BCS champions tourney #1 results: Gurupriyan A K goes 8-0
BCS champions tourney #1 results: Gurupriyan A K goes 8-0
BCS champions tourney #1 was a 12-player online event played on Limitless on 2026-07-26, using Pokemon Champions Regulation Set M-B. The final round results listed gatchaguru over adityaupadhyaya95, n1xtr over blissfulsnorlax, and charteredcollector over n1xtr, while the final standings were led by Gurupriyan A K [IN] with an undefeated 8-0-0 record.
| Place | Player | Record | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gurupriyan A K [IN] | 8-0-0 | Staraptor, Kingambit, Whimsicott, Garchomp, Delphox, Glimmora |
| 2 | Bhishak pansari [IN] | 4-4-0 | Charizard, Gengar, Dragonite, Typhlosion, Greninja, Metagross |
| 3 | Anand B | 4-3-0 | Politoed, Sinistcha, Incineroar, Snorlax, Hawlucha, Gengar |
| 4 | Nikhil Sanjeev [IN] | 4-3-0 | Annihilape, Pelipper, Kingambit, Raichu, Sinistcha, Archaludon |
Gurupriyan A K’s winning team combined direct pressure, speed control, and enough defensive utility to avoid being one-dimensional. Staraptor carried Staraptite with Intimidate and a Jolly nature, using Close Combat, Dual Wingbeat, Roost, and Protect. That gave the team an aggressive lead or mid-game option that could still preserve itself with Roost and Protect.
Kingambit was the main physical endgame piece, running Chople Berry, Defiant, Adamant, and the familiar Kowtow Cleave, Sucker Punch, Low Kick, Iron Head set. Whimsicott supplied Prankster support with Moonblast, Light Screen, Charm, and Tailwind, giving the team both speed control and damage reduction. Garchomp added Life Orb pressure with Dragon Claw, Earthquake, Rock Slide, and Protect, while Delphox used Delphoxite with Heat Wave, Psychic, Encore, and Protect. Glimmora rounded out the six with Focus Sash, Toxic Debris, Sludge Bomb, Power Gem, Earth Power, and Spiky Shield, adding a fast special attacker that could threaten a wide range of targets.
Across the upper standings, several cores and items repeated. Kingambit appeared on both the first- and fourth-place teams, and also showed up in seventh. Garchomp was common in the broader top cut area, appearing in first, sixth, seventh, and eighth, most often with Earthquake, Dragon Claw, Rock Slide, and Protect or a similar attacking package. Whimsicott also had a strong showing, with Tailwind sets appearing on the first, seventh, and eighth-place teams.
Sinistcha was another notable trend, placing on the third, fourth, fifth, and eighth-place teams, usually with Hospitality and Rage Powder or Trick Room-related support. Incineroar remained a frequent support pick, appearing on the third, fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth-place teams with Intimidate, Fake Out, and Parting Shot variants. Weather also mattered: Politoed and Pelipper brought Drizzle in the top four, while multiple Charizard teams with Charizardite Y appeared from second through eighth.
Item trends were straightforward but important. Focus Sash appeared on Glimmora, Gengar, Pelipper, Whimsicott, and Annihilape across the listed teams. Sitrus Berry was common on bulky support or pivot Pokemon such as Metagross, Politoed, Annihilape, Toxapex, Incineroar, and Archaludon. Life Orb showed up on high-pressure attackers including Garchomp, Kingambit, Venusaur, and repeated Garchomp builds.
Takeaway for ladder players: pair reliable speed control like Tailwind with immediate attackers such as Kingambit or Garchomp, then support them with disruption rather than relying on damage alone.
Source: Limitless