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.

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!]]>https://pvpoke.com/rankings/all/1500/overall/mimikyu/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:36:04 GMT
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.

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.

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.
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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!]]>https://pvpoke.com/rankings/all/10000/overall/baxcalibur/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:04:38 GMT
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.]]>https://pvpoke.com/rankings/mega/10000/overall/Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:13:00 GMThttps://pvpoke.com/rankings/sunshine/1500/overall/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:58:00 GMThttps://pvpoke.com/rankings/all/1500/overall/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:33:23 GMT
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!]]>https://pvpoke.com/forever-forward/rankings/all/1500/overall/Wed, 27 May 2026 16:05:12 GMThttps://pvpoke.com/rankings/all/1500/overall/oinkologne_female/Fri, 08 May 2026 15:00:52 GMThttps://pvpoke.com/battle/matrix/1500/stunfisk-m-1-3-1%2Cquagsire_shadow-m-0-2-6%2Cempoleon-m-1-4-2%2Clickilicky-m-1-1-4%2Ccorsola_galarian-m-0-1-2%2Ctogekiss-m-18-6-3/togekiss-m-18-6-3%2Cforretress_shadow-m-2-6-5%2Caegislash_shield-m-1-3-2%2Clickilicky-m-1-1-4%2Chydreigon_shadow-m-1-1-5%2Cquagsire_shadow-m-0-2-6/11/Fri, 01 May 2026 01:36:47 GMThttps://pvpoke.com/rankings/all/1500/overall/araquanid_shadow/Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:17:46 GMThttps://pvpoke.com/rankings/all/1500/overall/orthworm/Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:34:13 GMT
These two are performing so well, in fact, that other Pokemon are struggling in comparison. A few that are keeping their head above water are Galarian Corsola, Empoleon, and Forretress. On the other hand, Shadow Drapion, Annihilape, and Wigglytuff have taken big performance hits.

Good luck as the meta adapts to this new menace!]]>https://pvpoke.com/train/analysis/Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:38:36 GMThttps://pvpoke.com/rankings/naic2026/1500/overall/Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:50:17 GMThttps://pvpoke.com/rankings/all/1500/overall/tinkaton/Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:02:26 GMT https://pvpoke.com/