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October 23, 2026 · 137 players · Pokémon Champions — Regulation M-C · record of the event as published; analysis of record, not live coverage

Top 8 standings

PlacePlayerRecordTeam
1Clementine2311-0Salamence, Rillaboom, Basculegion, Kingambit, Eternal Flower Floette, Volcarona
2Blaze_058-3Eternal Flower Floette, Kingambit, Basculegion, Rillaboom, Salamence, Sneasler
3i_am_red_18-2Raichu, Golisopod, Archaludon, Pelipper, Basculegion ♀, Sneasler
4Esai09047-3Charizard, Aerodactyl, Garchomp, Sylveon, Kingambit, Farigiraf
5TyphoeusVGC7-2Farigiraf, Incineroar, Sylveon, Venusaur, Garchomp, Charizard
6RAVI5775vgc6-3Basculegion ♀, Pelipper, Golisopod, Archaludon, Raichu, Sneasler
7Rage0176-3Gengar, Garchomp, Vivillon, Rillaboom, Incineroar, Primarina
8AdityaKS6-3Delphox, Blastoise, Incineroar, Pawmot, Indeedee ♀, Sinistcha

Top-cut usage vs ladder

PokémonTop cutLadder
Rillaboom3/8 (38%)35.52%
Kingambit3/8 (38%)26.63%
Sneasler3/8 (38%)35.63%
Garchomp3/8 (38%)19.54%
Incineroar3/8 (38%)31.83%
Salamence2/8 (25%)0.19%
Basculegion2/8 (25%)19.36%
Eternal Flower Floette2/8 (25%)<0.5%
Raichu2/8 (25%)0.48%
Golisopod2/8 (25%)0.05%
Archaludon2/8 (25%)20.47%
Pelipper2/8 (25%)15.40%

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

Teams and builds

#1 — Clementine23 (11-0)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
SalamenceSalamenciteIntimidateHastyDouble-Edge, Hyper Voice, Tailwind, Protect
RillaboomMiracle SeedGrassy SurgeAdamantFake Out, Grassy Glide, Wood Hammer, High Horsepower
BasculegionFocus SashAdaptabilityAdamantLiquidation, Last Respects, Aqua Jet, Protect
KingambitChople BerryDefiantAdamantKowtow Cleave, Sucker Punch, Low Kick, Iron Head
Eternal Flower FloetteFloettiteFlower VeilModestMoonblast, Dazzling Gleam, Calm Mind, Protect
VolcaronaGrassy SeedFlame BodyBoldRage Powder, Heat Wave, Tailwind, Protect

#2 — Blaze_05 (8-3)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
Eternal Flower FloetteFloettiteFairy AuraBoldMoonblast, Dazzling Gleam, Calm Mind, Protect
KingambitChople BerryDefiantAdamantKowtow Cleave, Sucker Punch, Iron Head, Protect
BasculegionLife OrbAdaptabilityJollyWave Crash, Last Respects, Aqua Jet, Protect
RillaboomMiracle SeedGrassy SurgeAdamantWood Hammer, Grassy Glide, U-turn, Fake Out
SalamenceSalamenciteIntimidateModestHyper Voice, Flamethrower, Tailwind, Protect
SneaslerFocus SashPoison TouchJollyDire Claw, Close Combat, Fake Out, Throat Chop

#3 — i_am_red_1 (8-2)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
RaichuRaichunite XLightning RodJollyVolt Tackle, Volt Switch, Feint, Fake Out
GolisopodGolisopiteEmergency ExitAdamantLeech Life, Iron Head, Sucker Punch, Protect
ArchaludonLeftoversStaminaCalmElectro Shot, Dragon Pulse, Snarl, Protect
PelipperDamp RockDrizzleBoldWeather Ball, Hurricane, Wide Guard, Helping Hand
Basculegion ♀Focus SashSwift SwimModestMuddy Water, Shadow Ball, Ice Beam, Protect
SneaslerElectric SeedUnburdenAdamantPoison Jab, Close Combat, Swords Dance, Protect

#4 — Esai0904 (7-3)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
CharizardCharizardite YBlazeTimidHeat Wave, Weather Ball, Solar Beam, Protect
AerodactylAerodactyliteUnnerveJollyRock Slide, Tailwind, Dual Wingbeat, Protect
GarchompLife OrbRough SkinJollyDragon Claw, Protect, Earthquake, Stomping Tantrum
SylveonFairy FeatherPixilateSassyHyper Beam, Hyper Voice, Detect, Quick Attack
KingambitFocus SashDefiantAdamantLow Kick, Iron Head, Kowtow Cleave, Sucker Punch
FarigirafSitrus BerryArmor TailSassyPsychic, Protect, Helping Hand, Trick Room

#5 — TyphoeusVGC (7-2)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
FarigirafSitrus BerryArmor TailQuietPsychic, Thunderbolt, Helping Hand, Trick Room
IncineroarChople BerryIntimidateAdamantFlare Blitz, Darkest Lariat, Parting Shot, Fake Out
SylveonFairy FeatherPixilateModestHyper Voice, Moonblast, Yawn, Detect
VenusaurFocus SashChlorophyllModestLeaf Storm, Sludge Bomb, Sleep Powder, Protect
GarchompChoice ScarfRough SkinAdamantRock Slide, Stomping Tantrum, Dragon Claw, Earthquake
CharizardCharizardite YBlazeModestHeat Wave, Weather Ball, Ancient Power, Protect

#6 — RAVI5775vgc (6-3)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
Basculegion ♀Focus SashSwift SwimModestShadow Ball, Muddy Water, Ice Beam, Protect
PelipperDamp RockDrizzleBoldHurricane, Weather Ball, Helping Hand, Wide Guard
GolisopodGolisopiteEmergency ExitAdamantLeech Life, Iron Head, Sucker Punch, Protect
ArchaludonLeftoversStaminaCalmElectro Shot, Dragon Pulse, Snarl, Protect
RaichuRaichunite XLightning RodJollyVolt Tackle, Volt Switch, Fake Out, Rain Dance
SneaslerElectric SeedUnburdenAdamantClose Combat, Dire Claw, Swords Dance, Protect

#7 — Rage017 (6-3)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
GengarGengariteCursed BodyModestSludge Bomb, Shadow Ball, Protect, Perish Song
GarchompGarchompite ZRough SkinModestPower Gem, Earth Power, Dragon Pulse, Protect
VivillonFocus SashCompound EyesTimidHurricane, Sleep Powder, Rage Powder, Protect
RillaboomMiracle SeedGrassy SurgeRelaxedGrassy Glide, U-turn, Protect, Fake Out
IncineroarLeftoversIntimidateImpishFake Out, Protect, Flare Blitz, Parting Shot
PrimarinaSitrus BerryLiquid VoiceRashHyper Voice, Protect, Moonblast, Perish Song

#8 — AdityaKS (6-3)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
DelphoxDelphoxiteBlazeTimidHeat Wave, Expanding Force, Nasty Plot, Protect
BlastoiseBlastoisiniteRain DishModestWater Spout, Terrain Pulse, Shell Smash, Protect
IncineroarSitrus BerryIntimidateImpishFlare Blitz, Parting Shot, Fake Out, Throat Chop
PawmotFocus SashIron FistJollyDouble Shock, Close Combat, Fake Out, Revival Blessing
Indeedee ♀Colbur BerryPsychic SurgeBoldPsychic, Follow Me, Helping Hand, Protect
SinistchaOcca BerryHospitalityBoldMatcha Gotcha, Rage Powder, Trick Room, Protect