Sunday Sabong #3 results: giozztan wins Regulation Set M-B
Sunday Sabong #3 results: giozztan wins Regulation Set M-B
Sunday Sabong #3 was an 18-player online event on Limitless, played on 2026-08-30 under Pokemon Champions Regulation Set M-B. The final round was listed as praesol_bahb vs giozztan, with giozztan taking the win.
| Place | Player | Record | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jorge Norberto Miguel Tan [PH] | 7-1-0 | Raichu @ Raichunite Y; Staraptor @ Staraptite; Alolan Ninetales @ Light Clay; Ceruledge @ Colbur Berry; Meowscarada @ Focus Sash; Milotic @ Leftovers |
| 2 | Robert Francis Ledesma [PH] | 5-3-0 | Farigiraf @ Sitrus Berry; Tyranitar @ Tyranitarite; Torkoal @ Charcoal; Incineroar @ White Herb; Hatterene @ Life Orb; Kangaskhan @ Kangaskhanite |
| 3 | Marv Adrian Panuncillo [PH] | 4-3-0 | Staraptor @ Staraptite; Delphox @ Delphoxite; Whimsicott @ Occa Berry; Feraligatr @ Life Orb; Glimmora @ Focus Sash; Tsareena @ Choice Scarf |
| 4 | Jamie Trinidad [PH] | 4-3-0 | Sneasler @ Focus Sash; Blastoise @ Blastoisinite; Incineroar @ Sitrus Berry; Delphox @ Delphoxite; Sinistcha @ Kasib Berry; Maushold @ Chople Berry |
The winning list is a flexible six built around layered disruption and multiple offensive angles. Raichu gives the team Lightning Rod, Fake Out, Zap Cannon, Focus Blast, and Protect, giving it both immediate board interaction and a way to threaten awkward targets. Staraptor adds Intimidate with Staraptite, Jolly speed, and the direct Brave Bird plus Close Combat combination, while Roost and Protect keep it from being a purely one-turn attacker.
Alolan Ninetales is the clearest support piece, using Light Clay, Snow Warning, and Aurora Veil alongside Blizzard, Freeze-Dry, and Protect. That pairs naturally with a team where every Pokemon carries Protect, allowing the player to manage turns while Aurora Veil is active. Ceruledge gives a physical setup option with Bulk Up, Bitter Blade, Shadow Sneak, and Colbur Berry, while Meowscarada’s Focus Sash set brings Flower Trick, Knock Off, Sucker Punch, and Protect. Milotic rounds out the composition with Leftovers, Competitive, Muddy Water, Hypnosis, Coil, and Recover, giving the team a slower win condition that can punish Intimidate-heavy play.
Across the upper standings, Staraptor stood out as a repeated high finisher. Both 1st and 3rd used Staraptor with Staraptite, Intimidate, Jolly nature, Brave Bird, Close Combat, Roost, and Protect, showing a consistent template for that slot. Delphox also appeared twice in the top four, both times with Delphoxite, Blaze, Timid nature, Heat Wave, Psychic, and Protect, though Marv Adrian Panuncillo used Encore while Jamie Trinidad used Nasty Plot.
Focus Sash was another major item among top teams. It appeared on Meowscarada in 1st, Glimmora in 3rd, and Sneasler in 4th, with additional Focus Sash users lower in the standings such as Aerodactyl, Pelipper, and Sneasler. Sitrus Berry also had a clear presence, notably on Farigiraf in 2nd and Incineroar in 4th, with more Farigiraf Sitrus Berry sets in 7th and 8th.
The field also showed several speed-control and mode-control structures: Trick Room from Farigiraf, Hatterene, and Sinistcha; Tailwind from Whimsicott and Aerodactyl; and screen or veil support from Alolan Ninetales, Whimsicott, Grimmsnarl, and Meowstic. Weather was similarly diverse, with Snow Warning, Sand Stream, Drought, Drizzle, and Sandstorm all appearing in the top eight.
Takeaway for ladder players: build with a clear defensive layer, but make sure every support piece still contributes pressure or disruption.
Source: Limitless