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This tier list shows the best Pokemon to use to climb the ranks solo-queue. Since rankings may shift with each update and new Pokemon release, this tier list reflects the latest patch and is updated each time.

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Solo Queue Tier List

Tier List Updated: October 18, 2026.

Top Pick Icon
JolteonMorpekoSolgaleo
New SS Tier
BlisseyLaprasLeafeonSnorlaxToxtricityUmbreon
New S Tier
ArticunoBlastoiseBlazikenCeruledgeClefableDarkraiDragapultFeraligatrFlareonGreninjaMamoswineMega Mewtwo YMoltresPawmotReshiramSkeledirgeSlowbroSuicuneTyphlosionVaporeonYveltalZacianZapdos
New A Tier
AbsolAegislashAlolan RaichuArmarougeBuzzwoleChandelureCinderaceDhelmiseDodrioDragoniteDuraludonEldegossEmpoleonEspeonGarchompGengarGlaceonGyaradosHo-ohInteleonLatiasLatiosLucarioMega Charizard XMega Charizard YMega GyaradosMega LucarioMega Mewtwo XMeganiumMeowscaradaMeowthMetagrossMewMimikyuMiraidonPikachuPsyduckQuaquavalScizorSirfetchTalonflameTrevenantWigglytuffZeraoraZoroark
New B Tier
AlcremieAlolan NinetalesAzumarillCharizardCramorantCrustleDecidueyeDelphoxFalinksGalarian RapidashGardevoirGoodraHoopaMachampMr. MimePalkiaSylveonTinkatonTsareenaUrshifuVenusaur
New C Tier
ComfeyGreedentSableyeTyranitar


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Tier List Evaluation Complete!

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With the release of Jolteon, Flareon, and version 1.24.2.6, the tier list evaluation is now complete. Check out the placements and changes below.

Solo Queue Tier List Updates
(October 2026)

New Pokemon Placement

Update Date Pokemon Summary
10/18 Jolteon ImageJolteon
Enters SS Tier
• Jolteon is a classic Speedster, defined by high mobility and burst damage. Unlike Flareon, Jolteon’s Quick Feet mechanic is quick to activate, easy to set up, and requires no ongoing maintenance, making it a more streamlined option in battle.
10/18 Flareon ImageFlareon
Enters S Tier
• Flareon is a solid All‑Rounder with strong early‑game scaling. However, compared to Jolteon, its Flash Fire mechanic takes longer to set up and requires ongoing maintenance once triggered, often resulting in inconsistent damage output.
10/1 Toxtricity ImageToxtricity
Enters SS Tier
• Toxtricity's naturally fast attack speed coupled with each timbre's effects makes it versatile attack-damage Pokemon.

Version 1.24.2.6 Changes

Update Date Pokemon Summary
10/18 Slowbro ImageSlowbro
Up Arrow to S Tier
• The stat buff Slowbro received made it more durable, while the Increased burn duration to Scald slightly improved its damage.

1.24.2.6 Patch Notes

General Changes

Update Date Pokemon Summary
10/18 Moltres ImageMoltres
Up Arrow to S Tier
• Moltres remains a powerful All‑Rounder and a reliable damage dealer. However, its overall pick rate has declined in recent play, reflecting a shift in player preferences.
10/18 Yveltal ImageYveltal
Zapdos ImageZapdos
Up Arrow to S Tier
• While both Yveltal and Zapdos are exceptional damage dealers, their viability has diminished in the current meta. The dominance of Morpeko and Jolteon leaves them vulnerable, as they can be easily targeted and countered by either Pokemon, reducing their effectiveness as consistent picks.
10/18 Typhlosion ImageTyphlosion
Up Arrow to S Tier
• Typhlosion’s viability in the current meta has become highly situational, with its performance hinging on specific matchups and team compositions. While it can still deliver strong results under favorable conditions, its consistency is less reliable compared to more universally adaptable picks.

Tier List Explanations

Top Picks

Jolteon
Jolteon
Speedster · Sp. Atk · Intermediate

Swift and Evasive
Jolteon’s kit makes it exceptionally agile and hard to contain. Volt Switch not only deals damage and applies jolt counters but also makes Jolteon difficult to target, letting it weave in and out of fights. Pin Missile adds crowd control while spreading jolt counters across multiple opponents, amplifying its pressure in team fights. Meanwhile, Plasma Quintupulse combines damage and counter application with untargetability, giving Jolteon both survivability and burst potential.
Morpeko
Morpeko
Speedster · Attack · Intermediate

Cunning and Explosive
Morpeko is an incredibly strong Speedster and a clear contender for the top spot in the current meta. Its kit is designed for an explosive gameplay, delivering quick and powerful combos. Its strength comes from its Hunger Switch ability, allowing it to swotch between Full Belly Mode and Hangry Mode. Each time it switches forms, its move cooldowns reset and its move effects changes depending on the mode. This unique mechanic makes Morpeko distinctly powerful and highly versatile.
Solgaleo
Solgaleo
All-Rounder · Attack · Intermediate

Overwhelmingly Strong
Solgaleo’s current state is outright broken. Its damage output is insanely high, and its ability—Full Metal Body—prevents Attack stat reduction from enemy moves. On top of that, it learns its Unite Move very early at level 7, allowing it to dominate the game early on. Combined with the numerous buffs from its moves, Solgaleo becomes almost unstoppable. The only drawback is its extremely weak early game, but its strengths far outweight its early game situation.

SS Tier

Blissey
Blissey
Supporter · Sp. Atk. · Novice

Best Hard Support
Blissey has long been the best and most reliable hard support in the game. It can heal, buff, shield, and purge negative status effects. It's also incredibly tanky, being the Supporter with the highest HP and one of the highest overall in the game.
Lapras
Lapras
Defender · Sp. Atk. · Intermediate

Incredible Sustain
Lapras has been a great and reliable tank in the current meta. The healing it gets from its boosted attacks alone makes it incredibly hard to take down but becomes tougher with the right items. It also does a decent job in teamfights, providing consistent AoE damage via Water Pulse or Perish song and crowd control from Bubble Beam or Ice Beam. On top of these, it's strong from the early game and has a solid presence in the late game.
Leafeon
Leafeon
Speedster · Attack · Intermediate

Early-Game Assassin
Leafeon has the complete package for Speedsters. It's fast, deals high burst damage, and scales early in the game. It can easily dictate the tempo once it starts roaming around and knocking out opponents, giving its team a lot of space to reach their power spikes while slowing down opponents until the late game.
Snorlax
Snorlax
Defender · Attack · Novice

Purest Defender
Snorlax has moved up and down the meta countless times, but it remains as the purest Defender in the game. It simply does a superb job at tanking enemy damage, protecting allies, and setting up fights.
Toxtricity
Toxtricity
Attacker · Sp. Atk · Intermediate

Versatile and Rapid Attacks
Toxtricity excels at unleashing rapid attacks that deal heavy Sp. Atk damage. Each timbre provides unique effects—ranging from sustain and damage to mobility and utility—granting Toxtricity remarkable adaptability and making it a versatile threat in battle.
Umbreon
Umbreon
Defender · Attack · Novice

Versatile Defender
Umbreon remains as a top Defender in the game due its versatility. It can heal, weaken and lock down opponents, and even trade blows effectively. On top of these, it scales early on, learning its first primary move at level 4.

S Tier

Solid Picks
ArticunoBlastoiseBlazikenCeruledgeClefableDarkraiDragapultFeraligatrFlareonGreninjaMamoswineMega Mewtwo YMoltresPawmotReshiramSkeledirgeSlowbroSuicuneTyphlosionVaporeonYveltalZacianZapdos

These Pokemon are solid, highly-effective solo-queue picks. They only vary in terms of skill requirement and player preference.

A Tier

Alternative Picks
AbsolAegislashAlolan RaichuArmarougeBuzzwoleChandelureCinderaceDhelmiseDodrioDragoniteDuraludonEldegossEmpoleonEspeonGarchompGengarGlaceonGyaradosHo-ohInteleonLatiasLatiosLucarioMega Charizard XMega Charizard YMega GyaradosMega LucarioMega Mewtwo XMeganiumMeowscaradaMeowthMetagrossMewMimikyuMiraidonPikachuPsyduckQuaquavalScizorSirfetchTalonflameTrevenantWigglytuffZeraoraZoroark

These are viable alternative picks for any of the higher-tier Pokemon for solo queue. They vary in terms of overall impact and skill requirement.

B Tier

Conditional Picks
AlcremieAlolan NinetalesAzumarillCharizardCramorantCrustleDecidueyeDelphoxFalinksGalarian RapidashGardevoirGoodraHoopaMachampMr. MimePalkiaSylveonTinkatonTsareenaUrshifuVenusaur

These Pokemon are still good picks in certain conditions but will get outclassed by higher-tier Pokemon for solo queue.

C Tier

Least Viable Picks
ComfeyGreedentSableyeTyranitar

These Pokemon are generally not really meant for solo queue games or are just too niche to even play.

Tier List Criteria

Carry the Game This refers to a Pokemon's capacity to carry games whether in terms of damage or utility.
Team Impact This refers to a Pokemon's capacity to contribute to the team whether it's taking out opponents or supporting the team.
Ease-Of-Use This refers to a Pokemon's skill requirement to play effectively. The easier the Pokemon to play the better it is in general.

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26 Anonymous Anonymous over 2 years

Blissey is an OP support because of how much capabilities it has. it can save an ally from certain death using it's unite move: bliss assist. while it feels like a supporter it also feels like a tank thanks to its easy healing opportunities. it can also stun and deal damage with egg bomb. my recommended battle item is full heal or eject button, and the egg bomb soft boiled build.

15 PinoFloys PinoFloys over 3 years

ELDEGOSS for S tier. Best supporter soloQ, it can secure objectives and farm easily Drop Cinderace to B. I'm sure you will play it in lane. It is garbage there. It is not even among the best junglers.

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