Welcome to the ADV OU Viability Ranking Thread! In case you're not familiar with the concept, we place Pokémon in certain ranks here, based on their impact on the tier as well as their general viability in the tier. This is an excellent help while teambuilding and it serves as a general outline of the tier. Furthermore it is used in our formation of the tier below.
If you feel that a Pokémon is misplaced, feel free to make a post about it - that's what this thread is for. As long as you are reasonably sensible and courteous this thread should run smoothly.
Pokémon are sorted into the respective categories based on how well they perform their roles. Within each ranking Pokemon are listed by their individual viability.
S Rank
These Pokémon are the most effective Pokémon in the metagame. Their offensive and defensive prowess, as well as versatility, and ability to fulfil a variety of important roles lend themselves to this.
S
Tyranitar - Analysis
Gengar - Analysis
A Rank
These Pokemon perform significant roles in the metagame, and perform them very well, however they are not the most dominating forces.
A+
Skarmory - Analysis
Jirachi
Suicune - Analysis
Swampert - Analysis
Blissey - Analysis
Zapdos - Analysis
Metagross - Analysis
Celebi - Analysis
A
Aerodactyl - Analysis
Dugtrio - Analysis
Salamence - Analysis
Snorlax
Starmie
A-
Jolteon - Analysis
Magneton - Analysis
Milotic - Analysis
Heracross
Claydol
B Rank
These Pokemon are strong choices in the metagame, but perform less important roles or are less consistent than Pokémon in the Rank above. They have larger flaws than Pokémon in above ranks, or face greater competition from similar Pokemon, reducing their usefulness.
B+
Moltres
Flygon - Analysis
Forretress - Analysis
Venusaur
Cloyster
Porygon2 - Analysis
B
Gyarados
Regice
Vaporeon
Raikou
B-
(empty until further revision)
C Rank
These Pokemon are more infrequent sights in the metagame, particularly in top level matches, but are nevertheless viable Pokemon. They are less effective in the metagame than Pokémon in above ranks, but are effective with proper support.
C+
Kingdra
Alakazam
Weezing
Camerupt
Jynx
Houndoom
Ludicolo
Medicham
Steelix
Charizard
Cacturne
Donphan
C
Registeel
Tauros
Dragonite
Marowak
Umbreon - Analysis
Hariyama
Dusclops
Rhydon
Slaking
Regirock
Omastar
C-
Breloom
Hitmontop
Blaziken
Gardevoir
Gligar
Lunatone
Smeargle
Exeggutor
Scizor
Articuno
Armaldo
Machamp
Sceptile
Lanturn
Lapras
Ninjask
Poliwrath
If you feel that a Pokémon is misplaced, feel free to make a post about it - that's what this thread is for. As long as you are reasonably sensible and courteous this thread should run smoothly.
Pokémon are sorted into the respective categories based on how well they perform their roles. Within each ranking Pokemon are listed by their individual viability.
S Rank
These Pokémon are the most effective Pokémon in the metagame. Their offensive and defensive prowess, as well as versatility, and ability to fulfil a variety of important roles lend themselves to this.
S


A Rank
These Pokemon perform significant roles in the metagame, and perform them very well, however they are not the most dominating forces.
A+








A





A-





B Rank
These Pokemon are strong choices in the metagame, but perform less important roles or are less consistent than Pokémon in the Rank above. They have larger flaws than Pokémon in above ranks, or face greater competition from similar Pokemon, reducing their usefulness.
B+






B




B-
(empty until further revision)
C Rank
These Pokemon are more infrequent sights in the metagame, particularly in top level matches, but are nevertheless viable Pokemon. They are less effective in the metagame than Pokémon in above ranks, but are effective with proper support.
C+












C











C-

















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