Art by imas
Welcome to the Anything Goes Viability Ranking project. The concept of this thread is that we will organize the Pokémon into ranks, varying on how good they are within the metagame. You are encouraged to post thoughts on where each Pokémon should be ranked; however, there are a few regulations to follow:
- Nominations without context or supporting evidence will be ignored. Providing replays and usage stats are excellent ways to display your nominated Pokémon in action; although, this is not required and should not be the basis of your argument.
- Be civil when debating with other users. Nothing makes an argument seem more subjective than when insults and name-calling occurs instead of actual debate on the topic at hand. Posts that take this to the extreme will be deleted.
- Ensure any replays provided are against skilled opponents with actual teams. If your opponent has a Choice Band Shaymin-Sky, this is a clear indication that this is not the case.
Catalystic
Megazard
Pigeons
PurpleGatorade
Arushi
Skarph
The Pokemon in the sub-ranks are ordered in alphabetical order.
S Rank
Rayquaza-Mega
Necrozma-Ultra
A Rank
Gengar-Mega
Groudon-Primal
Ho-Oh
Marshadow
Zygarde-Complete
Arceus
Arceus-Fairy
Arceus-Ground
Necrozma-Dusk-Mane
Xerneas
Arceus-Dark
Arceus-Poison
Arceus-Water
Ferrothorn
Kyogre-Primal
Lunala
Yveltal
B Rank
Arceus-Rock
Arceus-Steel
Celesteela
Giratina
Mewtwo
Sableye-Mega
Skarmory
Smeargle
Tyranitar
Chansey
Excadrill
Gothitelle
Lugia
Mewtwo-Mega-Y
Naganadel
Vivillon
Arceus-Flying
Arceus-Ghost
Deoxys-Speed
Ditto
Kyogre
Magearna
Mewtwo-Mega-X
Shuckle
C Rank
Arceus-Dragon
Arceus-Grass
Blissey
Deoxys-Attack
Toxapex
Aerodactyl
Arceus-Electric
Dialga
Giratina-Origin
Gliscor
Heatran
Klefki
Kyurem-White
Muk-Alola
Necrozma-Dawn-Wings
Scolipede
Shedinja
Slowbro-Mega
Tapu Lele
Tyranitar-Mega
Umbreon
Wobbuffet
Zekrom
![](http://i.imgur.com/g6gjPgq.png)
- Nominations without context or supporting evidence will be ignored. Providing replays and usage stats are excellent ways to display your nominated Pokémon in action; although, this is not required and should not be the basis of your argument.
- Be civil when debating with other users. Nothing makes an argument seem more subjective than when insults and name-calling occurs instead of actual debate on the topic at hand. Posts that take this to the extreme will be deleted.
- Ensure any replays provided are against skilled opponents with actual teams. If your opponent has a Choice Band Shaymin-Sky, this is a clear indication that this is not the case.
Viability Council
![](http://serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/718-c.png)
![](http://serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/800-dm.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/519.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/229-m.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/792.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/569.png)
Dontstealmypenguin
Fardin
Thimo
Chloe
Zenithial
HunterStorm
Fardin
Thimo
Chloe
Zenithial
HunterStorm
The Pokemon in the sub-ranks are ordered in alphabetical order.
S Rank
S Rank
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/384-m.png)
S- Rank
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/800-u.png)
A Rank
A+ Rank
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/094-m.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/383-p.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/250.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/802.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/718-c.png)
A Rank
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/493.png)
![](http://i.imgur.com/CGy54wO.png)
![](http://i.imgur.com/dpuhIuo.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/800-dm.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/716.png)
A- Rank
![](http://i.imgur.com/vbRFchy.png)
![](http://i.imgur.com/OS1Toxm.png)
![](http://i.imgur.com/tPCP7tF.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/598.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/382-p.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/792.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/717.png)
B Rank
B+ Rank
![](http://i.imgur.com/SGPX633.png)
![](http://i.imgur.com/Dfri8Gr.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/797.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/487.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/150.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/302-m.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/227.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/235.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/248.png)
B Rank
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/113.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/530.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/576.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/249.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/150-my.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/804.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/666.png)
B- Rank
![](http://i.imgur.com/WzciWMr.png)
![](http://i.imgur.com/XtUHNNT.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/386s.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/132.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/382.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/801.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/150-mx.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/213.png)
C Rank
C Rank
![](http://i.imgur.com/hqpTonA.png)
![](http://i.imgur.com/0Ai5tlp.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/242.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/386a.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/748.png)
D RankD Rank
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/142.png)
![](http://i.imgur.com/AQZsddB.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/483.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/487o.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/472.png)
![](http://serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/485.png)
![](http://serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/707.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/646-w.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/089-a.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/800-dw.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/545.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/292.png)
![](http://serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/080-m.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/786.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/248-m.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/197.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/202.png)
![](http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sm/icon/644.png)
This rank is for Pokemon viable only on completely Baton Pass oriented teams. They are not relevant for any other strategy. Pokemon viable on Baton Pass and non-Baton Pass teams are ranked as normal above.
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