Cusca Champions Weekly ⚡ #7 results: Shota Tanaka leads the field
Cusca Champions Weekly ⚡ #7 results: Shota Tanaka leads the field
Cusca Champions Weekly ⚡ #7 was a 12-player online tournament on Limitless, played in Pokemon Champions Regulation Set M-B on 2026-08-15. The event finished with two undefeated records at the top, with Shota Tanaka [JP] taking first place at 3-0-0 ahead of Thiago Lopez [AR], also 3-0-0. The listed final round results were thex over carlosguivr, scarleta over damedge, and patomilenar over rojasus.
| Place | Player | Record | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shota Tanaka [JP] | 3-0-0 | Gardevoir, Maushold, Kommo-o, Talonflame, Kingambit, Basculegion |
| 2 | Thiago Lopez [AR] | 3-0-0 | Raichu, Aerodactyl, Kingambit, Sneasler, Sylveon, Basculegion |
| 3 | Jonathan VALDERRAMA [PA] | 2-1-0 | Glimmora, Kingambit, Sinistcha, Alolan Ninetales, Hydreigon, Sneasler |
| 4 | Carlos Rodriguez [CL] | 2-1-0 | Blaziken, Venusaur, Lycanroc Dusk, Alolan Ninetales, Basculegion, Kingambit |
Shota Tanaka’s winning team had a clear mix of speed control, redirection, spread pressure, and late-game physical damage. Gardevoir held Gardevoirite with Trace and a Modest nature, using Hyper Voice, Psychic, Vacuum Wave, and Protect. That gave the team a strong special attacking centerpiece, supported by Maushold with Focus Sash, Friend Guard, Follow Me, Super Fang, Rain Dance, and Protect.
Kommo-o added another special setup angle with Leftovers, Soundproof, Clanging Scales, Aura Sphere, Clangorous Soul, and Protect. Alongside Talonflame, which carried Sharp Beak, Gale Wings, Tailwind, Flare Blitz, Dual Wingbeat, and Protect, the team could play proactively around Tailwind while still having tools to protect key attackers. Kingambit filled the familiar Defiant attacker role with Expert Belt, Kowtow Cleave, Iron Head, Sucker Punch, and Low Kick, while Basculegion used Choice Scarf, Adaptability, Wave Crash, Last Respects, Aqua Jet, and Flip Turn to apply immediate pressure.
The biggest trend across the top four was Kingambit. All four highest-placing teams used it, though with different items: Expert Belt on Shota Tanaka’s team, Life Orb on Thiago Lopez’s and Carlos Rodriguez’s teams, and Black Glasses on Jonathan VALDERRAMA’s team. Basculegion was also prominent, appearing on three of the top four teams, with Choice Scarf on first and fourth place and Mystic Water on second place.
Focus Sash was another common item choice near the top. Maushold, Sneasler, Alolan Ninetales, and Lycanroc Dusk all used Focus Sash across the top four teams. Sneasler appeared on both second and third place, while Alolan Ninetales appeared on both third and fourth, showing that fast utility and weather support remained valuable in this Regulation Set M-B field.
Takeaway for ladder players: prepare specifically for Kingambit and Basculegion while making sure your team has reliable answers to Tailwind, Follow Me, and Focus Sash pressure.
Source: Limitless