DucPokémonChampions#7 results: Jhinting finishes 8-0
DucPokémonChampions#7 results: Jhinting finishes 8-0
DucPokémonChampions#7 was a 20-player online Pokemon Champions Regulation Set M-B event played on Limitless on 2026-08-16. The final round closed with scaddi over fantapoke, okarin over itsmhido, and Jhinting over ksomon, leaving Jhinting [DE] alone at the top with an 8-0-0 record.
| Place | Player | Record | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jhinting [DE] | 8-0-0 | Raichu, Kingambit, Hisuian Arcanine, Staraptor, Farigiraf, Sylveon |
| 2 | Tigershark92 [DE] | 5-3-0 | Charizard, Staraptor, Whimsicott, Tinkaton, Garchomp, Incineroar |
| 3 | Okarin [IT] | 4-3-0 | Charizard, Eternal Flower Floette, Kingambit, Basculegion, Garchomp, Whimsicott |
| 4 | Scaddi [US] | 4-3-0 | Vivillon, Farigiraf, Delphox, Sinistcha, Annihilape, Basculegion |
Jhinting’s winning team stood out for having multiple ways to control turn order while still keeping immediate damage on the board. Staraptor with Staraptite, Intimidate, Tailwind, Close Combat, and Brave Bird gave the team speed control plus direct pressure. Farigiraf added a second mode with Trick Room, Helping Hand, and Sitrus Berry with Cud Chew, giving Jhinting a way to play slower turns when needed.
The offensive core was straightforward and threatening. Raichu used Raichunite Y with Lightning Rod and a Timid nature, carrying Zap Cannon, Focus Blast, Fake Out, and Protect. Kingambit brought Life Orb, Defiant, Kowtow Cleave, Sucker Punch, Swords Dance, and Protect, giving the team a strong physical attacker with priority. Hisuian Arcanine used Focus Sash, Rock Head, Flare Blitz, Head Smash, Extreme Speed, and Protect, while Sylveon provided Fairy Feather-boosted Pixilate pressure with Hyper Voice, Quick Attack, Hyper Beam, and Detect.
Across the upper standings, several picks repeated often. Charizard with Charizardite Y appeared on Tigershark92, Okarin, FantaPoke, ItsMhido, and Ksomon, making it one of the clearest common threads in the field. Staraptor with Staraptite showed up on Jhinting, Tigershark92, and FantaPoke, all using Intimidate and Jolly nature. Kingambit also remained a major fixture, appearing on Jhinting, Okarin, FantaPoke, and ItsMhido with Defiant across those teams.
Whimsicott was another repeated support choice, present on Tigershark92, Okarin, and FantaPoke with Focus Sash, Prankster, Tailwind, and Encore. Garchomp appeared on Tigershark92, Okarin, FantaPoke, and Ksomon, usually alongside Earthquake, Dragon Claw, Rock Slide, and Protect or Stomping Tantrum depending on the set. Basculegion also placed in multiple successful teams, appearing on Okarin, Scaddi, and ItsMhido with Adaptability and Last Respects.
Item trends were similarly clear. Focus Sash appeared on Jhinting’s Hisuian Arcanine, Tigershark92’s Whimsicott, Okarin’s Whimsicott, Scaddi’s Vivillon, and several other listed teams. Life Orb was used by Jhinting’s Kingambit, Tigershark92’s Garchomp, Okarin’s Basculegion, Scaddi’s Annihilape, FantaPoke’s Gholdengo, and Ksomon’s Venusaur. Sitrus Berry also showed up repeatedly on support or bulky pieces such as Farigiraf, Incineroar, and Garchomp.
Takeaway for ladder players: prepare for Charizardite Y structures, Staraptite Staraptor speed control, and Defiant attackers like Kingambit and Annihilape.
Source: Limitless