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==Tiers in Pokémon== | ==Tiers in Pokémon== | ||
Pokémon features [[List of Pokémon|hundreds of species]] available for use in a battle, with great variation in [[base stats]], movesets, [[Type]]s, and {{Abilities}}. There are multiple tiers; the six most common are listed below. Individual sites, users, or organizations may publish tiers, but the most prominent tier lists are produced by [[Smogon]] and {{OBP|Pokémon Online|battle simulator}} and published on their respective websites. Tiers for current [[ | Pokémon features [[List of Pokémon|hundreds of species]] available for use in a battle, with great variation in [[base stats]], movesets, [[Type]]s, and {{Abilities}}. There are multiple tiers; the six most common are listed below. Individual sites, users, or organizations may publish tiers, but the most prominent tier lists are produced by [[Smogon]] and {{OBP|Pokémon Online|battle simulator}} and published on their respective websites. Tiers for current [[Appendix:Metagame terminology|metagames]] are updated on a regular basis to reflect the current competitive battling environment; older generations tend to retain the same banlists. | ||
Tier lists are often targets of discussion because there is no "official" tier list for Pokémon. Tiers are often quite fluid—as strategies evolve, Pokémon may move from one tier to another. However, even official tournaments will present lists of disallowed Pokémon. | Tier lists are often targets of discussion because there is no "official" tier list for Pokémon. Tiers are often quite fluid—as strategies evolve, Pokémon may move from one tier to another. However, even official tournaments will present lists of disallowed Pokémon. | ||
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===Uber=== | ===Uber=== | ||
The Uber tier is effectively a banlist for the OU tier, as "standard" battles include everything in the OU list and below. Pokémon in the Uber tier | The Uber tier is effectively a banlist for the OU tier, as "standard" battles include everything in the OU list and below. Pokémon in the Uber tier were deemed too powerful or destabilizing to the OU [[Appendix:Metagame terminology|metagame]] to allow. Ubers, if allowed, cause extreme "centralization" of strategies—in other words, it is impossible or very difficult to counter them in a reasonable manner. | ||
The Uber tier may include any Pokémon | The Uber tier may include any Pokémon, not necessarily just [[Legendary Pokémon]]. Typically, it includes all {{pkmn2|Legendary}} [[game mascot]]s except [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Kyurem|Black]] {{p|Kyurem}}, due to various factors preventing it from becoming "too centralizing". Although many legendary Pokémon reside in the Uber tier, a far larger number exists in lower tiers due to similar inadequacies. | ||
After the release of [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], due to the dominance of [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Rayquaza}}, Smogon made their version of Ubers a full-fledged tier, allowing bans from the tier. However, unlike other tiers, it is not affected by usage. As a result, Smogon also endorses a playstyle referred to as "Anything Goes", which has no fan-imposed rules other than the "Endless Battle Clause". | |||
===Overused=== | ===Overused=== | ||
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===Borderline 2=== | ===Borderline 2=== | ||
Pokémon in Borderline 2, commonly referred to as "''' | Pokémon in Borderline 2, commonly referred to as "'''BL2'''", are "too strong" for Rarelyused/Littleused, but are not sufficiently used in Underused battles. In essence, BL2 serves a ban list for Rarelyused/Littleused. | ||
===Rarelyused/Littleused=== | ===Rarelyused/Littleused=== | ||
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===Borderline 3=== | ===Borderline 3=== | ||
Pokémon in Borderline 3, commonly referred to as "''' | Pokémon in Borderline 3, commonly referred to as "'''BL3'''", are "too strong" for Neverused, but are not sufficiently used in Rarelyused/Littleused. In essence, BL3 serves a ban list for Neverused. | ||
===Neverused=== | ===Neverused=== | ||
Neverused, commonly referred to as "'''NU'''", consists of Pokémon that are not used enough to be in RU/LU. The name is not literal, stemming from the tiers of [[Generation I]], where Neverused Pokémon had generally lower "competitive value" in comparison to other Pokémon. Some Pokémon that are pre-evolutions of Pokémon in higher tiers may be classified as NU. | Neverused, commonly referred to as "'''NU'''", consists of Pokémon that are not used enough to be in RU/LU. The name is not literal, stemming from the tiers of [[Generation I]], where Neverused Pokémon had generally lower "competitive value" in comparison to other Pokémon. Some Pokémon that are pre-evolutions of Pokémon in higher tiers may be classified as NU. | ||
===Borderline 4=== | |||
Pokémon in Borderline 4, commonly referred to as "'''BL4'''", are "too strong" for PU, but are not sufficiently used in Neverused. In essence, BL4 serves a ban list for PU. | |||
===PU=== | |||
'''PU''' (which doesn't stand for anything, instead referencing the exclamation of disgust) is a tier below Neverused in Smogon's tier list (other tier lists do not have a tier this low) which consists of Pokémon that are not used enough to be in NU. | |||
===Not Fully Evolved=== | ===Not Fully Evolved=== | ||
This | This group is more commonly known as "'''NFE'''", and as the name implies, contains most Pokémon that have not yet reached their final [[evolution]] stage and do not have a high enough usage to appear in any tier. This group is not actually a tier, but rather a collection of Pokémon without significant usage even in the lowest tier. | ||
====Little Cup==== | ====Little Cup==== | ||
{{main|Little Cup}} | {{main|Little Cup}} | ||
Little Cup is an entirely separate | Little Cup is an entirely separate battle style where only the Pokémon that are the lowest evolutionary stage in their family are allowed, like {{p|Bulbasaur}} and {{p|Mienfoo}}. Pokémon that do not evolve at all, such as {{p|Luvdisc}}, are not allowed in the tier. The moves {{m|Sonic Boom}} and {{m|Dragon Rage}} are also prohibited. All Pokémon must be level 5 or lower to compete. | ||
This tier is based on the [[Stadium Cup]]. | |||
Some unevolved Pokémon—for example, {{p|Meditite}}—are sometimes considered too powerful and banned in some tier lists. In this special | Some unevolved Pokémon—for example, {{p|Meditite}}, {{p|Scyther}} and {{p|Gligar}}—are sometimes considered too powerful and banned in some tier lists. In this special battle style, {{DL|Drink|Berry Juice}} is also sometimes banned. | ||
==Tier variations== | ==Tier variations== | ||
Some Pokémon are listed in tiers but are sometimes used in competitive play outside of their own tier because they have a change during evolution that modified their disposition enough to allow them to stay competitive, even some in an unevolved state. | Some Pokémon are listed in tiers but are sometimes used in competitive play outside of their own tier because they have a change during evolution that modified their disposition enough to allow them to stay competitive, even some in an unevolved state. | ||
* {{p|Porygon2}}, which is due to its evolution, {{p|Porygon-Z}}, having lower {{stat|Defense}} and {{stat|Special Defense}}, meaning Porygon2 can be used as a | * {{p|Porygon2}}, which is due to its evolution, {{p|Porygon-Z}}, having lower {{stat|Defense}} and {{stat|Special Defense}}, meaning Porygon2 can be used as a {{dl|Appendix:Metagame terminology|wall}}, unlike its evolution. | ||
* {{p|Pikachu}} holding {{DL|Stat-enhancing item|Light Ball}} can have higher Attack and Special Attack than {{p|Raichu | * {{p|Pikachu}} holding {{DL|Stat-enhancing item|Light Ball}} can have higher Attack and Special Attack than its evolution, {{p|Raichu}}. | ||
* {{p|Magneton}}, as previously stated, is still used in lower tiers because it carries the ability to trap {{t|Steel}} types with {{a|Magnet Pull}}. It also has use in OU battles, as its slightly higher speed than {{p|Magnezone}} allows it to outspeed many OU Pokémon that Magnezone cannot. | * {{p|Magneton}}, as previously stated, is still used in lower tiers because it carries the ability to trap {{t|Steel}} types with {{a|Magnet Pull}}. It also has use in OU battles, as its slightly higher speed than {{p|Magnezone}} allows it to outspeed many OU Pokémon that Magnezone cannot. | ||
* {{DL| | * {{DL|Stat-enhancing item|Eviolite}}, an item that multiplies both Defense and Special Defense of not-fully-evolved Pokémon by 1.5, has increased the popularity of several other pre-evolutions, such as {{p|Gligar}}, {{p|Dusclops}}, and {{p|Chansey}}, among others, Dusclops and Chansey even being in a higher tier than their evolutions, {{p|Dusknoir}} and {{p|Blissey}}, respectively, on some tier lists. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://www.smogon.com/ | * [http://www.smogon.com/xyhub/tiers Smogon tier list] | ||
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