Intimidators Champions Challenge #33 REG M-B results recap

Intimidators Champions Challenge #33 REG M-B was a 30-player online event played on Limitless on 2026-08-06 under Pokemon Champions Regulation Set M-B. Stallcelth [BR] finished first at 6-2-0, with lucardrgs [BR] also ending on 6-2-0 in second. The final round included jaguarr over sydneykk, stallcelth over thiagosfp, and pim over taodosavio.

Place	Player	Record	Team
1	Stallcelth [BR]	6-2-0	Whimsicott, Staraptor, Garchomp, Hisuian Arcanine, Raichu, Gholdengo
2	lucardrgs [BR]	6-2-0	Staraptor, Charizard, Farigiraf, Basculegion, Sylveon, Grimmsnarl
3	Pim [BR]	5-2-0	Archaludon, Espathra, Incineroar, Pelipper, Eternal Flower Floette, Annihilape
4	JAGUARR [IT]	4-3-0	Tyranitar, Excadrill, Whimsicott, Eternal Flower Floette, Incineroar, Sinistcha

Stallcelth’s winning team is a direct Tailwind offense with several layers of immediate pressure. Whimsicott carried Fairy Feather with Prankster and a Modest nature, using Moonblast, Tailwind, Charm, and Protect. That set gives the team fast speed control while still contributing damage and physical mitigation through Charm.

The offensive core was straightforward and efficient. Staraptor used Staraptite with Intimidate, Adamant Close Combat, Brave Bird, Roost, and Protect, giving Stallcelth a strong physical attacker with staying power. Garchomp held Life Orb with Rough Skin and a Jolly nature, using Stomping Tantrum, Dragon Claw, Rock Slide, and Protect. Hisuian Arcanine added Focus Sash, Rock Head, Flare Blitz, Head Smash, Extreme Speed, and Protect, making it another high-damage piece that could also threaten priority cleanup.

Raichu filled an important support-attacker slot with Raichunite Y, Lightning Rod, Timid Zap Cannon, Focus Blast, Fake Out, and Protect. Fake Out helped create openings for Tailwind, Nasty Plot, or immediate attacks, while Lightning Rod gave the team a clear Electric redirection option. Gholdengo rounded out the six with Leftovers, Good as Gold, Modest Make It Rain, Shadow Ball, Nasty Plot, and Protect, giving Stallcelth a special win condition that could pressure both slots after setup.

Across the top teams, Staraptor remained a major presence. It appeared on both first and second place, and also showed up deeper in the standings on Sydneykk, T-FG | Savio, and SrRoxasKun’s teams. Staraptite was consistent on every listed Staraptor, while Intimidate was the common ability.

Whimsicott was another repeated support pick, appearing on Stallcelth, JAGUARR, and Thiago Prates. Tailwind was present on all three Whimsicott sets, with Moonblast also appearing each time. Raichu with Raichunite Y, Lightning Rod, Zap Cannon, Focus Blast, Fake Out, and Protect was used by Stallcelth, Thiago Prates, Sydneykk, and T-FG | Savio.

There were also clear item patterns. Focus Sash appeared on Hisuian Arcanine, Pelipper, Tyranitar, and Glimmora among the listed teams. Life Orb showed up on Garchomp, Excadrill, Kingambit, and Venusaur. Leftovers was used by Gholdengo, Archaludon, Sinistcha, and another Archaludon, while Sitrus Berry supported Farigiraf, Espathra, and Incineroar.

Takeaway for ladder players: prepare for fast Tailwind offense backed by Fake Out, Intimidate, and Focus Sash attackers.

Source: Limitless