Staraptor
Chance:
60%
When it comes to a true flying type Pokemon (not counting Hawlucha since it supposed more of wrestler than your average bird), Staraptor would be one of the best picks to fit that kind of role, especially with a fighter-esque moveset thanks to moves like Brave Bird, Close Combat, Sky Attack, and U-Turn. He's also a popular Pokemon from the Sinnoh region. The only issues I see going for him is the competition he would face with other bird Pokemon; his two main rivals would be Pidgeot and Talonflame. Another problem I see with Staraptor is that a bird-style fighter would be hard to develop, but I don't think it's entirely out of the realm of possibility thanks to Quadruped fighters appearing in the game, something that surprised us all when we learned about Suicune's inclusion.
Want:
70%
For a bird rep, Staraptor would definitely be the one I want to see the most. He and Talonflame are my favorites of the regional final evolution birds, not to mention that a bird fighter would be very interesting.
Garchomp
Chance:
90%
Garchomp is one of the most popular Dragon-type Pokemon, and we are yet to see a true Dragon-type Pokemon on the roster. Yes, we have Charizard who looks like a dragon and his Mega Evolution X is dragon-type, but I think we need to see an actual Dragon-type join the roster. Garchomp would work really well to fit that role, and he has a Mega-Evolution that he can use for his super-attack.
Want:
90%
For a Dragon-type rep, Garchomp is definitely one of my top contenders. I'm especially interested in seeing his super-attack when he Mega Evolves, as his Mega Evolution is the very essence of sacrificing speed for absolute power (referencing his stat-changes upon Mega Evolving) necessary to finish the opponent.
Farfetch'd
Chance:
15%
Farfetch'd isn't one of the most popular bird Pokemon out there, mainly because Pokemon fans complain about its mediocre stats and the fact it desperately needs an Evolution/Mega Evolution. Because of it's lack of popularity, it has major competition with Staraptor, Pidgeot, and Talonflame for the first bird rep slot on the roster. However, Farfetched could have an interesting moveset where he would use his stick like its some sort of a baton/beating stick, though personally, Farfetch'd is one of those Pokemon that'd be much more fitting as an Assist Pokemon.
Want:
5%
He's definitely not one of my favorite bird Pokemon out there. If he'll get a cool looking Evolution/Mega Evolution in the future, however, then I think I'll be supporting it for a Pokken Inclusion.
Absol
Chance:
60% 70% <------New Rating
We only have Gardevoir as the playable Hoenn fighter at the moment, and being a fairly popular Pokemon from that generation, he definitely has the chance to become the second. We might already have Weavile as the Dark-type rep, but that doesn't mean we should only be limited to one type. His inclusion would also be a great way to boost the number of Quadruped fighters on the Smash Bros roster.
The primary issue for Absol's case is that he has to compete with other popular Hoenn Pokemon like Blaziken, Metagross, Salamance, Deoxys, etc.
Upon closer inspection, I realized that it isn't Absol's competition with other popular Hoenn Pokemon is the problem. We already have a Hoenn rep in the game at this point, so it's no longer about competing for the second Hoenn slot. Rather, Absol's main issue would be competition with other Dark types, such as Bisharp or Pangoro. But compared to Bishop or Pangoro, Absol has a strong unique factor going for it, something that I will explain in the want rating below, and that boosted his chances higher than I previously given him.
Want:
50%
He would definitely have a very interesting moveset thanks to his wide move pool, and he could summon different weather effects to boost the strength of some of his attacks as a reference to being the forewarner of disasters. Add a few slashing and claw-based attacks here and there, and Absol could definitely stand a chance against the other fighters. For a new Dark-type rep, however, he isn't one of my most wanted; that title goes to Bisharp.
Gallade
Chance:
90%
I will admit this rating might be too optimistic, but I think Gallade has a pretty good shot in making it into the roster. Being a fighting type already works really well since this is supposed to be a true one-on-one fighting game, and he is a pretty popular Psychic type Pokemon as well (sure Gardevoir is more popular, but Gallade is still a popular Pokemon for a Psychic type). He also gained a Mega Evolution in the recent Ruby and Sapphire remakes; this has helped boost his popularity, and it could easily be used for a super-attack.
Yes, we may not need another Psychic type Pokemon, but to me, Gallade isn't supposed to be like Gardevoir, Mewtwo, or Alakzam. I mean, when you first hear Gallade's name, do you picture him using attacks like Psychic, Psywave, Confusion, Shadow Ball, Focus Blast, and Energy Ball? Of course not! Gallade isn't meant to attack with Psychic blasts of energy and carrying other fighters through teleportation; rather he is designed to be a fighter, and a unique one too; while he can fight with punches and kicks, he is really meant to fight as if he is utilizing swords.
I think Pokken Tournament could really use Pokemon that fight like they are using swords. Sure we might already have Lucario using Bone Rush, but in the end, he's really using punches, kicks, Aura Spheres, and his Aura a lot more often. Gallade, on the other hand, would be the true sword fighter, and although Bisharp would be another good contending keeping all of that in mind, it is important to note Gallade was the first sword-fighting Pokemon of the two. We are already seeing uniqueness through Suicune as a Quadruped fighter and the good possibility of getting a bird Pokemon as a fighter, so I think Gallade would represent this uniqueness perfectly (though one could make a similar argument with Garchomp, but I personally see Garchomp being more of a claw-based fighter as his hands are essentially claws, not blades).
To summarize this argument, we are seeing uniqueness amongst fighters in Pokken Tournament. We already have a fire user that can fly and a quadruped that can summon water to name a few. Even amongst the fighting types we are seeing uniqueness. Sure both of the fighting types use punches and kicks a lot, but one fighting Pokemon is all about delivering fast, powerful punches (Machamp) while the other uses punches, kicks, and Aura attacks combined into a good mixture (Lucario). That in mind, it wouldn't hurt to add another fighting type that would bring uniqueness in some sort of way, and Gallade can fill that role perfectly because his sword-based attacks would make him stand out amongst other fighting types (and Pokken Tournament should add blade-based fighters into the mix).
Another reason why I think Gallade has a good chance is because of the split evolution argument. Many will already argue we have Gardevoir and that's enough. I understand this viewpoint, but to me, I am one of those people that thinks "If Pokemon A of the split evolution/close relation duo gets in, Pokemon B should get in as well because it would be unfair to leave either A or B out of the equation." I mean, in yesterday's RTC, there was a reason why I rated Hitmonchan and Hitmonlee together: the two are very closely related to each other (Hitmontop, though another split evolution, isn't as close to them as the two are to each other), and I think it'd be unfair to leave one Pokemon out of the relationship while giving the other one all the glory. Similarly, we already have the idea of a Plusle and Minun tag team coming in a few days, but let's imagine for a second if this tag team scenario didn't happen and we had the two Pokemon as separate fighters. Would you include Plusle/Minun as a fighter and exclude the other from having that chance? Of course not! I will acknowledge some close relationships, split evolutions, and duos can be debatable (such as Vileplume and Bellosom, though I don't see either of them having much of a chance anyway).
With Gardevoir and Gallade, the two are very closely related to each other. Though Gardevoir was the first of the two to get a Mega Evolution, Gallade got a Mega Evolution in the next set of Pokemon games. That shows how the developers care about not leaving one Pokemon out of close evolution line. Granted, we have a different team of developers creating Pokken Tournament, but I'm sure Gallade is still within their radar. If Gallade won't make it in by the time of the game's release, then I think we'll see him get in as DLC.
Want: 100%
You should already tell how familiar I am with him and how much I support his inclusion into the game just by reading all of that information I discussed about Gallade's chances. Gallade is my favorite Pokemon of all time, and if Smash Bros won't be the game where he'll get the spotlight he deserves, then Pokken Tournament will be the one to fulfill that role. The day I see Gallade become a fighter in Pokken Tournament would be a VERY happy day for me. Much of the reasons I provided already explain how I think he would work and how he'd be unique, with Gallade using attacks like Psycho Cut, Night Slash, Leaf Blade, Slash, Fury Swipes, False Swipe, and Brick Break, along with a few punches and kicks (as well as some teleporting to fit his Psychic typing). In addition, who wouldn't want to see this awesome looking Mega Evolution during a battle?
I mean, we got a feminine Pokemon looking as if she's ready to go to prom for her super-attack, how about we get a masculine Pokemon looking as if he is dressing up for the same occasion, and even going as far dressing up as if Gardevoir is his prom date, to complete the duo.
As Mega Gardevoir would unleash the ultimate Psychic attack for her super-attack by creating a Black Hole and attacking the opposing Pokemon with multiple waves of Psychic energy as he/she is trapped from the sheer force, Mega Gallade would unleash the ultimate sword-based by trapping the opposing Pokemon into the wall with one of his long elbow swords. Then, he would proceed to unleash a barrage of slashes onto the opponent, finishing the onslaught with a upward slash into the air. Once the opposing Pokemon gets launched into the air, Mega Gallade quickly teleports up and delivers a powerful stab that drives the opposing Pokemon into the groundto finish the super-attack. If the super-attack KOs the opposing Pokemon, e could do some sort of a graceful motion with his arms and cape. To me, that would be the most epic super-attack ever, and it would really capture how Gallade is
the sword-master Pokemon and not the generic fighting type Pokemon.
I'd also picture Gallade being the courageous Pokemon that he is when fighting during a battle. Personally, we don't really have a lot of heroic-looking Pokemon on the Pokken Tournament roster at the moment aside from Pikachu, Charizard, Lucario and Suicune (Machamp and Gardevoir are debatable, but they don't look like the kind of Pokemon that make you think "hero" away) but when I watch each of them fight, they don't exactly fight like they are the heroes of the story. Gallade, on the other hand, would fight like a true hero as its Pokedex entries stating that it's "a master of courtesy and swordsmanship", and it "fights savagely" when "protecting someone." We already have Gengar and Weavile like the mischievous and sneaky Pokemon that they are (with Mewtwo bound to happen as another villainous-looking Pokemon to add to that mix), so I think it's time we add some heroic Pokemon into the mix.
Haxorus
Chance:
85%
Axew was one of the most iconic Pokemon from Generation 5 (largely thanks to the anime), and with that, his evolution line also become quite recognizable. For this game, Axew might not have the best chances because it isn't as iconic as Pikachu, and it's small size would make it more fitting for an Assist Pokemon instead. Haxorus, on the other hand, would work perfectly. Pokken Tournament generally focuses on the final evolution of an evolution line more than the basic stage when it comes to fighters, and he is another popular Pokemon from generation 5.
What else would Haxorus bring to the table though? For starters, the Dragon-typing is yet to be properly represented in the game, and my details about that can be found about my thoughts on Garchomp's chances. We also don't have any fighters that fight as if they are using axe blades, and with Haxorus primarily attacking using his tusks, he would be a very unique addition to the roster keeping that in mind. The main thing that is holding him back, however, is the competition he has with other popular dragon types competing for the first slot, such as Garchomp, Dragonite, Salamance, and Hydreigon. Despite that, I am convinced we could be seeing at least two-three Dragon types on the roster when the game is released, and Haxorus would definitely be a contender for either the second or third dragon slots.
Want:
85%
Who wouldn't want a Dragon Pokemon that would fight other Pokemon using its ultra-powerful, steel-cutting tusks? That's what makes Haxorus awesome! I'm sure he would also have an epic looking Giga Impact or Outrage for his super-attack that would really show his relentless behavior when he has to defend his territory.
Nominations:
Swampert: x2
Bisharp: x1
Meloetta: x1
Gogoat: x1
Strider_Bond00J
you can nominate more Pokémon if you want 
as long as your nominations match the rules in the OP.
ShinyRegice
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Roaring Salsa
you were just in time... Glad I could have counted your vote.
Arcanir
why not nominate Pokémon you want to see rated?
Aetheri
I'm not sure if we should nominate concepts; we don't have very much time to discuss the roster in the first place, and I wouldn't be surprised if many Pokémon in the final roster would not have been rated. I suggest a final day to discuss some concepts to rate once the arcade versions releases in Japan; here are some concept ideas we could rate on the final day:
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