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UbersSuck20
10-10-2013, 06:54 AM
The general idea of the topic is to rank each OU pokemon under "rankings" that go in descending order by type. There will be a thread for each type (one for normal, one for dragon, one for ice etc)

S rank - the best of the best. These Pokemon can sweep or wall significant portions of the metagame with little support. They can also perform multiple roles sucessfully, increasing their versatility.

A rank - very good. Unlike S-ranked Pokemon, however, they do require a little bit of support in order to do their job effectively.

B rank - good. They cannot really sweep through the metagame but they do have a given offensive or defensive niche (such as Dusknoir's SubPunch set). Also, Pokemon who are partially outclassed by other Pokemon in S or A rank may fall in this category.

C rank - average. They can be effective with the right support, but they have crippling flaws that might prevent them from doing their job or are almost completely outclassed by Pokemon in the above ranks.

D rank - bad. They do have a small niche, but don't expect them to do much. They should almost never be considered for a serious team.

E rank - atrocious. These Pokemon have an extremely small niche. They should never be considered for a serious team unless you absolutely need something like, say, Shedinja's Wonder Guard.


So this is the list:

S rank

http://media.pldh.net/pokemon/gen5/blackwhite_animated_front/094.gif Gengar

http://media.pldh.net/pokemon/gen5/blackwhite_animated_front/593.gif Jellicent

A rank

http://media.pldh.net/pokemon/gen5/blackwhite_animated_front/302.gif Sableye

B rank

http://media.pldh.net/pokemon/gen5/blackwhite_animated_front/609.gif Chandelure

http://media.pldh.net/pokemon/gen5/blackwhite_animated_front/477.gif Dusknoir (here's why) (http://superskarmory.net/forum/showthread.php?5033-%28OU%29-Dusknoir-of-Terror-%28peaked-at-1977-ACRE%29)

http://media.pldh.net/pokemon/gen5/blackwhite_animated_front/623.gif Golurk

http://media.pldh.net/pokemon/gen5/blackwhite_animated_front/478.gif Froslass

C rank

http://media.pldh.net/pokemon/gen5/blackwhite_animated_front/563.gif Cofagrigus

http://media.pldh.net/pokemon/gen5/blackwhite_animated_front/356.gif Dusclops

http://media.pldh.net/pokemon/gen5/blackwhite_animated_front/429.gif Mismagius

D rank

http://media.pldh.net/pokemon/gen5/blackwhite_animated_front/426.gif Drifblim

http://media.pldh.net/pokemon/gen5/blackwhite_animated_front/442.gif Spiritomb

E rank

http://media.pldh.net/pokemon/gen5/blackwhite_animated_front/292.gif Shedinja

Don't be afraid to nominate other Normal-types or say that a Pokemon should be moved in X tier! You must, however, provide reasons.

Aaron
10-10-2013, 02:12 PM
The general idea of the topic is to rank each OU pokemon under "rankings" that go in descending order by type. There will be a thread for each type (one for normal, one for dragon, one for ice etc)

S rank - the best of the best. These Pokemon can sweep or wall significant portions of the metagame with little support. They can also perform multiple roles sucessfully, increasing their versatility.

A rank - very good. Unlike S-ranked Pokemon, however, they do require a little bit of support in order to do their job effectively.

B rank - good. They cannot really sweep through the metagame but they do have a given offensive or defensive niche (such as Dusknoir's SubPunch set). Also, Pokemon who are partially outclassed by other Pokemon in S or A rank may fall in this category.

C rank - average. They can be effective with the right support, but they have crippling flaws that might prevent them from doing their job or are almost completely outclassed by Pokemon in the above ranks.

D rank - bad. They do have a small niche, but don't expect them to do much. They should almost never be considered for a serious team.

E rank - atrocious. These Pokemon have an extremely small niche. They should never be considered for a serious team unless you absolutely need something like, say, Shedinja's Wonder Guard.


So this is the list:

S rank

http://media.pldh.net/pokemon/gen5/blackwhite_animated_front/094.gif Gengar

A rank

http://media.pldh.net/pokemon/gen5/blackwhite_animated_front/593.gif Jellicent

http://media.pldh.net/pokemon/gen5/blackwhite_animated_front/302.gif Sableye

B rank

http://media.pldh.net/pokemon/gen5/blackwhite_animated_front/609.gif Chandelure

http://media.pldh.net/pokemon/gen5/blackwhite_animated_front/477.gif Dusknoir (here's why) (http://superskarmory.net/forum/showthread.php?5033-%28OU%29-Dusknoir-of-Terror-%28peaked-at-1977-ACRE%29)

http://media.pldh.net/pokemon/gen5/blackwhite_animated_front/623.gif Golurk

http://media.pldh.net/pokemon/gen5/blackwhite_animated_front/478.gif Froslass

C rank

http://media.pldh.net/pokemon/gen5/blackwhite_animated_front/563.gif Cofagrigus

http://media.pldh.net/pokemon/gen5/blackwhite_animated_front/356.gif Dusclops

http://media.pldh.net/pokemon/gen5/blackwhite_animated_front/429.gif Mismagius

D rank

http://media.pldh.net/pokemon/gen5/blackwhite_animated_front/426.gif Drifblim

http://media.pldh.net/pokemon/gen5/blackwhite_animated_front/442.gif Spiritomb

E rank

http://media.pldh.net/pokemon/gen5/blackwhite_animated_front/292.gif Shedinja

Don't be afraid to nominate other Ghost-types or say that a Pokemon should be moved in X tier! You must, however, provide reasons.

Just pointing that out. Also, I think Gengar is more than deserving of the S-Rank spot. Can I ask why Sableye is higher than Spiritomb? I always thought Spiritomb was the more powerful Pokemon.

UbersSuck20
10-11-2013, 07:04 AM
Sableye is higher than Spiritomb because it has the Prankster ability, which allows it to spam priority Will-o-Wisp, Recover and Taunt and effectively shut down stall. Spiritomb has only average bulk and sub-par offenses.

Aaron
10-11-2013, 03:00 PM
Oh, I see!

Zachgoose
10-12-2013, 03:11 PM
Sableye is B tier. It is not on the same level as Jellicent.

UbersSuck20
10-12-2013, 03:43 PM
But it's better than Chandelure and Dusknoir.


OK, Jellicent is now S rank.

Dragonite
10-13-2013, 03:21 PM
Shedinja should be at least a D. If Stealth Rocks aren't around it can be moderately annoying to kill, especially if the opponent doesn't have anything that can hit it.

UbersSuck20
10-13-2013, 05:09 PM
Stealth Rock is everywhere. Shedinja needs massive support in order to even annoy the opponent, let alone sweep him. Shedinja stays E.