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	<channel><item><title>Thievul Rankings</title><description><![CDATA[Thievul gains Icy Wind this Community Day, propelling it to among the best Dark-type options in Great League. What it lacks in stats it makes up for in pressure, pacing, and new utility with Icy Wind's Attack drops. Time will tell if it has a lasting presence, but it should be a solid contender going forward. In Ultra League, it falls short due to its low CP. Have a great Community Day and look to add this one to your roster!]]></description><link>https://pvpoke.com/rankings/all/1500/overall/thievul/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:02:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scroll Cup Rankings</title><description><![CDATA[Scroll Cup picks up where Weather Cup leaves off with a Water-heavy meta and a handful of Electric counter options. This time, Dark types form the undercurrent, including Mandibuzz, Sableye, and Dark/Dragons, which gives Azumarill a larger role to play. Fighting has the most tenuous position in the cup. Still, a handful like Annihilape and Medicham may find unique roles.]]></description><link>https://pvpoke.com/rankings/scroll/1500/overall/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:56:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Evolution Cup Rankings</title><description><![CDATA[Middle evolutions will be duking it out in the upcoming Evolution Cup. Well-known picks like Sealeo, Dusclops, Charjabug, and Primeape will be top contenders among a slew of Dragon types and a grab bag of Steels to fend them off. For those that can afford them, there are some truly spicy XL options like Morgrem and Tinkatuff which have no comparison. And the less said about Chansey, the better.]]></description><link>https://pvpoke.com/rankings/evolution/1500/overall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:43:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Weather Cup Rankings</title><description><![CDATA[Rain is in the forecast for Weather Cup next week. With Fire, Ice, Rock, and Water types, it's the Water types that rise above the rest. The most successful Pokemon will be Water types with non-Water offenses, and Pokemon that can hit the Water-types super effectively. While this cup has a sizeable pool, the meta is most likely to narrow to these powerhouse picks. Good luck and pack an umbrella!]]></description><link>https://pvpoke.com/rankings/weather/1500/overall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:40:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Master Premier Rankings</title><description><![CDATA[Master Premier returns soon, largely unchanged from its last outing. Metagross, Florges, Dragonite, and Gyarados make up the power core of the cup. In support, Rhyperior looks to reclaim some of its standing with access to Drill Run. Primarina may prefer Waterfall over Charm now, where both variants performed about equally before. Gholdengo also improves thanks to the Shadow Ball buff, set to become a major player.]]></description><link>https://pvpoke.com/rankings/premier/10000/overall/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:01:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Retro Cup Rankings</title><description><![CDATA[Retro Cup returns later this month with its usual roster of Dragon, Normal, Ghost, and Psychic types which tend to dominate the scene. Dragon is looking particularly fearsome with Kingdra, Sliggoo, and Shelgon bolstering double-Dragon strategies. The infamous Lickilicky will also be making yet another themed cup appearance alongside pretty much the full cast of Normal types, sans Wigglytuff. Ghost has the daunting task of competing against them without the benefit of Mimikyu or Aegislash, and may wreak havoc on their own ranks as Annihilape looks to dodge its more traditional counterparts.<br><br>Other notable Pokemon include Cradily, Grumpig, and a plethora of Ice types hoping to overcome the Dragons. Lapras is the bulkiest and most flexible of these, but Sealeo, Walrein, Aurorus, and Abomasnow could all find a place in the proceedings. Good luck and enjoy the brief break from the form-changing trio!]]></description><link>https://pvpoke.com/rankings/fantasy/2500/overall/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:07:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ultra League Fantasy Cup Rankings</title><description><![CDATA[The Ultra League edition of Fantasy Cup is charging onto the scene in the coming days, and it's a notably narrower cup than the Great League fare. Many of the latter's contenders carry a hefty price tag in Ultra League, while others can't compete at all.<br><br>Those looking for affordable team members can find them in Florges, Primarina, Togekiss, Empoleon, and a handful of others. At the very top of the tower, level 50 picks like Mimikyu, Galarian Stunfisk, Turtonator, and Corviknight look to overpower the meta. Their actual availability may make this meta unpredictable from the onset, so prepare for a broader initial set.]]></description><link>https://pvpoke.com/rankings/fantasy/2500/overall/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:06:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mimikyu Rankings</title><description><![CDATA[The new PvP system is now live in the core leagues, and with it, Mimikyu has been unleashed. Mimikyu's special ability blocks the first unshielded Charged Attack it receives, and then reduces its Defense by 1 stage for the rest of the match (even if it switches out).<br><br>With this extra shield, Mimikyu's 1v1 matchups are unprecedented - it effectively always has shield advantage. With Fairy and Ghost offenses, it can hit just about everything for neutral damage. Its worst matchups are against bulky Normal types, bonus points if they have Ghost coverage (you know who). This is an unexplored mechanic, so we'll see if it debuts to a hot start or takes some time to master like Aegislash.<br><br>NOTE: All simulations currently use the old/legacy PvP mechanics. I'll be exploring ways to implement a toggle or a cup-specific setting. If I don't find a good solution, I'll keep the legacy PvP mechanics in place until Worlds at the end of August. Stay tuned!]]></description><link>https://pvpoke.com/rankings/all/1500/overall/mimikyu/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:36:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Shadow Rankings</title><description><![CDATA[New Shadow Pokemon are flocking this way, and they're well worth a look for PvP! Shadow Corviknight brings a notable boost to a Pokemon known for its tepid damage output. It's a top pick already, and should be dangerous in capable hands. Time will tell if it becomes preferred over the regular form!<br><br>Shadow Noctowl might have been scarier a few years ago, but it gives regular Noctowl access to Return. Not many Pokemon can make good use of this move, and Noctowl appears to be one of them, with good bulk, decent energy generation, and STAB.<br><br>Dewgong is too slow and dependent on its bulk to take advantage of the Shadow boost right now, but hold onto it for a future moveset shakeup. Shadow Dewgong has room to grow if Dewgong's pacing ever improves or if Icy Wind ever falls out of favor.<br><br>For Master League enthusiasts, Shadow Reshiram looks every bit as fearsome as its regular counterpart. Fusion Flare is even more devastating, and Draco Meteor is a practical OHKO against anything that doesn't resist it.<br>]]></description><link>https://pvpoke.com/rankings/all/1500/overall/corviknight_shadow/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:35:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Summer Cup Rankings</title><description><![CDATA[Summer Cup returns in just over a week, and it should feel familiar for anyone playing along this season. Cradily, Lickilicky, and Furret return as top contenders, and are joined by a wave of Water types, including Kingdra, Empoleon, and Jellicent. Bug types provide a new angle to attack Cradily, in particular Forretress and Araquanid, so this cup should be a bit more open than Sunshine.]]></description><link>https://pvpoke.com/rankings/summer/1500/overall/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:20:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Baxcalibur Rankings</title><description><![CDATA[Baxcalibur emerges from the stone this Community Day with its exclusive move, Glaive Rush! On paper, it's an excellent move with higher damage and a lower energy cost than Dragon Claw. However, it also comes with a 1 stage Defense Drop for the user. Altogether, this results in some marginal gains for Baxcalibur.<br><br>Baxcalibur is moderately ranked across all leagues, so potentially look to evolve one for each. The main culprits are its low stat product and poor defensive typing, which make the Defense drop from Glaive Rush difficult to navigate. Enjoy the Community Day!]]></description><link>https://pvpoke.com/rankings/all/10000/overall/baxcalibur/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:04:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mega Master League Rankings</title><description><![CDATA[Mega Master League returns with a few shakeups, including the debut of Mega Mewtwo. However, it's not the star of the show—that title belongs to Primal Kyogre, which received a rework to Waterfall. With a top stat product, coveted BoltBeam coverage, and better energy generation, Primal Kyogre is every bit the menace that legends claim it to be. Its worst matchups are against Dragon types, but even those must fear its Avalanche coverage, especially Mega Rayquaza.<br><br>If you're breaking out Mega Mewtwo, it's plenty powerful in its own right. Mega Mewtwo Y is the stronger of the two on paper, with better stats and typing. It has a few key walls—Mega Gyarados, one of the strongest and most accessible picks, and Mega Tyranitar, another heavy hitter. Mega Mewtwo X has worse stats and arguably worse typing, but unlike Mega Mewtwo Y, it can flip the script on Gyarados and Tyranitar with access to Counter. It has some nightmare matchups including against its counterpart, so careful team building will be important.]]></description><link>https://pvpoke.com/rankings/mega/10000/overall/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:13:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sunshine Cup Rankings</title><description><![CDATA[Sunshine Cup returns next week, featuring Ground, Normal, Fire, and Grass types. Cradily, Miltank, Lickilicky, and Furret look to be among the strongest contenders with few threatening weaknesses. To that end, Blaziken may play a key role in shutting them down, but has to beware of Ground and Flying in return. This may be a time to try out some niche picks that otherwise don't see play, so don't be afraid to venture out and don't forget your sunscreen!]]></description><link>https://pvpoke.com/rankings/sunshine/1500/overall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:58:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Forever Forward Update</title><description><![CDATA[The site is now updated for the new season, Forever Forward! The move updates are just about all as expected, except for Dragon Ascent being reduced to 45 energy. If you were using the preview site over the past week, the rankings should look just about the same. Have fun trying out new Pokemon and good luck to start the season!]]></description><link>https://pvpoke.com/rankings/all/1500/overall/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:33:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Forever Forward Rankings Preview</title><description><![CDATA[A preview is now available for next season, Forever Forward! Note that some updated move parameters are speculative, so they may change when the official numbers become official when the season launches.<br><br>Next season's changes should have limited impact on the top meta, but rounds the middle with a number of new contenders. Kanto Ninetales, Jumpluff, Seismitoad, and even Sliggoo all look to find a spot in the open league. With Wigglytuff nerfed, Sylveon and Aromatisse also emerge as new Fairies to take its place. Take a look and see you when the season starts!]]></description><link>https://pvpoke.com/forever-forward/rankings/all/1500/overall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:05:12 GMT</pubDate></item>
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		

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