If every Pokémon is S-tier, none are. So how do we choose which Pokémon make the cut? And with different player skill levels, variants, Pokémon availability, and more, what rules and assumptions do we make when ranking Pokémon? This manifesto aims to answer that question.
Our Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen tier list, updated for 2025, with viability rankings for each obtainable Pokémon.
Nuzlocke University's 2025 updated Pokémon Emerald tier list, with viability rankings for each obtainable Pokémon. Updated rankings for Swellow, Magneton, Slaking, and more!
When it comes to Nuzlocking, not every Pokémon game is created equal. We rank the Pokémon games from easiest to hardest for the Nuzlocke challenge!
Pokémon Black and White introduced players to the Unova region, and, for the first time in series history, a brand new Pokédex with no returning Pokémon from previous games. Because of this, Black and White present a unique experience - and a unique challenge - for would-be Nuzlockers. The fresh Pokédex means players can't rely … Continue reading Pokémon Black/White Nuzlocke Tier List – Pokémon Ranked
Feb 2025: A newer version of this tier list is now available here! Preparing for a Nuzlocke challenge in Pokémon FireRed or LeafGreen? Curious to know which Pokémon are deserving of one of your precious team slots as you tackle this challenge? Then take a look at our FireRed/LeafGreen tier list, newly updated for 2023! … Continue reading Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen Nuzlocke Tier List (2023 Update)
With only the original 151 Pokémon available, which are worth a spot on your team? All generation one Pokémon ranked by Nuzlocke viability.
With all the different Pokémon available in the Sinnoh region, which ones are the most useful in the Nuzlocke challenge? We've attempted to answer that question with this tier list, ranking most of the Pokémon in the region (legendary Pokémon and a few others have been omitted) according to their viability. This tier list takes … Continue reading Pokémon Platinum Nuzlocke Tier List: Pokémon Ranked
NOTE: This tier list is outdated as of January 2025! Please check out our 2025 updated Pokémon Emerald Nuzlocke tier list! With all the different Pokémon available in the Hoenn region, which ones are the most useful in the Nuzlocke challenge? We've attempted to answer that question with this tier list, ranking most of the … Continue reading Pokémon Emerald Nuzlocke Tier List: Pokémon Ranked
The following tier list, which ranks all Pokémon available in FireRed and LeafGreen versions according to their viability in a Nuzlocke run, was provided by Reddit user u/samurott1 with permission. The original post can be viewed on Reddit here. This is version 6.0 of this tier list, updated on December 4, 2020. An updated FireRed/LeafGreen … Continue reading Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen Nuzlocke Tier List: All Pokémon Ranked
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