Welcome to the ADV 1B 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 alphabetically.
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.
Groudon
Kyogre
Latias
Latios
A Rank
These Pokemon perform significant roles in the metagame, and perform them very well, however they are not the most dominating forces.
A+
Blissey
Deoxys-A
Mewtwo
Snorlax
A
Forretress
Ho-Oh
Lugia
Magneton
A-
Jirachi
Rayquaza
Regice
Skarmory
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+
Deoxys-D
Gengar
Kabutops
Metagross
Omastar
Registeel
Steelix
Umbreon
B
Aerodactlyl
Deoxys-S
Exeggutor
Qwilfish
Salamence
Shedinja
Slaking
Tyranitar
Wobbuffet
B-
Flygon
Jumpluff
Ludicolo
Raikou
Regirock
Shiftry
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.
Heracross
Lanturn
Mew
Ninjask
Starmie
Zapdos
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 alphabetically.
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.
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-
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.
