Preliminary Tier Voting

[Amethyst]

OverUsed (Pokemon banned from the Borderline tier)*:

Alakazam, Blaziken, Breloom, Bronzong, Chandelure, Chansey, Cloyster, Conkeldurr, Darmanitan, Deoxys-D, Ditto, Dragonite, Dusknoir, Espeon, Excadrill, Ferrothorn, Garchomp, Genesect, Gengar, Gliscor, Gyarados, Haxorus, Heatran, Hippowdon, Hydreigon, Jirachi, Keldeo, Kingdra, Landorus, Latias, Latios, Lucario, Machamp, Meloetta, Metagross, Mew, Mienshao, Ninetales, Politoed, Porygon2, Reuniclus, Salamence, Scizor, Serperior, Skarmory, Slowbro, Starmie, Suicune, Swampert, Tentacruel, Terrakion, Tyranitar, Vaporeon, Victini, Volcarona, Weavile, Whimsicott, Wobbuffet, Zapdos, Zoroark

Dusknoir

Dusknoir is not a wall. It is not a sweeper, it is not a staller. It is a tank, and as a tank is probably outdone by Eviolite Dusclops in the first place. Dusknoir currently sees about 1.5% usage in OU. Moving it down into UU or LU might encourage its use and has almost no chance of impacting the metagame, especially when the bulkier Dusclops is already in UU. Dusknoir is not powerful enough to offensively be a threat, and is defensively inferior to Dusclops, and therefore I do not believe it should be ranked any higher than Dusclops.

Dusknoir has quite a truckload of bulk..but weaknesses and set ups usually cover him, that's okay..

Zoroark

The icon of Gen 5, Zoroark was an exciting release with a fun ability, but the gun was jumped, so to speak, when it was put in OU. It can viably sweep either physically or specially, leaning towards the latter with Nasty Plot- but it is spectacular at neither. Its ability can be used to get off a Hone Claws or Nasty Plot, but seldom is that enough to be game altering. It has quickly fallen out of usage, and is much butter suited in stength to BL or UU.

Borderline (Pokemon banned from the UnderUsed tier):

Abomasnow, Aerodactyl, Azelf, Blissey, Celebi, Cresselia, Crobat, Empoleon, Forretress, Golurk, Heracross, Infernape, Jellicent, Jolteon, Ludicolo, Mamoswine, Mandibuzz, Ninjask, Quagsire, Roserade, Rotom-W, Sableye, Scrafty, Sharpedo, Shaymin, Smeargle, Snorlax, Staraptor, Togekiss, Wynaut, Yanmega

Jellicent

A great typing with three immunities and bulk everywhere, not to mention reliable recovery, defensive set up, status options, moves to play on it, and a host of offensive moves, you have one of the most versatile solid Pokemon in the game. Jellicent is the core of very many defensive cores, particularly in OU. It can often single handedly shut down both rain and stall teams and even aside from that effectively counters a very wide, unique array of Pokemon.

Rotom-W

With exactly one weakness, effectively countering both Rain and Sand, versatile options and considerable bulk, Rotom-W is a popular choice in the current metagame. It currently sees 4.2% usage in OU, and clearly has both the offensive and defensive power to stand up against many of its threats, as well as function in a variety of environments.

UnderUsed (Pokemon banned from the LittleUsed tier):

Accelgor, Alomomola, Arcanine, Archeops, Azumarill, Bisharp, Braviary, Carracosta, Clefable, Cobalion, Cofagrigus, Crustle, Donphan, Dugtrio, Durant, Dusclops, Electivire, Escavalier, Feraligatr, Flygon, Froslass, Gallade, Galvantula, Gorebyss, Gothitelle, Hitmonlee, Hitmontop, Houndoom, Kabutops, Krookodile, Lapras, Lilligant, Magnezone, Milotic, Moltres, Nidoking, Omastar, Registeel, Rotom-C, Rotom-F, Rotom-H, Rotom-S, Sandslash, Sawsbuck, Sceptile, Scolipede, Seismitoad, Slowking,Steelix, Stoutland, Swellow, Tornadus, Umbreon, Venomoth, Venusaur, Virizion, Volbeat

Carracosta

Shell smash with a built in sash leaves Carracosta at potentially +3/+2 or +2/+3 with strong STAB attacks and priority. It's a monsterious set that can sweep even in OU- and has very few, if any checks in UU.

Carracosta is laughable. After a Shell Smash it hits 358 speed if running a Jolly nature. Meaning that if it isn't running Jolly, a Jolly Cobalion can Sacred Sword it a second time. Or better yet, a Smashed Crustle's Earthquake will ko it after stealth rocks damage. It's 5 weaknesses are common enough, and a lot of the Pokemon that use these SE moves in UU are scarved or carry Sturdy as well and have a priority move. Take Donphan for instance. Carra Smashes, Don EQ's. Carra Aqua Jets (Unless it isn't running Aqua Jet in which case...) Don Ice Shards and Carracosta faints. Scarf Flygon EQ's, Carracosta Smashes. Scarf Flygon EQ's again, and Carracosta faints. Galvantula Thunders, Carracosta gets paralyzed. Hitmonlee Fake Outs and the High Jump Kicks/ Close Combats next turn. It's just too easy to ko, because unless you're running Carracosta as a lead, it's sturdy is going to be broken by hazards, which leaes it hilariously open to ohkos from SE attacks.

Feraligatr

Feraligatr is a demon in disguise. Like Scrafty, it has enough bulk to assure at least one Dragon Dance, and the speed and attack to use it. Unlike Scrafty, it has Sheer Force as well- and a number of moves to abuse it. This is powerhouse was even rumoured to have been banned to ubers by Smogon (false, but a testament to its capabilities) and sets up a sweep too easily in the UU.

Magnezone

Again from the Gen 4 OU, Magenzone resists all but four types. Although it has no reliable recovery, its power is no laughing matter, especially along with the boosted Sturdy and new ability, Analytic. Both its defensive and offensive capabilities have been boosted, and it still sees use in OU. It could stand to meet BL at least.

Accelgor

High speed, and spikes, but that's... the end of the show. It has Hydration without the bulk to abuse it, and some special attacks without the strength to sweep. An Anti-lead set might be permissible, but still there are are better choices in UU

LittleUsed (Pokemon banned from NeverUsed tier):

Absol, Aggron, Altaria, Ambipom, Ampharos, Armaldo, Articuno,Bastiodon, Beartic, Beheeyem, Bibarel, Blastoise, Bouffalant, Cacturne, Camerupt, Charizard, Claydol, Cradily, Crawdaunt, Drapion, Drifblim, Druddigon, Eelektross,Emboar, Entei, Exeggutor, Exploud, Floatzel, Gardevoir, Gigalith, Glaceon, Golem, Hariyama, Hippopotas, Hitmonchan, Honchkrow, Huntail, Jumpluff, Kangaskhan, Kingler, Klinklang, Lanturn, Leafeon, Leavanny, Lickilicky, Liepard, Luxray, Magmortar, Manectric, Medicham, Mesprit, Miltank, Mismagius, Muk, Musharna, Nidoqueen, Pinsir, Primeape, Probopass, Qwilfish, Raichu, Rampardos, Rapidash,Regice, Regigigas, Regirock, Relicanth, Rhyperior, Samurott, Sawk, Scyther, Shedinja, Shiftry, Shuckle, Sigilyph, Simipour, Simisear, Slaking, Spiritomb, Snover, Swoobat, Tangrowth, Throh, Torterra,Toxicroak, Typhlosion, Ursaring, Uxie, Vanilluxe,Victreebel, Vulpix, Walrein, Weezing, Whiscash, Zangoose

Ambipom

Ambipom was OU in 4th gen, and although it hasn't gotten any new assets, it's still as strong as ever. A great anti-lead and scout, and it can pack a punch with Double Hit, U-Turn and other Technician attacks. It certainly doesn't deserve LU- and maybe as high as BL.

Cradily

Cradily is a monster in sand, and even out of it if used right. It has fantastic bulk, solid Recovery, a water immunity, and a couple different viable set up options. It should not be abandoned to LU.

Toxicroak

An excellent Rain counter with Water Absorb, and a unique, surprisingly defensive typing (sans the 4x weak to Psychic, which Sucker Punch makes most think twice about), Toxicroak comes from a high place on the Gen 4 metagame, and with SubPunch sets, offensive and defensive set up alike, and a variety of physical coverage moves, Toxicroak can hold its own even in OU. It currently ranks #35 at around 5% usage, and has no business being in LU.

Ampharos

A pokemon thoroughly mediocre at everything, it has no special advantages to warrant its place in LU to begin with.

Armaldo

With Swift Swim Armaldo's single saving grace, and Drizzle banned to OU, Armaldo can safely go back to NU.

Beartic

Armaldo

With Swift Swim Armaldo's single saving grace, and Drizzle banned to OU, Armaldo can safely go back to NU.

Camerupt

Slow speed, a common 4x weakness- the only thing it has going for it is decent special with decent special movepool. Too bad it'll never survive to use it.

Slaking

Truant. Does anything else need to be said? Protect, available to just about every Pokemon can completely shut Slaking down in any tier- and it becomes set-up bait.

NeverUsed (Pokemon not banned from any tier):

Amoongus, Arbok, Ariados, Audino, Banette, Basculin, Bayleef, Beautifly, Beedrill, Bellossom, Bidoof, Boldore, Bronzor, Burmy, Butterfree, Carnivine, Castform, Charmeleon, Chatot, Cherrim, Chimecho, Chinchou, Cinccino, Clefairy, Combusken, Corsola, Cottonee, Croagunk, Croconaw, Cryognal, Delcatty, Delibird, Dewgong, Dewott, Dodrio, Dragonair, Drowzee, Ducklett, Dunsparce, Duosion, Dustox, Eelektrik, Ekans, Electabuzz, Electrode, Emolga, Exeggcute, Farfetch'd, Fearow, Ferroseed, Flareon, Foongus, Fraxure, Garbodor, Gastrodon, Girafarig, Glalie, Gligar, Gloom, Golbat, Golduck, Gothorita, Granbull, Graveler, Grimer, Grotle, Grumpig, Gulpin, Gurdurr, Heatmor, Hypno, Illumise, Jigglypuff, Jynx, Kadabra, Kecleon, Koffing, Kricketune, Kyurem, Ledian, Lickitung, Lileep, Linoone, Lombre, Lopunny, Lumineon, Lunatone, Luvdisc, Machoke, Magcargo, Magmar, Magneton, Mantine, Maractus, Marowak, Marshtomp, Masquerain, Mawile, Meditite, Meganium, Mespirit, Metang, Mienfoo, Mightyena, Minun, Misdreavus, Mr.Mime, Munchlax, Murkrow, Natu, Nidorina, Nincada, Noctowl, Octillery, Onix, Pachirisu, Palpitoad, Paras, Parasect, Pelliper, Persian, Phione, Pidgeot, Pidgeotto, Pignite, Pikachu, Piloswine, Pineco, Plusle, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, PorygonZ, Primeape, Pupitar, Purrloin, Purugly, Raikou, Rapidash, Raticate, Rhydon, Riolu, Scraggy, Seaking, Sealeo, Seel, Servine, Seviper, Shelgon, Shellos, Shelmet, Shieldon, Shiftry, Simisage, Skuntank, Slowpoke, Solrock, Spinda, Stantler, Staravia, Staryu, Stunfisk, Sudowoodo, Sunflora, Swablu, Swalot, Swanna, Tangela, Tauros, Tentacool, Thundurus, Togetic, Torkoal, Tropius, Unfezant, Unown, Venonat, Vespiquen, Vigoroth, Vileplume, Vullaby, Wailord, Wartortle, Watchog, Weepinbell, Whirlipede, Wigglytuff, Wingull, Woobat, Wooper, Xatu, Zebstraika, Zweilous

Amoongus

Its considerable bulk (114/70/80) is just the first of its many assets. Throw in Spore, Synthesis, Clear Smog to counter set up, Rage Powder, Giga Drain, on top of two very usable abilities, Effect Spore and Regenerator which makes it perfect for quick switching in and out- and you have a top notch staller. Amoongus can tank strong super effective hits, spore, and heal up, even against top-tier Pokemon. It has absolutely no business being in NU, especially when Foongus can stay down here to take its place.

Ferroseed

Ferrothorn: 74/131/116-- Ferroseed: 44/91/86. Ferroseed loses a lot of offensive power from Ferrothorn making it half the threat, but it still has all the utility, setting up hazards, and leech seed. Leech Seed is particularly nasty on Ferroseed given Iron Barbs, and Eviolite-boosted defenses sitting around ~90 at base. The low health, as for Cottonee, actuallyworks in its advantage. Ferroseed can handle many OU threats- although outdone by its evolution, it absolutely should not be in NU, and possibly has high as BL.

Gligar

Potent in sand teams and out, even in OU- Eviolite Gligar holds 65/105/65 against Gliscor's 75/125/75. As you can see, with Roost, Gligar can actually be more potent than Gliscor as a physical wall, and still has other options such as Swords Dance and Taunt for set up and utility.

Kyurem

Originally BL, glitched down to NU. can haz put back pls?

Kyurem base 130 special attack with a 180 power Blizzard with 100% accuracy thanks to Snover (Seriously, except for its movepool consisting of Dragon, Ice, and Fighting), this thing is a monster. It's base stats are insane, having one of the bulkiest defenses stats and some of the most terrifying offense stats out there, at 125/130/90/130/90/95. Running max defenses in the hail allow it to survive through hits that would normally ko other Ice and dragon types. Add on a Modest nature and Blizzard, Focus Blast, Dragon Pulse/ Draco Meteor, and Shadow Ball, or even Rest will allow it to absolutely destroy opposing teams. This thing has the stats of an OU Pokemon with a movepool with perfect coverage (Dragon Fighting AND Ice Fighting), if only a little inaccurate. And due to its bulk, it can take out many opposing Pokemon in the lower tiers.

PorygonZ

PorygonZ is a potent sweeper or or revenge killer with a scarf, boasting a high SpA, large special movepool, STAB in the form of TriAttack, and sometimes even an instant boost from Download. PorygonZ is a noteworthy threat to the NU metagame, finding a better place in UU or LU.

Porygon-Z: BANITBANITBANITBANIT. Easily one of the best BoltBeamers out there, with Adaptability Nasty Plot Tri-Attack, or even Download Tri-Attack, Porygon Z is more suited for Borderline rather than NU.

Raikou

.....So Raikou was glitched, I think it's supposed to be in UU? let'smoveitbackthereQQ

Raikou is one of the best electric types out there. While many claim that it's bested by Jolteon, Jolteon is only faster, and nowhere near as bulky. Raikou is stronger, bulkier, and has access to Calm Mind, all of which Jolteon wishes it had. With access to Shadowball, Aura Sphere, Thunder, and and other moves, it is a better revengekiller against Rain teams while scarved. This thing can hold its own in OU as well as BL, UU, LU and NU (In fact, it almost completely rapes those last three tiers.) This thing demolishes NU, take it out.

Thundurus

...

Okay, guys, this is an embarassing glitch, Thundurus is supposed to be OU to begin with, but it wasn't; can we all just agree to let that be fixed? QQ

Thundurus should be OU imo, mainly because of it's Speed and Special Attack, and ability to use Prankster.

Xatu

Especially given Eviolite Natu's existance, Xatu and its fantastic new ability does not deserve to be in NU- especially given that this bird can get the bulk on and tank even some OU threats. Although outdone by Espeon, Xatu may be more appropriate in UU or BL.

~~~---XXX--- Before voting please ensure that you have actually READ and CONSIDERED the respect arguments for each Pokemon. That granted, all currently registered members (as of 1/22/12) are eligible to vote. ---XXX---~~~

In order to vote, please use the form below:

[quote]
Currently in OU:
[b]Dusknoir:[/b] [XX]
[b]Zoroark:[/b] [XX]
[/quote]
[quote]
Currently in BL:
[b]Jellicent:[/b] [XX]
[b]Rotom-W:[/b] [XX]
[/quote][quote]
Currently in UU:
[b]Accelgor:[/b] [XX]
[b]Carracosta:[/b] [XX]
[b]Feraligatr:[/b] [XX]
[b]Magnezone:[/b] [XX]
[/quote][quote]
Currently in LU:
[b]Ambipom:[/b] [XX]
[b]Ampharos:[/b] [XX]
[b]Armaldo:[/b] [XX]
[b]Beartic:[/b] [XX]
[b]Camerupt:[/b] [XX]
[b]Cradily:[/b] [XX]
[b]Slaking:[/b] [XX]
[b]Toxicroak:[/b] [XX]
[/quote]
[quote]
Currently in NU:
[b]Amoongus:[/b] [XX]
[b]Ferroseed:[/b] [XX]
[b]Gligar:[/b] [XX]
[b]Kyurem:[/b] [XX]
[b]PorygonZ:[/b] [XX]
[b]Raikou:[/b] [XX]
[b]Thundurus:[/b] [XX]
[b]Xatu:[/b] [XX][/quote]

Substitute "[XX]" with the code for the tier you think the Pokemon belongs in. Tiers are automatically assigned point values and votes totaled after removing outliers, so it is crucial that you DO use the given code:

Ubers- [ub]

OverUsed- [OU]

Borderline- [bL]

UnderUsed- [uU]

LittleUsed- [LU]

NeverUsed- [NU]

Scoring system:

Votes are scored on point, not majority:

Ubers- 10 points

OU- 8 points

BL- 6 points

UU- 4 points

LU- 2 points

NU- 0 points

Outliers (more than one tier in the reverse suggested direction, more than three in the intended) will be removed except in special cases (like Thundurus. ._.). Point values will be averaged, and scored as such:

Ubers- 9+ points

OU- 7-9 points

BL- 5-7 points

UU- 3-5 points

LU- 1-3 points

NU- Below 1 point

Voting will be open until 1/25.

[Amethyst]

Currently in OU:

Dusknoir: [bL]

Zoroark: [uU]

Currently in BL:

Jellicent: [OU]

Rotom-W: [OU]

Currently in UU:

Accelgor: [LU]

Carracosta: [bL]

Feraligatr: [bL]

Magnezone: [bL]

Currently in LU:

Ambipom: [bL]

Ampharos: [NU]

Armaldo: [NU]

Beartic: [NU]

Camerupt: [NU]

Cradily: [uU]

Slaking: [NU]

Toxicroak: [bL]

Currently in NU:

Amoongus: [uU]

Ferroseed: [uU]

Gligar: [uU]

Kyurem: [bL]

PorygonZ: [uU]

Raikou: [uU]

Thundurus: [OU]

Xatu: [uU]

[Hyouka]

Currently in OU:

Dusknoir: [uU]

Zoroark: [bL]

Currently in BL:

Jellicent: [OU]

Rotom-W: [OU]

Currently in UU:

Accelgor: [LU]

Carracosta: [uU]

Feraligatr: [uU]

Magnezone: [uU]

Currently in LU:

Ambipom: [bL]

Ampharos: [NU]

Armaldo: [NU]

Beartic: [NU]

Camerupt: [NU]

Cradily: [OU]

Slaking: [NU]

Toxicroak: [uU]

Currently in NU:

Amoongus: [uU]

Ferroseed: [NU]

Gligar: [NU]

Kyurem: [bL]

PorygonZ: [bL]

Raikou: [uU]

Thundurus: [OU]

Xatu: [uU]

[A Pink Cheetah]

Currently in OU:

Dusknoir: [OU]

Zoroark: [OU]

Currently in BL:

Jellicent: [OU]

Rotom-W: [OU]

Currently in UU:

Accelgor: [uU]

Carracosta: [bL]

Feraligatr: [OU]

Magnezone: [bL]

Currently in LU:

Ambipom: [OU]

Ampharos: [NU]

Armaldo: [LU]

Beartic: [LU]

Camerupt: [LU]

Cradily: [OU]

Slaking: [uU]

Toxicroak: [OU]

Currently in NU:

Amoongus: [OU]

Ferroseed: [bL]

Gligar: [bL]

Kyurem: [OU]

PorygonZ: [OU]

Raikou: [OU]

Thundurus: [OU]

Xatu: [bL]

[RynerTheGrand]

Cradily [LU]

[Bullet]

Currently in OU:

Dusknoir: [bL]

Zoroark: [bL]

Currently in BL:

Jellicent: [bL]

Rotom-W: [OU]

Currently in UU:

Accelgor: [uU]

Carracosta: [bL]

Feraligatr: [uU]

Magnezone: [uU]

Currently in LU:

Ambipom: [LU]

Ampharos: [NU]

Armaldo: [LU]

Beartic: [LU]

Camerupt: [LU]

Cradily: [uU]

Slaking: [LU]

Toxicroak: [bL]

Currently in NU:

Amoongus: [LU]

Ferroseed: [NU]

Gligar: [NU]

Kyurem: [uU]

PorygonZ: [uU]

Raikou: [uU]

Thundurus: [OU]

Xatu: [uU]

No, not trolling. Though why in the hell were some of those Pokémon in NU O.o

[Voctrode]

Cause errors in tiering but Ame's putting them up for vote cause cause.

[Kiozo]

Because let's use water absorb on toxicroak!

>anticipation

>dry skin

>poison touch

If that was you Ame that typed that...oh dear.

Anyway...voting.

Currently in OU:

Dusknoir: [uU]

Zoroark: [bL]

Currently in BL:

Jellicent: [bL]

Rotom-W: [bL]

Currently in UU:

Accelgor: [uU]

Carracosta: [LU]

Feraligatr: [uU]

Magnezone: [uU]

Currently in LU:

Ambipom: [uU]

Ampharos: [NU]

Armaldo: [LU]

Beartic: [NU]

Camerupt: [LU]

Cradily: [NU]

Slaking: [NU]

Toxicroak: [LU]

Currently in NU:

Amoongus: [LU]

Ferroseed: [NU]

Gligar: [NU]

Kyurem: [uU]

PorygonZ: [uU]

Raikou: [uU]

Thundurus: [OU]

Xatu: [LU]

[Voctrode]

[Well in all fairness, Dry Skin is like Water Absorb only better (as far as rain is concerned at least)]

Currently in OU:

Dusknoir: [uU]

Zoroark: [uU]

Currently in BL:

Jellicent: [OU]

Rotom-W: [OU]

Currently in UU:

Accelgor: [LU]

Carracosta: [uU]

Feraligatr: [bL]

Magnezone: [bL]

Currently in LU:

Ambipom: [uU]

Ampharos: [NU]

Armaldo: [LU]

Beartic: [NU]

Camerupt: [NU]

Cradily: [uU]

Slaking: [NU]

Toxicroak: [uU]

Currently in NU:

Amoongus: [LU]

Ferroseed: [LU]

Gligar: [NU]

Kyurem: [bL]

PorygonZ: [bL]

Raikou: [uU]

Thundurus: [OU]

Xatu: [uU]

[Amethyst]

Yeah, sorry, that was a mental herpderp. What Inuki said. :c

[Amethyst]

Results are as follows:

Currently in OU:

Dusknoir: BL

Zoroark: BL

Currently in BL:

Jellicent: OU

Rotom-W: OU

Currently in UU:

Accelgor: UU

Carracosta: UU

Feraligatr: BL

Magnezone: UU

Currently in LU:

Ambipom: BL

Ampharos: NU

Armaldo: LU

Beartic: NU

Camerupt: NU

Cradily: UU

Slaking: LU

Toxicroak: BL

Currently in NU:

Amoongus: UU

Ferroseed: LU

Gligar: LU

Kyurem: BL

PorygonZ: BL

Raikou: UU

Thundurus: OU

Xatu: UU