BH Viability Ranking Thread
Welcome to the official Balanced Hackmons viability rankings thread. Some of you may be asking just how it's possible to rank Pokemon in a tier with this many possibilities. For this reason, this thread has a few adaptions from other tiers' threads. First of all, the definitions are a little different. Rather than base tiers on defensive or offensive potential, broader definitions are used. Rankings are based on how much a strategy defines the metagame. Strategies, not Pokemon. Yes you heard right, this thread is going to rank strategies and common users of said strategies rather than just Pokemon. Within these strategy rankings will be Pokemon ranked for their ability to perform said strategy. Some Pokemon (like Shedinja) have a niche entirely their own and nothing else can really copy them. Some strategies may also appear more than once in the list. Suggested Pokemon are listed in order of viability.
- EX: Imposter can be ranked in S tier for its ability to shut down set up Pokemon, as this greatly affects the metagame.
S Rank: Reserved for strategies requiring little support that define the metagame.
Imposter
Pokemon @ Lum Berry / Eviolite
Trait: Imposter
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 SDef / 252 Spd
Nature: Bold
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Trait: Imposter
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 SDef / 252 Spd
Nature: Bold
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A Rank: Reserved for strategies that require some support or have some flaws, but still are a significant force in the metagame.
Prankster + Heart Swap
Pokemon @ Lum Berry / Eviolite
Trait: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 SDef / 252 Spd
Nature: Adamant
- Heart Swap
- Nature Power
- Baton Pass
- Filler
Trait: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 SDef / 252 Spd
Nature: Adamant
- Heart Swap
- Nature Power
- Baton Pass
- Filler
Unaware Wall
Pokemon @ Lum Berry / Leftovers
Trait: Unaware
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 SDef / 252 Spd
Nature: Timid / Bold / Calm
- Magic Coat
- Recover / Roost
- Stealth Rock / Spikes / Toxic Spikes / Leech Seed
- Filler
Trait: Unaware
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 SDef / 252 Spd
Nature: Timid / Bold / Calm
- Magic Coat
- Recover / Roost
- Stealth Rock / Spikes / Toxic Spikes / Leech Seed
- Filler
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(A note about Shuckle: when on a Sand team carrying Leech Seed, it easily becomes a nightmare to take down. Without either of these though, it is not reaching its full potential.)
Choice Scarf Contrary
Pokemon @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Contrary
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 SDef / 252 Spd
Nature: Modest
- Draco Meteor
- Overheat
- Leaf Storm / Trick
- Volt Switch / Trick
Trait: Contrary
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 SDef / 252 Spd
Nature: Modest
- Draco Meteor
- Overheat
- Leaf Storm / Trick
- Volt Switch / Trick
Defensive Magic Bounce
Pokemon @ Leftovers
Trait: Magic Bounce
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 SDef / 252 Spd
Nature: Modest
- Recover
- Dragon Tail / Whirlwind
- Stealth Rock / Spikes / Toxic Spikes / Rapid Spin
- Filler
Trait: Magic Bounce
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 SDef / 252 Spd
Nature: Modest
- Recover
- Dragon Tail / Whirlwind
- Stealth Rock / Spikes / Toxic Spikes / Rapid Spin
- Filler
B Rank: Reserved for strategies that have potential to be successful in the metagame, but require lots of support or have significant flaws.
Sturdy Shedinja
Shedinja @ Lum Berry
Trait: Sturdy
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Nature: Adamant
- Magic Coat
- Ice Shard
- Endeavor
- Filler
Trait: Sturdy
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Nature: Adamant
- Magic Coat
- Ice Shard
- Endeavor
- Filler
Acrobatics + Unburden
Pokemon @ Flying Gem
Trait: Unburden
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 SDef / 252 Spd
Nature: Adamant / Lonely
- Shell Smash
- Acrobatics
- Close Combat
- Magic Coat
Trait: Unburden
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 SDef / 252 Spd
Nature: Adamant / Lonely
- Shell Smash
- Acrobatics
- Close Combat
- Magic Coat
Normalize + Skill Swap Ghost
Pokemon @ Spooky Plate
Trait: Normalize
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 SDef / 252 Spd
Nature: Timid
- Shell Smash / Quiver Dance
- Judgement
- Aura Sphere / Recover
- Skill Swap
Trait: Normalize
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 SDef / 252 Spd
Nature: Timid
- Shell Smash / Quiver Dance
- Judgement
- Aura Sphere / Recover
- Skill Swap
Swift Swim
Pokemon @ Life Orb / Lum Berry
Trait: Swift Swim
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 SDef / 252 Spd
Nature: Modest
- Weather Ball
- Spacial Rend / Aura Sphere
- Magic Coat / Tail Glow
- Water Spout / Filler
Trait: Swift Swim
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 SDef / 252 Spd
Nature: Modest
- Weather Ball
- Spacial Rend / Aura Sphere
- Magic Coat / Tail Glow
- Water Spout / Filler
Belly Drum + Extremespeed
Pokemon @ Lum Berry
Trait: Illusion
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 SDef / 252 Spd
Nature: Adamant
- Belly Drum
- Extremespeed
- Crunch
- Magic Coat / High Jump Kick / Aqua Jet
Trait: Illusion
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 SDef / 252 Spd
Nature: Adamant
- Belly Drum
- Extremespeed
- Crunch
- Magic Coat / High Jump Kick / Aqua Jet
Mold Breaker Lead
Pokemon @ Lum Berry
Trait: Mold Breaker
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 SDef / 252 Spd
Nature: Jolly
- Magic Coat
- Spore
- Stealth Rock / Spikes
- U-Turn / Imprison / Spikes
Trait: Mold Breaker
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 SDef / 252 Spd
Nature: Jolly
- Magic Coat
- Spore
- Stealth Rock / Spikes
- U-Turn / Imprison / Spikes
Mold Breaker (Stall)
Pokemon @ Lum Berry
Trait: Mold Breaker
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 SDef / 252 Spd
Nature: Bold / Timid
- Whirlwind
- Spore
- Spikes / Toxic Spikes / Magic Coat / Stealth Rock
- Roost
Trait: Mold Breaker
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 SDef / 252 Spd
Nature: Bold / Timid
- Whirlwind
- Spore
- Spikes / Toxic Spikes / Magic Coat / Stealth Rock
- Roost
C Rank: Reserved for strategies that have major flaws, and are mostly not viable in the metagame.
Contrary Glass Cannon
Pokemon @ Life Orb
Trait: Contrary
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 SDef / 252 Spd
Nature: Naive
- Draco Meteor
- Superpower
- V-create
- Psycho Boost
Trait: Contrary
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 SDef / 252 Spd
Nature: Naive
- Draco Meteor
- Superpower
- V-create
- Psycho Boost
Simple Sweeper
Pokemon @ Lum Berry / White Herb
Trait: Simple
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 SDef / 252 Spd
Nature: Timid
- Tail Glow / Shell Smash
- Psystrike / Spacial Rend
- Thunderbolt
- Ice Beam / Magic Coat
Trait: Simple
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 SDef / 252 Spd
Nature: Timid
- Tail Glow / Shell Smash
- Psystrike / Spacial Rend
- Thunderbolt
- Ice Beam / Magic Coat
Rules
~Post intelligently. Posts like "I think pokemon X should be in this tier" will not be tolerated
~Please read the Balanced Hackmons thread and play the tier to get a feel for it before posting.
~No flaming
~There will be no separated tiers in BH
~DO NOT post Pokemon alone, post strategies with example Pokemon. The only exception is if a strategy SOLELY works with one Pokemon (such as Shedinja).