We hope that you are loving the all-new Pokemon Scarlet and Violet game. Thousands of players are playing the game and finding different pokemon locations to capture them for their journey. There are different modes available in the game. And many users are now switching to the competitive mode. If you are also one of them, then this listicle is for you.

Here we are with the tier list of the game which will help you in choosing the right pokemon for the competitive match. Keep on reading the guide till the end to know more about it.

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Best Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Tier List – January 2023

Those who are going to enter the competitive mode. It is important that you should know about the correct Pokemon if you are going to fight with another Pokemon. Without knowing their stats and abilities, you will be not able to win the match. We have listed all Pokemon according to tier, so make sure to read this piece till the end to know about it. The tiers in which we will classify the Pokemon are:

  • S-Tier
  • A-Tier
  • B-Tier

S-Tier

Here are the pokemon who are in the S-Tier.

  • Annihilape
  • Dragapult
  • Garganaci
  • Hippowdon
  • Hydreigon
  • Mimikyu
  • Skeledirge

A-Tier

Here are the pokemon who are in the A-Tier.

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  • Amoonguss
  • Azumarill
  • Baxcalibur
  • Breloom
  • Clodsire
  • Corviknight
  • Dondozo
  • Dragonite
  • Gholdengo
  • Gilmmora
  • Gyarados
  • Kingambit
  • Meowscarada
  • Scizor
  • Volcarona
  • Wash Rotom

B-Tier

Here are the pokemon who are in the B-Tier.

  • Ceruledge
  • Cloyster
  • Garchomp
  • Grimmsnarl
  • Sylveon
  • Toxapex
  • Umbreon

Ranking Criteria For Pokemon Tier List (January 2023)

Here is detailed information about the Pokemon with their ability.

S-Tier

Ranking criteria for the S-Tier Pokemon.

1. Annihilape

Annihilape is one of the powerful Pokemon that you can use for a competitive fight. This pokemon comes with a special attack of Rage Fist that you can use during the match. Along with it, you can also use the Final Gambit to knock out any player.

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2. Dragapult

Dragapult will be the best choice if you want to attack and support at the same time. Having tera blast as its special attack, you can easily knock out any other pokemon in the game.

3. Garganaci

Garganaci is another powerful pokemon that you can use for defending. It can become a bulky wall by which the opponent will be not able to give much damage.  The special move of the Garganaci is Salt Move which you can use to lower down the opponent’s health quickly.

4. Hippowdon

Hippowdon is another pokemon in our list with special powers that you can use on your opponent to give high damage. Slack off and Sand Stream are some of its special moves.

5. Hydreigon

It is another best pokemon that you can use for high damage to the opponent. With its special moves, you can easily lower the health of your opponents.

6. Mimikyu

One of the best pokemon for physical attacks. It can easily set up the Sword Dance move to give damage to the opponents.

7. Skeledirge

The Skeledirge is an interesting pokemon who can boost its own special attacks one stage up with Torch Song. It can become important for the Stall team or Phasing.

A-Tier

Ranking criteria for the A-Tier Pokemon.

1. Amoonguss

This is one of the best pokemon that can deal with lots of damage. You can use it against the S-tier pokemon.

2. Azumarill

It is a water-type pokemon which can perform different aquatic shots against the pokemon.

3. Baxcalibur

The Baxcalibur is another pokemon in our A-Tier that get boosted by fire-type moves from the opponents.

4. Breloom

This pokemon can make another slower pokemon in 100% sleep. Some other special moves are Loaded Dice.

5. Clodsire

One of the pokemon which have some special moves of defending. Some best support moves are toxic, yawn, etc.

6. Corviknight

This pokemon can deal with walls and have access to its taunt which will help in doing so. You can use this pokemon against the Garganaci.

7. Dondozo

Dondozo comes with some special attack and defence moves which will surely help you in winning the game.

8. Dragonite

One of the famous pokemon for its Dragon Song. It can help you in giving high damage to the opponents.

9. Gholdengo

It can be used as a defensive build because of its access to the Recover move.

10. Gilmmora

Gilmmora is another good pokemon that you can use for dealing with high damage.

11. Gyarados

Gyarados is a water type pokemon that you can use for attack purposes.

12. Kingambit

Kingambit is one of the famous pokemon for some of its special power: Assault Vest and Supreme Overload.

13. Meowscarada

You can use this pokemon before any match with the type of pokemon that you are going to fight. Its special power of matching the type of opponent can really help you in winning the matches.

14. Scizor

Scizor is a famous pokemon that is well-known for its punch special move.

15. Volcarona

This is another pokemon who can be a great opponent to Gholdengo. With its Quiver Dance, the opponent will be not able to stop its priority moves.

16. Wash Rotom

Wash Rotom is a pokemon which has access to thunder move and will-o-wisp which can be used to paralyse opponents.

B-Tier

Here are the ranking criteria for the B-Tier Pokemon.

1. Ceruledge

Ceruledge is famous for its bitter blades. This pokemon comes with different types of fire and ghost moves that you can definitely use for killing the opponents.

2. Cloyster

It is another pokemon which can help you in giving high damage to the opponents. This pokemon comes with rock blast and icicle spear moves which will lower the opponent’s health quickly.

3. Garchomp

It is a water-type pokemon which has access to physical attacks. You can use it as an opponent of Hippowdon. The pokemon has also access to the bulky walls, Swords Dance and Liquidation type of special moves.

4. Grimmsnarl

This is one of the pokemon which has a wide variety of support moves. Some of its support moves are parting shot, foul play and taunt.

5. Sylveon

Another great pokemon to use for fighting.

6. Toxapex

It is a water and poison-type pokemon which comes with a wide range of moves.

7. Umbreon

It is a support-type pokemon which comes with special moves like wish and yawn.

Wrapping Up 

There are a lot of Pokemons available and it gets hard for the player to pick the correct one. We have listed out the ranking and the ability of the pokemon along with their tiers. We hope through this article you have got to know about all the famous pokemon. That’s it for today. If we have missed any pokemon, then do let us know in the comment section below.