VGC UmbreNews 10.11.2026 #39 - Champion results recap

VGC UmbreNews 10.11.2026 #39 - Champion was a 32-player online event played on Limitless under Pokemon Champions Regulation Set M-C. The top two finishers both ended at 7-1-0, with hola1234 [CL] taking first place. In the listed final round matches, yisso defeated charizardgod, hola1234 defeated yisso, and yisso defeated saurav.

Place	Player	Record	Team
1	hola1234 [CL]	7-1-0	Floette, Basculegion, Rillaboom, Sneasler, Salamence, Incineroar
2	Yisso [IT]	7-1-0	Tyranitar, Excadrill, Sneasler, Salamence, Milotic, Rillaboom
3	CharizardGOD [LU]	5-2-0	Garchomp, Whimsicott, Charizard, Sylveon, Incineroar, Farigiraf
4	Garg_Bhavik07	4-3-0	Kingambit, Salamence, Charizard, Whimsicott, Basculegion, Sneasler

hola1234’s winning team combined several of the most reliable Regulation Set M-C tools into a flexible balance structure. Salamence with Salamencite, Intimidate, Tailwind, Draco Meteor, Hyper Voice, and Protect gave the team speed control and spread pressure while also softening physical attackers. Incineroar added a second Intimidate user alongside Sitrus Berry, Fake Out, Parting Shot, Flare Blitz, and Darkest Lariat, giving the team repeated positioning options.

The offensive core was direct. Basculegion held Focus Sash with Adaptability and used Liquidation, Last Respects, Aqua Jet, and Protect, giving the team strong Water-type damage and priority. Rillaboom used Life Orb with Grassy Surge, Wood Hammer, Grassy Glide, Fake Out, and High Horsepower, supplying terrain pressure and another Fake Out. Sneasler brought White Herb, Unburden, Close Combat, Dire Claw, Protect, and Fake Out, making it both a disruption piece and a fast attacker once enabled. Floette was the standout pick, carrying Floettite, Flower Veil, Modest, Moonblast, Draining Kiss, Calm Mind, and Protect. That set gave the team a Fairy-type win condition rather than just another support slot.

The runner-up team from Yisso was built around Tyranitar and Excadrill. Tyranitar used Tyranitarite with Sand Stream, while Excadrill used Focus Sash with Sand Rush, creating a clear sand mode backed by Rock Slide and High Horsepower pressure. Yisso also used the same Salamence, Sneasler, and Rillaboom trio seen on the winning team, with Milotic adding Competitive and Leftovers to punish opposing Intimidate.

Across the top teams, Salamence was one of the defining picks, appearing on the teams of hola1234, Yisso, Garg_Bhavik07, Gonzs, and Saurav, always with Salamencite in the listed teams. Charizard with Charizardite Y was also prominent, appearing on CharizardGOD, Garg_Bhavik07, Ikarcc, Gaty, and Saurav. Sneasler with White Herb and Unburden showed up repeatedly, including on the first, second, fourth, and eighth place teams.

Several item patterns stood out. Focus Sash appeared on Basculegion, Excadrill, Whimsicott, Venusaur, and Hisuian Arcanine across the top eight. Incineroar remained a common Intimidate pivot with Fake Out and Parting Shot, while Rillaboom continued to provide Grassy Surge and Grassy Glide pressure. Whimsicott’s Focus Sash, Prankster, Tailwind, Encore, Moonblast, and Protect set appeared on multiple Charizard structures.

Takeaway for ladder players: prepare for Salamencite balance, Charizardite Y teams, White Herb Sneasler, and repeated Fake Out positioning from Rillaboom and Incineroar.

Source: Limitless