Pokemon Champions Tier List

Sneasler

✚Fighting☣Poison

SS

Role

Format-defining fast pressure

Format

Double

Sneasler is the top Double Battle environment pick because its speed and immediate pressure shape what teams must prepare for.

Charizard

▲Fire↗Flying

SS

Role

Mega-flexible damage core

Format

Double

Charizard is treated as one of the Mega choices that defines the format, with enough offensive flexibility to demand dedicated answers.

Iron Valiant

✹Fairy✚Fighting

SS

Role

Explosive mixed attacker

Format

Double

Iron Valiant sits in the top row because its fast mixed pressure can threaten many common cores before they stabilize.

Garchomp

♞Dragon◒Ground

SS

Role

Reliable physical anchor

Format

Double

Garchomp belongs among the environment-defining choices thanks to its dependable damage, strong typing, and easy fit on many teams.

Basculegion Female

◆Water✿Ghost

SS

Role

High-ceiling rain attacker

Format

Double

Basculegion is ranked as a top threat because rain support can turn its already dangerous damage into a central win condition.

Kingambit

◒Dark◇Steel

SS

Role

Endgame physical cleaner

Format

Double

Kingambit earns SS placement as a hard-hitting endgame piece that punishes weakened teams and gives bulky structures a reliable closer.

Incineroar

▲Fire◒Dark

SS

Role

Universal pivot support

Format

Double

Incineroar remains an SS-level support because its pivoting and disruption value are useful across many Double Battle team styles.

Gengar

✿Ghost☣Poison

S

Role

Fast special attacker

Format

Double

Gengar is described as very strong in Double Battle, but slightly harder to operate than the absolute top Mega and speed-control threats.

Aerodactyl

⬟Rock↗Flying

S

Role

Speed control attacker

Format

Double

Aerodactyl is valued for fast pressure and Mega flexibility, giving teams tempo even when it is not the easiest pick to pilot.

Farigiraf

●Normal✦Psychic

S

Role

Trick Room enabler

Format

Double

Farigiraf ranks highly because priority blocking and Trick Room support are practical tools for protecting setup turns.

Whimsicott

◢Grass✹Fairy

S

Role

Prankster speed support

Format

Double

Whimsicott's support value is first-rate in Double Battle, especially for tempo control and enabling partners.

Froslass

✣Ice✿Ghost

S

Role

Snow offense core

Format

Double

Froslass is ranked high because it becomes very strong when its EVs and snow-oriented team structure are planned carefully.

Venusaur

◢Grass☣Poison

S

Role

Sun pressure and utility

Format

Double

Venusaur stays in S because its sleep pressure, speed in sun, and Mega option give it several real Double Battle routes.

Delphox

▲Fire✦Psychic

S

Role

Special attacker with immunity tools

Format

Double

Delphox is treated as one of the strongest specialist picks, with Mega utility and positioning tools that can swing key matchups.

Armarouge

▲Fire✦Psychic

S

Role

Trick Room special attacker

Format

Double

Armarouge belongs in S because it can convert protected setup turns into heavy spread or Trick Room pressure.

Rotom Wash

◆Electric◆Water

S

Role

Bulky utility attacker

Format

Double

Rotom Wash earns a high spot through flexible defensive typing, useful damage, and the ability to fit into many balanced teams.

Milotic

◆Water

S

Role

Anti-stat-drop stabilizer

Format

Double

Milotic is ranked high because it punishes common stat-control plans and gives teams a durable Water-type stabilizer.

Sylveon

✹Fairy

S

Role

Spread special attacker

Format

Double

Sylveon is a strong Double pick because Fairy spread pressure is easy to support and difficult for many offensive teams to ignore.

Aegislash

◇Steel✿Ghost

S

Role

Stance-based defensive attacker

Format

Double

Aegislash is valued for its flexible offense-defense profile, giving teams a strong switch and punishment option.

Maushold

●Normal

S

Role

Follow Me support

Format

Double

Maushold reaches S because redirection and partner protection are especially valuable when the format revolves around enabling key turns.

Escavalier

✣Bug◇Steel

S

Role

Slow Trick Room attacker

Format

Double

Escavalier rounds out S as a strong slow attacker that can pressure teams when Trick Room or speed control is on its side.

Pelipper

◆Water↗Flying

A

Role

Rain setter

Format

Double

Pelipper is useful because rain teams need a setter, but its value depends heavily on whether the rest of the team uses rain well.

Dragonite

♞Dragon↗Flying

A

Role

Flexible physical attacker

Format

Double

Dragonite remains worth using because both Mega and non-Mega styles can pressure teams, though it needs the right support.

Tyranitar

⬟Rock◒Dark

A

Role

Sand core attacker

Format

Double

Tyranitar is an A-tier sand piece because it brings weather and bulk, but it needs partners that exploit its sand turns.

Meganium

◢Grass

A

Role

Bulky support

Format

Double

Meganium is usable as a defensive support pick when a team wants stability more than immediate offensive tempo.

Scizor

✣Bug◇Steel

A

Role

Priority physical attacker

Format

Double

Scizor is worth using because priority and Steel typing give it practical cleanup value, though it is not format-defining.

Talonflame

▲Fire↗Flying

A

Role

Tailwind tempo support

Format

Double

Talonflame has a clear role as fast Tailwind pressure, but its value depends on keeping momentum before it is traded down.

Sableye

◒Dark✿Ghost

A

Role

Disruption support

Format

Double

Sableye is placed in A because disruptive support can steal turns, but its damage and matchup profile keep it below the top supports.

Gardevoir

✦Psychic✹Fairy

A

Role

Special attacker support

Format

Double

Gardevoir offers useful Fairy and Psychic pressure, making it a playable option when the team can cover its defensive issues.

Blastoise

◆Water

A

Role

Bulky setup attacker

Format

Double

Blastoise has rich play patterns and good bulk, but it fits more naturally in A than in the defining tiers.

Torkoal

▲Fire

A

Role

Sun and Trick Room attacker

Format

Double

Torkoal is useful because sun and Trick Room can amplify it, but it needs careful positioning to avoid being controlled.

Corviknight

↗Flying◇Steel

A

Role

Defensive utility

Format

Double

Corviknight gives teams defensive coverage and useful utility, though it usually supports a plan rather than defining one.

Excadrill

◒Ground◇Steel

A

Role

Sand sweeper

Format

Double

Excadrill is an A-tier partner for sand builds because it can exploit sand speed, but it is more dependent on Tyranitar-style support.

Kommo-o

♞Dragon✚Fighting

A

Role

Setup attacker

Format

Double

Kommo-o has enough setup pressure to be worth using, especially when the team can create safe turns for it.

Ceruledge

▲Fire✿Ghost

A

Role

Physical breaker

Format

Double

Ceruledge provides strong offensive pressure and useful resistances, but it needs support to handle faster threats.

Lopunny

●Normal

A

Role

Fast utility attacker

Format

Double

Lopunny is playable because its toolkit is broad, yet it is ranked as an A pick rather than a central format threat.

Kangaskhan

●Normal

A

Role

Mega physical attacker

Format

Double

Kangaskhan remains useful in Double Battle, but it is less mandatory here than in Single Battle.

Starmie

◆Water✦Psychic

A

Role

Fast special attacker

Format

Double

Starmie has strong offensive reach and speed, but it sits in A because it depends on matchups and team support.

Banette

✿Ghost

A

Role

Disruption Mega option

Format

Double

Banette can create disruptive lines and punish opponents, but its ceiling comes with a higher execution requirement.

Absol

◒Dark

A

Role

High-risk attacker

Format

Double

Absol is worth testing as a pressure pick, though its frailty means it needs careful positioning.

Alolan Ninetales

✣Ice✹Fairy

A

Role

Snow and screen support

Format

Double

Alolan Ninetales can support snow and screens, but it sits below Froslass because the stronger snow core competes for the slot.

Mamoswine

✣Ice◒Ground

A

Role

Physical coverage attacker

Format

Double

Mamoswine is useful for its Ice and Ground coverage, especially when a team needs direct answers to Dragon and Ground-weak targets.

Meowscarada

◢Grass◒Dark

A

Role

Fast physical attacker

Format

Double

Meowscarada gives teams speed and targeted pressure, but it is more of a strong option than an environment-defining pick.

Vivillon

✣Bug↗Flying

A

Role

Sleep and disruption support

Format

Double

Vivillon can still create disruptive turns, but its lower consistency keeps it in A.

Gyarados

◆Water↗Flying

A

Role

Intimidate setup attacker

Format

Double

Gyarados is a useful defensive-offensive bridge because Intimidate and setup pressure can both matter in longer games.

Hisuian Arcanine

▲Fire⬟Rock

A

Role

Rock pressure attacker

Format

Double

Hisuian Arcanine is useful for Rock coverage and immediate pressure, but it needs help into Water and Ground pressure.

Rotom Heat

◆Electric▲Fire

A

Role

Defensive special attacker

Format

Double

Rotom Heat is playable as a flexible coverage piece when a team wants Electric utility plus Fire pressure.

Arcanine

▲Fire

A

Role

Intimidate utility attacker

Format

Double

Arcanine stays useful through Intimidate, Fire coverage, and simple positioning value for balanced teams.

Slowbro

◆Water✦Psychic

A

Role

Trick Room bulky pivot

Format

Double

Slowbro can work in slower plans thanks to bulk and Trick Room compatibility, but it is more team-specific.

Cloyster

◆Water✣Ice

A

Role

Setup physical attacker

Format

Double

Cloyster is included as a usable setup attacker, though it needs protected turns and careful matchup selection.

Azumarill

◆Water✹Fairy

A

Role

Priority bulky attacker

Format

Double

Azumarill is worth using for bulky Fairy pressure and priority cleanup, especially when partners cover its tempo issues.

Gallade

✦Psychic✚Fighting

A

Role

Physical support attacker

Format

Double

Gallade rounds out A because it has real utility and damage, but it usually needs a specific role on the team.