Rankings
Palworld tier lists
These are computed from the extracted stat tables, not from vibes. Each list states the formula it uses so you can disagree with the weighting rather than with the data.
Combat tier list
Score = Attack x 2 + HP + Defense x 0.6. Attack is weighted highest because Palworld fights are short and damage output dominates; Defense is discounted because most incoming damage is avoidable.
Base work tier list
Score = (sum of all 13 work suitability levels) x 10 + (number of distinct jobs). Breadth breaks ties, because a Pal that covers four jobs keeps a base running when the roster is thin.
Mount tier list
Ranked purely on mounted sprint speed from the game files. No subjective adjustment.
Partner skills, active skill kits, passive skills and Pal size all change real-world performance and are not in these formulas. Treat the tiers as a stat baseline, then check the individual Pal page.