Pokemon Scarlet and Violet came with the highest number of new critters ever since Gen 5, which made players excited to discover all the possibilities offered by the Paldea region. Gen 9's many gimmicks are not limited to gameplay features, but also include two new categories of pocket monsters in the form of the so-called "regional fakes" and Paradox Pokemon. While Wugtrio and Toedscruel didn't leave the biggest mark on the franchise, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Paradox Pokemon are incredibly strong critters that are seeing a lot of use.

Gen 9 also came with the now iconic box Legendaries, Koraidon and Miraidon, as well as other Legendary critters in the form of the Quartet of Ruin. These Pokemon are deeply connected to the lore and history of Paldea, and players can only unlock them toward the end of the game. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Legendaries, like Paradox Pokemon, have amazing stats and move pools that make them stand out as some of the best creatures in all of Gen 9.

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S Tier

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Flutter Mane: Arguably one of the most ridiculously overpowered additions to the game, Flutter Mane has very low stats in terms of HP, Attack, and Defense, but then boasts 135 points in each of the remaining ones. This critter also has an amazing type combination in the form of Fairy and Ghost, as well as a very generous coverage thanks to moves like Mystical Fire, Energy Ball, and Thunderbolt to name a few outside of its STAB moves. As such, Flutter Mane was banned from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's competitive battles from Smogon, and remains unusable in the current ranked season.

Miraidon: Although Miraidon's type combo of Dragon and Electric is not the best both defensively and offensively, this Legendary Pokemon is extremely powerful in PvE scenarios thanks to its self-buffing Electric Terrain, which it procs thanks to its Ability, Hadron Energy. Hadron Energy also increases Miraidon's Special Attack by around 30%, making it one of the hardest hitters in all of Gen 9 even without further buffs. Currently banned from official competitive battles, Miraidon shines especially in Tera Raids.

Roaring Moon: Considered one of the best Paradox Pokemon in Gen 9, Roaring Moon is Paradox Salamence in its ancient form, which retains its Dragon type and exchanges Flying for Dark. While it is four times weak to Fairy moves, Roaring Moon's phenomenal stat distribution and move pool (which includes the likes of Iron Head and Earthquake) make it a force to be reckoned with that makes the most out of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Terastallization.

Iron Hands: Widely considered the single best Pokemon to solo Tera Raids, Iron Hands quickly climbed the popularity chart in Gen 9 when players discovered it can use both Belly Drum and Drain Punch, making it virtually immortal. With Belly Drum maximizing its Attack stat, Iron Hands can one-shot Tera Raid bosses in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, or at the very least weaken them considerably. Furthermore, no single type in the game resists both Fighting and Electric, making attacks like Close Combat and Wild Charge incredible for one-shot strategies.

Chien-Pao: One of the four Ruinous Pokemon, Chien-Pao is an extremely fast Ice/Dark Pokemon that has access to top moves like Sucker Punch, Icicle Crash, and Sacred Sword. Its Ability lowers the Defense of all other Pokemon on the field, which makes Chien-Pao a major offensive threat, especially in double battles when paired with a physical sweeper.

Chi-Yu: Chi-Yu could be considered Chien-Pao's counterpart in the sense that its Ability decreases the other Pokemon's Special Defense, and it is also Fire-type instead of Ice. Originally used alongside Murkrow to win Pokemon Scarlet and Violet tournaments, Chi-Yu is a very promising special sweeper that could rival even the likes of Gholdengo.

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A Tier

The pokedex cover for Koraidon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Koraidon: Although its stats are quite similar to those of Miraidon, Koraidon's biggest issue is that its associated effect is harsh sunlight, which doesn't do much for it in terms of offense or defense. Granted, Koraidon's Ability still increases its Attack like Miraidon's Hadron Engine, and the Pokemon Scarlet mascot has access to some great moves as well.

Iron Bundle: While the Varoom line is ironic for being slow despite being inspired by engines, the actual fastest new Pokemon in Gen 9 is called Iron Bundle, and it's the Paradox form of Delibird. Iron Bundle's potential is best exploited in competitive battles thanks to its high Speed and Speed-controlling move in Icy Wind, as well as powerful attack moves like Hydro Pump.

Iron Moth: Volcarona is one of two critters to get both an ancient and future form in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, with the futuristic one being Iron Moth. Dropping its Bug type in favor of Poison, Iron Moth has incredible coverage and very powerful moves that make it a great threat, even when used in the final battle against Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Professors.

B Tier

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Ting-Lu: The only completely new Ground-type Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, outside of Clodsire (which is based on Quagsire's design anyway), Ting-Lu is a very powerful tank thanks to its high HP and defensive stats. On top of that, it also comes with an Ability that lowers all other Pokemon's Special Attack, which makes Ting-Lu inherently bulkier.

Brute Bonnet: Initially, Brute Bonnet was received as a worse form of Amoonguss due to it being Grass and Dark, which nets its many weaknesses and a handful of resistances. However, Brute Bonnet still packs the utility moves that make Amoonguss one of the top 5 Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, such as Spore and Rage Powder, but it also has a decent Attack stat that can be quite disruptive when combined with moves like Bullet Seed and Sucker Punch.

Iron Valiant: Even though Iron Valiant is one of the community's favorite new Paradox Pokemon, this combined futuristic form of Gardevoir and Gallade falls short in its stat distribution. While still excellent for the most part, Iron Valiant is not fast enough to make it a reliable sweeper, and it's not slow enough to work well under Trick Room. On top of that, its mixed offensive stats don't allow it to excel in one field over the other.

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C Tier

The pokedex cover for Scream Tail in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Scream Tail: Scream Tail is a disappointing Pokemon in the sense that it gains Psychic as a secondary type, but doesn't really have offensive Psychic-type moves to use. The Paradox form of Jigglypuff packs a lot of utility in terms of support, but other than that, it leaves a lot to be desired.

Slither Wing: Like Iron Moth, Slither Wing loses one of Volcarona's original types to gain another, in this case, trading Fire for Fighting. While it has good moves that make it menacing to a degree, with the likes of First Impression and Close Combat, this crawling moth is very underwhelming in the defensive department.

Wo-Chien: The final Pokemon of the Ruinous Quartet, Wo-Chien is arguably the worst of the bunch due to its type combo, Grass/Dark, which makes it very frail on the defensive side. Its stats and moves don't really help it too much, with one of its only saving graces being Giga Drain.

Iron Jugulis: The Paradox form of Hydreigon, Iron Jugulis is one of the most disappointing Gen 9 Pokemon. This is mainly due to the fact that Hydreigon is such a good critter that Iron Jugulis pales in comparison, only having slightly higher Speed that could potentially make it a decent Tailwind setter - but even then, it's outclassed by an unevolved Gen 2 Pokemon in the form of Murkrow.

Iron Thorns: Like Iron Jugulis, Iron Thorns suffers from the comparison with Tyranitar. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet make Tyranitar a strange case because it gets what can only be described as a downgrade of its regular form, this time trading its four times weakness to Fighting for one to Ground. As such, Iron Thorns remains equally frail compared to Tyranitar, and it also lacks its offensive power or utility with Sand Stream.

D Tier

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Iron Treads: While Iron Treads' type is not bad per se, its middling stats and especially its very lackluster move pool make the future form of Donphan just a Pokemon that can hardly be used outside of the main playthrough. As such, it remains an underwhelming addition in both PvE and PvP, especially in the most extreme application of these departments - Tera Raids and competitive battles.

Sandy Shocks: Although Sandy Shocks should be given props for its original design, its type combination and stats make it extremely underwhelming compared to the rest of the Paradox Pokemon. While Ground/Electric is not a bad typing in and of itself, Sandy Shocks is just a mixed bag that fails to shine in any considerable way.

Great Tusk: With abysmal Special Defense, Great Tusk is unfortunately doomed to be destroyed by most other critters. A base Speed of 87 also doesn't help it, making the ancient Paradox form of Donphan difficult to use both in regular matchups and under Trick Room. Overall, while the type combination is astounding, Great Tusk is hardly a good Pokemon, to begin with.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are available now on Nintendo Switch.

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