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SS National Dex Monotype is the official National Dex Monotype metagame for Gen 8. It is regarded as the debut generation of the National Dex formats, caused by the Pokédex cut in the cartridge games.
Notably Different Mechanics from Gen 9
- Terastallization does not exist;
- Z-Crystals and Mega Stones are avaliable;
- Snow is Hail, and does not boost Defense of Ice-type Pokémon. Rather, all active Pokémon lose 1/16 of their maximum HP every turn unless they are Ice-type;
- Protean and Libero always changes the user's type;
- Battle Bond does not boost Greninja Attack, Special Attack and Speed after it KOes an opposing Pokémon. Rather, it transforms Greninja into Greninja-Ash and changes Water Shuriken;
- Frustation, Hidden Power, Return and Pursuit are usable moves;
- Hidden Power and Toxic can be used by almost any Pokémon;
- Recover, Soft-Boiled, and other healing moves have 16 PP;
- Grassy Glide has 70 Base Power.
- Defog removes Terrains;
- Teleport has negative priority, and switches out the user;
- Rapid Spin is 50 BP and increases Speed by 1 stage.
- Burn deals 6% damage each turn, as opposed to 12%;
- Pelipper and Torkoal have access to Drizzle and Drought respectively; Gengar loses Levitate;
- Dark-types are immune to Prankster-boosted moves.
/tour create gen8nationaldexag, elimination
/tour rules Standard NatDex, Same Type Clause, Species Clause, OHKO Clause, Evasion Moves Clause, Dynamax Clause, Sleep Clause Mod, -Arceus, -Blastoise-Mega, -Blaziken, -Calyrex-Ice, -Calyrex-Shadow, -Darkrai, -Deoxys-Base, -Deoxys-Attack, -Dialga, -Dracovish, -Dragapult, -Eternatus, -Genesect, -Gengar-Mega, -Giratina, -Giratina-Origin, -Groudon, -Ho-Oh, -Hoopa-Unbound, -Kangaskhan-Mega, -Kartana, -Kyogre, -Kyurem-Black, -Kyurem-White, -Lucario-Mega, -Lugia, -Lunala, -Magearna, -Marshadow, -Mawile-Mega, -Medicham-Mega, -Metagross-Mega, -Mewtwo, -Moltres-Galar, -Naganadel, -Necrozma-Dawn-Wings, -Necrozma-Dusk-Mane, -Palkia, -Pheromosa, -Rayquaza, -Reshiram, -Salamence-Mega, -Shaymin-Sky, -Solgaleo, -Spectrier, -Urshifu-Base, -Xerneas, -Yveltal, -Zacian, -Zacian-Crowned, -Zamazenta, -Zamazenta-Crowned, -Zekrom, -Zygarde-Base, -Battle Bond, -Moody, -Power Construct, -Shadow Tag, -Bright Powder, -Damp Rock, -Focus Band, -King's Rock, -Lax Incense, -Quick Claw, -Smooth Rock, -Terrain Extender, -Baton Pass
/tour rules Standard NatDex, Same Type Clause, Species Clause, OHKO Clause, Evasion Moves Clause, Dynamax Clause, Sleep Clause Mod, -Arceus, -Blastoise-Mega, -Blaziken, -Calyrex-Ice, -Calyrex-Shadow, -Darkrai, -Deoxys-Base, -Deoxys-Attack, -Dialga, -Dracovish, -Dragapult, -Eternatus, -Genesect, -Gengar-Mega, -Giratina, -Giratina-Origin, -Groudon, -Ho-Oh, -Hoopa-Unbound, -Kangaskhan-Mega, -Kartana, -Kyogre, -Kyurem-Black, -Kyurem-White, -Lucario-Mega, -Lugia, -Lunala, -Magearna, -Marshadow, -Mawile-Mega, -Medicham-Mega, -Metagross-Mega, -Mewtwo, -Moltres-Galar, -Naganadel, -Necrozma-Dawn-Wings, -Necrozma-Dusk-Mane, -Palkia, -Pheromosa, -Rayquaza, -Reshiram, -Salamence-Mega, -Shaymin-Sky, -Solgaleo, -Spectrier, -Urshifu-Base, -Xerneas, -Yveltal, -Zacian, -Zacian-Crowned, -Zamazenta, -Zamazenta-Crowned, -Zekrom, -Zygarde-Base, -Battle Bond, -Moody, -Power Construct, -Shadow Tag, -Bright Powder, -Damp Rock, -Focus Band, -King's Rock, -Lax Incense, -Quick Claw, -Smooth Rock, -Terrain Extender, -Baton Pass
Viability Rankings
S Rank
Volcarona
A Rank
Araquanid
Buzzwole
Mega Pinsir
Mega Scizor
B Rank
Armaldo
Forretress
Galvantula
Heracross
Scizor
C Rank
Golisopod
Mega Heracross
Ribombee
Scolipede
Shuckle
Vikavolt
D Rank
Centiskorch
Durant
Yanmega
Volcarona
A Rank
Araquanid
Buzzwole
Mega Pinsir
Mega Scizor
B Rank
Armaldo
Forretress
Galvantula
Heracross
Scizor
C Rank
Golisopod
Mega Heracross
Ribombee
Scolipede
Shuckle
Vikavolt
D Rank
Centiskorch
Durant
Yanmega
S Rank
Greninja
Mandibuzz
A Rank
Hydreigon
Mega Sableye
Tyranitar
Zarude
B Rank
Alolan Muk
Grimmsnarl
Mega Tyranitar
Weavile
C Rank
Bisharp
Drapion
Krookodile
D Rank
Crawdaunt
Incineroar
Mega Houndoom
Mega Sharpedo
Greninja
Mandibuzz
A Rank
Hydreigon
Mega Sableye
Tyranitar
Zarude
B Rank
Alolan Muk
Grimmsnarl
Mega Tyranitar
Weavile
C Rank
Bisharp
Drapion
Krookodile
D Rank
Crawdaunt
Incineroar
Mega Houndoom
Mega Sharpedo
S Rank
Kommo-o
Kyurem
Latias
A Rank
Garchomp
Latios
Mega Altaria
B Rank
Dragalge
Dragonite
Duraludon
Mega Latios
C Rank
Hydreigon
Mega Latias
Zygarde-10%
D Rank
Haxorus
Mega Garchomp
Noivern
Kommo-o
Kyurem
Latias
A Rank
Garchomp
Latios
Mega Altaria
B Rank
Dragalge
Dragonite
Duraludon
Mega Latios
C Rank
Hydreigon
Mega Latias
Zygarde-10%
D Rank
Haxorus
Mega Garchomp
Noivern
S Rank
Tapu Koko
Zapdos
Zeraora
A Rank
Alolan Raichu
Rotom-Wash
B Rank
Magnezone
Regieleki
C Rank
Alolan Golem
Rotom-Mow
Thundurus
D Rank
Raikou
Toxtricity
Xurkitree
Tapu Koko
Zapdos
Zeraora
A Rank
Alolan Raichu
Rotom-Wash
B Rank
Magnezone
Regieleki
C Rank
Alolan Golem
Rotom-Mow
Thundurus
D Rank
Raikou
Toxtricity
Xurkitree
S Rank
Klefki
Mega Diancie
Tapu Bulu
A Rank
Azumarill
Tapu Koko
Tapu Lele
B Rank
Clefable
Mimikyu
Togekiss
C Rank
Galarian Weezing
Hatterene
Tapu Fini
D Rank
Alolan Ninetales
Grimmsnarl
Ribombee
Klefki
Mega Diancie
Tapu Bulu
A Rank
Azumarill
Tapu Koko
Tapu Lele
B Rank
Clefable
Mimikyu
Togekiss
C Rank
Galarian Weezing
Hatterene
Tapu Fini
D Rank
Alolan Ninetales
Grimmsnarl
Ribombee
S Rank
Kommo-o
Mega Gallade
A Rank
Cobalion
Keldeo
Terrakion
B Rank
Breloom
Buzzwole
Galarian Zapdos
Heracross
C Rank
Hawlucha
Lucario
Urshifu-Rapid-Strike
D Rank
Infernape
Toxicroak
Kommo-o
Mega Gallade
A Rank
Cobalion
Keldeo
Terrakion
B Rank
Breloom
Buzzwole
Galarian Zapdos
Heracross
C Rank
Hawlucha
Lucario
Urshifu-Rapid-Strike
D Rank
Infernape
Toxicroak
S Rank
Cinderace
Mega Charizard X
A Rank
Blacephalon
Heatran
Torkoal
Volcarona
B Rank
Mega Charizard Y
Victini
Volcanion
C Rank
Alolan Marowak
Infernape
Rotom-Heat
D Rank
Incineroar
Moltres
Cinderace
Mega Charizard X
A Rank
Blacephalon
Heatran
Torkoal
Volcarona
B Rank
Mega Charizard Y
Victini
Volcanion
C Rank
Alolan Marowak
Infernape
Rotom-Heat
D Rank
Incineroar
Moltres
S Rank
Landorus-Therian
Tornadus-Therian
A Rank
Celesteela
Gliscor
Mega Charizard Y
Thundurus-Therian
Zapdos
B Rank
Corviknight
Galarian Zapdos
Landorus
Mantine
Mega Aerodactyl
C Rank
Aerodactyl
Dragonite
Skarmory
Thundurus
D Rank
Articuno
Mandibuzz
Moltres
Togekiss
Xatu
Landorus-Therian
Tornadus-Therian
A Rank
Celesteela
Gliscor
Mega Charizard Y
Thundurus-Therian
Zapdos
B Rank
Corviknight
Galarian Zapdos
Landorus
Mantine
Mega Aerodactyl
C Rank
Aerodactyl
Dragonite
Skarmory
Thundurus
D Rank
Articuno
Mandibuzz
Moltres
Togekiss
Xatu
S Rank
Aegislash
Mega Sableye
Mimikyu
A Rank
Blacephalon
Galarian Corsola
Gengar
B Rank
Alolan Marowak
Jellicent
Shedinja
C Rank
Froslass
Runerigus
D Rank
Dhelmise
Golurk
Polteageist
Aegislash
Mega Sableye
Mimikyu
A Rank
Blacephalon
Galarian Corsola
Gengar
B Rank
Alolan Marowak
Jellicent
Shedinja
C Rank
Froslass
Runerigus
D Rank
Dhelmise
Golurk
Polteageist
S Rank
Ferrothorn
Mega Venusaur
Rillaboom
A Rank
Celebi
Whimsicott
Zarude
B Rank
Breloom
Cradily
C Rank
Rotom-Mow
Serperior
Tapu Bulu
D Rank
Amoonguss
Decidueye
Venusaur
Ferrothorn
Mega Venusaur
Rillaboom
A Rank
Celebi
Whimsicott
Zarude
B Rank
Breloom
Cradily
C Rank
Rotom-Mow
Serperior
Tapu Bulu
D Rank
Amoonguss
Decidueye
Venusaur
S Rank
Excadrill
A Rank
Gastrodon
Garchomp
Landorus
Landorus-Therian
Mamoswine
Mega Garchomp
B Rank
Gliscor
Hippowdon
Nidoking
Seismitoad
C Rank
Krookodile
Mega Camerupt
Mega Steelix
Zygarde-10%
D Rank
Diggersby
Dugtrio
Golurk
Mega Swampert
Excadrill
A Rank
Gastrodon
Garchomp
Landorus
Landorus-Therian
Mamoswine
Mega Garchomp
B Rank
Gliscor
Hippowdon
Nidoking
Seismitoad
C Rank
Krookodile
Mega Camerupt
Mega Steelix
Zygarde-10%
D Rank
Diggersby
Dugtrio
Golurk
Mega Swampert
S Rank
Alolan Ninetales
Kyurem
A Rank
Cloyster
Galarian Darmanitan
Piloswine
Weavile
B Rank
Arctozolt
Avalugg
Mamoswine
C Rank
Froslass
Glastrier
Rotom-Frost
D Rank
Alolan Sandslash
Arctovish
Aurorus
Lapras
Alolan Ninetales
Kyurem
A Rank
Cloyster
Galarian Darmanitan
Piloswine
Weavile
B Rank
Arctozolt
Avalugg
Mamoswine
C Rank
Froslass
Glastrier
Rotom-Frost
D Rank
Alolan Sandslash
Arctovish
Aurorus
Lapras
S Rank
Blissey
Ditto
Mega Lopunny
A Rank
Diggersby
Porygon2
Porygon-Z
Staraptor
B Rank
Heliolisk
Mega Pidgeot
Meloetta
C Rank
Bewear
Chansey
Indeedee
Obstagoon
Smeargle
D Rank
Indeedee-F
Linoone
Mega Audino
Blissey
Ditto
Mega Lopunny
A Rank
Diggersby
Porygon2
Porygon-Z
Staraptor
B Rank
Heliolisk
Mega Pidgeot
Meloetta
C Rank
Bewear
Chansey
Indeedee
Obstagoon
Smeargle
D Rank
Indeedee-F
Linoone
Mega Audino
S Rank
Nidoking
Toxapex
A Rank
Alolan Muk
Crobat
Mega Venusaur
B Rank
Amoonguss
Galarian Slowking
Galarian Weezing
Gengar
Nihilego
C Rank
Drapion
Nidoqueen
Salazzle
Scolipede
D Rank
Mega Beedrill
Skuntank
Toxtricity
Nidoking
Toxapex
A Rank
Alolan Muk
Crobat
Mega Venusaur
B Rank
Amoonguss
Galarian Slowking
Galarian Weezing
Gengar
Nihilego
C Rank
Drapion
Nidoqueen
Salazzle
Scolipede
D Rank
Mega Beedrill
Skuntank
Toxtricity
S Rank
Tapu Lele
Victini
A Rank
Deoxys-Speed
Jirachi
Latias
Mega Gallade
Slowbro
B Rank
Celebi
Galarian Slowking
Hatterene
Latios
Mega Latias
Mew
C Rank
Alakazam
Bronzong
Mega Alakazam
Mega Gardevoir
Mega Slowbro
Metagross
Reuniclus
D Rank
Deoxys-Defense
Galarian Slowbro
Indeedee
Mega Latios
Meloetta
Necrozma
Orbeetle
Slowking
Tapu Lele
Victini
A Rank
Deoxys-Speed
Jirachi
Latias
Mega Gallade
Slowbro
B Rank
Celebi
Galarian Slowking
Hatterene
Latios
Mega Latias
Mew
C Rank
Alakazam
Bronzong
Mega Alakazam
Mega Gardevoir
Mega Slowbro
Metagross
Reuniclus
D Rank
Deoxys-Defense
Galarian Slowbro
Indeedee
Mega Latios
Meloetta
Necrozma
Orbeetle
Slowking
S Rank
Mega Diancie
Shuckle
A Rank
Nihilego
Terrakion
Tyranitar
B Rank
Alolan Golem
Coalossal
Omastar
Rhyperior
Stakataka
C Rank
Cradily
Lycanroc-Dusk
Mega Aerodactyl
D Rank
Diancie
Minior
Mega Tyranitar
Mega Diancie
Shuckle
A Rank
Nihilego
Terrakion
Tyranitar
B Rank
Alolan Golem
Coalossal
Omastar
Rhyperior
Stakataka
C Rank
Cradily
Lycanroc-Dusk
Mega Aerodactyl
D Rank
Diancie
Minior
Mega Tyranitar
S Rank
Aegislash
Excadrill
Heatran
A Rank
Celesteela
Corviknight
Ferrothorn
Mega Scizor
B Rank
Bisharp
Jirachi
Magnezone
Melmetal
Skarmory
C Rank
Cobalion
Durant
Klefki
Lucario
Stakataka
D Rank
Bronzong
Duraludon
Empoleon
Aegislash
Excadrill
Heatran
A Rank
Celesteela
Corviknight
Ferrothorn
Mega Scizor
B Rank
Bisharp
Jirachi
Magnezone
Melmetal
Skarmory
C Rank
Cobalion
Durant
Klefki
Lucario
Stakataka
D Rank
Bronzong
Duraludon
Empoleon
S Rank
Greninja
A Rank
Mega Swampert
Pelipper
Slowking
Swampert
Tapu Fini
Toxapex
Urshifu-Rapid-Strike
B Rank
Barraskewda
Empoleon
Gastrodon
Keldeo
Kingdra
Mega Gyarados
Mega Sharpedo
Rotom-Wash
Volcanion
C Rank
Cloyster
Crawdaunt
Golisopod
Gyarados
Manaphy
Mantine
Mega Slowbro
Seismitoad
Slowbro
Suicune
D Rank
Alomomola
Araquanid
Azumarill
Lanturn
Quagsire
Tentacruel
Greninja
A Rank
Mega Swampert
Pelipper
Slowking
Swampert
Tapu Fini
Toxapex
Urshifu-Rapid-Strike
B Rank
Barraskewda
Empoleon
Gastrodon
Keldeo
Kingdra
Mega Gyarados
Mega Sharpedo
Rotom-Wash
Volcanion
C Rank
Cloyster
Crawdaunt
Golisopod
Gyarados
Manaphy
Mantine
Mega Slowbro
Seismitoad
Slowbro
Suicune
D Rank
Alomomola
Araquanid
Azumarill
Lanturn
Quagsire
Tentacruel
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Sword and Shield Monotype has progressed through several metagames: Pre-HOME, HOME, Isle of Armor, and Crown Tundra. The supported metagame is the metagame after the Crown Tundra DLC, and the following tours occurred when Crown Tundra was the current metagame.
NDM Sendoff
NDMPL II Replays
NDMPL I
National Dex Monotype Tournament
If one wishes to check out replays from the previous metagames, check out the SS National Dex Monotype forum
NDM Sendoff
NDMPL II Replays
NDMPL I
National Dex Monotype Tournament
If one wishes to check out replays from the previous metagames, check out the SS National Dex Monotype forum
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