


The optimal typing gives a Pokémon STAB on useful attack types while leaving it with few or no weaknesses. Pokémon with great movepools do not present much competition for TMs, allowing them to be used on other Pokémon (However, a buyable TM can always be assumed). The less competition there is for a TM, the more likely it is that a Pokémon can get said TM. Giving a Pokémon a TM like the Dig TM in RBY cannot simply be assumed, as there is lots of competition for that TM. Giving items like Super Potions is fine because you can buy them and you have almost infinite money in the game. Does it need a lot of TMs to have a good moveset? Can it learn a lot of HMs to help you navigate in the overworld? Does he learn powerful attacks of his own type? TMs are available but can only be used once. Obviously, you want Pokémon with great stats, since that means they can easily KO many other Pokémon without fainting.Ī Pokémon's movepool is the variety of attacks the Pokémon learns. Raw stats affect the Pokémon's ability to KO others and to take hits in-game. For example, a Pokémon could be extremely good, but he is worthless if you get him after every major battle. It also takes into account the part of the game at which you are able to get the Pokémon. Availability is a measure of how easy it is to obtain the Pokémon, and it ranges from very low (gift Pokémon) to very high (common "tall grass" Pokémon). Pokémon are graded based on five factors: availability, raw stats, movepool, typing, and matchups against major in-game battles. [the intent of this sentence was confusing but by skimming the list I came up with that description. Pokémon who are neither efficient nor inefficient – for example, Pokémon who have an initial downside but can eventually perform as well as High tiered ones – are put in Middle tier. Very inefficient Pokémon will be put in Low tier. The goal of this in-game tier list is to recommend a select group of Pokémon for an efficient run-through of the game.

Such a Pokémon doesn't exist, of course, but this means that Pokémon closer to this ideal are the best. It also learns every HM, heals itself automatically, and has some neat ability to top it off. The best Pokémon is one who is obtained at the start of the game, can OHKO enemies off the bat, and only loses 1 HP when damaged. Introduction High Tier Middle Tier Low Tier Bottom Tier Untiered Introduction
