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There are exceptions to this such as {{p|Magneton}} in [[Generation III]], where it was considered an OU Pokémon merely because it was used primarily as a counter for {{p|Skarmory}}; a Pokémon commonly seen due to its high defense, low weaknesses, and stall-based movepool. The introduction of {{p|Magnezone}}, an evolution of Magneton, solidified its place in OU, due to increased stats, and a broader movepool. | There are exceptions to this such as {{p|Magneton}} in [[Generation III]], where it was considered an OU Pokémon merely because it was used primarily as a counter for {{p|Skarmory}}; a Pokémon commonly seen due to its high defense, low weaknesses, and stall-based movepool. The introduction of {{p|Magnezone}}, an evolution of Magneton, solidified its place in OU, due to increased stats, and a broader movepool. | ||
===Borderline=== | ===Borderline=== | ||
Pokémon in Borderline, commonly referred to as "'''BL'''", are considered by some to be too strong for Under-Used, but may be found in some OU battles. They are classified as BL because they generally do not have the capacity to compete in solid OU consistently due mostly to stats, weak movepools, or metagame shifts that makes the niche of the Pokémon less needed. | Pokémon in Borderline, commonly referred to as "'''BL'''", are considered by some to be too strong for Under-Used, but may be found in some OU battles. They are classified as BL because they generally do not have the capacity to compete in solid OU consistently due mostly to stats, weak movepools, or metagame shifts that makes the niche of the Pokémon less needed. | ||
===Under-Used=== | ===Under-Used=== | ||
Under-Used, commonly referred to as "'''UU'''", designates Pokémon whose use is limited as they are not strong enough for general OU competition. Usually due to sub-standard stats, movepools, easily exploitable weaknesses, or the existence of a stronger Pokémon that do nearly the same job as the UU Pokémon, making players use the stronger Pokémon instead of the UU Pokémon, giving it little use. UU Pokémon can, and are, used in OU battle, but are usually recommended by some solely for UU-type battles. | Under-Used, commonly referred to as "'''UU'''", designates Pokémon whose use is limited as they are not strong enough for general OU competition. Usually due to sub-standard stats, movepools, easily exploitable weaknesses, or the existence of a stronger Pokémon that do nearly the same job as the UU Pokémon, making players use the stronger Pokémon instead of the UU Pokémon, giving it little use. UU Pokémon can, and are, used in OU battle, but are usually recommended by some solely for UU-type battles. | ||
===Never-Used=== | ===Never-Used=== | ||
As the name implies, Never-Used, commonly referred to as "'''NU'''", is for Pokémon that have problems competing even in UU due to dismal stats and/or movepools. This is where most [[novelty Pokémon]] reside in tiers as well as Pokémon found early in a player's journey. They are recommended by most only for use in NU only battles. However, most NU Pokémon are very common among [[Pokémon Contest|contest]] [[Pokémon Coordinator|coordinator]]s. | As the name implies, Never-Used, commonly referred to as "'''NU'''", is for Pokémon that have problems competing even in UU due to dismal stats and/or movepools. This is where most [[novelty Pokémon]] reside in tiers as well as Pokémon found early in a player's journey. They are recommended by most only for use in NU only battles. However, most NU Pokémon are very common among [[Pokémon Contest|contest]] [[Pokémon Coordinator|coordinator]]s. | ||
===Not Fully Evolved=== | ===Not Fully Evolved=== | ||
This tier is more commonly known as "'''NFE'''", and as the name implies, contains almost every Pokémon that has not yet reached its final [[evolution]]. As such, they are rarely, if ever, used in competitive play, with very few exceptions. | This tier is more commonly known as "'''NFE'''", and as the name implies, contains almost every Pokémon that has not yet reached its final [[evolution]]. As such, they are rarely, if ever, used in competitive play, with very few exceptions. | ||
==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. | |||
* {{p|Porygon2}}, which is due to its evolution, {{p|Porygon-Z}} having lower {{stat|Defense}}s, meaning Porygon2 can be used a [[Appendix:Metagame terminology#Wall|wall]], while its evolution can not. | |||
* [[Stat-enhancing item#Light Ball|Light Ball]] {{p|Pikachu}} is also used by some fans due to the Light Ball doubling Pikachu's Attack stats, as well as Pikachu being a very common fan favorite. | |||
* {{p|Magneton}} as previously stated is still used in lower tiers because it still carries the ability to trap and Steel-type with {{a|Magnet Pull}}. However, some people use Magneton simply because its faster than its evolution, {{p|Magnezone}}. | |||
* {{p|Marowak}} when used in battles when items are not allowed. Although it is fully evolved, a [[Stat-enhancing item#Thick Club|Thick Club]] doubles its Attack, greatly increasing its power. However, without the item, its base attack remains 80, putting it in UU, or NU in some cases. | |||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||