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NU VIABILITY RANKING
Welcome to the official NU Viability Ranking thread. These rankings have been revamped to meet a new stricter set of criteria as to avoid over inflation and Pokemon being placed in a rank that doesn't denote their appropriate abilities. The concept of this thread is that we will organize the Pokemon in our tier into ranks, varying on how good they are. You are encouraged to post your thoughts on where Pokemon should be ranked. Please note that each section is going to be in alphabetical order.
To make ranking these Pokemon easier the NU Viability Council has come up with a list of positive and negative attributes each Pokemon should meet to fit a certain rank. Positives: Threat level, Splashability, Consistent, Effect on the metagame, Reliability. Negatives: Passive, Outclassed, Weak to Hazards, Speed, General Bulk, Matchup. However, something to remember while ranking is that filling criteria is not a black and white process. Pokemon A might have a stronger effect on the metagame compared to Pokemon B, but Pokemon B might still influence teambuilding a lot. Take into account the varying degrees of these criteria as you reflect on a nomination.
In order to cut down on shitposting, please do not bandwagon post. Unless you have new or different experiences to share, you are defending a nomination, or if the nomination has not been discussed for ~3 days, try to avoid repeating the same information someone else said before you. Posts asking for your favorite Pokemon to jump ranks and don't fill the above criteria will be deleted.
If you click on an sprite it will take you to the dex page :)
NU Rankings
NU VIABILITY RANKING
Welcome to the official NU Viability Ranking thread. These rankings have been revamped to meet a new stricter set of criteria as to avoid over inflation and Pokemon being placed in a rank that doesn't denote their appropriate abilities. The concept of this thread is that we will organize the Pokemon in our tier into ranks, varying on how good they are. You are encouraged to post your thoughts on where Pokemon should be ranked. Please note that each section is going to be in alphabetical order.
To make ranking these Pokemon easier the NU Viability Council has come up with a list of positive and negative attributes each Pokemon should meet to fit a certain rank. Positives: Threat level, Splashability, Consistent, Effect on the metagame, Reliability. Negatives: Passive, Outclassed, Weak to Hazards, Speed, General Bulk, Matchup. However, something to remember while ranking is that filling criteria is not a black and white process. Pokemon A might have a stronger effect on the metagame compared to Pokemon B, but Pokemon B might still influence teambuilding a lot. Take into account the varying degrees of these criteria as you reflect on a nomination.
In order to cut down on shitposting, please do not bandwagon post. Unless you have new or different experiences to share, you are defending a nomination, or if the nomination has not been discussed for ~3 days, try to avoid repeating the same information someone else said before you. Posts asking for your favorite Pokemon to jump ranks and don't fill the above criteria will be deleted.
If you click on an sprite it will take you to the dex page :)
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---NU Rankings
S Rank:
Pokemon in this rank fill all of the main criteria and then some with a strong proficiency in one or more of the positive traits. If a Pokemon in this rank has any downsides, they are usually tame or eclipsed by their obvious assets.
Pokemon in this rank fill all of the main criteria and then some with a strong proficiency in one or more of the positive traits. If a Pokemon in this rank has any downsides, they are usually tame or eclipsed by their obvious assets.
A Rank:
Pokemon in this rank may fill the majority or all of the positive criteria. These Pokemon may have one major or a handful of minor negative characteristics that could set them back.
Pokemon in this rank may fill the majority or all of the positive criteria. These Pokemon may have one major or a handful of minor negative characteristics that could set them back.
B Rank:
Pokemon in this rank do an alright job fulfilling criteria, albeit not as convincingly. These Pokemon will have some issues you should be accounting for while building your team.
Pokemon in this rank do an alright job fulfilling criteria, albeit not as convincingly. These Pokemon will have some issues you should be accounting for while building your team.
B+
Aurorus
Cacturne
Floatzel
Gourgeist-XL
Hariyama
Haunter
Hitmonchan
Mawile
Rotom-Fan
Torterra
Weezing
Zangoose
B
Articuno
Barbaracle
Claydol
Electivire
Exeggutor
Golurk
Gourgeist-S
Gurdurr
Jumpluff
Liepard
Mismagius
Piloswine
Poliwrath
Primeape
Quagsire
Roselia
Sandslash
B-
Chatot
Gorebyss
Kadabra
Linoone
Misdreavus
Ninetales
Pawniard
Pelipper
Prinplup
Regirock
Tangela
Vanilluxe
Aurorus
Cacturne
Floatzel
Gourgeist-XL
Hariyama
Haunter
Hitmonchan
Mawile
Rotom-Fan
Torterra
Weezing
Zangoose
B
Articuno
Barbaracle
Claydol
Electivire
Exeggutor
Golurk
Gourgeist-S
Gurdurr
Jumpluff
Liepard
Mismagius
Piloswine
Poliwrath
Primeape
Quagsire
Roselia
Sandslash
B-
Chatot
Gorebyss
Kadabra
Linoone
Misdreavus
Ninetales
Pawniard
Pelipper
Prinplup
Regirock
Tangela
Vanilluxe
C Rank:
Pokemon in this rank do a mediocre job at filling criteria. The sizable amount negative characteristics associated with these Pokemon are something to weigh against their positives before you fit one on a team.
Pokemon in this rank do a mediocre job at filling criteria. The sizable amount negative characteristics associated with these Pokemon are something to weigh against their positives before you fit one on a team.
C+
Arbok
Bouffalant
Cradily
Crustle
Cryogonal
Grumpig
Huntail
Kecleon
Leafeon
Miltank
Mr. Mime
Stoutland
Ursaring
Victreebel
C
Beheeyem
Dodrio
Flareon
Fraxure
Gogoat
Hippopotas
Marowak
Raichu
Regice
Sawsbuck
Servine
Simisage
C-
Basculin
Ditto
Golem
Mantine
Metang
Muk
Ninjask
Rotom-Frost
Shedinja
Swanna
Volbeat
Vullaby
Zebstrika
Zweilous
Arbok
Bouffalant
Cradily
Crustle
Cryogonal
Grumpig
Huntail
Kecleon
Leafeon
Miltank
Mr. Mime
Stoutland
Ursaring
Victreebel
C
Beheeyem
Dodrio
Flareon
Fraxure
Gogoat
Hippopotas
Marowak
Raichu
Regice
Sawsbuck
Simisage
C-
Basculin
Ditto
Golem
Mantine
Metang
Muk
Ninjask
Rotom-Frost
Shedinja
Swanna
Volbeat
Vullaby
Zebstrika
Zweilous
D Rank:
Pokemon in this rank struggle to fill criteria. These are Pokemon who are usually so bogged down by their negative criteria that they become hard to justify for any serious team.
Pokemon in this rank struggle to fill criteria. These are Pokemon who are usually so bogged down by their negative criteria that they become hard to justify for any serious team.
E Rank:
Pokemon in this rank have been determined to be more trouble than they are worth. Any positives a Pokemon in this rank may have is usually eclipsed by their excess in negative characteristics. This rank indicates all Pokemon not represented and lists any Pokemon recently dropped from the list.
Pokemon in this rank have been determined to be more trouble than they are worth. Any positives a Pokemon in this rank may have is usually eclipsed by their excess in negative characteristics. This rank indicates all Pokemon not represented and lists any Pokemon recently dropped from the list.
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