The Drywalls Series #15 results: Zach K wins unbeaten
The Drywalls Series #15 results: Zach K wins unbeaten
The Drywalls Series #15 was held on 2026-08-10 on Limitless, drawing 72 players for Pokemon Champions Regulation Set M-B. Zach K finished 9-0-0, closing the event with final round wins over sparkles1755, usagifoo, and natedog0196.
| Place | Player | Record | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zach K [US] | 9-0-0 | Froslass, Scovillain, Lycanroc Dusk, Kingambit, Sneasler, Basculegion |
| 2 | Sparkles1755 [AU] | 7-2-0 | Blaziken, Venusaur, Alolan Ninetales, Kingambit, Basculegion, Farigiraf |
| 3 | UsagiFoo [CL] | 6-2-0 | Charizard, Whimsicott, Eternal Flower Floette, Basculegion, Kingambit, Garchomp |
| 4 | ChefRich22 [US] | 6-2-0 | Charizard, Pelipper, Archaludon, Venusaur, Swampert, Grimmsnarl |
Zach K’s winning team was built around a compact mix of pressure, protection, and late-game priority. Froslass carried Froslassite with Cursed Body, using Blizzard, Shadow Ball, Aurora Veil, and Protect. That gave the team a clear defensive layer without giving up immediate spread pressure. Scovillain, also using its stone in Scovillainite, added Rage Powder support alongside Overheat and Giga Drain, giving Zach K another way to control targeting while preserving attackers.
The physical core was especially direct. Lycanroc Dusk held Focus Sash and brought Rock Slide, Close Combat, Accelerock, and Protect, giving the team fast damage and priority. Kingambit used Black Glasses with Defiant, Kowtow Cleave, Sucker Punch, Swords Dance, and Protect, making it a natural beneficiary of free turns created by Aurora Veil, Rage Powder, Fake Out, or forced defensive play. Sneasler added White Herb, Unburden, Gunk Shot, Close Combat, Fake Out, and Protect, while Basculegion rounded out the roster with Sitrus Berry, Adaptability, Wave Crash, Last Respects, Aqua Jet, and Protect. The result was a team that could apply early disruption, keep key attackers alive, and still threaten the endgame with strong priority options.
The most visible trend near the top was the repeated Kingambit plus Basculegion presence. Kingambit appeared on six of the top eight teams, with Black Glasses, Focus Sash, Chople Berry, and Life Orb all represented. Basculegion appeared on five of the top eight, most often with Adaptability and a moveset built around Wave Crash, Last Respects, Aqua Jet, and Protect, though items varied across Sitrus Berry, Life Orb, Mystic Water, and Choice Scarf.
Focus Sash was also widespread, appearing on Lycanroc Dusk, Kingambit, Whimsicott, Venusaur, Excadrill, and Alolan Ninetales across the listed top eight. Sitrus Berry showed up repeatedly as well, including on Basculegion, Farigiraf, Garchomp, Pelipper, Milotic, and Swampert. Weather and field-positioning tools were common: Alolan Ninetales brought Snow Warning and Aurora Veil, Charizard appeared with Charizardite Y, Pelipper paired Drizzle with Tailwind and Wide Guard, and Whimsicott offered Prankster Tailwind and Encore.
Takeaway for ladder players: prepare for Kingambit and Basculegion endgames, and make sure your team has a plan for Focus Sash support pieces that buy those attackers extra turns.
Source: Limitless