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May 4, 2026 · 141 players · Pokémon Champions — Regulation M-A · record of the event as published; analysis of record, not live coverage

Top 8 standings

PlacePlayerRecordTeam
1Fluffy_m1n10-2Meganium, Aerodactyl, Politoed, Basculegion, Kingambit, Sneasler
2BlackwingKakashi9-3Glimmora, Dragonite, Archaludon, Basculegion, Sneasler, Pelipper
3Purple_Meowstic8-3Aerodactyl, Garchomp, Aegislash, Eternal Flower Floette, Wash Rotom, Incineroar
4Brelinq8-3Tyranitar, Excadrill, Talonflame, Sinistcha, Primarina, Aegislash
5Conics8-2Basculegion, Charizard, Garchomp, Kingambit, Aerodactyl, Eternal Flower Floette
6anivgc8-2Charizard, Whimsicott, Sneasler, Garchomp, Kingambit, Basculegion
7Jonnycat7-3Dragonite, Basculegion, Pelipper, Scizor, Archaludon, Incineroar
8squib7-3Eternal Flower Floette, Scizor, Aerodactyl, Incineroar, Wash Rotom, Sneasler

Top-cut usage vs ladder

PokémonTop cutLadder
Basculegion5/8 (63%)43.88%
Aerodactyl4/8 (50%)8.05%
Sneasler4/8 (50%)28.70%
Kingambit3/8 (38%)36.32%
Garchomp3/8 (38%)36.00%
Eternal Flower Floette3/8 (38%)<0.5%
Incineroar3/8 (38%)25.11%
Dragonite2/8 (25%)3.29%
Archaludon2/8 (25%)16.32%
Pelipper2/8 (25%)13.13%
Aegislash2/8 (25%)7.69%
Wash Rotom2/8 (25%)<0.5%

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

Teams and builds

#1Fluffy_m1n (10-2)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
MeganiumMeganiumiteLeaf GuardSolar Beam, Dazzling Gleam, Weather Ball, Protect
AerodactylFocus SashUnnerveDual Wingbeat, Rock Slide, Tailwind, Protect
PolitoedSitrus BerryDrizzleWeather Ball, Ice Beam, Muddy Water, Protect
BasculegionMystic WaterSwift SwimWave Crash, Last Respects, Aqua Jet, Protect
KingambitBlack GlassesDefiantKowtow Cleave, Sucker Punch, Iron Head, Protect
SneaslerWhite HerbUnburdenDire Claw, Close Combat, Fake Out, Protect

#2BlackwingKakashi (9-3)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
GlimmoraGlimmoraniteToxic DebrisSludge Bomb, Power Gem, Earth Power, Spiky Shield
DragoniteDragoniniteMultiscaleDraco Meteor, Hurricane, Tailwind, Protect
ArchaludonLeftoversStaminaElectro Shot, Flash Cannon, Dragon Pulse, Protect
BasculegionChoice ScarfAdaptabilityWave Crash, Last Respects, Flip Turn, Aqua Jet
SneaslerWhite HerbUnburdenDire Claw, Close Combat, Fake Out, Protect
PelipperFocus SashDrizzleWeather Ball, Hurricane, Tailwind, Protect

#3Purple_Meowstic (8-3)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
AerodactylFocus SashUnnerveRock Slide, Dual Wingbeat, Tailwind, Protect
GarchompWhite HerbRough SkinEarthquake, Dragon Claw, Swords Dance, Protect
AegislashSpell TagStance ChangePoltergeist, Iron Head, King's Shield, Shadow Sneak
Eternal Flower FloetteFloettiteSymbiosisLight of Ruin, Moonblast, Dazzling Gleam, Protect
Wash RotomSitrus BerryLevitateThunderbolt, Hydro Pump, Will-O-Wisp, Protect
IncineroarCharcoalIntimidateFlare Blitz, Darkest Lariat, Fake Out, Parting Shot

#4Brelinq (8-3)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
TyranitarTyranitariteSand StreamRock Slide, Knock Off, Low Kick, Protect
ExcadrillFocus SashSand RushHigh Horsepower, Swords Dance, Iron Defense, Protect
TalonflameSharp BeakGale WingsBrave Bird, Will-O-Wisp, Tailwind, Protect
SinistchaSitrus BerryHospitalityMatcha Gotcha, Rage Powder, Trick Room, Protect
PrimarinaMystic WaterLiquid VoiceMoonblast, Hyper Voice, Dazzling Gleam, Protect
AegislashLeftoversStance ChangeIron Head, Poltergeist, King's Shield, Wide Guard

#5Conics (8-2)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
BasculegionChoice ScarfAdaptabilityLast Respects, Flip Turn, Wave Crash, Aqua Jet
CharizardCharizardite YBlazeWeather Ball, Heat Wave, Protect, Solar Beam
GarchompDragon FangRough SkinScale Shot, Earthquake, Stomping Tantrum, Protect
KingambitChople BerryDefiantLow Kick, Sucker Punch, Kowtow Cleave, Protect
AerodactylFocus SashUnnerveTailwind, Rock Slide, Protect, Wide Guard
Eternal Flower FloetteFloettiteFlower VeilMoonblast, Dazzling Gleam, Light of Ruin, Protect

#6anivgc (8-2)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
CharizardCharizardite YBlazeHeat Wave, Weather Ball, Solar Beam, Protect
WhimsicottFocus SashPranksterMoonblast, Encore, Tailwind, Sunny Day
SneaslerWhite HerbUnburdenDire Claw, Close Combat, Fake Out, Protect
GarchompDragon FangRough SkinDragon Claw, Stomping Tantrum, Rock Slide, Protect
KingambitChople BerryDefiantKowtow Cleave, Iron Head, Sucker Punch, Protect
BasculegionSitrus BerryAdaptabilityWave Crash, Last Respects, Aqua Jet, Protect

#7Jonnycat (7-3)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
DragoniteDragoniniteInner FocusDraco Meteor, Hurricane, Flamethrower, Protect
BasculegionChoice ScarfAdaptabilityWave Crash, Last Respects, Aqua Jet, Flip Turn
PelipperFocus SashDrizzleWeather Ball, Hurricane, Tailwind, Wide Guard
ScizorScizoriteTechnicianBullet Punch, Bug Bite, Swords Dance, Protect
ArchaludonLeftoversStaminaDraco Meteor, Electro Shot, Aura Sphere, Protect
IncineroarSitrus BerryIntimidateFake Out, Darkest Lariat, Flare Blitz, Parting Shot

#8squib (7-3)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
Eternal Flower FloetteFloettiteFlower VeilMoonblast, Dazzling Gleam, Light of Ruin, Protect
ScizorScizoriteTechnicianBug Bite, Swords Dance, Bullet Punch, Protect
AerodactylFocus SashUnnerveRock Slide, Wide Guard, Tailwind, Protect
IncineroarChople BerryIntimidateFake Out, Parting Shot, Flare Blitz, Taunt
Wash RotomSitrus BerryLevitateVolt Switch, Hydro Pump, Will-O-Wisp, Protect
SneaslerWhite HerbUnburdenDire Claw, Close Combat, Fake Out, Protect