Intimidators Champions Challenge #23 REG M-B results recap
Intimidators Champions Challenge #23 REG M-B results recap
Intimidators Champions Challenge #23 REG M-B was played on 2026-07-02 on Limitless, with 31 players competing in Pokemon Champions Regulation Set M-B. lucardrgs [BR] finished first at 7-1-0, with NMR | Kuroryu taking second at 6-2-0 and NMR | Senhoritalo [BR] placing third at 6-1-0. The listed final round matches were italosichi vs israelkuro, won by israelkuro; italosichi vs guicortez14, won by italosichi; and lucardrgs vs silvioueda, won by lucardrgs.
| Place | Player | Record | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | lucardrgs [BR] | 7-1-0 | Staraptor, Charizard, Mamoswine, Hydreigon, Toxapex, Grimmsnarl |
| 2 | NMR | Kuroryu | 6-2-0 | Sinistcha, Incineroar, Milotic, Raichu, Eternal Flower Floette, Ceruledge |
| 3 | NMR | Senhoritalo [BR] | 6-1-0 | Swampert, Pelipper, Sinistcha, Farigiraf, Mawile, Archaludon |
| 4 | Pangardi [BR] | 4-3-0 | Pyroar, Scrafty, Farigiraf, Venusaur, Torkoal, Mamoswine |
lucardrgs won with a balanced six built around immediate pressure, layered damage control, and strong endgame positioning. Staraptor (Staraptite / Intimidate / Adamant) supplied Close Combat and Brave Bird pressure while still carrying Roost and Protect, giving the team a Mega option that could stay active rather than simply trade. Charizard (Charizardite Y / Blaze / Timid) added sun-based offense with Heat Wave, Weather Ball, and Solar Beam, forcing opponents to respect spread Fire damage and Grass coverage.
The support backbone was especially important. Grimmsnarl used Light Clay with Prankster to set Reflect and Light Screen, then pivoted with Parting Shot or controlled speed with Scary Face. Toxapex brought Leftovers and Regenerator with Toxic, Infestation, Wide Guard, and Baneful Bunker, giving lucardrgs a way to slow the board down, block spread attacks, and punish passive turns. Mamoswine (Life Orb / Oblivious / Adamant) gave the team priority with Ice Shard and direct physical pressure through Earthquake and Icicle Crash. Hydreigon rounded things out as a Choice Scarf attacker with Draco Meteor, Dark Pulse, Earth Power, and Snarl, combining speed control by item with special damage and utility.
Across the top teams, several patterns stood out. Sinistcha appeared on NMR | Kuroryu, NMR | Senhoritalo [BR], Stallcelth [BR], and TFO | Guicortez14 [BR], with Hospitality and Matcha Gotcha present on each listed set. Grimmsnarl appeared on lucardrgs [BR], Zeusb [BR], and TFO | Guicortez14 [BR], always with Light Clay and a screens package. Basculegion showed up on Stallcelth [BR], NMR | Ueda [BR], and TFO | Guicortez14 [BR], each using Adaptability and Last Respects.
There were also clear item trends. Leftovers was used by Toxapex, Milotic, Archaludon, Gholdengo, and Torkoal across the top eight. Life Orb appeared on Mamoswine, Venusaur, Garchomp, Kingambit, and Basculegion. Focus Sash was spread across Pelipper, Mamoswine, Sneasler, Basculegion, while Light Clay was tied to the Grimmsnarl builds. The top cut also showed a wide range of Mega-style item choices, including Staraptite, Charizardite Y, Raichunite Y, Floettite, Swampertite, Mawilite, Pyroarite, Scraftinite, Metagrossite, Blazikenite, Aerodactylite, and Delphoxite.
Takeaway for ladder players: combine a clear offensive Mega plan with real defensive turns from screens, redirection, Wide Guard, or pivoting.
Source: Limitless