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Viability Ranking Council
For more controversial cases, the viability ranking council will vote on the Pokemon's tiering.

[IMG] Corporal Levi
[IMG] Rowan

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Tier List

Without further ado, here is the initial tier list with the rough definitions of each tier (note: Pokemon are ordered alphabetically).

S-Rank
Reserved for Pokemon that are amazing in the LC metagame. These Pokemon are usually able to perform a variety of roles effectively, or can just do one extremely well. Their use has low risk involved and high reward exerted. Pokemon in this tier have very few flaws that are patched up by numerous positive traits.
[IMG]Mienfoo
[IMG]Pawniard

A-Rank
Reserved for Pokemon that are outstanding in the LC metagame and can sweep, wall, or support the majority of the tier. These Pokemon require less support than other Pokemon to be used effectively and have few flaws that can be overlooked when compared to their outstanding traits.
High

[IMG] Abra
[IMG]Archen
[IMG]Chinchou
[IMG]Fletchling
[IMG]Magnemite
[IMG] Ponyta
[IMG]Timburr
[IMG]Tirtouga

Mid

[IMG]Croagunk
[IMG]Drilbur
[IMG]Ferroseed
[IMG]Foongus
[IMG]Porygon
[IMG]Spritzee

Low

[IMG]Carvanha
[IMG]Cottonee
[IMG]Diglett
[IMG]Gastly
[IMG]Gothita
[IMG]Omanyte
[IMG]Pumpkaboo
[IMG] Snubbull
[IMG]Vullaby
[IMG]Vulpix

B-Rank
Reserved for Pokemon who are great in the LC metagame. These Pokemon have more notable flaws than of those above it that affects how they function in the tier. Their positive traits still outshine their negatives, but they require a bit more team support to bring out their full potential.
High

[IMG]Bellsprout
[IMG]Bunnelby
[IMG]Dwebble
[IMG]Hippopotas
[IMG]Larvesta
[IMG]Munchlax
[IMG]Staryu
[IMG]Zigzagoon

Mid

[IMG]Corphish
[IMG]Cranidos
[IMG] Doduo
[IMG]Houndour
[IMG]Lickitung
[IMG]Onix
[IMG] Pancham
[IMG] Scraggy
[IMG] Shellder
[IMG]Taillow
[IMG]Trubbish

Low

[IMG] Amaura
[IMG]Drifloon
[IMG]Elekid
[IMG]Riolu
[IMG]Shellos
[IMG]Slowpoke
[IMG]Stunky
[IMG]Torchic
[IMG]Wynaut

C-Rank
Reserved for Pokemon that have notable niches in the LC metagame, but have just as notable flaws that prevent them from being effective. Pokemon in the C tier often require significant support to be effective in LC. C rank Pokemon tend to face a lot of competition with the more commonly used Pokemon.
High

[IMG]Aipom
[IMG]Aron
[IMG]Binacle
[IMG]Chespin
[IMG]Darumaka
[IMG]Honedge
[IMG]Koffing
[IMG]Lileep
[IMG]Magby
[IMG] Skrelp
[IMG]Spinarak
[IMG]Surskit
[IMG]Tentacool

Mid

[IMG]Axew
[IMG]Bulbasaur
[IMG]Clamperl
[IMG]Dratini
[IMG]Frillish
[IMG]Growlithe
[IMG]Kabuto
[IMG]Mantyke
[IMG]Meowth
[IMG]Poliwag
[IMG]Purrloin
[IMG]Remoraid
[IMG]Sandshrew
[IMG]Snover

Low

[IMG] Anorith
[IMG] Buneary
[IMG] Cacnea
[IMG]Cubone
[IMG]Finneon
[IMG]Froakie
[IMG]Goldeen
[IMG]Grimer
[IMG]Inkay
[IMG]Litleo
[IMG]Natu
[IMG]Nosepass
[IMG] Oddish
[IMG]Shelmet
[IMG]Teddiursa
[IMG]Tyrunt
[IMG]Wooper


D-Rank
Reserved for Pokemon that are mediocre in the LC metagame, but are decent enough to justify their use on some teams. These Pokemon are either usable but have no real niche, or are only capable of doing their specific task and fail at doing anything more than that.
[IMG]Bronzor
[IMG]Chikorita
[IMG] Ekans
[IMG]Fennekin
[IMG]Geodude
[IMG]Golett
[IMG]Goomy
[IMG]Helioptile
[IMG] Karrablast
[IMG] Larvitar
[IMG]Machop
[IMG]Mime Jr.
[IMG]Minccino
[IMG]Munna
[IMG]Numel
[IMG]Paras
[IMG]Phantump
[IMG]Pineco
[IMG]Psyduck
[IMG] Rufflet
[IMG]Sewaddle
[IMG]Shieldon
[IMG]Shroomish
[IMG]Skiddo
[IMG] Slugma
[IMG]Snivy
[IMG]Solosis
[IMG]Starly
[IMG]Togepi
[IMG]Trapinch
[IMG]Venipede
[IMG]Voltorb
[IMG]Wailmer
[IMG] Wingull
[IMG]Zorua