TAYO'S MONOTYPE TOUR #2- BO3 CTS - $30/15 results recap
TAYO'S MONOTYPE TOUR #2- BO3 CTS - $30/15 results recap
TAYO'S MONOTYPE TOUR #2- BO3 CTS - $30/15 was a 40-player online event on Limitless, played in Pokemon Champions Regulation Set M-B. Nghi Xu [VN] finished first at 8-1-0, ahead of NA4D [US] at 7-2-0 and shaikhvgc786 [IN] at 6-2-0. In the listed final round matches, na4d defeated shaikhvgc786, shaikhvgc786 defeated gabuu, and ceodamsen defeated erick0m03.
| Place | Player | Record | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nghi Xu [VN] | 8-1-0 | Mr. Rime / Farigiraf / Slowbro / Gallade / Armarouge / Metagross |
| 2 | NA4D [US] | 7-2-0 | Pyroar / Volcarona / Torkoal / Incineroar / Hisuian Arcanine / Charizard |
| 3 | shaikhvgc786 [IN] | 6-2-0 | Scovillain / Ceruledge / Incineroar / Delphox / Heat Rotom / Torkoal |
| 4 | S1r_sweepsalot [US] | 6-2-0 | Garchomp / Dragonite / Dragalge / Hisuian Goodra / Dragapult / Hydreigon |
Nghi Xu’s winning team was heavily structured around controlling speed with Trick Room and converting that control into immediate pressure. Farigiraf, Slowbro, Gallade, and Armarouge all carried Trick Room, giving the team multiple ways to reset the pace of the game. Farigiraf’s Armor Tail and Sitrus Berry gave the composition a central support piece, while Psychic Terrain and Gravity paired naturally with the team’s repeated Expanding Force users.
The offensive spread was direct but flexible. Mr. Rime used Life Orb with Expanding Force, Blizzard, Focus Blast, and Fake Out, adding both pressure and tempo utility. Slowbro brought Mystic Water Hydro Pump alongside Snowscape and Trick Room, while Gallade used Iron Ball with Sharpness and a three-attack package of Sacred Sword, Psycho Cut, and Leaf Blade. Armarouge added Shuca Berry, Flash Fire, Psyshock, Armor Cannon, Trick Room, and Protect. Metagross, holding Metagrossite, rounded the team out with Clear Body, Psychic Fangs, Bullet Punch, Body Press, and Protect, giving Nghi Xu a durable physical option that was not dependent on setting Trick Room every turn.
The rest of the top cut showed several clear patterns. Fire-heavy builds were prominent in second and third: NA4D used Pyroar, Volcarona, Torkoal, Incineroar, Hisuian Arcanine, and Charizard, while shaikhvgc786 used Scovillain, Ceruledge, Incineroar, Delphox, Heat Rotom, and Torkoal. Incineroar appeared on both of those teams with Sitrus Berry, Intimidate, Fake Out, Darkest Lariat, and Flare Blitz, though NA4D added Close Combat while shaikhvgc786 used Parting Shot. Torkoal also appeared on both teams with Drought and Helping Hand, but NA4D leaned into Charcoal Eruption while shaikhvgc786 used Leftovers with Yawn and Heat Wave.
Across the top 8, Sitrus Berry appeared on Farigiraf, Incineroar, and Corviknight, while Leftovers appeared on Volcarona, Torkoal, Hisuian Goodra, Clefable, and Archaludon. Life Orb was also a recurring offensive item on Mr. Rime, Garchomp, Gholdengo, and Primarina. Light Clay screens showed up on Dragapult and on both identical Mawile / Grimmsnarl / Eternal Flower Floette / Primarina / Clefable / Whimsicott teams used by Erick0m03 and Gabuu.
Takeaway for ladder players: build with redundant speed control and clear damage plans, because the top teams here consistently paired setup support with multiple independent attackers.
Source: Limitless