Top Deck VGC trails #4 (Top Cut) recap and results
Top Deck VGC trails #4 (Top Cut) recap and results
Top Deck VGC trails #4 (Top Cut) was played on Limitless on 2026-07-18 with 28 players in Pokemon Champions Regulation Set M-B. Zach K [US] finished first at 7-2-0, ahead of MrBear21 [US] on the same record, with Holasoy [CL] and bicarbonato [BR] rounding out the top 4.
| Place | Player | Record | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zach K [US] | 7-2-0 | Froslass, Scovillain, Lycanroc Dusk, Kingambit, Basculegion, Sneasler |
| 2 | MrBear21 [US] | 7-2-0 | Sableye, Incineroar, Sinistcha, Basculegion, Aggron, Toxapex |
| 3 | Holasoy [CL] | 6-2-0 | Farigiraf, Sylveon, Aerodactyl, Charizard, Kingambit, Garchomp |
| 4 | bicarbonato [BR] | 5-3-0 | Tyranitar, Excadrill, Staraptor, Gholdengo, Milotic, Sinistcha |
Zach K’s winning team combined aggressive pressure with several ways to stabilize positioning. Froslass held Froslassite with Cursed Body and carried Blizzard, Shadow Ball, Aurora Veil, and Protect, giving the team a fast defensive layer without giving up offensive coverage. Scovillain also used its Mega slot, with Scovillainite, Moody, Rage Powder, Flamethrower, Giga Drain, and Protect, functioning as a redirection piece that could still threaten damage.
The rest of the team leaned into direct damage and priority. Lycanroc Dusk used Focus Sash with Rock Slide, Close Combat, Accelerock, and Protect, while Kingambit brought Life Orb, Defiant, Kowtow Cleave, Sucker Punch, Swords Dance, and Protect. Basculegion’s Sitrus Berry set with Adaptability, Wave Crash, Last Respects, Aqua Jet, and Protect gave Zach K another strong physical attacker with priority access. Sneasler rounded the six out with White Herb, Unburden, Fake Out, Gunk Shot, Close Combat, and Protect, adding immediate disruption and fast pressure.
Across the top teams, Basculegion and Kingambit stood out as repeated picks. Basculegion appeared on the first, second, fifth, and eighth-place teams, with both Sitrus Berry and Choice Scarf versions represented. Kingambit appeared on the first, third, fifth, and eighth-place teams, usually centered around Defiant and Sucker Punch, though items varied between Life Orb, Focus Sash, Black Glasses, and Chople Berry.
Sinistcha also had a strong showing, appearing on the second, fourth, and seventh-place teams with Hospitality and support moves such as Rage Powder, Trick Room, Life Dew, and Matcha Gotcha. Focus Sash was another major item trend, showing up on Lycanroc Dusk, Kingambit, Whimsicott, Excadrill, and Sneasler across the listed top 8. Weather and speed control were prominent as well: Tailwind appeared on Aerodactyl, Staraptor, Whimsicott, and Pelipper, while Rain Dance, Sunny Day, Sand Stream, Sand Rush, and Drizzle all appeared in the upper standings.
The listed final-round matches included bicarbonato over roer81, Buggs over penguim, and PrimeVoltzy over gloriwashere.
Takeaway for ladder players: prepare for Basculegion and Kingambit while respecting redirection, priority, and flexible speed control.
Source: Limitless