
:Ogerpon-Cornerstone:Ogerpon-Cornerstone
:Gengar:Gengar
:Keldeo:Keldeo
:Latias:Latias
:Skarmory:Skarmory
B+~
:Slowking-Galar:Slowking-Galar
:Sneasler:Sneasler
:Crawdaunt:Crawdaunt
:Clodsire:Clodsire
:Grimmsnarl:Grimmsnarl
:Hoopa-Unbound:Hoopa-Unbound
:Palafin:Palafin
:Slowbro:Slowbro
:Slowking:Slowking
:Thundurus-Therian:Thundurus-Therian
:Zapdos:Zapdos
:Mamoswine:Mamoswine
:Ceruledge:Ceruledge
:Salamence:Salamence
:Skeledirge:Skeledirge
:Sylveon:Sylveon
:Thundurus:Thundurus
:Tornadus-Therian:Tornadus-Therian
:Ogerpon:Ogerpon
:Annihilape:Annihilape
:Blaziken:Blaziken
:Iron Boulder:Iron Boulder
:Excadrill:Excadrill
:Talonflame:Talonflame
B~
:Garganacl:Garganacl
:Meowscarada:Meowscarada
:Moltres:Moltres
:Kommo-o:Kommo-o
:Cyclizar:Cyclizar
:Hydreigon:Hydreigon
:Pelipper:Pelipper
:Scizor:Scizor
:Zapdos-Galar:Zapdos-Galar
:Ribombee:Ribombee
:Amoonguss:Amoonguss
:Barraskewda:Barraskewda
:Rotom-Heat:Rotom-Heat
:Ambipom:Ambipom
:Archaludon:Archaludon
:Deoxys-Speed:Deoxys-Speed
:Hydrapple:Hydrapple
:Terrakion:Terrakion
B-~
:Dondozo:Dondozo
:Glimmora:Glimmora
:Iron Treads:Iron Treads
:Mimikyu:Mimikyu
:Slowbro-Galar:Slowbro-Galar
:Yanmega:Yanmega
:Arcanine-Hisui:Arcanine-Hisui
:Blissey:Blissey
:Hatterene:Hatterene
:Houndstone:Houndstone
:Indeedee:Indeedee
:Kleavor:Kleavor
:Sandy Shocks:Sandy Shocks
:Enamorus-Therian:Enamorus-Therian
:Deoxys-Defense:Deoxys-Defense
:Galvantula:Galvantula
:Incineroar:Incineroar
:Kingdra:Kingdra
:Metagross:Metagross
:Minior:Minior
:Necrozma:Necrozma
:Serperior:Serperior
C+~
:Slither Wing:Slither Wing
:Torkoal:Torkoal
:Azelf:Azelf
:Iron Jugulis:Iron Jugulis
:Iron Leaves:Iron Leaves
:Lokix:Lokix
:Rotom-Mow:Rotom-Mow
:Wo-Chien:Wo-Chien
:Conkeldurr:Conkeldurr
:Snorlax:Snorlax
:Weezing-Galar:Weezing-Galar
:Clefable:Clefable
:Munkidori:Munkidori
:Breloom:Breloom
:Cinderace:Cinderace
:Espathra:Espathra
:Magnezone:Magnezone
:Scream Tail:Scream Tail
:Mandibuzz:Mandibuzz
:Chansey:Chansey
:Ditto:Ditto
:Cinccino:Cincinno
:Golurk:Golurk
:Iron Crown:Iron Crown
:Porygon2:Porygon2
:Raikou:Raikou
:Reuniclus:Reuniclus
:Venusaur:Venusaur
C~
:Zarude:Zarude
:Mew:Mew
:Okidogi:Okidogi
:Fezandipiti:Fezandipiti
:Decidueye:Decidueye
:Glastrier:Glastrier
:Hawlucha:Hawlucha
:Moltres-Galar:Moltres-Galar
:Frosmoth:Frosmoth
:Chesnaught:Chesnaught
:Gastrodon:Gastrodon
:Polteageist:Polteageist
:Chandelure:Chandelure
:Alomomola:Alomomola
:Arboliva:Arboliva
:Armarouge:Armarouge
:Gallade:Gallade
:Victreebel:Victreebel
:Blastoise:Blastoise
:Cobalion:Cobalion
:Primarina:Primarina
:Smeargle:Smeargle
C-~
:Cresselia:Cresselia
:Pawmot:Pawmot
:Quaquaval:Quaquaval
:Drednaw:Drednaw
:Samurott-Hisui:Samurott-Hisui
:Mienshao:Mienshao
:Diancie:Diancie
:Scovillain:Scovillain
:Leafeon:Leafeon
:Mudsdale:Mudsdale
:Overqwil:Overqwil
:Sableye:Sableye
:Staraptor:Staraptor
:Ninetales:Ninetales
:Sinistcha:Sinistcha
:Scrafty:Scrafty
~~


Unrated (UR)

Goodra-HisuiUR
QuagsireUR
UmbreonUR
VaporeonUR
LurantisUR
DipplinUR
PolitoedUR
MiloticUR
RegisteelUR
WhimsicottUR
ZebstrikaUR


Banned

KingambitBANNED
Roaring MoonBANNED
Ursaluna-Blood MoonBANNED
Ogerpon-HearthflameBANNED
ManaphyBANNED
AraquanidBANNED
 
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Update: C rank Trimming & hidden D rank for extremely niche stuff


C rank
:Torkoal: Torkoal
:Iron Leaves: Iron Leaves
:Rotom-Mow: Rotom-Mow
:Snorlax: Snorlax
:Clefable: Clefable
:Cinderace: Cinderace
:Espathra: Espathra
:Scream Tail: Scream Tail
:Iron Crown: Iron Crown
:Reuniclus: Reuniclus
:Venusaur: Venusaur
:Decidueye: Decidueye
:Moltres-Galar: Moltres-Galar
:Arboliva: Arboliva
:Primarina: Primarina
:Smeargle: Smeargle
:Cresselia: Cresselia
:Sinistcha: Sinistcha
:Magnezone: Magnezone

D Rank
:Slither Wing: Slither Wing
:Azelf: Azelf
:Iron Jugulis: Iron Jugulis
:Lokix: Lokix
:Wo-Chien: Wo-Chien
:Conkeldurr: Conkeldurr
:Weezing-Galar: Weezing-Galar
:Munkidori: Munkidori
:Breloom: Breloom
:Mandibuzz: Mandibuzz
:Chansey: Chansey
:Ditto: Ditto
:Golurk: Golurk
:Porygon2: Porygon2
:Zarude: Zarude
:Mew: Mew
:Okidogi: Okidogi
:Fezandipiti: Fezandipiti
:Glastrier: Glastrier
:Hawlucha: Hawlucha
:Frosmoth: Frosmoth
:Chesnaught: Chesnaught
:Gastrodon: Gastrodon
:Polteageist: Polteageist
:Chandelure: Chandelure
:Alomomola: Alomomola
:Armarouge: Armarouge
:Gallade: Gallade
:Victreebel: Victreebel
:Blastoise: Blastoise
:Cobalion: Cobalion
:Pawmot: Pawmot
:Drednaw: Drednaw
:Samurott-Hisui: Samurott-Hisui
:Diancie: Diancie
:Scovillain: Scovillain
:Leafeon: Leafeon
:Mudsdale: Mudsdale
:Overqwil: Overqwil
:Staraptor: Staraptor
:Ninetales: Ninetales

Unranked
:Cinccino: Cincinno
:Raikou: Raikou
:Quaquaval: Quaquaval
:Mienshao: Mienshao
:Sableye: Sableye
:Scrafty: Scrafty
 
Now that some time has passed, I want to give some thoughts on a lower tier Pokemon that deserves a bit more respect than the VR gives them at the moment.

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Metagross
B- -> B

Kingambit and Weavile getting out of the picture have really allowed all the good traits of Metagross to really shine!

Metagross @ Choice Band
Ability: Clear Body
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Photon Geyser
- Knock Off
- Hammer Arm
- Bullet Punch

Psychic STAB is incredibly valuable in the tier because of how shaky its resistances and immunities end up being as checks, compact that fact with Choice Band and a 100 Base Power Physical STAB that both makes no contact and has no drawback, and Metagross is an absolutely devastating wallbreaker, putting massive pressure on the common defensive cores found in the tier, while also being a big threat VS Offensive Teams with its ability to trade hit for hit and come out on top with the likes of Pokemon such as Meloetta, Deoxys Speed, and the Eon Duo, this gives it a lot it can offensively check on a game to game basis, to say nothing of its great priority in Bullet Punch which slams Kyurem, Iron Boulder, Terrakion, Ogerpon Cornerstone, Mamoswine, Iron Valiant, and common Tera Fairy abusers, as well as picking off lots of other miscellaneous threats after some chip with its raw power, all this lends to Metagross being a great fit on not just Bulky Offenses and Balances for its strong matchups against these faster teams, but offensive teams itself! Even when it's running into roadblocks like Ting-Lu, Slowbro, Corviknight, or Skarmory, it can still make meaningful progress against them through being able to simply Knock them off and allow for teammates to more easily take advantage of them, this is especially relevant for Ting-Lu who typically has a lot harder of a time doing its job when it no longer has its Covert Cloak. Overall, I think Metagross is a fair bit overlooked in the current meta, when it absolutely does not deserve to be.
 
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Was a bit bored this week and noticed a lot of the resources here were quite outdated, so decided to throw together a new Role Compendie and Noteworthy moves to replace the old ones. Did these in two days so might be some stuff that needs to be changed, but add those and hf
 

Attachments

Post Tera Ban VR Update
S Rank

Landorus-Therian :Landorus-Therian:
Toxapex :Toxapex:

A+ Rank

Ting-Lu :Ting-Lu:
Tyranitar :Tyranitar:
Gouging Fire :Gouging Fire:
Raging Bolt :Raging Bolt:
Gholdengo :Gholdengo:

A Rank

Iron Valiant :Iron Valiant:
Rillaboom :Rillaboom:
Rotom-Wash :Rotom-Wash:
Kyurem :Kyurem:
Heatran :Heatran:
Great Tusk :Great Tusk:
Meloetta :Meloetta:
Kingambit :Kingambit:
Zamazenta :Zamazenta:

A- Rank

Iron Moth :Iron Moth:
Weavile :Weavile:
Greninja :Greninja:
Urshifu-Rapid-Strike :Urshifu-Rapid-Strike:
Gliscor :Gliscor:
Corviknight :Corviknight:
Iron Hands :Iron Hands:
Volcanion :Volcanion:
Walking Wake :Walking Wake:
Ogerpon-Hearthflame :Ogerpon-Hearthflame:
Lilligant-Hisui :Lilligant-Hisui:

B+ Rank

Volcarona :Volcarona:
Gyarados :Gyarados:
Gengar :Gengar:
Keldeo :Keldeo:
Latias :Latias:
Skarmory :Skarmory:
Barraskewda :Barraskewda:
Archaludon :Archaludon:
Hydrapple :Hydrapple:
Slowking-Galar :Slowking-Galar:
Thundurus-Therian :Thundurus-Therian:
Annihilape :Annihilape:
Excadrill :Excadrill:
Darkrai :Darkrai:

B Rank

Ogerpon-Cornerstone :Ogerpon-Cornerstone:
Garganacl :Garganacl:
Pelipper :Pelipper:
Deoxys-Speed :Deoxys-Speed:
Terrakion :Terrakion:
Necrozma :Necrozma:
Sneasler :Sneasler:
Clodsire :Clodsire:
Palafin :Palafin:
Mamoswine :Mamoswine:
Ceruledge :Ceruledge:
Salamence :Salamence:
Skeledirge :Skeledirge:
Sylveon :Sylveon:
Thundurus :Thundurus:
Tornadus-Therian :Tornadus-Therian:
Blaziken :Blaziken:
Clefable :Clefable:
Magnezone :Magnezone:
Cloyster :Cloyster:

B- Rank

Meowscarada :Meowscarada:
Dondozo :Dondozo:
Hoopa-Unbound :Hoopa-Unbound:
Slowbro :Slowbro:
Zapdos :Zapdos:
Iron Boulder :Iron boulder:
Torkoal :Torkoal:
Reuniclus :Reuniclus:

C+ Rank

Kommo-o :Kommo-o:
Hydreigon :Hydreigon:
Scizor :Scizor:
Zapdos-Galar :Zapdos-Galar:
Rotom-Heat :Rotom-Heat:
Glimmora :Glimmora:
Iron Treads :Iron Treads:
Mimikyu :Mimikyu:
Blissey :Blissey:
Hatterene :Hatterene:
Houndstone :Houndstone:
Kleavor :Kleavor:
Enamorus-Therian :Enamorus-Therian:
Kingdra :Kingdra:
Crawdaunt :Crawdaunt:
Grimmsnarl :Grimmsnarl:
Slowking :Slowking:
Chesnaught :Chesnaught:
Primarina :Primarina:
Sinistcha :Sinistcha:
Snorlax :Snorlax:
Cinderace :Cinderace:
Porygon2 :Porygon2:

C Rank

Moltres :Moltres:
Cyclizar :Cyclizar:
Amoonguss :Amoonguss:
Ambipom :Ambipom:
Indeedee :Indeedee:
Deoxys-Defense :Deoxys-Defense:
Metagross :Metagross:
Ogerpon :Ogerpon:
Gastrodon :Gastrodon:
Cresselia :Cresselia:
Chansey :Chansey:
Iron Crown :Iron Crown:

C- Rank

Ribombee :Ribombee:
Slowbro-Galar :Slowbro-Galar:
Yanmega :Yanmega:
Arcanine-Hisui :Arcanine-Hisui:
Minior :Minior:
Moltres-Galar :Moltres-Galar:
Alomomola :Alomomola:
Iron Jugulis :Iron Jugulis:
Rotom-Mow :Rotom-Mow:
Weezing-Galar :Weezing-Galar:
Scream Tail :Scream Tail:
Ditto :Ditto:
Venusaur :Venusaur:

D Rank

Galvantula
Serperior
Decidueye
Glastrier
Hawlucha
Polteageist
Chandelure
Arboliva
Armarouge
Gallade
Victreebel
Smeargle
Samurott-Hisui
Diancie
Scovillain
Mudsdale
Iron Leaves
Lokix
Wo-Chien
Conkeldurr
Mandibuzz
Empoleon
 
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STABmons Pre-OMWC VR Update
_______________________________________

:Landorus-Therian: Landorus-Therian S
:Toxapex: Toxapex S-

_______________________________________

:Iron Valiant: Iron Valiant A+
:Rotom-Wash: Rotom-Wash A+
:Heatran: Heatran A+
:Latios: Latios A+
:Raging Bolt: Raging Bolt A+
:Gholdengo: Gholdengo A+

_______________________________________

:Rillaboom: Rillaboom A
:Weavile: Weavile A
:Walking Wake: Walking Wake A
:Ting-Lu: Ting-Lu A
:Tyranitar: Tyranitar A

_______________________________________

:Great Tusk: Great Tusk A-
:Meloetta: Meloetta A-
:Zamazenta: Zamazenta A-
:Iron Moth: Iron Moth A-
:Greninja: Greninja A-
:Urshifu-Rapid-strike: Urshifu-Rapid-strike A-
:Gliscor: Gliscor A-
:Corviknight: Corviknight A-
:Tornadus-Therian: Tornadus-Therian A-
:Archaludon: Archaludon A-
:Hydrapple: Hydrapple A-

_______________________________________

:Iron Hands: Iron Hands B+
:Volcanion: Volcanion B+
:Ogerpon-Cornerstone: Ogerpon-Cornerstone B+
:Gyarados: Gyarados B+
:Latias: Latias B+
:Skarmory: Skarmory B+
:Barraskewda: Barraskewda B+
:Slowking-Galar: Slowking-Galar B+
:Thundurus-Therian: Thundurus-Therian B+

_______________________________________

:Pelipper: Pelipper B
:Deoxys-Speed: Deoxys-Speed B
:Terrakion: Terrakion B
:Mamoswine: Mamoswine B
:Salamence: Salamence B
:Skeledirge: Skeledirge B
:Sylveon: Sylveon B
:Thundurus: Thundurus B
:Blaziken: Blaziken B
:Meowscarada: Meowscarada B
:Zapdos: Zapdos B
:Gengar: Gengar B
:Excadrill: Excadrill B
:Darkrai: Darkrai B

_______________________________________

:Clodsire: Clodsire B-
:Palafin: Palafin B-
:Magnezone: Magnezone B-
:Slowbro: Slowbro B-
:Iron Boulder: Iron Boulder B-
:Torkoal: Torkoal B-
:Volcarona: Volcarona B-
:Keldeo: Keldeo B-
:Annihilape: Annihilape B-
:Hydreigon: Hydreigon B-
:Talonflame: Talonflame B-

_______________________________________

:Garganacl: Garganacl C+
:Necrozma: Necrozma C+
:Sneasler: Sneasler C+
:Ceruledge: Ceruledge C+
:Clefable: Clefable C+
:Dondozo: Dondozo C+
:Hoopa-Unbound: Hoopa-Unbound C+
:Reuniclus: Reuniclus C+
:Amoonguss: Amoonguss C+
:Indeedee: Indeedee C+
:Ogerpon: Ogerpon C+
:Chansey: Chansey C+
:Yanmega: Yanmega C+
:Scizor: Scizor C+
:Zapdos-Galar: Zapdos-Galar C+
:Rotom-Heat: Rotom-Heat C+
:Blissey: Blissey C+
:Hatterene: Hatterene C+
:Kleavor: Kleavor C+
:Kingdra: Kingdra C+
:Crawdaunt: Crawdaunt C+
:Grimmsnarl: Grimmsnarl C+
:Slowking: Slowking C+
:Primarina: Primarina C+
:Sinistcha: Sinistcha C+

_______________________________________

:Cloyster: Cloyster C
:Moltres: Moltres C
:Ambipom: Ambipom C
:Metagross: Metagross C
:Gastrodon: Gastrodon C
:Cresselia: Cresselia C
:Iron Crown: Iron Crown C
:Ditto: Ditto C
:Kommo-o: Kommo-o C
:Iron Treads: Iron Treads C
:Chesnaught: Chesnaught C
:Porygon2: Porygon2 C
:Samurott-Hisui: Samurott-Hisui C

_______________________________________

:Cyclizar: Cyclizar C-
:Ribombee: Ribombee C-
:Alomomola: Alomomola C-
:Iron Jugulis: Iron Jugulis C-
:Snorlax: Snorlax C-
:Cinderace: Cinderace C-

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D Rank
Deoxys-Defense D
Slowbro-Galar D
Arcanine-Hisui D
Minior D
Moltres-Galar D
Rotom-Mow D
Weezing-Galar D
Scream Tail D
Venusaur D
Glimmora D
Mimikyu D
Enamorus-Therian D
Galvantula D
Decidueye D
Glastrier D
Hawlucha D
Polteageist D
Chandelure D
Arboliva D
Armarouge D
Gallade D
Victreebel D
Smeargle D
Diancie D
Scovillain D
Mudsdale D
Iron Leaves D
Lokix D
Wo-Chien D
Conkeldurr D
Mandibuzz D
Empoleon D

*See anything you think we missed or should add, spark a discussion here or in the STABmons section of the discord!
 
STABmons Speed Tiers
Updated 10/15/2024

SpeedSpritePokemonBaseIVsEVsNatureBoosts
742:barraskewda:Barraskewda13631252Neutral2
678:sneasler:Sneasler12031252Neutral2
656:volcarona:Volcarona10031252Positive2
648:iron crown:Iron Crown9831252Positive2
604:excadrill:Excadrill8831252Positive2
598:volcarona:Volcarona10031252Neutral0
574:darkrai:Darkrai12531252Positive1
571:iron boulder:Iron Boulder12431252Positive1
568:meowscarada:Meowscarada12331252Positive1
565:greninja:Greninja12231252Positive1
558:sneasler:Sneasler12031252Positive1
550:excadrill:Excadrill8831252Neutral0
546:iron valiant:Iron Valiant11631252Positive1
525:latios: :latias: :iron moth: :gengar:Latios, Latias, Iron Moth, Gengar11031252Positive1
524:polteageist:Polteageist7031252Positive2
522:walking wake:Walking Wake10931252Positive1
522:gyarados:Gyarados8131252Neutral2
519:keldeo:Keldeo10831252Positive1
518:blaziken:Blaziken8031252Neutral0
504:deoxys-speed:Deoxys-S18031252Positive0
492:salamence: :zapdos-galar: :volcarona:Salamence, Zapdos-G, Volcarona10031252Positive1
486:iron crown: :hydreigon:Iron Crown, Hydreigon9831252Positive1
483:urshifu-rapid-strike:Urshifu-R9731252Positive1
478:polteageist:Polteageist7031252Neutral2
463:landorus-therian:Landorus-T9131252Positive1
459:deoxys-speed:Deoxys-S18031252Neutral0
459:annihilape:Annihilape9031252Positive1
453:excadrill:Excadrill8831252Positive1
450:great tusk:Great Tusk8731252Positive1
448:salamence: :volcarona:Salamence, Volcarona10031252Neutral1
447:rotom-wash:Rotom-W8631252Positive1
442:hydreigon:Hydreigon9831252Neutral0
439:gholdengo:Gholdengo8431252Positive1
412:zamazenta:Zamazenta13831252Positive0
412:excadrill:Excadrill8831252Neutral1
409:great tusk:Great Tusk8731252Neutral1
391:gyarados:Gyarados8131252Neutral1
388:blaziken:Blaziken9031252Neutral1
386:talonflame:Talonflame12631252Positive0
383:darkrai: :weavile:Darkrai, Weavile12531252Positive0
381:iron boulder:Iron Boulder12431252Positive0
379:meowscarada:Meowscarda12331252Positive0
377:greninja:Greninja12231252Positive0
375:tornadus-therian:Tornadus-T12131252Positive0
372:sneasler:Sneasler12031252Positive0
371:barraskewda:Barraskewda13631252Neutral0
364:iron valiant:Iron Valiant11631252Positive0
353:thundurus:Thundurus11131252Positive0
351:talonflame:Talonflame12631252Neutral0
350:latios: :latias: :iron moth: :ogerpon: :ogerpon-cornerstone: :gengar:Latios, Latias, Iron Moth, Ogerpon, Ogerpon-C, Gengar11031252Positive0
348:walking wake:Walking Wake10931252Positive0
346:keldeo: :terrakion:Keldeo, Terrakion10831252Positive0
339:sneasler:Sneasler12031252Neutral0
331:thundurus-therian:Thundurus-T10131252Positive0
328:salamence: :zapdos: :zapdos-galar: :volcarona:Salamence, Zapdos, Zapdos-G, Volcarona10031252Positive0
324:iron crown: :hydreigon:Iron Crown, Hydreigon9831252Positive0
322:urshifu-rapid-strike:Urshifu-R9731252Positive0
317:gliscor:Gliscor9531252Positive0
309:landorus-therian:Landorus-T9131252Positive0
306:meloetta: :annihilape:Meloetta, Annihilape9031252Positive0
302:excadrill:Excadrill8831252Positive0
301:thundurus-therian:Thundurus-T10131252Neutral0
300:great tusk:Great Tusk8731252Positive0
299:salamence: :zapdos-galar: :volcarona: :palafin-hero:Salamence, Zapdos-G, Volcarona, Palafin10031252Neutral0
298:rotom-wash:Rotom-W8631252Positive0
295:archaludon:Archaludon8531252Positive0
295:hydreigon:Hydreigon9831252Neutral0
293:gholdengo:Gholdengo8431252Positive0
293:urshifu-rapid-strike:Urshifu-R9731252Neutral0
281:landorus-therian:Landorus-T9131252Neutral0
279:annihilape:Annihilape9031252Neutral0
278:heatran:Heatran7731252Positive0
275:excadrill:Excadrill8831252Neutral0
273:great tusk:Great Tusk8731252Neutral0
269:rillaboom: :archaludon: :ceruledge:Rillaboom, Archaludon, Ceruledge8531252Neutral0
267:gholdengo:Gholdengo8431252Neutral0
262:volcanion: :polteageist:Volcanion, Polteageist7031252Positive0
261:gyarados:Gyarados8131252Neutral0
259:hoopa-unbound: :mamoswine: :blaziken:Hoopa-U, Mamoswine, Blaziken8031252Neutral0
253:heatran:Heatran7731252Neutral0
249:raging bolt:Raging Bolt7531252Neutral0
239:volcanion: :polteageist:Volcanion, Polteageist7031252Neutral0
229:pelipper:Pelipper6531252Neutral0
226:gliscor:Gliscor95310Neutral0
221:tyranitar:Tyranitar6131252Neutral0
219:magnezone:Magnezone6031252Neutral0
218:landorus-therian:Landorus-T91310Neutral0
212:pecharunt:Pecharunt88310Neutral0
210:great tusk:Great Tusk87310Neutral0
208:rotom-wash:Rotom-W86310Neutral0
206:archaludon:Archaludon85310Neutral0
204:gholdengo:Gholdengo84310Neutral0
190:heatran:Heatran77310Neutral0
176:skarmory: :sinistcha:Skarmory, Sinistcha70310Neutral0
170:corviknight:Corviknight67310Neutral0
168:skeledirge:Skeledirge66310Neutral0
166:pelipper:Pelipper65310Neutral0
158:tyranitar:Tyranitar61310Neutral0
156:sylveon: :primarina: :clefable: :magnezone:Sylveon, Primarina, Clefable, Magnezone60310Neutral0
136:iron hands:Iron Hands50310Neutral0
126:ting-lu:Ting-Lu45310Neutral0
125:corviknight:Corviknight6700Negative0
124:hydrapple:Hydrapple44310Neutral0
96:slowking-galar: :slowking: :slowbro:Slowking-G, Slowking, Slowbro30310Neutral0
85:ting-lu:Ting-Lu4500Negative0
76:clodsire: :torkoal:Clodsire, Torkoal20310Neutral0
67:toxapex:Toxapex3500Negative0
58:slowking-galar: :slowking: :slowbro:Slowking-G, Slowking, Slowbro3000Negative0
The speed tiers have been updated! Feel free to point out anything you think is missing or incorrect and anything else you think should be changed.
 
It's long overdue, but at last we have another Resources Update! With it, I've gone ahead and updated so that we have a new Viability Rankings, an updated Role Compendium that reflects the VR, an update to Noteworthy Moves and much like with Mix and Mega, an actual Tiering History (That'll hopefully also get added to the OP but for now it'll be here)!
Below you'll be able to find the Tiering History on top of all the Rises and Drops that occured with the VR Update. Some may also have noticed the lack of Sample Teams, and while we are working on fixing those, if you feel like you have teams that could make it, feel free to drop them in the Metagame Thread with a short explanation on what it does and we might consider it! Enjoy y'all, and sorry for the delays with this lol


Tiering History:
Date
Nov 11, 2022[Gen 9] STABmons goes live on Pokemon Showdown!
Nov 20, 2022:dragapult: Dragapult, :flutter mane: Flutter Mane & :booster energy: Booster Energy quickbanned, No Retreat, Shed Tail & Victory Dance restricted
Nov 27, 2022Extreme Speed, Fillet Away & Last Respects restricted
Dec 6, 2022:chi-yu: Chi-Yu & :iron bundle: Iron Bundle quickbanned, Revival Blessing & Shift Gear restricted
Jan 5, 2023:chien-pao: Chien-Pao quickbanned
Jan 29, 2023:cloyster: Cloyster quickbanned, Dire Claw restricted
Fen 18, 2023:dragonite: Dragonite & :garchomp: Garchomp quickbanned
Mar 8, 2023:zoroark-hisui: Zoroark-Hisui quickbanned, :walking wake: Walking Wake suspected
Mar 23, 2023:walking wake: Walking Wake banned via suspect
Apr 21, 2023Gigaton Hammer restricted, Shed Tail quickbanned
May 20, 2023:azumarill: Azumarill quickbanned
Jun 3, 2023:regieleki: Regieleki, :ursaluna: Ursaluna & :spectrier: Spectrier quickbanned
Jun 11, 2023:magearna: Magearna quickbanned
Jun 19, 2023:zamazenta-crowned: Zamazenta-Crowned & :zamazenta: Zamazenta quickbanned
Jul 24, 2023:walking wake: Walking Wake & :lilligant-hisui: Lilligant-Hisui quickbanned
Jul 26, 2023:normal gem: Terastallization suspected
Aug 12, 2023:normal gem: Terastallization remains legal
Aug 15, 2023:damp rock: Damp Rock quickbanned, Triple Arrows restricted
Sep 17, 2023Clangorous Soul restricted
Sep 21, 2023:baxcalibur: Baxcalibur quickbanned
Nov 4, 2023:ursaluna-bloodmoon: Ursaluna-Bloodmoon quickbanned
Nov 24, 2023:roaring moon: Roaring Moon, :ogerpon-hearthflame: Ogerpon-Hearthflame & :manaphy: Manaphy quickbanned
Dec 18, 2023:porygon-z: Porygon-Z quickbanned
Jan 1, 2024:araquanid: Araquanid quickbanned, Wicked Blow unrestricted
Jan 5, 2024:kingambit: Kingambit quickbanned, :weavile: Weavile suspected
Jan 20, 2024:weavile: Weavile banned via suspect
Feb 7, 2024:darkrai: Darkrai unbanned
Feb 16, 2024:pecharunt: Pecharunt quickbanned
Mar 17, 2024:gouging fire: Gouging Fire suspected
Apr 1, 2024:gouging fire: Gouging Fire remains legal
Apr 13, 2024:latios: Latios & Wicked Blow quickbanned, :weavile: Weavile & :kingambit: Kingambit unbanned
Apr 14, 2024:normal gem: Terastallization suspected
Apr 30, 2024:normal gem: Terastallization banned via suspect
May 1, 2024:cloyster: Cloyster, :manaphy: Manaphy, :regieleki: Regieleki, :zamazenta-crowned: Zamazenta-Crowned, :zamazenta: Zamazenta, :garchomp: Garchomp, :latios: Latios, :ogerpon-hearthflame: Ogerpon-Hearthflame, :walking wake: Walking Wake, :lilligant-hisui: Lilligant-Hisui & :damp rock: Damp Rock unbanned
May 4, 2024:manaphy: Manaphy & :zamazenta-crowned: Zamazenta-Crowned quickbanned
May 10, 2024:garchomp: Garchomp quickbanned
Jun 10, 2024:latios: Latios & :ogerpon-wellspring: Ogerpon-Wellspring quickbanned
Jul 4, 2024:kyurem: Kyurem, :gouging fire: Gouging Fire & :lilligant-hisui: Lilligant-Hisui quickbanned
Jul 7, 2024Electro Shot suspected
Jul 22, 2024Electro Shot restricted via suspect
Jul 30, 2024Dragon Energy restricted, :latios: Latios unbanned
Aug 24, 2024:gholdengo: Gholdengo, :ogerpon-hearthflame: Ogerpon-Hearthflame, Rage Fist, Last Respects & Final Gambit quickbanned, :pecharunt: Pecharunt & :basculegion: Basculegion unbanned
Aug 26, 2024Ceaseless Edge suspected
Sep 12, 2024Ceaseless Edge restricted via suspect
Sep 17, 2024:kingambit: Kingambit banned, Astral Barrage restricted
Sep 23, 2024:gholdengo: Gholdengo unbanned, Wicked Torque banned
Dec 24, 2024:damp rock: Damp Rock banned
Dec 26, 2024:normal gem: Terastallization suspected
Jan 13, 2025:normal gem: Terastallistation remains banned
Jan 29, 2025Flower Trick restricted, Final Gambit changed to restricted, :lilligant-hisui: Lilligant-Hisui unbanned

VR Changes:
:latios: rose from A+ to S-
:ting-lu: rose from A to S-
:great tusk: rose from A- to A
:zamazenta: rose from A- to A
:iron hands: rose from B+ to A-
:volcanion: rose from B+ to A-
:ogerpon-cornerstone: rose from B+ to A-
:gyarados: rose from B+ to A
:skarmory: rose from B+ to A-
:mamoswine: rose from B to B+
:sylveon: rose from B to B+
:blaziken: rose from B to A-
:meowscarada: rose from B to B+
:zapdos: rose from B to A-
:excadrill: rose from B to A-
:darkrai: rose from B to A
:torkoal: rose from B- to B+
:volcarona: rose from B- to B
:annihilape: rose from B- to B+
:amoonguss: rose from C+ to B-
:zapdos-galar: rose from C+ to B
:blissey: rose from C+ to B-
:kleavor: rose from C+ to B-
:kingdra: rose from C+ to B
:slowking: rose from C+ to B-
:sinistcha: rose from C+ to B
:cloyster: rose from C to B+
:moltres: rose from C to B+
:iron crown: rose from C to B-
:kommo-o: rose from C to C+
:samurott-hisui: rose from C to B+
:alomomola: rose from C- to C
:iron jugulis: rose from C- to C
:snorlax: rose from C- to C+
:cinderace: rose from C- to C+
:empoleon: rose from UR to C
:venusaur: rose from UR to C-
:glastrier: rose from UR to C-
:forretress: rose from UR to C+
:muk-alola: rose from UR to C-
:lilligant-hisui: rose from UR to B
:basculegion: rose from UR to B
:basculegion-f: rose from UR to B
:pecharunt: rose from UR to B+

:iron valiant: dropped from A+ to A
:heatran: dropped from A+ to A-
:raging bolt: dropped from A+ to A
:rillaboom: dropped from A to B+
:weavile: dropped from A to A-
:tyranitar: dropped from A to A-
:iron moth: dropped from A- to B+
:greninja: dropped from A- to B
:urshifu-rapid-strike: dropped from A- to B+
:corviknight: dropped from A- to B+
:tornadus-therian: dropped from A- to B+
:latias: dropped from B+ to B
:barraskewda: dropped from B+ to C
:pelipper: dropped from B to C
:skeledirge: dropped from B to C
:thundurus: dropped from B to B-
:gengar: dropped from B to B-
:palafin: dropped from B- to C+
:slowbro: dropped from B- to C+
:talonflame: dropped from B- to C-
:garganacl: dropped from C+ to UR
:necrozma: dropped from C+ to C
:ogerpon: dropped from C+ to C-
:chansey: dropped from C+ to C-
:yanmega: dropped from C+ to C-
:hatterene: dropped from C+ to C-
:crawdaunt: dropped from C+ to C
:grimmsnarl: dropped from C+ to C
:ambipom: dropped from C to UR
:gastrodon: dropped from C to C-
:cresselia: dropped from C to C-
:iron treads: dropped from C to C-
:chesnaught: dropped from C to C-
:cyclizar: dropped from C- to UR
:ribombee: dropped from C- to UR
 
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