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October 26, 2026 · 230 players · Pokémon Champions — Regulation M-C · record of the event as published; analysis of record, not live coverage

Top 8 standings

PlacePlayerRecordTeam
1Wb_vg10-1Tyranitar, Grimmsnarl, Sinistcha, Annihilape, Wash Rotom, Scovillain
2THJester1610-1Mawile, Volcarona, Krookodile, Hydreigon, Corviknight, Gengar
3Carnzy38-2Annihilape, Hisuian Typhlosion, Tyranitar, Sinistcha, Volcarona, Malamar
4Slushi2k8-2Golisopod, Tyranitar, Corviknight, Houndstone, Wash Rotom, Sinistcha
5Snorlaxpikachu17-2Delphox, Scrafty, Houndstone, Tyranitar, Sinistcha, Corviknight
6Force_India7-2Delphox, Scrafty, Houndstone, Tyranitar, Sinistcha, Corviknight
7Wolfey6-3Eelektross, Krookodile, Sinistcha, Grimmsnarl, Dragapult, Malamar
8StoneStormVGC6-3Aerodactyl, Weavile, Volcarona, Mimikyu, Wash Rotom, Golisopod

Top-cut usage vs ladder

PokémonTop cutLadder
Sinistcha6/8 (75%)7.60%
Tyranitar5/8 (63%)1.85%
Corviknight4/8 (50%)1.89%
Wash Rotom3/8 (38%)<0.5%
Volcarona3/8 (38%)10.74%
Houndstone3/8 (38%)0.19%
Grimmsnarl2/8 (25%)6.92%
Annihilape2/8 (25%)4.50%
Krookodile2/8 (25%)0.19%
Malamar2/8 (25%)0.10%
Golisopod2/8 (25%)0.05%
Delphox2/8 (25%)0.07%

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

Teams and builds

#1 — Wb_vg (10-1)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
TyranitarTyranitariteSand StreamAdamantProtect, Rock Slide, Knock Off, Dragon Dance
GrimmsnarlLight ClayPranksterCarefulSpirit Break, Reflect, Light Screen, Parting Shot
SinistchaOcca BerryHospitalityBoldProtect, Life Dew, Rage Powder, Matcha Gotcha
AnnihilapeLeftoversDefiantAdamantProtect, Drain Punch, Rage Fist, Bulk Up
Wash RotomSitrus BerryLevitateBoldProtect, Hydro Pump, Volt Switch, Will-O-Wisp
ScovillainScovillainiteMoodyCalmProtect, Rage Powder, Leech Seed, Flamethrower

#2 — THJester16 (10-1)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
MawileMawiliteHyper CutterAdamantProtect, Play Rough, Iron Head, Sucker Punch
VolcaronaRocky HelmetFlame BodyBoldHeat Wave, Rage Powder, Whirlwind, Protect
KrookodileChoice ScarfIntimidateAdamantHigh Horsepower, Earthquake, Knock Off, Rock Tomb
HydreigonLife OrbLevitateModestDark Pulse, Snarl, Draco Meteor, Protect
CorviknightLeftoversMirror ArmorCarefulBrave Bird, Body Press, Tailwind, Bulk Up
GengarFocus SashCursed BodyModestShadow Ball, Sludge Bomb, Icy Wind, Protect

#3 — Carnzy3 (8-2)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
AnnihilapeLeftoversDefiantAdamantProtect, Bulk Up, Drain Punch, Rage Fist
Hisuian TyphlosionChoice ScarfBlazeTimidEruption, Heat Wave, Shadow Ball, Overheat
TyranitarTyranitariteSand StreamAdamantProtect, Rock Slide, Knock Off, Dragon Dance
SinistchaSitrus BerryHospitalityBoldProtect, Rage Powder, Matcha Gotcha, Trick Room
VolcaronaRocky HelmetFlame BodyBoldRage Powder, Tailwind, Overheat, Struggle Bug
MalamarMalamariteContraryBraveSuperpower, Knock Off, Psycho Cut, Protect

#4 — Slushi2k (8-2)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
GolisopodGolisopiteEmergency ExitAdamantIron Head, Leech Life, Sucker Punch, Protect
TyranitarTyranitariteSand StreamAdamantRock Slide, Knock Off, Dragon Dance, Protect
CorviknightLeftoversMirror ArmorCarefulBrave Bird, Tailwind, Bulk Up, Roost
HoundstoneLife OrbSand RushAdamantLast Respects, Shadow Sneak, Howl, Protect
Wash RotomSitrus BerryLevitateModestHydro Pump, Thunderbolt, Will-O-Wisp, Light Screen
SinistchaColbur BerryHospitalityBoldMatcha Gotcha, Rage Powder, Trick Room, Protect

#5 — Snorlaxpikachu1 (7-2)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
DelphoxDelphoxiteLevitateTimidHeat Wave, Psychic, Nasty Plot, Protect
ScraftySitrus BerryIntimidateImpishFake Out, Close Combat, Knock Off, Protect
HoundstoneLife OrbSand RushAdamantPoltergeist, Play Rough, Will-O-Wisp, Protect
TyranitarTyranitariteSand StreamJollyRock Slide, Knock Off, Dragon Dance, Protect
SinistchaKasib BerryHospitalityBoldMatcha Gotcha, Rage Powder, Trick Room, Imprison
CorviknightLeftoversMirror ArmorCarefulBrave Bird, Body Press, Bulk Up, Tailwind

#6 — Force_India (7-2)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
DelphoxDelphoxiteBlazeTimidHeat Wave, Psychic, Nasty Plot, Protect
ScraftySitrus BerryIntimidateImpishFake Out, Close Combat, Knock Off, Protect
HoundstoneLife OrbSand RushAdamantPoltergeist, Play Rough, Will-O-Wisp, Protect
TyranitarTyranitariteSand StreamJollyRock Slide, Knock Off, Dragon Dance, Protect
SinistchaKasib BerryHospitalityBoldMatcha Gotcha, Rage Powder, Trick Room, Imprison
CorviknightLeftoversMirror ArmorCarefulBrave Bird, Body Press, Bulk Up, Tailwind

#7 — Wolfey (6-3)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
EelektrossEelektrossiteLevitateQuietProtect, Thunderbolt, Flamethrower, Close Combat
KrookodileChoice ScarfIntimidateAdamantRock Slide, Earthquake, Knock Off, Close Combat
SinistchaColbur BerryHospitalityRelaxedProtect, Rage Powder, Trick Room, Matcha Gotcha
GrimmsnarlLight ClayPranksterCarefulReflect, Light Screen, Spirit Break, Parting Shot
DragapultLife OrbInfiltratorTimidProtect, Shadow Ball, Draco Meteor, Flamethrower
MalamarMalamariteContraryAdamantProtect, Superpower, Knock Off, Trick Room

#8 — StoneStormVGC (6-3)

PokémonItemAbilityNatureMoves
AerodactylAerodactyliteUnnerveJollyDual Wingbeat, Rock Slide, Tailwind, Wide Guard
WeavileFocus SashPressureJollyTriple Axel, Knock Off, Fake Out, Taunt
VolcaronaLeftoversFlame BodyModestHeat Wave, Psychic, Quiver Dance, Protect
MimikyuMental HerbDisguiseAdamantPlay Rough, Shadow Sneak, Swords Dance, Trick Room
Wash RotomSitrus BerryLevitateModestThunderbolt, Hydro Pump, Nasty Plot, Protect
GolisopodGolisopiteEmergency ExitBraveLeech Life, Swords Dance, Iron Head, Protect