Intimidators Champions Challenge #29 REG M-B results recap
Intimidators Champions Challenge #29 REG M-B results recap
Intimidators Champions Challenge #29 REG M-B was a 37-player online event on Limitless, played in Pokemon Champions Regulation Set M-B on 2026-07-23. Matkabal [BR] finished first at 8-1-0, ahead of Kamaleao [BR], TFO | Buzz [BR], and Puxcci [BR]. The listed final round results were buzzverse over lucardrgs, kamaleao over titanopigro3, and matkabal over purg4.
| Place | Player | Record | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matkabal [BR] | 8-1-0 | Charizard, Venusaur, Pelipper, Archaludon, Grimmsnarl, Garchomp |
| 2 | Kamaleao [BR] | 7-2-0 | Charizard, Aerodactyl, Garchomp, Sylveon, Basculegion, Kingambit |
| 3 | TFO | Buzz [BR] | 6-2-0 | Tyranitar, Excadrill, Sinistcha, Corviknight, Milotic, Gholdengo |
| 4 | Puxcci [BR] | 5-3-0 | Charizard, Eternal Flower Floette, Whimsicott, Basculegion, Garchomp, Kingambit |
Matkabal’s winning team was built around layered weather and speed control rather than a single linear mode. Charizard with Charizardite Y, Modest, Weather Ball, Solar Beam, Heat Wave, and Protect gave the team a high-damage special attacker that could threaten spread pressure while still carrying direct coverage. Venusaur with Venusaurite, Chlorophyll, Sludge Bomb, Earth Power, Giga Drain, and Protect added a second Mega Stone option and another special attacker that punished common defensive pivots.
The rain side of the team was just as important. Pelipper carried Sitrus Berry, Drizzle, Wide Guard, Tailwind, Hurricane, and Weather Ball, giving Matkabal both speed control and protection into spread attacks. Archaludon with Leftovers, Stamina, Draco Meteor, Electro Shot, Flash Cannon, and Protect fit naturally next to Pelipper, adding a durable special threat that could remain on the board for multiple turns. Grimmsnarl’s Light Clay, Prankster, Spirit Break, Light Screen, Reflect, and Parting Shot supplied the defensive structure, while Life Orb Garchomp with Rough Skin, Rock Slide, Earthquake, Dragon Claw, and Protect gave the team immediate physical pressure.
Across the top cut, Charizard was the clearest headline pick. It appeared on five of the top eight teams, all with Charizardite Y, Blaze, Modest, Heat Wave, Weather Ball, Solar Beam, and Protect in some order. Garchomp was equally prominent, showing up on five of the top eight teams, most often as a Rough Skin Jolly attacker with Rock Slide, Dragon Claw, and Protect. Life Orb Garchomp specifically appeared on Matkabal, Kamaleao, Puxcci, and purg4.
Basculegion and Kingambit were also major fixtures. Basculegion appeared on Kamaleao, Puxcci, AlistarVGC, purg4, and TitanoPigro3, with Adaptability and Last Respects present on every listed set. Kingambit appeared on those same five teams, usually with Defiant, Adamant, Kowtow Cleave, Sucker Punch, and Iron Head. Chople Berry was used on Kamaleao’s, AlistarVGC’s, and purg4’s Kingambit, while Puxcci chose Black Glasses and TitanoPigro3 used Focus Sash.
Speed control was everywhere. Tailwind appeared on Pelipper, Aerodactyl, Corviknight, Whimsicott, and Talonflame among the top teams, while Trick Room appeared on Sinistcha, Farigiraf, and Gardevoir. Focus Sash was another repeated item, showing up on Aerodactyl, Excadrill, Whimsicott, Kleavor, and Kingambit.
Takeaway for ladder players: build with a clear answer to Charizard, Garchomp, Basculegion, and Kingambit, because this event’s top teams repeatedly leaned on that offensive core.
Source: Limitless