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May 16, 2026 · 243 players · Pokémon Champions — Regulation M-A · record of the event as published; analysis of record, not live coverage

Top 8 standings

PlacePlayerRecordTeam
1sword11-2Kingambit, Basculegion, Whimsicott, Garchomp, Skarmory, Charizard
2BadassFroslass12-1Froslass, Milotic, Hisuian Samurott, Aerodactyl, Sneasler, Scizor
3Mentosbombe10-2Basculegion, Aerodactyl, Kingambit, Garchomp, Sylveon, Charizard
4Kojay10-2Charizard, Aerodactyl, Basculegion, Sylveon, Farigiraf, Garchomp
5Feitan79-2Garchomp, Whimsicott, Eternal Flower Floette, Sneasler, Kingambit, Aerodactyl
6Hq20098-3Froslass, Sneasler, Wash Rotom, Garchomp, Talonflame, Kingambit
7allhailhippo8-3Charizard, Kingambit, Garchomp, Whimsicott, Incineroar, Basculegion
8MatRodny8-3Kommo-o, Tinkaton, Incineroar, Sinistcha, Glimmora, Talonflame

Top-cut usage vs ladder

PokémonTop cutLadder
Garchomp6/8 (75%)36.00%
Kingambit5/8 (63%)36.32%
Basculegion4/8 (50%)43.88%
Charizard4/8 (50%)0.08%
Aerodactyl4/8 (50%)8.05%
Whimsicott3/8 (38%)17.55%
Sneasler3/8 (38%)28.70%
Froslass2/8 (25%)0.03%
Sylveon2/8 (25%)15.51%
Talonflame2/8 (25%)6.72%
Incineroar2/8 (25%)25.11%
Skarmory1/8 (13%)0.02%

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

Teams and builds

#1sword (11-2)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
KingambitChople BerryDefiantKowtow Cleave, Sucker Punch, Iron Head, Low Kick
BasculegionMystic WaterAdaptabilityWave Crash, Last Respects, Aqua Jet, Protect
WhimsicottFocus SashPranksterMoonblast, Endeavor, Tailwind, Encore
GarchompSitrus BerrySand VeilEarthquake, Dragon Claw, Rock Tomb, Poison Jab
SkarmorySkarmoriteSturdyBrave Bird, Iron Head, Rock Slide, Protect
CharizardCharizardite YBlazeHeat Wave, Solar Beam, Weather Ball, Protect

#2BadassFroslass (12-1)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
FroslassFroslassiteCursed BodyBlizzard, Protect, Shadow Ball, Will-O-Wisp
MiloticLeftoversCompetitiveCoil, Muddy Water, Hypnosis, Recover
Hisuian SamurottFocus SashSharpnessProtect, Sucker Punch, Night Slash, Sacred Sword
AerodactylAerodactyliteUnnerveProtect, Rock Slide, Dual Wingbeat, Tailwind
SneaslerWhite HerbUnburdenDire Claw, Close Combat, Fake Out, Coaching
ScizorMetal CoatTechnicianBullet Punch, Protect, Bug Bite, Swords Dance

#3Mentosbombe (10-2)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
BasculegionFocus SashAdaptabilityLiquidation, Last Respects, Aqua Jet, Protect
AerodactylAerodactyliteUnnerveRock Slide, Dual Wingbeat, Tailwind, Protect
KingambitChople BerryDefiantKowtow Cleave, Iron Head, Sucker Punch, Protect
GarchompSitrus BerryRough SkinEarthquake, Dragon Claw, Rock Tomb, Protect
SylveonFairy FeatherPixilateHyper Voice, Hyper Beam, Quick Attack, Detect
CharizardCharizardite YBlazeHeat Wave, Weather Ball, Solar Beam, Protect

#4Kojay (10-2)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
CharizardCharizardite YBlazeHeat Wave, Weather Ball, Solar Beam, Protect
AerodactylAerodactyliteUnnerveDual Wingbeat, Rock Slide, Tailwind, Protect
BasculegionFocus SashAdaptabilityLiquidation, Aqua Jet, Last Respects, Protect
SylveonFairy FeatherPixilateHyper Voice, Hyper Beam, Quick Attack, Detect
FarigirafSitrus BerryArmor TailProtect, Helping Hand, Psychic, Trick Room
GarchompSoft SandRough SkinDragon Claw, Rock Tomb, Earthquake, Protect

#5Feitan7 (9-2)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
GarchompSitrus BerryRough SkinEarthquake, Stomping Tantrum, Rock Slide, Protect
WhimsicottFairy FeatherPranksterMoonblast, Encore, Tailwind, Protect
Eternal Flower FloetteFloettiteFlower VeilMoonblast, Dazzling Gleam, Light of Ruin, Protect
SneaslerFocus SashUnburdenClose Combat, Dire Claw, Fake Out, Protect
KingambitChople BerryDefiantKowtow Cleave, Sucker Punch, Iron Head, Protect
AerodactylAerodactyliteUnnerveRock Slide, Dual Wingbeat, Tailwind, Protect

#6Hq2009 (8-3)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
FroslassFroslassiteCursed BodyBlizzard, Shadow Ball, Aurora Veil, Protect
SneaslerWhite HerbUnburdenClose Combat, Dire Claw, Fake Out, Protect
Wash RotomSitrus BerryLevitateThunderbolt, Hydro Pump, Nasty Plot, Protect
GarchompSoft SandRough SkinEarthquake, Dragon Claw, Rock Slide, Protect
TalonflameSharp BeakGale WingsBrave Bird, Will-O-Wisp, Tailwind, Protect
KingambitBlack GlassesDefiantKowtow Cleave, Sucker Punch, Low Kick, Protect

#7allhailhippo (8-3)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
CharizardCharizardite YBlazeHeat Wave, Weather Ball, Solar Beam, Protect
KingambitChople BerryDefiantKowtow Cleave, Low Kick, Iron Head, Sucker Punch
GarchompChoice ScarfRough SkinEarthquake, Stomping Tantrum, Rock Slide, Dragon Claw
WhimsicottFairy FeatherPranksterMoonblast, Tailwind, Encore, Protect
IncineroarSitrus BerryIntimidateFlare Blitz, Darkest Lariat, Fake Out, Parting Shot
BasculegionFocus SashAdaptabilityAqua Jet, Wave Crash, Last Respects, Protect

#8MatRodny (8-3)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
Kommo-oLeftoversSoundproofClanging Scales, Aura Sphere, Clangorous Soul, Protect
TinkatonShuca BerryMold BreakerFake Out, Gigaton Hammer, Feint, Protect
IncineroarSitrus BerryIntimidateFake Out, Flare Blitz, Helping Hand, Parting Shot
SinistchaKasib BerryHospitalityRage Powder, Matcha Gotcha, Life Dew, Protect
GlimmoraGlimmoraniteToxic DebrisPower Gem, Sludge Bomb, Earth Power, Spiky Shield
TalonflameSharp BeakGale WingsWill-O-Wisp, Tailwind, Brave Bird, Protect