
What moves does the Pokémon naturally get and can possibly obtain? Unlike with past games, TMs are of infinite use and thus have no opportunity cost.
Movepool: A Pokémon's movepool (both level-up and TM/HM) is crucial. In general, a Pokémon with low Speed will often be ranked lower. Does the Pokémon have a stat distribution that complements its movepool and typing? If a Pokémon has a stat distribution that favors both its typing and movepool, it will often be higher on the tier list. Stats: A Pokémon's stat distribution is crucial for its success. How do the typing's matchups work against the entire game? If a Pokémon has better typing, it is often considered a higher rank.
Typing: A Pokémon's typing can be of great importance for an efficient playthrough. Does it require significant backtracking, require HM moves, or just have a low encounter rate? This includes backtracking to revive the Plume Fossil or Cover Fossil in Nacrene City after obtaining one in the Relic Castle, as well as catching Water-types, Cobalion, or Virizion post-Surf. Availability: This is how early a Pokémon becomes available in the game and how hard it is to find (read: encounter rate). Pokémon are ranked under the following five factors: Pokémon in higher ranks, such as S and A, are considered very efficient, while those in lower tiers, such as D and E, are considered not very efficient.
The major factor under which each is ranked is efficiency a Pokémon that is efficient provides faster and easier solutions to major battles, which include Gym Leaders, Elite Four members, and N and Ghetsis at the Pokémon League, than ones that are inefficient. Welcome to the Pokémon Black and White in-game tier list! The goal of this list is to rank every Pokémon in Unova in one of the six tiers, from S to E, each vaguely determining its viability. By DrumstickGaming, Ryota Mitarai, and various other contributors.