BEST SCARLET & VIOLET POKEMON
Game Notes
Scarlet and Violet is the first fully open-world mainline Pokemon game, and Terastallization changes the tier list in ways no previous gimmick has. Any Pokemon can change to any type mid-battle with a Tera Type, meaning a Water-type Garganacl or Flying-type Annihilape is fair game. Gholdengo's Good as Gold ability blocks all status moves. Kingambit at 550 BST with Supreme Overlord hits harder for each fainted teammate. Three storylines run in parallel, so your team needs to handle gyms, Titan Pokemon, and Team Star bases.
Pokemon Spotlight
Dragapult
142 Speed makes Dragapult the fastest non-legendary threat in SV. 120 Attack on Dragon/Ghost with Dragon Dance. Infiltrator ignores Substitute. Terastallize to Steel or Fairy for defensive typing shifts.
View page detailsDragapult — S Tier, 600 BST
142 Speed makes Dragapult the fastest non-legendary threat in SV. 120 Attack on Dragon/Ghost with Dragon Dance. Infiltrator ignores Substitute. Terastallize to Steel or Fairy for defensive typing shifts.
Miraidon
Violet's box legendary. 135 Sp. Atk on Electric/Dragon with Hadron Engine setting Electric Terrain and boosting Sp. Atk. Electro Drift deals 30% more when super-effective. Miraidon in SV controls terrain and hits hard simultaneously.
View page detailsMiraidon — S Tier, 670 BST
Violet's box legendary. 135 Sp. Atk on Electric/Dragon with Hadron Engine setting Electric Terrain and boosting Sp. Atk. Electro Drift deals 30% more when super-effective. Miraidon in SV controls terrain and hits hard simultaneously.
Iron Valiant
130 Attack and 120 Sp. Atk let Iron Valiant run physical, special, or mixed sets that keep opponents guessing in SV. Fairy/Fighting STAB covers Dark and Dragon types that dominate Paldea. Quark Drive in Electric Terrain pushes its best stat even higher, turning it into one of the fastest threats at boosted 116 Speed.
View page detailsIron Valiant — A Tier, 590 BST
130 Attack and 120 Sp. Atk let Iron Valiant run physical, special, or mixed sets that keep opponents guessing in SV. Fairy/Fighting STAB covers Dark and Dragon types that dominate Paldea. Quark Drive in Electric Terrain pushes its best stat even higher, turning it into one of the fastest threats at boosted 116 Speed.
ArceusNormalMIXEDHP120Atk120Def120SpA120SpD120Spe120AbilityMultitypeNatureAdamantItemSilk ScarfExtreme Speed80Swords Dance–Shadow Claw70Recover–HP120Atk120Def120SpA120SpD120Spe120
EternatusPoisonDragonSPECIALHP140Atk85Def95SpA145SpD95Spe130AbilityPressureNatureTimidItemPower HerbDynamax Cannon100Recover–Sludge Bomb90Meteor Beam120HP140Atk85Def95SpA145SpD95Spe130
MewtwoPsychicSPECIALHP106Atk110Def90SpA154SpD90Spe130AbilityPressureNatureTimidItemLife OrbPsystrike100Aura Sphere80Nasty Plot–Ice Beam90HP106Atk110Def90SpA154SpD90Spe130
LugiaPsychicMIXEDHP106Atk90Def130SpA90SpD154Spe110AbilityMultiscaleNatureModestItemHeavy Duty BootsAeroblast100Recover–Calm Mind–Psychic90HP106Atk90Def130SpA90SpD154Spe110
Ho ohFirePHYSICALHP106Atk130Def90SpA110SpD154Spe90AbilityRegeneratorNatureImpishItemHeavy Duty BootsSacred Fire100Brave Bird120Recover–Whirlwind–HP106Atk130Def90SpA110SpD154Spe90
RayquazaDragonMIXEDHP105Atk150Def90SpA150SpD90Spe95AbilityAir LockNatureJollyItemLife OrbDragon Ascent120Extreme Speed80Dragon Dance–Earthquake100HP105Atk150Def90SpA150SpD90Spe95
DialgaSteelDragonSPECIALHP100Atk120Def120SpA150SpD100Spe90AbilityPressureNatureTimidItemAdamant OrbDraco Meteor130Flash Cannon80Stealth Rock–Earth Power90HP100Atk120Def120SpA150SpD100Spe90
PalkiaWaterDragonSPECIALHP90Atk120Def100SpA150SpD120Spe100AbilityPressureNatureTimidItemLustrous OrbSpacial Rend100Hydro Pump110Surf90Earth Power90HP90Atk120Def100SpA150SpD120Spe100
GiratinaGhostDragonMIXEDHP150Atk100Def120SpA100SpD120Spe90AbilityPressureNatureImpishItemGriseous OrbDefog–Rest–Will-O-Wisp–Hex65HP150Atk100Def120SpA100SpD120Spe90
ReshiramDragonFireSPECIALHP100Atk120Def100SpA150SpD120Spe90AbilityTurboblazeNatureTimidItemHeavy Duty BootsBlue Flare130Draco Meteor130Earth Power90Fusion Flare100HP100Atk120Def100SpA150SpD120Spe90
ZekromDragonElectricPHYSICALHP100Atk150Def120SpA120SpD100Spe90AbilityTeravoltNatureAdamantItemLife OrbBolt Strike130Dragon Dance–Dragon Claw80Fusion Bolt100HP100Atk150Def120SpA120SpD100Spe90
SolgaleoPsychicSteelPHYSICALHP137Atk137Def107SpA113SpD89Spe97AbilityFull Metal BodyNatureJollyItemSolganiumzSunsteel Strike100Earthquake100Morning Sun–Psychic Fangs85HP137Atk137Def107SpA113SpD89Spe97
KyuremDragonIceMIXEDHP125Atk130Def90SpA130SpD90Spe95AbilityPressureNatureTimidItemLoaded DiceFreeze-Dry70Earth Power90Icicle Spear25Draco Meteor130HP125Atk130Def90SpA130SpD90Spe95
ZamazentaFightingPHYSICALHP92Atk120Def115SpA80SpD115Spe138AbilityDauntless ShieldNatureJollyItemHeavy Duty BootsCrunch80Body Press80Iron Defense–Close Combat120HP92Atk120Def115SpA80SpD115Spe138- #5
DragoniteDragonPHYSICALHP91Atk134Def95SpA100SpD100Spe80AbilityMultiscaleNatureAdamantItemHeavy Duty BootsDragon Dance–Extreme Speed80Earthquake100Ice Spinner80HP91Atk134Def95SpA100SpD100Spe80 
DeoxysPsychicMIXEDHP50Atk150Def50SpA150SpD50Spe150AbilityPressureNatureHastyItemFocus SashExtreme Speed80Psycho Boost140Dark Pulse80Stealth Rock–HP50Atk150Def50SpA150SpD50Spe150
DarkraiDarkSPECIALHP70Atk90Def90SpA135SpD90Spe125AbilityBad DreamsNatureTimidItemHeavy Duty BootsDark Pulse80Ice Beam90Sludge Bomb90Nasty Plot–HP70Atk90Def90SpA135SpD90Spe125- #6Iron ValiantFairyFightingMIXEDHP74Atk130Def90SpA120SpD60Spe116AbilityQuark DriveNatureTimidItemBooster EnergyMoonblast95Close Combat120Knock Off65Encore–HP74Atk130Def90SpA120SpD60Spe116
Raging BoltElectricDragonSPECIALHP125Atk73Def91SpA137SpD89Spe75AbilityProtosynthesisNatureModestItemBooster EnergyThunderclap70Thunderbolt90Dragon Pulse85Calm Mind–HP125Atk73Def91SpA137SpD89Spe75- #7
Iron TreadsGroundSteelPHYSICALHP90Atk112Def120SpA72SpD70Spe106AbilityQuark DriveNatureJollyItemBooster EnergyRapid Spin50Earthquake100Stealth Rock–Knock Off65HP90Atk112Def120SpA72SpD70Spe106 - #8
Ting LuDarkGroundPHYSICALHP155Atk110Def125SpA55SpD80Spe45AbilityVessel Of RuinNatureCarefulItemRocky HelmetEarthquake100Ruination–Whirlwind–Stealth Rock–HP155Atk110Def125SpA55SpD80Spe45 - #9
KingambitDarkSteelPHYSICALHP100Atk135Def120SpA60SpD85Spe50AbilitySupreme OverlordNatureAdamantItemBlack GlassesSucker Punch70Swords Dance–Kowtow Cleave85Iron Head80HP100Atk135Def120SpA60SpD85Spe50 - #10
GholdengoSteelGhostSPECIALHP87Atk60Def95SpA133SpD91Spe84AbilityGood As GoldNatureTimidItemAir BalloonMake It Rain120Shadow Ball80Nasty Plot–Recover–HP87Atk60Def95SpA133SpD91Spe84 
RillaboomGrassPHYSICALHP100Atk125Def90SpA60SpD70Spe85AbilityGrassy SurgeNatureAdamantItemChoice BandGrassy Glide55Knock Off65U-turn70Wood Hammer120HP100Atk125Def90SpA60SpD70Spe85
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SlakingNormalPHYSICALHP150Atk160Def100SpA95SpD65Spe100AbilityTruantNatureJollyItemChoice BandEarthquake100Giga Impact150Knock Off65Double-Edge120HP150Atk160Def100SpA95SpD65Spe100 
KyogreWaterSPECIALHP100Atk100Def90SpA150SpD140Spe90AbilityDrizzleNatureTimidItemChoice ScarfIce Beam90Thunder110Origin Pulse110Water Spout150HP100Atk100Def90SpA150SpD140Spe90
GroudonGroundPHYSICALHP100Atk150Def140SpA100SpD90Spe90AbilityDroughtNatureAdamantItemHeat RockPrecipice Blades120Stealth Rock–Earthquake100Heat Crash–HP100Atk150Def140SpA100SpD90Spe90
RegigigasNormalPHYSICALHP110Atk160Def110SpA80SpD110Spe100AbilitySlow StartNatureAdamantItemAssault VestDrain Punch75Protect–Knock Off65Body Slam85HP110Atk160Def110SpA80SpD110Spe100
ZacianFairyPHYSICALHP92Atk120Def115SpA80SpD115Spe138AbilityIntrepid SwordNatureJollyItemChoice ScarfPlay Rough90Close Combat120Crunch80Swords Dance–HP92Atk120Def115SpA80SpD115Spe138
MewPsychicMIXEDHP100Atk100Def100SpA100SpD100Spe100AbilitySynchronizeNatureTimidItemChoice ScarfTransform–Imprison–Ice Beam90HP100Atk100Def100SpA100SpD100Spe100- #17
TyranitarRockDarkPHYSICALHP100Atk134Def110SpA95SpD100Spe61AbilitySand StreamNatureAdamantItemChoice BandKnock Off65Stone Edge100Ice Punch75Low Kick–HP100Atk134Def110SpA95SpD100Spe61 - #18
SalamenceDragonPHYSICALHP95Atk135Def80SpA110SpD80Spe100AbilityMoxieNatureAdamantItemHeavy Duty BootsDragon Dance–Earthquake100Dual Wingbeat40Dragon Claw80HP95Atk135Def80SpA110SpD80Spe100 
MetagrossSteelPsychicPHYSICALHP80Atk135Def130SpA95SpD90Spe70AbilityClear BodyNatureAdamantItemAssault VestEarthquake100Bullet Punch40Psychic Fangs85Meteor Mash90HP80Atk135Def130SpA95SpD90Spe70
LatiasDragonPsychicSPECIALHP80Atk80Def90SpA110SpD130Spe110AbilityLevitateNatureTimidItemWeakness PolicyCalm Mind–Stored Power20Aura Sphere80Recover–HP80Atk80Def90SpA110SpD130Spe110
LatiosDragonPsychicSPECIALHP80Atk90Def80SpA130SpD110Spe110AbilityLevitateNatureTimidItemSoul DewDraco Meteor130Luster Purge95Calm Mind–Recover–HP80Atk90Def80SpA130SpD110Spe110
JirachiSteelPsychicMIXEDHP100Atk100Def100SpA100SpD100Spe100AbilitySerene GraceNatureJollyItemChoice ScarfIron Head80U-turn70Wish–Body Slam85HP100Atk100Def100SpA100SpD100Spe100
MespritPsychicMIXEDHP80Atk105Def105SpA105SpD105Spe80AbilityLevitateNatureBoldItemChoice SpecsIce Beam90Psychic90Stealth Rock–Thunderbolt90HP80Atk105Def105SpA105SpD105Spe80
KingdraWaterDragonMIXEDHP75Atk95Def95SpA95SpD95Spe85AbilitySwift SwimNatureModestItemChoice SpecsDraco Meteor130Hurricane110Weather Ball50Ice Beam90HP75Atk95Def95SpA95SpD95Spe85
MagmortarFireSPECIALHP75Atk95Def67SpA125SpD95Spe83AbilityFlame BodyNatureTimidItemAssault VestThunderbolt90Flamethrower90Scorching Sands70Psychic90HP75Atk95Def67SpA125SpD95Spe83
LaprasWaterIceMIXEDHP130Atk85Def80SpA85SpD95Spe60AbilityWater AbsorbNatureModestItemAssault VestFreeze-Dry70Surf90Alluring Voice80Thunderbolt90HP130Atk85Def80SpA85SpD95Spe60
TyphlosionFireSPECIALHP78Atk84Def78SpA109SpD85Spe100AbilityFlash FireNatureTimidItemChoice ScarfEruption150Scorching Sands70Flamethrower90Focus Blast120HP78Atk84Def78SpA109SpD85Spe100
DelphoxFirePsychicSPECIALHP75Atk69Def72SpA114SpD100Spe104AbilityBlazeNatureTimidItemHeavy Duty BootsFlamethrower90Fire Blast110Nasty Plot–Psychic90HP75Atk69Def72SpA114SpD100Spe104- #95
GogoatGrassMIXEDHP123Atk100Def62SpA97SpD81Spe68AbilitySap SipperNatureCarefulItemHeavy Duty BootsHorn Leech75Bulk Up–Earthquake100Milk Drink–HP123Atk100Def62SpA97SpD81Spe68 
BlastoiseWaterMIXEDHP79Atk83Def100SpA85SpD105Spe78AbilityTorrentNatureModestItemWhite HerbShell Smash–Ice Beam90Surf90Rapid Spin50HP79Atk83Def100SpA85SpD105Spe78
ExeggutorGrassPsychicSPECIALHP95Atk95Def85SpA125SpD75Spe55AbilityHarvestNatureTimidItemCustap BerryPsychic Noise75Psychic90Leaf Storm130Leech Seed–HP95Atk95Def85SpA125SpD75Spe55
FeraligatrWaterPHYSICALHP85Atk105Def100SpA79SpD83Spe78AbilitySheer ForceNatureAdamantItemLife OrbIce Punch75Liquidation85Dragon Dance–Crunch80HP85Atk105Def100SpA79SpD83Spe78
EmpoleonWaterSteelSPECIALHP84Atk86Def88SpA111SpD101Spe60AbilityCompetitiveNatureModestItemAssault VestSurf90Ice Beam90Flash Cannon80Stealth Rock–HP84Atk86Def88SpA111SpD101Spe60
ChesnaughtGrassFightingPHYSICALHP88Atk107Def122SpA74SpD75Spe64AbilityBulletproofNatureImpishItemRocky HelmetBody Press80Knock Off65Synthesis–Iron Defense–HP88Atk107Def122SpA74SpD75Spe64
CarkolRockFireUTILITYHP80Atk60Def90SpA60SpD70Spe50AbilityFlash FireNatureCarefulItemEvioliteRapid Spin50Stealth Rock–Will-O-Wisp–Body Press80HP80Atk60Def90SpA60SpD70Spe50
VullabyDarkUTILITYHP70Atk55Def75SpA45SpD65Spe60AbilityOvercoatNatureBoldItemEvioliteDefog–Foul Play95Roost–Toxic–HP70Atk55Def75SpA45SpD65Spe60
MorgremDarkFairySPECIALHP65Atk60Def45SpA75SpD55Spe70AbilityPranksterNatureImpishItemEvioliteParting Shot–Taunt–Sucker Punch70Reflect–HP65Atk60Def45SpA75SpD55Spe70
FlaaffyElectricSPECIALHP70Atk55Def55SpA80SpD60Spe45Thunder110Wild Charge90Thunderbolt90Electroweb55HP70Atk55Def55SpA80SpD60Spe45
MagbyFireMIXEDHP45Atk75Def37SpA70SpD55Spe83Will-O-Wisp–Overheat130Flare Blitz120Fire Blast110HP45Atk75Def37SpA70SpD55Spe83
LuxioElectricPHYSICALHP60Atk85Def49SpA60SpD49Spe60Thunder110Thunderbolt90Wild Charge90Electroweb55HP60Atk85Def49SpA60SpD49Spe60
ElekidElectricUTILITYHP45Atk63Def37SpA65SpD55Spe95AbilityStaticNatureHastyItemAssault VestCross Chop100Discharge80Fire Punch75Ice Punch75HP45Atk63Def37SpA65SpD55Spe95
LarvestaBugFirePHYSICALHP55Atk85Def55SpA50SpD55Spe60AbilityFlame BodyNatureJollyItemEvioliteFlame Charge50Leech Life80Will-O-Wisp–Body Slam85HP55Atk85Def55SpA50SpD55Spe60
LombreWaterGrassUTILITYHP60Atk50Def50SpA60SpD70Spe50AbilitySwift SwimNatureAdamantItemMirror HerbFake Out40Leech Seed–Knock Off65Chilling Water50HP60Atk50Def50SpA60SpD70Spe50
NuzleafGrassDarkPHYSICALHP70Atk70Def40SpA60SpD40Spe60Sucker Punch70Knock Off65Leaf Storm130Solar Blade125HP70Atk70Def40SpA60SpD40Spe60
DeerlingNormalGrassPHYSICALHP60Atk60Def50SpA40SpD50Spe75AbilitySerene GraceNatureJollyItemEvioliteZen Headbutt80Play Rough90Body Slam85Agility–HP60Atk60Def50SpA40SpD50Spe75
SnoverGrassIceUTILITYHP60Atk62Def50SpA62SpD60Spe40AbilitySnow WarningNatureHardyItemIcy RockIngrain–Icy Wind55Snowscape–Wood Hammer120HP60Atk62Def50SpA62SpD60Spe40
Pokemon Comparison
FAQ
Gholdengo. Steel/Ghost typing with Good as Gold blocks every status move in the game — no Toxic, no Thunder Wave, no Spore. 133 Sp. Atk hits hard with only two weaknesses. Kingambit (Dark/Steel) with Supreme Overlord gets an Attack boost for each fainted teammate, making it a devastating late-battle sweeper. Both are S-Tier for the main story and competitive.
Fuecoco. Skeledirge's Fire/Ghost typing has great STAB coverage and its signature move Torch Song raises Sp. Atk every time it's used, so it snowballs through fights. Quaxly into Quaquaval (Water/Fighting) is a fast physical attacker with Aqua Step boosting Speed. Sprigatito into Meowscarada (Grass/Dark) is the fastest but fragile. All three work in the open world.
Terastallization lets any Pokemon change to a specific Tera Type once per battle. The new type replaces your STAB calculations — a Water Tera on a Fire-type means Water moves get STAB instead. This makes bad matchups winnable and strong Pokemon even stronger. Every Pokemon has a fixed Tera Type when caught, but Tera Raids let you change it. It's the most flexible battle gimmick in the series.
Scarlet gets Koraidon (Fighting/Dragon) and past-themed Paradox Pokemon like Great Tusk and Flutter Mane. Violet gets Miraidon (Electric/Dragon) and future Paradox Pokemon like Iron Hands and Iron Valiant. Iron Hands is one of the best Pokemon in the game with 140 Attack and massive bulk, giving Violet a slight competitive edge. Both box legendaries are your ride Pokemon from the start.
Skeledirge (starter), Gholdengo from collecting Gimmighoul coins, Garchomp from Gible near Glaseado Mountain, Kingambit from Bisharp in North Province, Gyarados from Magikarp in lakes, and Annihilape from Primeape using Rage Fist 20 times. Strong across gyms, Titan fights, and Team Star bases with no dead weight.
Paradox Pokemon are version-exclusive variants inspired by past (Scarlet) or future (Violet) versions of existing Pokemon. They have no evolution, high BST, and unique typings. Flutter Mane (Ghost/Fairy, Scarlet) has 135 Sp. Atk and 135 Speed. Iron Hands (Fighting/Electric, Violet) has 140 Attack with massive HP. They're found in Area Zero during the story and are some of the strongest non-legendary Pokemon available.
Yes. The Teal Mask adds Kitakami with new Pokemon like Ogerpon (Grass with four Tera mask forms). The Indigo Disk adds Blueberry Academy and over 200 returning Pokemon from past gens plus Terapagos as the DLC legendary. The base game and post-DLC tier lists are significantly different since the DLC nearly doubles the available roster.
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