#pokemon bracket

Format/Rules

Pokémon will initially compete in Qualifier rounds against other Pokémon of their Type from their Generation. The winning Pokémon will go on to represent its Type and Generation in the Bracket. Dual-Type Pokémon will appear in Qualifier polls for both of their Types, but only once in the Bracket itself.

In the event that there are too many Pokémon of a given Type from a given Generation to fit into a single Tumblr poll, the group will be split up into two or three based on National Pokédex # for Generations I-VI, and Regional Pokédex # for Generations VII-IX. The winners of each poll will then go head-to-head to determine who gets the spot in the Bracket.

For Pokémon with multiple Forms or Regional Variants, special Pre-Qualifier voting will be held. The winning Form/Variant will go on to compete for a spot in the Bracket against other Pokémon of its Type/Types from the Generation where the Form/Variant first made its debut (e.g., if Alolan Persian beats Kantonian Persian in Pre-Qualifiers, Alolan Persian will compete in Qualifiers against other Gen VII Dark-Type Pokémon. Kantonian Persian will not appear in Qualifier voting). EXCEPTIONS:

Cosplay Pikachu and Cap Pikachu – Prequalifiers for Pikachu will occur in two rounds. First, a winner will be chosen from both the various Cosplay Pikachu and Cap Pikachu forms. Then, the winning Cosplay Pikachu and Cap Pikachu forms will compete against the classic Pikachu design in a three-way vote. The winning form will represent Pikachu in Qualifiers against other Generation I Electric-Type Pokémon, regardless of when the Form made its debut.

Unown – Because Unown has 28 Forms (more than the maximum number of options that can be included in a Tumblr poll), Unown's Forms will compete in four groups of seven, split alphabetically. The winning Forms from each group will compete against each other in one final poll to determine which Form will represent Unown in Qualifiers against other Generation II Psychic-Type Pokémon, regardless of when the Form made its debut.

Vivillon – Similarly, Vivillon's Forms will compete in two groups of ten, split alphabetically. The winning Forms from each group will compete against each other in one final poll to determine which Form will represent Vivillon in Qualifiers against other Generation VI Bug-Type and Flying-Type Pokémon.

Spiky-Eared Pichu and White-Striped Basculin – Due to the superficial nature of the differences between these Forms and their classic designs, the winning Form will represent Pichu in Qualifiers against other Generation II Electric-Type Pokémon and Basculin in Qualifiers against other Generation V Water-Type Pokémon, respectively, regardless of when the Form made its debut.

Dialga and Palkia – Regardless of whether Dialga or Palkia's normal Forms or Origin Formes win in Pre-Qualifiers, Dialga and Palkia will be represented in their respective Type Qualifiers for Generation IV, regardless of when the winning Form made its debut.

Nidoran ♀︎ and Nidoran ♂︎ – For the purposes of this contest, Nidoran ♀︎ and Nidoran ♂︎ will be considered two forms of the same Pokémon and will therefore compete against each other in Pre-Qualifiers, such that only one is represented amongst Generation I Poison-Type Pokémon.

Genesect, Mimikyu, Cramorant, Maushold and Dudunsparce – Due to the superficial nature of the differences between these Forms and their classic designs, Pre-Qualifier polls will not be held for these Pokémon. No Drive Genesect, Disguised Form Mimikyu, Cramorant's normal Form, Family of Four Maushold, and Two-Segment Form Dudunsparce, respectively, will move directly to Qualifiers.

Sinistea, Polteageist, Sinistcha, Poltchageist – Because Form differences between these Pokémon are rarely visible, Pre-Qualifier polls will not be held for these Pokémon.

Arceus and Silvally – Because the difference between these Forms is item-based and changes each Pokémon's Type, Pre-Qualifier Polls will not be held. Arceus and Silvally will move directly to Qualifiers for Generation IV and Generation VII Normal-Type Pokémon, respectively.

Kyurem, Necrozma, and Calyrex – Because Kyurem's, Necrozma's, and Calyrex's Forms are more like fusions between them and other Pokémon, these alternate Forms (i.e., White Kyurem, Black Kyurem, Dusk Mane Necrozma, Dawn Wings Necrozma, Ice Rider Calyrex, Shadow Rider Calyrex) will not be appearing in this contest. Additionally, Ultra Necrozma will not appear in the contest due to its reliance on a generational gimmick (Z-Power). Kyurem, Necrozma, and Calyrex will each be represented by their standard Forms and move directly to Qualifier rounds for their respective Types and Generations.

Alcremie – Because Alcremie functionally has over 70 forms, Alcremie will be represented by Vanilla Cream, Strawberry Sweet Alcremie in Qualifiers against other Generation VIII Fairy-Type Pokémon. Sorry! Maybe next time.

Mega Evolutions, Gigantamax Forms, and Terastallized Pokémon do not count as Form differences. UPDATE 5/4/2025: Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon will be considered as Mega Evolutions, regardless of Bulbapedia categorization, due to using the same in-game mechanism as other Mega Evolutions, and will not be appearing anywhere in the contest.

In Bracket rounds, Pokémon will compete in 1v1 polls and progress through a single-elimination bracket to determine the Cuntiest Pokémon of 2025. The bracket will be seeded based on results on Qualifiers, as well as aesthetic, lore, and other relevant qualities as determined by the moderation team and seeding council. This is to keep the bracket fair in the event of BYEs, and to keep a 1v1 format.

Please vote based on which Pokémon is serving the most cunt. Not your favorite, not who is most likely to win in a battle, not who you think is the cutest. This bracket is about one thing and one thing only: Cunt.

User-submitted propaganda is not allowed in the Ask Box. This is to keep the Ask Box clear for actual questions. Propaganda in the tags is HIGHLY encouraged and will be considered when seeding the tournament.

Tournament Schedule

Polls for each stage of Pre-Qualifiers, Qualifiers, and the Bracket will be open for one week.

All dates are listed in Pacific Daylight Time (UTC -7:00).

WEEK 1 (Pre-Qualifiers: Regional Variants and Form differences): May 4, 2025-May 11, 2025

WEEK 2 (Pre-Qualifiers: Unown, Cosplay/Cap Pikachu, Vivillon): May 11, 2025-May 18, 2025

WEEK 3 (Pre-Qualifiers: Unown, Cosplay/Cap Pikachu, Vivillon): May 18, 2025-May 25, 2025

WEEK 4 (Qualifiers: All Groups): May 25, 2025-June 1, 2025 June 23, 2025-June 30, 2025

WEEK 5 (Qualifiers, Continued): June 1, 2025-June 8, 2025 June 30, 2025-July 7, 2025

WEEK 6 (Bracket Round 1: Group A): June 8, 2025-June 15, 2025 July 7, 2025-July 14, 2025

WEEK 7 (Bracket Round 1: Group B): June 15, 2025-June 22, 2025 July 13, 2025-July 20, 2025

WEEK 8 (Bracket Round 2: Group A): June 22, 2025-June 29, 2025 July 20, 2025-July 17, 2025

WEEK 9 (Bracket Round 2: Group B): June 29, 2025-July 6, 2025 July 27, 2025-August 3, 2025

WEEK 10 (Bracket Round 3): July 6, 2025-July 13, 2025 August 3, 2025-August 10, 2025

WEEK 11 (Bracket Round 4): July 13, 2025-July 20, 2025 August 10, 2025-August 17, 2025

WEEK 12 (Round of 16): July 20, 2025-July 27, 2025 August 17, 2025-August 24, 2025

WEEK 13 (Quarterfinals): July 27, 2025-August 3, 2025 August 24, 2025-August 31, 2025

WEEK 14 (Semifinals): August 3, 2025-August 10, 2025 August 31, 2025-September 7, 2025

WEEK 15 (Finals): August 10, 2025-August 17, 2025 September 7, 2025-September 14, 2025

FAQ

"What is 'cunt?'" The meaning of the word "cunt," as it is used here, originated in Black gay and trans communities throughout the United States—particularly in the Ballroom scene. It initially was used to denote exceptional displays of femininity. Its meaning also encompasses "a desirable, energetic, sexual, undeniable kind of confidence" and "hitting a really high mark in terms of one’s appearance, one’s attitude, and presence."

Are you the same people who made [insert other Pokémon tournament here]? We are not, nor have we ever been, affiliated with any prior cunty Pokémon tournaments, nor are we affiliated with any other Pokémon-related tournaments hosted on this website.

Where can I nominate Pokémon for this tournament? Unfortunately, this tournament is not based on user submissions. This is to give each Pokémon a shot at the crown, and to keep the moderation team sane.

Where can I submit my propaganda for a given Pokémon? Propaganda is not allowed in the Ask Box. You may write propaganda for your pick in the tags when you reblog the poll!

What is a BYE? A BYE occurs when there is an uneven number of competitors in a tournament. It results in one competitor, usually a higher seed, automatically moving forward to the next round of the tournament.

What is seeding? Seeding is a process through which competitors are ranked prior to a tournament, such that competitors with a higher likelihood of winning do not compete against each other directly until later in the tournament. We are seeding this tournament due to the high number of BYEs that will occur, and to keep the tournament engaging for our voters.

Isn't that kind of rigging the tournament in a given Pokémon's favor? No. By this logic, March Madness, the NHL Playoffs, and the FIFA World Cup would all be rigged. Cinderella runs, in which a low-seeded competitor does far better than initially expected, are always possible (and magical!).