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May 23, 2026 · 168 players · Pokémon Champions — Regulation M-A · record of the event as published; analysis of record, not live coverage

Top 8 standings

PlacePlayerRecordTeam
1Gabuu11-1Blastoise, Sinistcha, Incineroar, Vivillon, Garchomp, Eternal Flower Floette
2Drurtle9-3Charizard, Whimsicott, Kingambit, Basculegion, Garchomp, Glimmora
3SlimeGun8-3Gengar, Politoed, Incineroar, Skarmory, Archaludon, Wash Rotom
4ZipVGC8-3Blastoise, Farigiraf, Sinistcha, Basculegion, Pelipper, Tinkaton
5TheGamerVGC8-2Aerodactyl, Charizard, Garchomp, Basculegion, Sylveon, Farigiraf
6root2iris7-3Hisuian Samurott, Incineroar, Sinistcha, Dragonite, Gengar, Alolan Ninetales
7SilverMac7-3Eternal Flower Floette, Arcanine, Sinistcha, Kingambit, Kangaskhan, Wash Rotom
8Wander227-3Aerodactyl, Garchomp, Scizor, Meganium, Farigiraf, Basculegion

Top-cut usage vs ladder

PokémonTop cutLadder
Sinistcha4/8 (50%)22.20%
Garchomp4/8 (50%)36.00%
Basculegion4/8 (50%)43.88%
Incineroar3/8 (38%)25.11%
Farigiraf3/8 (38%)17.39%
Blastoise2/8 (25%)0.30%
Eternal Flower Floette2/8 (25%)<0.5%
Charizard2/8 (25%)0.08%
Kingambit2/8 (25%)36.32%
Gengar2/8 (25%)0.69%
Wash Rotom2/8 (25%)<0.5%
Aerodactyl2/8 (25%)8.05%

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

Teams and builds

#1Gabuu (11-1)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
BlastoiseBlastoisiniteTorrentProtect, Water Spout, Dark Pulse, Shell Smash
SinistchaSitrus BerryHospitalityProtect, Matcha Gotcha, Rage Powder, Life Dew
IncineroarLeftoversIntimidateFlare Blitz, Throat Chop, Parting Shot, Fake Out
VivillonFocus SashCompound EyesProtect, Hurricane, Sleep Powder, Rage Powder
GarchompChoice ScarfRough SkinDragon Claw, Earthquake, Stomping Tantrum, Rock Tomb
Eternal Flower FloetteFloettiteFlower VeilProtect, Draining Kiss, Dazzling Gleam, Calm Mind

#2Drurtle (9-3)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
CharizardCharizardite YBlazeHeat Wave, Solar Beam, Weather Ball, Protect
WhimsicottFairy FeatherPranksterMoonblast, Encore, Tailwind, Protect
KingambitChople BerryDefiantKowtow Cleave, Low Kick, Sucker Punch, Protect
BasculegionMystic WaterAdaptabilityWave Crash, Last Respects, Aqua Jet, Protect
GarchompSitrus BerryRough SkinEarthquake, Dragon Claw, Rock Slide, Protect
GlimmoraFocus SashToxic DebrisSludge Bomb, Power Gem, Earth Power, Spiky Shield

#3SlimeGun (8-3)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
GengarGengariteCursed BodyProtect, Shadow Ball, Perish Song, Disable
PolitoedSitrus BerryDrizzleProtect, Weather Ball, Encore, Perish Song
IncineroarPassho BerryIntimidateProtect, Fake Out, Flare Blitz, Parting Shot
SkarmorySkarmoriteWeak ArmorProtect, Brave Bird, Iron Head, Rock Tomb
ArchaludonLeftoversStaminaProtect, Electro Shot, Flash Cannon, Dragon Pulse
Wash RotomRindo BerryLevitateProtect, Volt Switch, Will-O-Wisp, Hydro Pump

#4ZipVGC (8-3)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
BlastoiseBlastoisiniteRain DishWater Spout, Aura Sphere, Dark Pulse, Protect
FarigirafSitrus BerryArmor TailTrick Room, Psychic, Rain Dance, Helping Hand
SinistchaColbur BerryHospitalityTrick Room, Rage Powder, Matcha Gotcha, Protect
BasculegionChoice ScarfAdaptabilityWave Crash, Flip Turn, Aqua Jet, Last Respects
PelipperFocus SashDrizzleTailwind, Wide Guard, Weather Ball, Hurricane
TinkatonShuca BerryOwn TempoFake Out, Encore, Gigaton Hammer, Play Rough

#5TheGamerVGC (8-2)

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

#6root2iris (7-3)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
Hisuian SamurottChople BerryTorrentNight Slash, Aqua Cutter, Sacred Sword, Detect
IncineroarSitrus BerryIntimidateFlare Blitz, Parting Shot, Fake Out, Protect
SinistchaFocus SashHospitalityMatcha Gotcha, Strength Sap, Rage Powder, Protect
DragoniteDragon FangMultiscaleDragon Claw, Low Kick, Extreme Speed, Protect
GengarGengariteCursed BodyShadow Ball, Sludge Bomb, Perish Song, Protect
Alolan NinetalesNever-Melt IceSnow WarningBlizzard, Disable, Encore, Protect

#7SilverMac (7-3)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
Eternal Flower FloetteFloettiteFlower VeilProtect, Calm Mind, Dazzling Gleam, Moonblast
ArcanineSitrus BerryIntimidateSnarl, Howl, Flare Blitz, Extreme Speed
SinistchaKasib BerryHospitalityRage Powder, Matcha Gotcha, Trick Room, Protect
KingambitBlack GlassesDefiantProtect, Swords Dance, Sucker Punch, Kowtow Cleave
KangaskhanKangaskhaniteScrappyFake Out, Sucker Punch, Double-Edge, Drain Punch
Wash RotomChoice ScarfLevitateVolt Switch, Electroweb, Will-O-Wisp, Hydro Pump

#8Wander22 (7-3)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
AerodactylAerodactyliteUnnerveRock Slide, Dual Wingbeat, Tailwind, Protect
GarchompSitrus BerryRough SkinEarthquake, Dragon Claw, Rock Slide, Protect
ScizorMetal CoatTechnicianBullet Punch, Bug Bite, Close Combat, Protect
MeganiumMeganiumiteLeaf GuardSolar Beam, Dazzling Gleam, Weather Ball, Protect
FarigirafColbur BerryArmor TailPsychic, Thunderbolt, Trick Room, Protect
BasculegionFocus SashAdaptabilityLiquidation, Last Respects, Aqua Jet, Protect