Top Deck VGC Trials results: Zach K goes 5-0
Top Deck VGC Trials results: Zach K goes 5-0
Top Deck VGC Trials was a 34-player online event on Limitless, played on 2026-06-29 in Pokemon Champions Regulation Set M-B. Zach K [US] finished first at 5-0-0, while CamRoni1339 [US], HyperRuns [US], and ShadowJeff [CL] all ended at 4-1-0. The final round results listed zachk052510 over hyperruns, shadowjeff over camroni1339, and alexiannonevgc over domp.
| Place | Player | Record | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zach K [US] | 5-0-0 | Froslass, Scovillain, Lycanroc Dusk, Kingambit, Basculegion, Sneasler |
| 2 | CamRoni1339 [US] | 4-1-0 | Floette, Whimsicott, Basculegion, Charizard, Kingambit, Garchomp |
| 3 | HyperRuns [US] | 4-1-0 | Metagross, Garchomp, Talonflame, Sylveon, Lycanroc Dusk, Wash Rotom |
| 4 | ShadowJeff [CL] | 4-1-0 | Charizard, Aerodactyl, Garchomp, Sylveon, Kingambit, Farigiraf |
Zach K’s winning team combined fast pressure, redirection, and multiple priority options. Froslass with Froslassite and Cursed Body gave the team Blizzard, Shadow Ball, Aurora Veil, and Protect, offering both immediate spread damage and defensive setup. Scovillain with Scovillainite brought Moody, Overheat, Giga Drain, Rage Powder, and Protect, making it the main redirection piece while still threatening damage.
The offensive core was straightforward and flexible. Lycanroc Dusk used Focus Sash with Tough Claws, Jolly nature, Rock Slide, Close Combat, Accelerock, and Protect, giving Zach K a fast physical attacker with priority. Kingambit carried Black Glasses with Defiant, Kowtow Cleave, Sucker Punch, Swords Dance, and Protect, providing a clear late-game win condition. Basculegion added Sitrus Berry, Adaptability, Wave Crash, Last Respects, Aqua Jet, and Protect, while Sneasler supplied Fake Out pressure alongside White Herb, Unburden, Dire Claw, Close Combat, and Protect. The result was a team that could open aggressively, redirect key attacks, and still close games with Sucker Punch, Aqua Jet, or Accelerock.
Across the top teams, several patterns stood out. Garchomp was present on the second-, third-, and fourth-place teams, all using Life Orb and Rough Skin, with Earthquake and Dragon Claw appearing on each set. Kingambit also had a strong showing, appearing on Zach K, CamRoni1339, and ShadowJeff’s teams, with Defiant and Kowtow Cleave common to all three.
Basculegion appeared on the first-, second-, and sixth-place teams, always with Adaptability and Last Respects. Sneasler showed up on Zach K, 5642, and AlexIannoneVGC, each using White Herb and Unburden with Fake Out or direct Fighting-type pressure. Sylveon was another repeated top cut-style pick, appearing on HyperRuns, ShadowJeff, AlexIannoneVGC, and MalachiaVT, generally built around Fairy Feather, Pixilate, Hyper Voice, Hyper Beam, Quick Attack, and either Protect or Detect.
Mega choices were diverse but concentrated around strong offensive anchors: Froslassite, Floettite, Charizardite Y, Metagrossite, Aerodactylite, Tyranitarite, and Mawilite all appeared in the top eight. Tailwind was also common through Whimsicott, Talonflame, and Aerodactyl, while Trick Room support appeared on Farigiraf and Sinistcha.
Takeaway for ladder players: prepare for Garchomp, Kingambit, Basculegion, and Sylveon cores, but do not ignore redirection plus priority endgames.
Source: Limitless