Garchomp

DragonGround

SS

Role

Top physical attacker

Format

Single

Garchomp is the deserved Single Battle king because its pressure, coverage, and consistency define the ladder.

Gengar

GhostPoison

SS

Role

Fast Mega special attacker

Format

Single

Gengar is placed at the top because trapping and fast pressure make it one of the hardest Single Battle threats to answer safely.

Charizard

FireFlying

SS

Role

Mega-flexible win condition

Format

Single

Charizard reaches SS because its Mega options are extremely strong and difficult to read at preview.

Kangaskhan

Normal

SS

Role

Mega physical attacker

Format

Single

Kangaskhan is treated as an absolute Single Battle top pick thanks to its strong Mega pressure and straightforward win condition.

Umbreon

Dark

S

Role

Universal defensive pivot

Format

Single

Umbreon is ranked near the top of S because its splashability and ability to support many attackers are exceptional.

Aegislash

SteelGhost

S

Role

Stance-based attacker

Format

Single

Aegislash earns S through its strong defensive profile and the mind games created by switching between offense and defense.

Hippowdon

Ground

S

Role

Sand and physical wall

Format

Single

Hippowdon is a strong Single Battle pick because it gives sand teams a sturdy defensive base and reliable matchup control.

Froslass

IceGhost

S

Role

Fast utility attacker

Format

Single

Froslass is ranked high because its current builds are stronger than older snow alternatives and reward precise EV planning.

Corviknight

FlyingSteel

S

Role

Defensive utility

Format

Single

Corviknight belongs in S because it offers valuable defensive stability and can repeatedly check important physical threats.

Glimmora

RockPoison

S

Role

Hazard and poison pressure

Format

Single

Glimmora is a strong Single pick because it compresses hazard pressure and offensive threat into one slot.

Lopunny

Normal

S

Role

Fast utility attacker

Format

Single

Lopunny ranks high because its varied toolkit makes it hard to predict and gives Single teams flexible offense.

Lucario

FightingSteel

S

Role

Priority setup attacker

Format

Single

Lucario is valuable in Single Battle as a threatening attacker that can punish teams once checks are weakened.

Iron Valiant

FairyFighting

S

Role

Mixed offensive threat

Format

Single

Iron Valiant is ranked in S because mixed attacking options and strong speed make it difficult to cover with one answer.

Venusaur

GrassPoison

S

Role

Leech Seed and Mega utility

Format

Single

Venusaur is placed in S because its midgame recovery, Leech Seed pressure, and Mega flexibility give it several strong lines.

Clefable

Fairy

S

Role

Bulky support

Format

Single

Clefable is highlighted as very strong in the current environment because its bulk and support options fit many teams.

Dragonite

DragonFlying

S

Role

Flexible setup attacker

Format

Single

Dragonite stays in S because both Mega and non-Mega plans are threatening, even if it needs support to reach its ceiling.

Basculegion Female

WaterGhost

S

Role

High-damage cleaner

Format

Single

Basculegion is ranked high because its damage profile can clean games once the team creates the right rain or trade sequence.

Mimikyu

GhostFairy

S

Role

Disguise setup attacker

Format

Single

Mimikyu is strong because Disguise gives it a safer setup or revenge-kill turn than most frail attackers.

Hydreigon

DarkDragon

S

Role

Special wallbreaker

Format

Single

Hydreigon reaches S because its coverage and special pressure can punish many defensive plans.

Meowscarada

GrassDark

S

Role

Fast physical attacker

Format

Single

Meowscarada is placed high because speed, strong targeting, and disruptive options make it consistently useful.

Gyarados

WaterFlying

S

Role

Intimidate setup attacker

Format

Single

Gyarados remains a strong Single Battle pick because it can combine Intimidate, setup, and sweeping pressure.

Toxapex

PoisonWater

S

Role

Defensive wall

Format

Single

Toxapex ranks in S because its defensive profile can slow games down and force opponents to bring specific answers.

Scizor

BugSteel

S

Role

Priority physical attacker

Format

Single

Scizor is a strong Single pick because priority, useful typing, and setup potential give it a clear cleanup role.

Rotom Wash

ElectricWater

A

Role

Bulky utility attacker

Format

Single

Rotom Wash is worth using because it offers safe defensive utility and matchup coverage without demanding a full team built around it.

Skeledirge

FireGhost

A

Role

Bulky special attacker

Format

Single

Skeledirge has a useful defensive and offensive role, but it sits below the most consistent top threats.

Kingambit

DarkSteel

A

Role

Endgame physical cleaner

Format

Single

Kingambit remains a strong A pick because it can punish late-game trades, though it is less dominant than the SS attackers.

Froslass

IceGhost

A

Role

Matchup-dependent utility

Format

Single

Froslass also appears as an A-style benchmark because its value depends heavily on build quality and matchup context.

Delphox

FirePsychic

A

Role

Special attacker

Format

Single

Delphox is useful when its coverage and Mega tools match the field, but it is more specialized than the top Single picks.

Starmie

WaterPsychic

A

Role

Fast special attacker

Format

Single

Starmie is considered strong enough for A because its speed and offensive reach are real, though not quite S-level in consistency.

Meganium

Grass

A

Role

Bulky support

Format

Single

Meganium is a usable defensive pick that can support slower games, but it does not pressure teams as directly as the S tier.

Kleavor

BugRock

A

Role

Physical attacker

Format

Single

Kleavor is worth using for physical pressure and matchup-specific value, but it needs the right field state to shine.

Sylveon

Fairy

A

Role

Special Fairy attacker

Format

Single

Sylveon is a good A-tier Fairy option, offering reliable damage without requiring complicated support.

Volcarona

BugFire

A

Role

Setup special sweeper

Format

Single

Volcarona can win games after setup, but its placement reflects how much it depends on safe entry and hazard control.

Crabominable

FightingIce

A

Role

Physical breaker

Format

Single

Crabominable has real breaking power, but lower speed and positioning needs keep it in the worth-using tier.

Bellibolt

Electric

A

Role

Bulky Electric attacker

Format

Single

Bellibolt is usable as a durable Electric slot that can trade well, though it usually plays slower than the top threats.

Ceruledge

FireGhost

A

Role

Physical breaker

Format

Single

Ceruledge gives Single teams a dangerous physical option, but it needs careful support into faster matchups.

Rotom Heat

ElectricFire

A

Role

Defensive special attacker

Format

Single

Rotom Heat is useful for role compression, checking some threats while still applying meaningful special pressure.

Armarouge

FirePsychic

A

Role

Special setup attacker

Format

Single

Armarouge has enough offensive ceiling to be worth using, especially when teams can create safe attacking turns.

Victreebel

GrassPoison

A

Role

Sun attacker

Format

Single

Victreebel can function in sun and specific offensive structures, but its value is more team-dependent.

Banette

Ghost

A

Role

Disruption attacker

Format

Single

Banette is playable for disruptive lines and surprise value, but it is harder to use consistently.

Dragapult

DragonGhost

A

Role

Fast offensive pivot

Format

Single

Dragapult remains worth using because of its speed and flexible attacking profile, even if it is not placed in the highest tier here.

Greninja

WaterDark

A

Role

Fast special attacker

Format

Single

Greninja is ranked as usable because its speed and coverage can pressure teams, but its execution demands are higher.

Blastoise

Water

A

Role

Shell Smash attacker

Format

Single

Blastoise is A-tier in Single Battle because Shell Smash can sweep, but its setup timing is not always easy.

Arcanine

Fire

A

Role

Defensive utility attacker

Format

Single

Arcanine is a solid Single pick thanks to defensive utility and Fire pressure, even if it is not as explosive as the top tier.

Incineroar

FireDark

A

Role

Bulky pivot

Format

Single

Incineroar remains playable in Single Battle as a bulky pivot, but it loses some of the universal value it has in Double Battle.

Slowbro

WaterPsychic

A

Role

Bulky defensive pivot

Format

Single

Slowbro is worth using in defensive teams because its bulk and utility can stabilize matchups against physical attackers.