GLOBAL POKÉMON & TRAINER RANK SYSTEM
Each Tier has sub-levels:Low → Mid → High → Peak
G TIER — Novice Level
Typical Wild Pokémon at Route 1
Very weak
Minimal battle experience
Newly hatched or infant Pokémon
No advanced moves
Extremely low durability
Examples:Caterpie, Pidgey, young Shinx, young Turtwig, Sentret, early Fletchling.
F TIER — Ordinary Level
Beginning Trainer-Level Pokémon
Basic strength
Some battle experience
Small but functional movepool
Can hold their own but fold quickly under pressure
Examples:Staravia (young), early Shinx, early Turtwig, Combee, early Houndour.
E TIER — Advanced Level
Strong Wild Pokémon & Intermediate Trainers
Noticeable physical and energy growth
Moves begin showing real power
Instincts sharpen
Start learning advanced techniques
A point where raw strength becomes visible
Examples:Luxio (wild), Grotle (early stage), Herdier, Machoke (wild), Pignite (newly evolved).
D TIER — Elite Level
Aiden's current beginner combat tier
Can defeat low-level Gym challengers
Moves show real force and accuracy
Durability improves significantly
Training slows down — Pokémon need more effort to progress
The "first wall" most trainers hit
Examples:Monferno, Luxio (trained), Prinplup, early Onix, Boldore, early Gabite.
C TIER — Professional Level
Intermediate Trainers & Strong Wilds
Reliable, consistent power
Can damage Gym-tier Pokémon with effort
Sharper reactions, battlefield awareness
Strong movepools
Often used by veteran trainers and professionals
Examples:Machamp, Golem, Starmie, fully-evolved wild Pokémon, Braviary (young adult).
B TIER — Senior Level
Veteran Trainer-Level Pokémon
Fight Gym Pokémon evenly
Large movepools with combos
Strong instincts and high experience
Durable enough to withstand heavy hits
Considerable battlefield pressure
Examples:Roserade, Drifblim, Floatzel, Rapidash, Krookodile (trained).
A TIER — Gym Leader Level
What official Gym Leaders commonly use
Excellent reaction speed
Wide movepools
Large power output
Durable enough to fight multiple opponents
Can dominate groups of weaker Pokémon
Examples:Gardenia's RoseradeRoark's CranidosByron's BastiodonVolkner's Luxray
S TIER — Elite Four Level
Extremely powerful, exceptionally trained Pokémon
Incredible battle instincts
Moves gain natural secondary effects (burn chance increases, psychic force intensifies, etc.)
Can overwhelm Gym Pokémon effortlessly
Aura becomes partly visible around their bodies
Rare among active trainers
Examples:Aiden's Milotic (Peak S)Aiden's Alolan Ninetales (Peak S)Aiden's Shiny Gardevoir (Peak S)Flint's InfernapeCynthia's Roserade
SS TIER — Champion Level
Pokémon used by true Champions
Immense aura output
Natural battlefield control (terrain reacts to them)
Moves can destroy small terrain structures
Tactical intelligence comparable to humans
Can fight multiple Elite Four Pokémon simultaneously
Examples:Cynthia's GarchompSteven's MetagrossLance's DragoniteAiden's Shiny Tyranitar (Champion High)Aiden's Dragapult (Champion Peak)
SSS TIER — MASTER / THIRD LEVEL GOD
Extremely rare — borderline mythic
Moves behave like natural disasters
Aura output overwhelms the environment
Terrain is affected even without move activation
Usually ancient or unique Pokémon
Only documented a few times in history
Examples:Ancient guardian PokémonCertain ancient Totem formsHigh-tier manifestations of rare species
SSS+ TIER — SECOND LEVEL GOD
Ultra-powerful mythological beings
Reality-influencing abilities
Elemental mastery beyond nature
Can alter weather systems, land masses, storms
Only legendary or ancient primal beings reach this level
Examples:Totem Pokémon of ancient erasUltra-powerful legendary versionsCertain paradox-only variants
SSS++ TIER — FIRST LEVEL GOD
World-altering legendary Pokémon
Extreme destructive potential
Affect weather, continents, or space
Unmatched aura pressure
Their moves can rewrite environments
Examples:Mega RayquazaPrimal KyogrePrimal GroudonBlack/White Kyurem (max fusion power)
SSS+++ TIER — CREATOR LEVEL GOD
The absolute peak
Universe-shaping power
Manipulate time, space, antimatter, life, reality
Only true cosmic beings reach this
Pokémon with natural access to divine force
Examples:ArceusDialgaPalkiaGiratinaUltra Necrozma