What is Showdown Tier?
Showdown Tier is a comprehensive Pokemon competitive statistics platform that provides detailed analysis and tier rankings for various competitive formats. Our mission is to help competitive Pokemon players make informed decisions by providing accurate, data-driven insights into the current metagame.
We analyze thousands of battles to generate usage statistics, win rates, tier rankings, and detailed matchup data for Pokemon across multiple competitive formats including VGC (Video Game Championships) and OU (OverUsed).
Our Data Sources
Battle Data
All battle statistics are sourced from publicly available battles on Pokémon Showdown. We analyze real competitive battles to ensure our statistics reflect actual gameplay patterns and strategies used by players worldwide.
Data Collection Policy:
- Battle data is extracted only from publicly spectatable matches on Pokémon Showdown
- To minimize server load, we collect a sampled subset of available battles rather than all spectatable matches
- Analysis is limited to major competitive formats to reduce impact on Pokémon Showdown's infrastructure
Pokemon Images
Pokemon images are provided by PokéAPI, a free and open Pokemon data API. We are grateful for their comprehensive image database that helps us present Pokemon visually.
Update Frequency
Our statistics are updated regularly to reflect the current competitive landscape:
- Daily Updates: All reports including tier rankings and statistics are updated daily
- Battle Data: Battle data is collected and processed daily
- Format Changes: New formats are added as they become available in competitive play
What We Provide
Tier Rankings
Comprehensive tier lists (S, A, B, C, D, E) based on usage rates and performance metrics
Usage Statistics
Detailed usage percentages showing how frequently each Pokemon appears in competitive battles
Win Rate Analysis
Win rate data to help you understand which Pokemon are most effective in the current meta
Matchup Data
Favorable and unfavorable matchups, plus synergy analysis with common team partners
Trend Analysis
Time-series data showing how Pokemon usage and performance changes over time
Multiple Formats
Support for VGC, OU, and other popular competitive formats
Our Methodology
Our tier calculation system takes into account multiple factors:
- Usage Frequency: How often a Pokemon appears in competitive battles
- Win Rate: The percentage of battles won when using this Pokemon
- Comprehensive Analysis: Analysis includes all rating levels to provide a complete view of the competitive landscape
- Statistical Significance: Minimum battle thresholds ensure data reliability
Disclaimer
Important: Showdown Tier is an independent, unofficial fan-made project created for educational and informational purposes.
Pokémon and Pokémon character names are trademarks of Nintendo, Creatures Inc., and GAME FREAK inc. All Pokémon images and names are copyright of their respective owners.
We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to The Pokémon Company, Nintendo, Creatures Inc., GAME FREAK inc., Pokémon Showdown, or PokéAPI. This is an unofficial, fan-created statistics platform.
Operator Information
Site Operator
This site is operated by the Showdowntier Operations Team, a group of passionate volunteer fans dedicated to Pokemon competitive battle analysis.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide accurate and reliable statistical data and analysis for Pokemon competitive players, contributing to the growth and development of the competitive scene.
Contact & Feedback
We value your feedback and are constantly working to improve our service. If you have questions, suggestions, or notice any issues with our data, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Visit our Contact page to get in touch with us.
Acknowledgments
This project would not be possible without the following communities and services:
- Pokémon Showdown - For providing the platform and publicly accessible battle data
- PokéAPI - For Pokemon images
- The Pokemon Community - For continuous competitive gameplay that generates the data we analyze