1. Aptitude (Potential System)
A Pokémon's potential is determined by its genetic stability, energy capacity, and growth rate.
A scanner assigns a color code to indicate the Soft Cap (the level where growth slows down significantly).
Crucial Note on Species vs. Aptitude :
Being a rare species (like Dratini or Larvitar) does not guarantee high aptitude.
A Pseudo-Legendary can be born with Green or even Black aptitude if its genetics are poor.
A Green-Aptitude Tyranitar will still be strong due to its species, but it will never reach the heights of a Silver-Aptitude onix.
Each color is divided into Light (Lower End) and Dark/Deep (Higher End).
* Black (Common): The bottom of the food chain.
• 80% of wild Pokémon fall here
* Light Black: Genetic defects. Struggles to survive.
* Deep Black: The standard wild Pokémon. Caps around Level 25-30. Cannon fodder.
* Green (Solid): The standard for a competent Trainer.
* Light Green: Decent stats. Good enough for a grunt.
* Deep Green: High quality.
Can reach the Advanced Tier (Level 30+) with consistent training.
* Yellow (Distinguished): The bridge between the masses and the elite.
* Light Yellow: Stronger than average, often Pack Leaders in the wild.
* Deep Yellow: Ace material for Squad Leaders.
They have one outstanding stat (Attack, Speed, etc.).
* Blue (Rare): Truly exceptional genetics.
* Light Blue: Hard to find.
High natural stats and move learnig speed.
* Deep Blue: Very Rare.
Can comfortably reach Elite Tier (Level 40-50) without hitting a wall.
* Red (Mutant / Anomaly):
* Special Tier, These are genetic anomalies.
While their base stability might vary, their destructive ceiling sits above Blue but below Silver.
They possess unstable DNA, lethal aggression, or unique variations.
* Pale Red: Unstable or sickly, but dangerous.
* Blood Red: Perfect Mutation.
High-risk, high-reward weapons.
* Silver (Master): The 0.1%. Destined for greatness.
* Light Silver: Executive potential.
Near-perfect IVs.
* Deep Silver: Regional Powerhouse.
Found in the teams of Elite Four members.
* Gold (Champion): The Mortal Apex.
* LightGold: Flawless genetics.
A Pokémon that creates history.
* Deep Gold: The absolute limit of biological perfection for non-legendaries.
* Diamond (Divine / Legendary): The Immortals.
* Status: Forces of Nature, Myths.
* Examples: Lugia, Ho-Oh, Mewtwo,
Dialga.
They exist outside the standard limits of growth.
2. The Power Tiers (Levels)
Levels represent biological maturity and power .
The gap between tiers is massive.
* Rookie Tier (Level 1 - 9): Infants. Rely on basic instincts.
* Beginner Tier (Level 10 - 19): Bodies harden, elemental energy becomes potent.
* Intermediate Tier (Level 20 - 29): The Soldier class. Can destroy small vehicles.
* Advanced Tier (Level 30 - 39): Veterans. Requires significant resources to maintain.
* Elite Tier (Level 40 - 49): The Wall. Monsters capable of altering the local environment.
* Master Tier (Level 50 - 59): Gym Leaders, Executives.
* Catastrophe Tier (Level 60+): Walking natural disasters.
Lesser known fact :- Professor oaks dragonite and Charizard is both 80+
Legendaries like ,dialga and palkia have MAX level.