PVPium

LAIC 2027

Full matrix battle results using the published league movesets.

Updated Sep 11, 2026

How to Use These PvP Rankings

Read the score as a starting point, not a verdict

PVPium rankings are built from published matrix battle results, so the score is best understood as a broad performance signal inside the selected league and ruleset. A higher score usually means the Pokémon handled more of the tested field, or handled important matchups more cleanly, with the listed IVs and moves. It does not mean that Pokémon belongs on every team, and it does not guarantee the same result in every real battle. Shield timing, energy leads, alignment, bait choices, lag, and the rest of your team can all change how a matchup feels.

The role sorts help you ask a more specific question. Overall is the default view, while Leads, Switches, and Closers highlight how a Pokémon performed in different battle jobs when that data is available. Stat Product, Attack, Defense, and Stamina are useful for understanding the body of a Pokémon, but raw stats should still be weighed against typing, moves, and the matchups you expect to see.

Movesets change what the ranking means

The move line shown on each ranking row is part of the ranking result, not decoration. Fast move energy gain, charged move cost, coverage, and special access to Elite TM or legacy moves can move a Pokémon from awkward to excellent. Open a row before building around it: the expanded Moveset panel shows recommended moves, alternative fast and charged attacks, fast move counts, damage, energy, DPT, EPT, and DPE. If you choose a different moveset in game, treat the ranking as a guide rather than a perfect prediction.

Type Matchups and Top Wins/Losses are there to explain the shape behind the number. A Pokémon with an impressive rank may still be fragile into a common type or lose to several threats your team already struggles with. Another Pokémon with a lower overall score may be exactly what you need because it covers a narrow weakness or gives your team a cleaner safe switch.

Use the rankings with the rest of PVPium

A practical workflow is to shortlist Pokémon from this page, then test the actual team idea. Use Team Builder to compare coverage and identify shared weaknesses before you invest resources. Use the Battle Simulator when a specific matchup matters; the win and loss links in the ranking details can open simulator payloads for quick comparison. Use the CMP Checker when two Pokémon often reach charged moves together and you need to know who is likely to move first. Finally, use the IV Rank Checker to see whether your own catch fits the league well enough, because the ranked entry may assume a particular level and IV spread.

The best teams usually come from combining these views: rankings for the metagame map, team tools for structure, simulations for key fights, CMP for close timing, and IV checking for the Pokémon you can actually build. That is where the list becomes useful in practice.