Kalos Dex Champions results: Svenny takes Regulation Set M-B
Kalos Dex Champions results: Svenny takes Regulation Set M-B
Kalos Dex Champions was a 20-player online event played on Limitless on 2026-08-01 under Pokemon Champions Regulation Set M-B. Svenny [NL] finished first at 8-1-0, closing the final round with wins over svenny vs metehanpnr and svenny vs zuky187, while chandeliere also defeated clayothniel in the listed final-round matches.
| Place | Player | Record | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Svenny [NL] | 8-1-0 | Malamar, Barbaracle, Meowstic, Talonflame, Aegislash, Vivillon |
| 2 | Chandeliere [US] | 7-2-0 | Eternal Flower Floette, Talonflame, Aegislash, Delphox, Pangoro, Diggersby |
| 3 | ZUKY187 [DE] | 5-3-0 | Greninja, Meowstic, Dragalge, Talonflame, Aegislash, Sylveon |
| 4 | Ceres [PH] | 5-3-0 | Diggersby, Malamar, Talonflame, Sylveon, Chesnaught, Delphox |
Svenny’s winning team was built around layered physical pressure with multiple forms of tempo control. Malamar (Malamarite / Contrary / Adamant) gave the team a direct scaling attacker through Superpower, with Throat Chop, Psycho Cut, and Protect rounding out a straightforward but threatening set. Barbaracle (Barbaracite / Tough Claws / Adamant) added another explosive route with Shell Smash, backed by Rock Slide, Close Combat, and Protect.
The support structure was just as important. Meowstic carried Colbur Berry with Prankster and a utility-heavy set of Fake Out, Psychic, Charm, and Thunder Wave, giving Svenny ways to slow opposing threats or blunt physical damage. Talonflame supplied Sharp Beak Gale Wings pressure with Flare Blitz, Dual Wingbeat, Tailwind, and Protect, letting the team shift into speed control without giving up damage. Aegislash used Life Orb with Poltergeist, Iron Head, Shadow Sneak, and King's Shield, offering priority and strong coverage from a flexible slot. Vivillon completed the six with Focus Sash Friend Guard, using Pollen Puff, Struggle Bug, Rage Powder, and Protect to redirect attacks, reduce damage output, and keep key attackers active.
Across the top teams, Talonflame was the clearest staple. It appeared on all of the top four teams, with Sharp Beak on Svenny, Chandeliere, and Ceres, while ZUKY187 used Focus Sash. Tailwind was present on Svenny, ZUKY187, and Ceres, while Chandeliere’s version used Quick Guard and Will-O-Wisp alongside Dual Wingbeat.
Aegislash was also heavily represented, appearing on the top three teams. Svenny used Life Orb, while Chandeliere and ZUKY187 both used Spell Tag. Poltergeist, Iron Head, and Shadow Sneak were common across those sets, showing how valuable its mixed defensive profile and priority pressure were in this field.
Fairy-type pressure also stood out. Chandeliere’s runner-up team featured Eternal Flower Floette with Floettite and Flower Veil, while ZUKY187 and Ceres both used Sylveon with Fairy Feather and Pixilate. Diggersby appeared on Chandeliere and Ceres in the top four, with Huge Power sets split between Choice Scarf and Life Orb. Delphox also showed up on both Chandeliere and Ceres, each using Delphoxite with Heat Wave and Protect.
Takeaway for ladder players: prepare for Talonflame speed control, Aegislash priority, and Fairy Feather Sylveon or Floettite pressure when building for Regulation Set M-B.
Source: Limitless