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*{{p|Abomasnow}} | *{{p|Abomasnow}} | ||
*{{p|Aggron}} | |||
*{{p|Arcanine}} | *{{p|Arcanine}} | ||
*{{p|Armaldo}} | *{{p|Armaldo}} | ||
*{{p|Articuno}} | *{{p|Articuno}} | ||
*{{p|Bastiodon}} | |||
*{{p|Blastoise}} | |||
*{{p|Blaziken}} | *{{p|Blaziken}} | ||
*{{p|Breloom}} | *{{p|Breloom}} | ||
*{{p|Charizard}} | *{{p|Charizard}} | ||
*{{p|Cloyster}} | |||
*{{p|Cradily}} | *{{p|Cradily}} | ||
*{{p|Crobat}} | *{{p|Crobat}} | ||
*{{p|Dewgong}} | *{{p|Dewgong}} | ||
*{{p|Drapion}} | *{{p|Drapion}} | ||
*{{p|Drifblim}} | |||
*{{p|Empoleon}} | *{{p|Empoleon}} | ||
*{{p|Entei}} | *{{p|Entei}} | ||
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*{{p|Exeggutor}} | *{{p|Exeggutor}} | ||
*{{p|Feraligatr}} | *{{p|Feraligatr}} | ||
*{{p|Floatzel}} | |||
*{{p|Flygon}} | *{{p|Flygon}} | ||
*{{p|Forretress}} | *{{p|Forretress}} | ||
*{{p|Gallade}} | *{{p|Gallade}} | ||
*{{p|Gardevoir}} | *{{p|Gardevoir}} | ||
*{{p|Glaceon}} | |||
*{{p|Golduck}} | |||
*{{p|Golem}} | |||
*{{p|Hariyama}} | *{{p|Hariyama}} | ||
*{{p|Hitmonchan}} | |||
*{{p|Hitmonlee}} | |||
*{{p|Houndoom}} | |||
*{{p|Jynx}} | |||
*{{p|Kabutops}} | |||
*{{p|Kangaskhan}} | |||
*{{p|Kingdra}} | *{{p|Kingdra}} | ||
*{{p|Kingler}} | |||
*{{p|Lanturn}} | |||
*{{p|Lapras}} | *{{p|Lapras}} | ||
*{{p|Leafeon}} | *{{p|Leafeon}} | ||
*{{p|Lickilicky}} | |||
*{{p|Ludicolo}} | *{{p|Ludicolo}} | ||
*{{p|Luxray}} | |||
*{{p|Magmortar}} | *{{p|Magmortar}} | ||
*{{p|Meganium}} | |||
*{{p|Mesprit}} | *{{p|Mesprit}} | ||
*{{p|Miltank}} | *{{p|Miltank}} | ||
*{{p|Mismagius}} | |||
*{{p|Moltres}} | *{{p|Moltres}} | ||
*{{p|Nidoking}} | |||
*{{p|Ninetales}} | *{{p|Ninetales}} | ||
*{{p|Omastar}} | |||
*{{p|Pinsir}} | *{{p|Pinsir}} | ||
*{{p|Poliwrath}} | |||
*{{p|Probopass}} | |||
*{{p|Rampardos}} | *{{p|Rampardos}} | ||
*{{p|Regigigas}} | |||
*{{p|Regirock}} | *{{p|Regirock}} | ||
*{{p|Registeel}} | *{{p|Registeel}} | ||
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*{{p|Sceptile}} | *{{p|Sceptile}} | ||
*{{p|Scizor}} | *{{p|Scizor}} | ||
*{{p|Sharpedo}} | |||
*{{p|Shaymin}} | *{{p|Shaymin}} | ||
*{{p|Slowking}} | |||
*{{p|Smeargle}} | |||
*{{p|Spiritomb}} | *{{p|Spiritomb}} | ||
*{{p|Steelix}} | *{{p|Steelix}} | ||
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*{{p|Tauros}} | *{{p|Tauros}} | ||
*{{p|Torterra}} | *{{p|Torterra}} | ||
*{{p|Typhlosion}} | |||
*{{p|Ursaring}} | |||
*{{p|Uxie}} | *{{p|Uxie}} | ||
*{{p|Vaporeon}} | *{{p|Vaporeon}} | ||
*{{p|Venusaur}} | *{{p|Venusaur}} | ||
*{{p|Walrein}} | *{{p|Walrein}} | ||
*{{p|Yanmega}} | *{{p|Yanmega}} | ||
*{{p|Zangoose}} | |||
====Under-Used==== | ====Under-Used==== | ||
The UU tier designates Pokémon whose use is limited as they are not strong enough for general | The UU tier designates Pokémon whose use is limited as they are not strong enough for general BL, or above, competition. UU Pokémon are recommended by some solely for UU type battles. | ||
*{{p|Absol}} | |||
*{{p|Altaria}} | *{{p|Altaria}} | ||
*{{p|Ampharos}} | *{{p|Ampharos}} | ||
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*{{p|Bellossom}} | *{{p|Bellossom}} | ||
*{{p|Butterfree}} | *{{p|Butterfree}} | ||
*{{p|Cacturne}} | |||
*{{p|Camerupt}} | *{{p|Camerupt}} | ||
*{{p|Carnivine}} | *{{p|Carnivine}} | ||
*{{p|Cherrim}} | *{{p|Cherrim}} | ||
*{{p|Clefable}} | |||
*{{p|Crawdaunt}} | *{{p|Crawdaunt}} | ||
*{{p|Dodrio}} | |||
*{{p|Dunsparce}} | |||
*{{p|Electrode}} | *{{p|Electrode}} | ||
*{{p|Fearow}} | *{{p|Fearow}} | ||
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*{{p|Gorebyss}} | *{{p|Gorebyss}} | ||
*{{p|Granbull}} | *{{p|Granbull}} | ||
*{{p|Grumpig}} | |||
*{{p|Hitmontop}} | *{{p|Hitmontop}} | ||
*{{p|Honchkrow}} | *{{p|Honchkrow}} | ||
*{{p|Hypno}} | *{{p|Hypno}} | ||
*{{p|Jumpluff}} | |||
*{{p|Kecleon}} | *{{p|Kecleon}} | ||
*{{p|Linoone}} | *{{p|Linoone}} | ||
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*{{p|Manectric}} | *{{p|Manectric}} | ||
*{{p|Mantine}} | *{{p|Mantine}} | ||
*{{p|Marowak}} | |||
*{{p|Mr. Mime}} | *{{p|Mr. Mime}} | ||
*{{p|Muk}} | |||
*{{p|Nidoqueen}} | |||
*{{p|Octillery}} | |||
*{{p|Persian}} | *{{p|Persian}} | ||
*{{p|Pikachu}} | *{{p|Pikachu}} | ||
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*{{p|Qwilfish}} | *{{p|Qwilfish}} | ||
*{{p|Raichu}} | *{{p|Raichu}} | ||
*{{p|Rapidash}} | |||
*{{p|Raticate}} | *{{p|Raticate}} | ||
*{{p|Relicanth}} | *{{p|Relicanth}} | ||
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*{{p|Seviper}} | *{{p|Seviper}} | ||
*{{p|Shedinja}} | *{{p|Shedinja}} | ||
*{{p|Shiftry}} | |||
*{{p|Shuckle}} | *{{p|Shuckle}} | ||
*{{p|Solrock}} | *{{p|Solrock}} | ||
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*{{p|Skuntank}} | *{{p|Skuntank}} | ||
*{{p|Swalot}} | *{{p|Swalot}} | ||
*{{p|Swellow}} | |||
*{{p|Tentacruel}} | |||
*{{p|Toxicroak}} | |||
*{{p|Vespiquen}} | |||
*{{p|Victreebel}} | |||
*{{p|Wailord}} | *{{p|Wailord}} | ||
*{{p|Whiscash}} | *{{p|Whiscash}} | ||
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====Other==== | ====Other==== | ||
All Pokémon that are not listed here are never used in competitive play because they have an evolved form and evolutions are | All Pokémon that are not listed here are never used in competitive play because they have an evolved form and evolutions are always stronger than pre-evolutions. There are a few exceptions, however, such as Porygon2 and Light Ball Pikachu. | ||
[[Category:Fanon terminology]] | [[Category:Fanon terminology]] | ||
[[Category:Lists]] | [[Category:Lists]] | ||
Revision as of 15:21, 31 December 2007
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Some competitive fans divide Pokémon into six different tiers based on competitive ability. This is a list of those six tiers, and the Pokémon assumed to be in those tiers. The Pokémon Tier List has received much criticism, because there is no "official" Tier List for Pokémon. For example, Wynaut can be in the Uber tier, Overused tier, or Borderline Tier.
Uber
Ubers are considered by some to be too strong for standard play and thus have their own tier. Their use is generally restricted solely to Uber designated battles.
- Arceus
- Darkrai
- Deoxys
- Dialga
- Giratina
- Groudon
- Ho-Oh
- Kyogre
- Latias
- Latios
- Lugia
- Manaphy
- Mew
- Mewtwo
- Palkia
- Rayquaza
- Wobbuffet
- Wynaut
Over-Used
OU Pokémon are commonly found and considered by some to be the strongest in regular play.
- Aerodactyl
- Alakazam
- Ambipom
- Azelf
- Blissey
- Bronzong
- Celebi
- Claydol
- Cresselia
- Donphan
- Dragonite
- Dugtrio
- Dusknoir
- Electivire
- Garchomp
- Gengar
- Gliscor
- Gyarados
- Heatran
- Heracross
- Hippowdon
- Infernape
- Jirachi
- Jolteon
- Lucario
- Machamp
- Magnezone
- Mamoswine
- Medicham
- Metagross
- Milotic
- Ninjask
- Porygon-Z
- Raikou
- Regice
- Rhyperior
- Salamence
- Skarmory
- Slaking
- Slowbro
- Snorlax
- Staraptor
- Starmie
- Suicune
- Swampert
- Togekiss
- Tyranitar
- Umbreon
- Weavile
- Weezing
- Zapdos
Borderline
BL Pokémon are considered by some to be too strong for MU and may be found in some OU battles. They are classified as BL because they simply do not have the capacity to compete in solid OU consistently.
- Abomasnow
- Aggron
- Arcanine
- Armaldo
- Articuno
- Bastiodon
- Blastoise
- Blaziken
- Breloom
- Charizard
- Cloyster
- Cradily
- Crobat
- Dewgong
- Drapion
- Drifblim
- Empoleon
- Entei
- Espeon
- Exeggutor
- Feraligatr
- Floatzel
- Flygon
- Forretress
- Gallade
- Gardevoir
- Glaceon
- Golduck
- Golem
- Hariyama
- Hitmonchan
- Hitmonlee
- Houndoom
- Jynx
- Kabutops
- Kangaskhan
- Kingdra
- Kingler
- Lanturn
- Lapras
- Leafeon
- Lickilicky
- Ludicolo
- Luxray
- Magmortar
- Meganium
- Mesprit
- Miltank
- Mismagius
- Moltres
- Nidoking
- Ninetales
- Omastar
- Pinsir
- Poliwrath
- Probopass
- Rampardos
- Regigigas
- Regirock
- Registeel
- Roserade
- Sceptile
- Scizor
- Sharpedo
- Shaymin
- Slowking
- Smeargle
- Spiritomb
- Steelix
- Tangrowth
- Tauros
- Torterra
- Typhlosion
- Ursaring
- Uxie
- Vaporeon
- Venusaur
- Walrein
- Yanmega
- Zangoose
Under-Used
The UU tier designates Pokémon whose use is limited as they are not strong enough for general BL, or above, competition. UU Pokémon are recommended by some solely for UU type battles.
- Absol
- Altaria
- Ampharos
- Arbok
- Azumarill
- Banette
- Bellossom
- Butterfree
- Cacturne
- Camerupt
- Carnivine
- Cherrim
- Clefable
- Crawdaunt
- Dodrio
- Dunsparce
- Electrode
- Fearow
- Flareon
- Froslass
- Gastrodon
- Girafarig
- Gorebyss
- Granbull
- Grumpig
- Hitmontop
- Honchkrow
- Hypno
- Jumpluff
- Kecleon
- Linoone
- Lopunny
- Lumineon
- Lunatone
- Manectric
- Mantine
- Marowak
- Mr. Mime
- Muk
- Nidoqueen
- Octillery
- Persian
- Pikachu
- Politoed
- Primeape
- Purugly
- Quagsire
- Qwilfish
- Raichu
- Rapidash
- Raticate
- Relicanth
- Rotom
- Sableye
- Sandslash
- Scyther
- Seviper
- Shedinja
- Shiftry
- Shuckle
- Solrock
- Stantler
- Skuntank
- Swalot
- Swellow
- Tentacruel
- Toxicroak
- Vespiquen
- Victreebel
- Wailord
- Whiscash
- Wigglytuff
- Wormadam
- Vileplume
- Xatu
Never-Used
The NU tier is for Pokémon that have problems competing even in UU. They are recommended by some only for use only designated NU battles.
- Ariados
- Beautifly
- Beedrill
- Bibarel
- Castform
- Chatot
- Chimecho
- Corsola
- Delcatty
- Delibird
- Ditto
- Dustox
- Exploud
- Farfetch'd
- Furret
- Glalie
- Huntail
- Illumise
- Kricketune
- Ledian
- Luvdisc
- Magcargo
- Masquerain
- Mawile
- Mightyena
- Minun
- Mothim
- Noctowl
- Pachirisu
- Parasect
- Pelipper
- Phione
- Pidgeot
- Plusle
- Seaking
- Spinda
- Sudowoodo
- Sunflora
- Torkoal
- Tropius
- Unown
- Venomoth
- Volbeat
Other
All Pokémon that are not listed here are never used in competitive play because they have an evolved form and evolutions are always stronger than pre-evolutions. There are a few exceptions, however, such as Porygon2 and Light Ball Pikachu.
