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Similar to OU, but it ranks Pokémon based on their effectiveness in [[Double Battle]]s rather than Single Battles. Consequently, Doubles OU and singles OU use different and completely independent banlists, for example, in [[Generation VII]], Pokémon like {{p|Blaziken}} and {{Me|Lucario}} were banned in OU but allowed in Doubles OU, while {{p|Snorlax}} and {{p|Jirachi}} were allowed in OU and banned in Doubles OU. Similarly to singles ZU, lower tiers such as Doubles UU and Doubles RU exist, as well as Doubles Ubers, but the playerbase is too small for these to be considered developed metagames. | Similar to OU, but it ranks Pokémon based on their effectiveness in [[Double Battle]]s rather than Single Battles. Consequently, Doubles OU and singles OU use different and completely independent banlists, for example, in [[Generation VII]], Pokémon like {{p|Blaziken}} and {{Me|Lucario}} were banned in OU but allowed in Doubles OU, while {{p|Snorlax}} and {{p|Jirachi}} were allowed in OU and banned in Doubles OU. Similarly to singles ZU, lower tiers such as Doubles UU and Doubles RU exist, as well as Doubles Ubers, but the playerbase is too small for these to be considered developed metagames. | ||
===Little Cup=== | ===Little Cup (LC)=== | ||
{{main|Little Cup}} | {{main|Little Cup}} | ||
Little Cup is an entirely separate format 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. | Little Cup is an entirely separate format 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. | ||
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This format is based on the [[Stadium Cup]]. | This format is based on the [[Stadium Cup]]. | ||
Some unevolved Pokémon—for example, {{p|Meditite}}, {{p|Scyther}} and {{p|Gligar}}—are sometimes considered broken and banned in some tier lists. In this special battle style, [[Berry Juice]] is also sometimes banned. | Some unevolved Pokémon—for example, {{p|Meditite}}, {{p|Scyther}} and {{p|Gligar}}—are sometimes considered broken and banned in some tier lists. In this special battle style, [[Berry Juice]] is also sometimes banned, although more recent formats typically allow it. | ||
[[Eviolite]] is one of the most commonly used items in this format, because it can boost the Defense and Special Defense of any legal Pokémon in this format by 50%. | [[Eviolite]] is one of the most commonly used items in this format, because it can boost the Defense and Special Defense of any legal Pokémon in this format by 50%. Despite this, it's considered to be a highly offensive metagame, due to the way that damage rolls work at level 5. | ||
===Monotype=== | ===Monotype=== | ||
{{ | Monotype is a format where each Pokémon on a team must share a [[type]]. Note that a Pokémon must always be in possession of a particular type to be allowed on a team, for example, {{me|Altaria}} isn't allowed in {{t|Fairy}} teams because its base form is not {{type|Fairy}}, while also not being allowed in {{t|Flying}} teams as it loses its {{type|Flying}} upon [[Mega Evolution]] - it can only be used in {{t|Dragon}} teams. Like with Doubles OU, it has its own independent banlist, as certain Pokémon such as {{p|Tapu Lele}} and {{p|Kartana}} can become very overwhelming when their counters aren't allowed on every team. | ||
===National Dex=== | ===National Dex=== | ||
Because many old Pokémon cannot transfer to the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|newest games]], fans created a format called National Pokedex Anything Goes, which assumes the entire [[National Pokédex]] is allowed. Others similarly created National Pokedex Overused in attempt to ban Pokémon based only on Smogon's tiering policy and "brokenness", not the [[List of Pokémon by Galar Pokédex number|Galar Pokédex]]. | Because many old Pokémon cannot transfer to the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|newest games]], fans created a format called National Pokedex Anything Goes, which assumes the entire [[National Pokédex]] is allowed. Others similarly created National Pokedex Overused in attempt to ban Pokémon based only on Smogon's tiering policy and "brokenness", not the [[List of Pokémon by Galar Pokédex number|Galar Pokédex]]. | ||
===Create-a-Pokémon (CAP)=== | |||
This is a project on [[Smogon University]] where the community works together to create new Pokémon, usually intended to either balance the metagame or explore interesting potential competitive niches. The CAP metagame is similar to OU, but also allows the use of Pokémon created in this project. There's also a CAP LC, which allows the use of the preevolutions of the created Pokémon. | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||