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May 9, 2026 · 237 players · Pokémon Champions — Regulation M-A · record of the event as published; analysis of record, not live coverage

Top 8 standings

PlacePlayerRecordTeam
1ShrimpTheShrimp11-2Whimsicott, Incineroar, Eternal Flower Floette, Tyranitar, Garchomp, Charizard
2eldanger1010-3Sylveon, Scovillain, Aerodactyl, Basculegion, Sneasler, Kingambit
3Oscar P9-3Charizard, Sylveon, Farigiraf, Aerodactyl, Basculegion, Garchomp
4Inge9-3Scovillain, Sneasler, Basculegion, Kingambit, Aerodactyl, Kommo-o
5Sherpa10-1Venusaur, Volcarona, Basculegion, Corviknight, Kommo-o, Tyranitar
6TypNull079-2Excadrill, Tyranitar, Corviknight, Hydreigon, Wash Rotom, Mimikyu
7Pengy8-3Gengar, Palafin, Incineroar, Alolan Ninetales, Sneasler, Kingambit
8Otterz8-3Charizard, Aerodactyl, Garchomp, Scizor, Umbreon, Sylveon

Top-cut usage vs ladder

PokémonTop cutLadder
Aerodactyl4/8 (50%)8.05%
Basculegion4/8 (50%)43.88%
Tyranitar3/8 (38%)2.56%
Garchomp3/8 (38%)36.00%
Charizard3/8 (38%)0.08%
Sylveon3/8 (38%)15.51%
Sneasler3/8 (38%)28.70%
Kingambit3/8 (38%)36.32%
Incineroar2/8 (25%)25.11%
Scovillain2/8 (25%)0.10%
Kommo-o2/8 (25%)<0.5%
Corviknight2/8 (25%)4.86%

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

Teams and builds

#1ShrimpTheShrimp (11-2)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
WhimsicottSitrus BerryPranksterTailwind, Encore, Moonblast, Protect
IncineroarChople BerryIntimidateThroat Chop, Flare Blitz, Fake Out, Parting Shot
Eternal Flower FloetteFloettiteFlower VeilLight of Ruin, Protect, Moonblast, Dazzling Gleam
TyranitarFocus SashSand StreamRock Slide, Knock Off, Protect, High Horsepower
GarchompWhite HerbSand VeilProtect, Earthquake, Outrage, Rock Slide
CharizardCharizardite YSolar PowerHeat Wave, Focus Blast, Protect, Air Slash

#2eldanger10 (10-3)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
SylveonLeftoversPixilateProtect, Calm Mind, Hyper Voice, Moonblast
ScovillainScovillainiteMoodyProtect, Rage Powder, Leech Seed, Overheat
AerodactylAerodactyliteUnnerveTailwind, Rock Slide, Dual Wingbeat, Protect
BasculegionFocus SashAdaptabilityProtect, Liquidation, Last Respects, Aqua Jet
SneaslerWhite HerbUnburdenProtect, Fake Out, Close Combat, Dire Claw
KingambitChople BerryDefiantProtect, Kowtow Cleave, Iron Head, Sucker Punch

#3Oscar P (9-3)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
CharizardCharizardite YSolar PowerProtect, Weather Ball, Solar Beam, Heat Wave
SylveonFairy FeatherPixilateProtect, Hyper Voice, Quick Attack, Hyper Beam
FarigirafSitrus BerryArmor TailHyper Voice, Psychic, Helping Hand, Trick Room
AerodactylAerodactyliteUnnerveRock Slide, Dual Wingbeat, Tailwind, Protect
BasculegionFocus SashAdaptabilityLiquidation, Aqua Jet, Last Respects, Protect
GarchompSoft SandRough SkinEarthquake, Rock Tomb, Dragon Claw, Protect

#4Inge (9-3)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
ScovillainScovillainiteMoodyProtect, Flamethrower, Leech Seed, Rage Powder
SneaslerFocus SashUnburdenClose Combat, Dire Claw, Coaching, Fake Out
BasculegionChoice ScarfAdaptabilityWave Crash, Last Respects, Aqua Jet, Flip Turn
KingambitChople BerryDefiantProtect, Kowtow Cleave, Iron Head, Sucker Punch
AerodactylAerodactyliteUnnerveProtect, Rock Slide, Dual Wingbeat, Tailwind
Kommo-oLeftoversSoundproofClanging Scales, Aura Sphere, Clangorous Soul, Protect

#5Sherpa (10-1)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
VenusaurVenusauriteOvergrowGiga Drain, Sludge Bomb, Leech Seed, Protect
VolcaronaSitrus BerryFlame BodyOverheat, Struggle Bug, Rage Powder, Protect
BasculegionChoice ScarfAdaptabilityWave Crash, Last Respects, Flip Turn, Aqua Jet
CorviknightOcca BerryMirror ArmorBrave Bird, Bulk Up, Tailwind, Roost
Kommo-oLeftoversOvercoatClanging Scales, Aura Sphere, Clangorous Soul, Protect
TyranitarTyranitariteSand StreamRock Slide, Lash Out, Low Kick, Protect

#6TypNull07 (9-2)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
ExcadrillFocus SashSand RushIron Head, Earthquake, Rock Slide, Protect
TyranitarTyranitariteSand StreamRock Slide, Knock Off, Low Kick, Protect
CorviknightLeftoversMirror ArmorBrave Bird, Body Press, Bulk Up, Tailwind
HydreigonChoice ScarfLevitateDark Pulse, Draco Meteor, Heat Wave, Snarl
Wash RotomSitrus BerryLevitateThunderbolt, Hydro Pump, Will-O-Wisp, Protect
MimikyuWhite HerbDisguiseShadow Claw, Shadow Sneak, Play Rough, Protect

#7Pengy (8-3)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
GengarGengariteCursed BodyShadow Ball, Sludge Bomb, Perish Song, Protect
PalafinMystic WaterZero to HeroWave Crash, Jet Punch, Flip Turn, Protect
IncineroarSitrus BerryIntimidateFlare Blitz, Fake Out, Parting Shot, Protect
Alolan NinetalesNever-Melt IceSnow WarningBlizzard, Encore, Disable, Protect
SneaslerFocus SashUnburdenDire Claw, Close Combat, Fake Out, Protect
KingambitChople BerryDefiantKowtow Cleave, Sucker Punch, Low Kick, Protect

#8Otterz (8-3)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
CharizardCharizardite YSolar PowerHeat Wave, Solar Beam, Weather Ball, Protect
AerodactylFocus SashUnnerveRock Slide, Wide Guard, Tailwind, Protect
GarchompChoice ScarfRough SkinEarthquake, Dragon Claw, Rock Tomb, Stomping Tantrum
ScizorScizoriteTechnicianBullet Punch, Bug Bite, Swords Dance, Protect
UmbreonSitrus BerryInner FocusFoul Play, Snarl, Yawn, Helping Hand
SylveonFairy FeatherPixilateHyper Voice, Hyper Beam, Quick Attack, Detect