Newbie Practice Match results: Micrifying wins Set M-B event

The Newbie Practice Match was a 41-player online tournament on Limitless, played on 2026-07-01 under Pokemon Champions Regulation Set M-B. The final round results included chocapicrh beating sage_prime, chocapicrh beating renades, and micrifying beating yohaniee, with Micrifying [CA] finishing first at 6-1-0.

Place	Player	Record	Team
1	Micrifying [CA]	6-1-0	Swampert, Grimmsnarl, Pelipper, Venusaur, Basculegion, Archaludon
2	ChocapicRH [FR]	5-2-0	Gardevoir, Maushold, Talonflame, Gallade, Hisuian Samurott, Ceruledge
3	Candytrouble [NL]	5-1-0	Charizard, Garchomp, Whimsicott, Basculegion, Venusaur, Farigiraf
4	RenaDes [PH]	4-2-0	Pyroar, Eternal Flower Floette, Whimsicott, Basculegion, Ninetales, Farigiraf

Micrifying’s winning team was built around layered support and efficient damage trading. Grimmsnarl with Light Clay, Prankster, Reflect, Light Screen, and Parting Shot gave the team a clear defensive backbone, making it easier for the heavier attackers to take positions without immediately folding to pressure. That support paired well with Leftovers Archaludon, whose Stamina and Protect made it a strong longer-game piece alongside Electro Shot, Flash Cannon, and Dragon Pulse.

The offensive core had several direct ways to force progress. Swampert with Swampertite, Adamant, Wave Crash, High Horsepower, and Knock Off covered both raw damage and item disruption. Basculegion used Choice Scarf with Swift Swim, giving Micrifying another fast physical attacker with Wave Crash, Aqua Jet, Last Respects, and Flip Turn. The combination of immediate Water-type pressure, priority, and pivoting gave the team a practical way to keep momentum.

The rest of the roster rounded out matchups rather than leaning on one narrow mode. Pelipper held Focus Sash and brought Hurricane, Weather Ball, U-turn, and Protect, acting as a sash pivot and special attacker. Venusaur with Venusaurite used Sludge Bomb, Giga Drain, Earth Power, and Protect, giving the team a durable special presence that could threaten common Fairy- and Water-adjacent structures.

Across the top standings, Basculegion was one of the clearest trends, appearing on the teams of Micrifying, Candytrouble, RenaDes, and sage_prime. Its sets varied by item and ability, including Choice Scarf / Swift Swim, Choice Scarf / Adaptability, Life Orb / Adaptability, and Mystic Water / Adaptability, but every listed version carried Wave Crash, Aqua Jet, and Last Respects.

Speed control and redirection-style support were also prominent. Whimsicott appeared on Candytrouble, RenaDes, and sage_prime, all with Focus Sash, Prankster, Tailwind, and Encore. Farigiraf appeared on Candytrouble, RenaDes, and Cl2m with Armor Tail and Trick Room, showing that top teams respected both fast Tailwind plans and slower positional modes. Focus Sash itself was common near the top, appearing on Micrifying’s Pelipper, ChocapicRH’s Maushold, and multiple Whimsicott sets.

For ladder players, the takeaway is simple: strong Set M-B teams need a clear speed plan, but the best finishes came from pairing that plan with durable support and multiple attackers that can still trade when the first mode is denied.

Source: Limitless