TARTAN TAKEDOWN #32 results: Damahni P tops Reg M-B
TARTAN TAKEDOWN #32 results: Damahni P tops Reg M-B
TARTAN TAKEDOWN #32! - [CHAMPIONS REG M-B] was played on 2026-07-21 on Limitless, drawing 20 players for Pokemon Champions Regulation Set M-B. The final round results listed dmanvgc11 over eanna_h, eanna_h over trundlorb, and dmanvgc11 over dr_bejan, while the published standings put Damahni P [GB] in first at 6-1-0.
| Place | Player | Record | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Damahni P [GB] | 6-1-0 | Staraptor, Tyranitar, Excadrill, Gholdengo, Milotic, Sinistcha |
| 2 | eanna_h [IE] | 5-2-0 | Raichu, Venusaur, Corviknight, Sylveon, Garchomp, Tyranitar |
| 3 | trundlorb | 4-2-0 | Kangaskhan, Chandelure, Hisuian Avalugg, Farigiraf, Hisuian Decidueye, Kingambit |
| 4 | Dr_Bejan [US] | 4-2-0 | Raichu, Hydreigon, Mamoswine, Toxapex, Venusaur, Incineroar |
Damahni P’s winning team is built around a clear sand core with Tyranitar and Excadrill. Tyranitar carries Tyranitarite with Sand Stream and a physical spread of Knock Off, Rock Slide, High Horsepower, and Protect, giving the team both weather control and broad damage coverage. Excadrill follows naturally with Focus Sash, Sand Rush, and Adamant High Horsepower, Iron Head, Rock Slide, and Protect, turning sand into immediate speed pressure while still having the safety of Focus Sash.
The rest of the composition gives that core several different game plans. Staraptor uses Staraptite with Intimidate, Jolly Close Combat, Brave Bird, Tailwind, and Protect, adding both speed control and physical disruption. Gholdengo with Life Orb, Good as Gold, Modest Make It Rain, Shadow Ball, Nasty Plot, and Protect gives the team a special attacker that can punish passive turns. Milotic’s Sitrus Berry, Competitive, Scald, Icy Wind, Haze, and Protect offer counterplay into stat drops, additional speed control, and a reset button. Sinistcha rounds out the six with Colbur Berry, Hospitality, Matcha Gotcha, Shadow Ball, Trick Room, and Rage Powder, giving redirection, recovery support, and an alternate Trick Room mode.
Across the top teams, several patterns stood out. Tyranitar appeared on both first and second, though with different items: Tyranitarite on Damahni P’s team and Focus Sash on eanna_h’s. Raichu with Raichunite Y appeared on both eanna_h’s and Dr_Bejan’s teams, each using Lightning Rod, Zap Cannon, Focus Blast, Fake Out, and Protect. Venusaur also appeared on second and fourth, both with Venusaurite and a special attacking package including Giga Drain, Sludge Bomb, Earth Power, and Protect.
Sitrus Berry was a common stabilizing item near the top, appearing on Milotic, Garchomp, Farigiraf, and Incineroar among the top four. Focus Sash also showed up repeatedly on Excadrill, Tyranitar, and Chandelure. Speed control was everywhere: Tailwind on Staraptor and Corviknight, Icy Wind on Milotic, and Trick Room on Sinistcha, Chandelure, and Farigiraf. Wide Guard was also present on Hisuian Avalugg and Toxapex, suggesting respect for spread moves like Rock Slide, Make It Rain, Heat Wave, and Hyper Voice.
For ladder players, the main takeaway is that flexible speed control backed by a strong weather or Mega-centered core remains a reliable way to cover varied Regulation Set M-B matchups.
Source: Limitless