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May 23, 2026 · 163 players · Pokémon Champions — Regulation M-A · record of the event as published; analysis of record, not live coverage

Top 8 standings

PlacePlayerRecordTeam
1ARegularGuy13-0Sylveon, Garchomp, Charizard, Whimsicott, Dragonite, Kingambit
2AleK9710-3Kingambit, Charizard, Whimsicott, Basculegion, Glimmora, Garchomp
3DigioVGC9-3Eternal Flower Floette, Whimsicott, Glimmora, Basculegion, Garchomp, Charizard
4PlasmaCap9-3Charizard, Sylveon, Aerodactyl, Basculegion, Garchomp, Farigiraf
5777778-3Kingambit, Sneasler, Sinistcha, Incineroar, Floette, Garchomp
6B3rtani8-3Aerodactyl, Charizard, Sylveon, Farigiraf, Basculegion, Garchomp
7Paghy8-3Incineroar, Eternal Flower Floette, Sinistcha, Archaludon, Pelipper, Basculegion
8PBardo8-3Skarmory, Glimmora, Hydreigon, Gardevoir, Basculegion, Talonflame

Top-cut usage vs ladder

PokémonTop cutLadder
Garchomp6/8 (75%)36.00%
Basculegion6/8 (75%)43.88%
Charizard5/8 (63%)0.08%
Sylveon3/8 (38%)15.51%
Whimsicott3/8 (38%)17.55%
Kingambit3/8 (38%)36.32%
Glimmora3/8 (38%)6.14%
Eternal Flower Floette2/8 (25%)<0.5%
Aerodactyl2/8 (25%)8.05%
Farigiraf2/8 (25%)17.39%
Sinistcha2/8 (25%)22.20%
Incineroar2/8 (25%)25.11%

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

Teams and builds

#1ARegularGuy (13-0)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
SylveonFairy FeatherPixilateHyper Voice, Moonblast, Detect, Quick Attack
GarchompRoseli BerryRough SkinEarthquake, Dragon Claw, Rock Slide, Poison Jab
CharizardCharizardite YBlazeHeat Wave, Weather Ball, Solar Beam, Protect
WhimsicottFocus SashPranksterTailwind, Moonblast, Encore, Grass Knot
DragoniteDragoniniteMultiscaleDragon Pulse, Heat Wave, Thunderbolt, Protect
KingambitChople BerryDefiantKowtow Cleave, Sucker Punch, Iron Head, Low Kick

#2AleK97 (10-3)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
KingambitChople BerryDefiantProtect, Sucker Punch, Kowtow Cleave, Low Kick
CharizardCharizardite YBlazeHeat Wave, Weather Ball, Solar Beam, Protect
WhimsicottCoba BerryPranksterMoonblast, Tailwind, Encore, Protect
BasculegionMystic WaterAdaptabilityWave Crash, Last Respects, Aqua Jet, Protect
GlimmoraFocus SashToxic DebrisPower Gem, Sludge Bomb, Earth Power, Spiky Shield
GarchompSitrus BerryRough SkinEarthquake, Rock Tomb, Dragon Claw, Protect

#3DigioVGC (9-3)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
Eternal Flower FloetteFloettiteFlower VeilLight of Ruin, Moonblast, Dazzling Gleam, Protect
WhimsicottKebia BerryPranksterMoonblast, Encore, Tailwind, Protect
GlimmoraFocus SashToxic DebrisSludge Bomb, Power Gem, Earth Power, Protect
BasculegionMystic WaterAdaptabilityWave Crash, Last Respects, Aqua Jet, Protect
GarchompSitrus BerryRough SkinEarthquake, Dragon Claw, Poison Jab, Protect
CharizardCharizardite YSolar PowerHeat Wave, Solar Beam, Weather Ball, Protect

#4PlasmaCap (9-3)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
CharizardCharizardite YSolar PowerHeat Wave, Weather Ball, Solar Beam, Protect
SylveonFairy FeatherPixilateHyper Voice, Hyper Beam, Quick Attack, Detect
AerodactylAerodactyliteUnnerveRock Slide, Dual Wingbeat, Tailwind, Protect
BasculegionFocus SashAdaptabilityLiquidation, Last Respects, Aqua Jet, Protect
GarchompSoft SandRough SkinEarthquake, Dragon Claw, Poison Jab, Protect
FarigirafSitrus BerryArmor TailPsychic, Helping Hand, Trick Room, Protect

#577777 (8-3)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
KingambitBlack GlassesDefiantProtect, Swords Dance, Kowtow Cleave, Sucker Punch
SneaslerFocus SashPoison TouchFake Out, Protect, Close Combat, Dire Claw
SinistchaKasib BerryHospitalityTrick Room, Matcha Gotcha, Protect, Rage Powder
IncineroarSitrus BerryIntimidateFake Out, Flare Blitz, Parting Shot, Throat Chop
FloetteFloettiteFlower VeilProtect, Calm Mind, Moonblast, Dazzling Gleam
GarchompGarchompiteRough SkinEarthquake, Stomping Tantrum, Rock Slide, Protect

#6B3rtani (8-3)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
AerodactylAerodactyliteUnnerveRock Slide, Dual Wingbeat, Tailwind, Wide Guard
CharizardCharizardite YBlazeHeat Wave, Weather Ball, Solar Beam, Protect
SylveonFairy FeatherPixilateHyper Voice, Hyper Beam, Quick Attack, Protect
FarigirafSitrus BerryArmor TailPsychic, Hyper Voice, Trick Room, Helping Hand
BasculegionFocus SashAdaptabilityLiquidation, Last Respects, Aqua Jet, Protect
GarchompSoft SandRough SkinEarthquake, Dragon Claw, Rock Slide, Protect

#7Paghy (8-3)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
IncineroarChople BerryIntimidateFake Out, Flare Blitz, Parting Shot, Will-O-Wisp
Eternal Flower FloetteFloettiteFlower VeilDraining Kiss, Dazzling Gleam, Calm Mind, Protect
SinistchaColbur BerryHospitalityMatcha Gotcha, Rage Powder, Trick Room, Life Dew
ArchaludonLeftoversStaminaFlash Cannon, Electro Shot, Aura Sphere, Protect
PelipperSitrus BerryDrizzleTailwind, Weather Ball, Hurricane, Rain Dance
BasculegionChoice ScarfAdaptabilityWave Crash, Last Respects, Flip Turn, Aqua Jet

#8PBardo (8-3)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
SkarmorySkarmoriteSturdyIron Head, Brave Bird, Rock Tomb, Protect
GlimmoraFocus SashToxic DebrisPower Gem, Sludge Bomb, Earth Power, Spiky Shield
HydreigonChople BerryLevitateDark Pulse, Draco Meteor, Flamethrower, Protect
GardevoirGardevoiriteTracePsychic, Hyper Voice, Vacuum Wave, Protect
BasculegionChoice ScarfAdaptabilityWave Crash, Last Respects, Aqua Jet, Flip Turn
TalonflameSharp BeakGale WingsAcrobatics, Will-O-Wisp, Tailwind, Protect