Pokepal Smackdown #152 (Champions) results recap
Pokepal Smackdown #152 (Champions) results recap
Pokepal Smackdown #152 (Champions) was played on 2026-08-03 on Limitless with 24 players in Pokemon Champions Regulation Set M-B. Nehal P finished first at 5-0-0, ahead of a group of 4-1-0 players led by CherryBallad, Nate_5776, and Orborb. The final round also featured cherryballad vs patelindustries, nate_5776 vs norfiguess, and vaporeon vs orborb, with patelindustries, nate_5776, and orborb taking those matches.
| Place | Player | Record | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nehal P [US] | 5-0-0 | Froslass, Scovillain, Lycanroc Dusk, Kingambit, Basculegion, Sneasler |
| 2 | CherryBallad [CA] | 4-1-0 | Mawile, Chandelure, Garchomp, Alolan Ninetales, Staraptor, Wash Rotom |
| 3 | Nate_5776 [CA] | 4-1-0 | Delphox, Garchomp, Sneasler, Kingambit, Sinistcha, Alolan Ninetales |
| 4 | Orborb | 4-1-0 | Tyranitar, Excadrill, Staraptor, Gholdengo, Milotic, Sinistcha |
Nehal P’s winning team combined strong setup protection with several immediate damage options. Froslass brought Froslassite, Cursed Body, and a Modest set with Blizzard, Shadow Ball, Aurora Veil, and Protect, giving the team a clear defensive support mode without giving up offensive pressure. Scovillain added Scovillainite, Moody, and Rage Powder alongside Overheat and Giga Drain, making it a key support piece for positioning the team’s attackers.
The offensive core had multiple ways to close games. Lycanroc Dusk carried Focus Sash with Tough Claws and Adamant Rock Slide, Close Combat, Accelerock, and Protect, giving the team fast Rock pressure and priority. Kingambit used Life Orb, Defiant, Swords Dance, Kowtow Cleave, Sucker Punch, and Protect, threatening to punish stat drops while also functioning as a late-game priority attacker. Basculegion’s Mystic Water, Adaptability, Wave Crash, Last Respects, Aqua Jet, and Protect gave the team another physical attacker with priority. Sneasler rounded out the roster with White Herb, Unburden, Close Combat, Gunk Shot, Fake Out, and Protect, adding Fake Out pressure and another fast physical mode.
Across the top teams, several patterns stood out. Garchomp appeared on both CherryBallad’s and Nate_5776’s teams, each with Life Orb, Rough Skin, Earthquake, Dragon Claw, Rock Slide, and Protect, though their natures differed. Alolan Ninetales also appeared on both of those 4-1-0 teams with Light Clay, Blizzard, Freeze-Dry, Aurora Veil, and Protect, showing continued value for Aurora Veil structures. Nehal P also used Aurora Veil through Froslass, making that move a notable theme among the highest finishers.
Physical Dark-type pressure was also common. Nehal P and Nate_5776 both used Kingambit with Defiant, Kowtow Cleave, Sucker Punch, and Protect. Sneasler appeared on the same two teams, both with White Herb, Unburden, Close Combat, Fake Out, and Protect. Staraptor appeared on CherryBallad’s and Orborb’s teams with Staraptite, Intimidate, Close Combat, Brave Bird, Tailwind, and Protect, giving those builds speed control plus Intimidate utility. Sinistcha also showed up twice in the top four, on Nate_5776’s and Orborb’s teams, each using Hospitality and Rage Powder.
Item trends were straightforward: Life Orb showed up on Kingambit, Garchomp, and Gholdengo, while Focus Sash appeared on Lycanroc Dusk, Chandelure, and Excadrill. Sitrus Berry was present on Wash Rotom, Sinistcha, and Milotic among the top four.
Takeaway for ladder players: Aurora Veil, Fake Out pressure, and priority attackers were reliable tools across the best-performing teams.
Source: Limitless