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Champions Cup

May 3, 2026 · 128 players · Pokémon Champions — Regulation M-A · record of the event as published; analysis of record, not live coverage

Top 8 standings

PlacePlayerRecordTeam
1QuantumSlack9-2Kingambit, Incineroar, Aerodactyl, Sneasler, Charizard, Eternal Flower Floette
2tigerozi119-2Sneasler, Kingambit, Aerodactyl, Garchomp, Froslass, Wash Rotom
3LovelyLuna8-2Dragonite, Basculegion, Pelipper, Scizor, Archaludon, Incineroar
4Racka20237-3Pelipper, Archaludon, Basculegion, Sneasler, Dragonite, Scizor
5magnus3098-1Scovillain, Basculegion, Kommo-o, Kingambit, Sneasler, Aerodactyl
6Zimmer0037-2Garchomp, Gardevoir, Talonflame, Basculegion, Kingambit, Maushold
7Lojica17-2Basculegion, Scovillain, Aerodactyl, Sylveon, Aegislash, Garchomp
8Pkmntrainerrod6-3Meganium, Aerodactyl, Garchomp, Milotic, Incineroar, Aegislash

Top-cut usage vs ladder

PokémonTop cutLadder
Aerodactyl5/8 (63%)8.05%
Basculegion5/8 (63%)43.88%
Kingambit4/8 (50%)36.32%
Sneasler4/8 (50%)28.70%
Garchomp4/8 (50%)36.00%
Incineroar3/8 (38%)25.11%
Dragonite2/8 (25%)3.29%
Pelipper2/8 (25%)13.13%
Scizor2/8 (25%)1.32%
Archaludon2/8 (25%)16.32%
Scovillain2/8 (25%)0.10%
Aegislash2/8 (25%)7.69%

Ladder usage is the Smogon weighted usage for the report month at generation time.

Teams and builds

#1QuantumSlack (9-2)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
KingambitBlack GlassesDefiantKowtow Cleave, Iron Head, Sucker Punch, Protect
IncineroarShuca BerryIntimidateFake Out, Flare Blitz, Throat Chop, Parting Shot
AerodactylFocus SashUnnerveRock Slide, Protect, Tailwind, Dual Wingbeat
SneaslerWhite HerbUnburdenDire Claw, Close Combat, Fake Out, Protect
CharizardCharizardite YSolar PowerHeat Wave, Weather Ball, Solar Beam, Protect
Eternal Flower FloetteFloettiteFlower VeilDraining Kiss, Dazzling Gleam, Calm Mind, Protect

#2tigerozi11 (9-2)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
SneaslerWhite HerbUnburdenDire Claw, Close Combat, Fake Out, Protect
KingambitChople BerryDefiantKowtow Cleave, Sucker Punch, Iron Head, Protect
AerodactylFocus SashUnnerveRock Slide, Dual Wingbeat, Tailwind, Protect
GarchompLum BerryRough SkinDragon Claw, Stone Edge, Earthquake, Protect
FroslassFroslassiteCursed BodyBlizzard, Shadow Ball, Aurora Veil, Protect
Wash RotomSitrus BerryLevitateThunderbolt, Hydro Pump, Will-O-Wisp, Protect

#3LovelyLuna (8-2)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
DragoniteDragoniniteInner FocusDraco Meteor, Hurricane, Focus Blast, Protect
BasculegionChoice ScarfAdaptabilityWave Crash, Last Respects, Icy Wind, Flip Turn
PelipperFocus SashDrizzleWeather Ball, Hurricane, Tailwind, Protect
ScizorScizoriteTechnicianBullet Punch, Bug Bite, Swords Dance, Protect
ArchaludonLeftoversStaminaDraco Meteor, Electro Shot, Aura Sphere, Protect
IncineroarBlack GlassesIntimidateFake Out, Darkest Lariat, Flare Blitz, Parting Shot

#4Racka2023 (7-3)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
PelipperFocus SashDrizzleTailwind, Hurricane, Weather Ball, Wide Guard
ArchaludonChople BerryStaminaElectro Shot, Dragon Pulse, Aura Sphere, Protect
BasculegionChoice ScarfAdaptabilityFlip Turn, Aqua Jet, Last Respects, Wave Crash
SneaslerWhite HerbUnburdenFake Out, Dire Claw, Close Combat, Protect
DragoniteDragoniniteInner FocusHurricane, Draco Meteor, Weather Ball, Protect
ScizorScizoriteTechnicianBug Bite, Bullet Punch, Swords Dance, Protect

#5magnus309 (8-1)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
ScovillainScovillainiteMoodyOverheat, Leech Seed, Rage Powder, Protect
BasculegionFocus SashAdaptabilityLiquidation, Last Respects, Aqua Jet, Protect
Kommo-oLeftoversSoundproofClanging Scales, Aura Sphere, Clangorous Soul, Protect
KingambitChople BerryDefiantKowtow Cleave, Sucker Punch, Iron Head, Protect
SneaslerWhite HerbUnburdenDire Claw, Close Combat, Fake Out, Protect
AerodactylAerodactyliteUnnerveRock Slide, Dual Wingbeat, Tailwind, Protect

#6Zimmer003 (7-2)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
GarchompChoice ScarfRough SkinEarthquake, Dragon Claw, Rock Slide, Stomping Tantrum
GardevoirGardevoiriteTelepathyHyper Voice, Psyshock, Trick Room, Protect
Talonflameno itemGale WingsAcrobatics, Flare Blitz, Tailwind, Protect
BasculegionSitrus BerrySwift SwimLast Respects, Aqua Jet, Wave Crash, Protect
KingambitChople BerryDefiantKowtow Cleave, Sucker Punch, Iron Head, Low Kick
MausholdFocus SashFriend GuardFollow Me, Super Fang, Feint, Protect

#7Lojica1 (7-2)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
BasculegionFocus SashAdaptabilityLast Respects, Protect, Aqua Jet, Waterfall
ScovillainScovillainiteMoodyOverheat, Rage Powder, Leech Seed, Protect
AerodactylAerodactyliteUnnerveRock Slide, Dual Wingbeat, Tailwind, Protect
SylveonFairy FeatherPixilateHyper Voice, Hyper Beam, Quick Attack, Protect
AegislashSpell TagStance ChangePoltergeist, Shadow Sneak, Sacred Sword, King's Shield
GarchompSitrus BerryRough SkinDragon Claw, Earthquake, Rock Slide, Protect

#8Pkmntrainerrod (6-3)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
MeganiumMeganiumiteLeaf GuardSolar Beam, Dazzling Gleam, Protect, Weather Ball
AerodactylFocus SashUnnerveRock Slide, Dual Wingbeat, Protect, Tailwind
GarchompLum BerryRough SkinEarthquake, Dragon Claw, Protect, Stomping Tantrum
MiloticLeftoversCompetitiveScald, Icy Wind, Protect, Recover
IncineroarSitrus BerryIntimidateFlare Blitz, Throat Chop, Fake Out, Parting Shot
AegislashColbur BerryStance ChangePoltergeist, Sacred Sword, King's Shield, Shadow Sneak