Combiee Game Server Sparring Session #1 results recap

Combiee Game Server Sparring Session #1 was a 12-player online event on Limitless, played on 2026-07-08 under Pokemon Champions Regulation Set M-B. Josiah10 finished first at 3-0-0, closing the event by winning the final round match against luqman. The other listed final round results were bomleh over naturall and chronel27 over kenshinn.

Place	Player	Record	Team
1	Josiah10	3-0-0	Swampert, Metagross, Pelipper, Grimmsnarl, Sinistcha, Archaludon
2	Luqman	2-1-0	Eelektross, Whimsicott, Garchomp, Metagross, Basculegion, Pelipper
3	Batistuta	2-1-0	Charizard, Sylveon, Kingambit, Basculegion, Garchomp, Aerodactyl
4	chronel27	2-1-0	Charizard, Eternal Flower Floette, Garchomp, Incineroar, Venusaur, Sinistcha

Josiah10’s winning team was built around rain, layered speed control, and multiple durable positioning tools. Pelipper was the obvious weather setter with Drizzle, Focus Sash, Tailwind, Weather Ball, Hurricane, and Protect. That enabled a strong offensive shell with Swampert holding Swampertite and running Earthquake, Wave Crash, Ice Punch, and Protect, while Archaludon carried Leftovers, Stamina, and Electro Shot alongside Dragon Pulse, Flash Cannon, and Protect.

The second major axis was Metagross with Metagrossite, Clear Body, Jolly, and a straightforward attacking set of Psychic Fangs, Meteor Mash, Bullet Punch, and Protect. That gave the team another fast pressure piece that did not depend entirely on rain turns. Grimmsnarl added Light Clay Prankster screens with Reflect and Light Screen, plus Parting Shot and Foul Play, giving Josiah10 a clear defensive mode. Sinistcha rounded out the composition with Occa Berry, Hospitality, Matcha Gotcha, Life Dew, Trick Room, and Rage Powder, giving redirection, healing, and an alternate speed-control option.

Across the top teams, Pelipper rain was present in both first and second place, though the item choices differed: Josiah10 used Focus Sash Pelipper, while Luqman used Sitrus Berry Pelipper with Drizzle, Tailwind, Protect, Weather Ball, and Rain Dance. Metagross was also shared by the top two, both with Metagrossite and Clear Body, though Luqman’s version used Iron Head and Ice Punch instead of Meteor Mash and Bullet Punch.

Garchomp was one of the clearest recurring picks, appearing on Luqman, Batistuta, and chronel27 in the top four. Life Orb Garchomp showed up on Luqman and Batistuta, while chronel27 used Choice Scarf. Charizard with Charizardite Y appeared on both Batistuta and chronel27, each paired with Heat Wave, Solar Beam, Weather Ball, and Protect. Sinistcha also appeared on the first- and fourth-place teams, with both using Hospitality and Matcha Gotcha while differing in item and support moves.

The item trends were compact but noticeable: Focus Sash appeared on Pelipper, Basculegion, and Venusaur among the top four, while Life Orb appeared on multiple Garchomp sets. Tailwind was also common, appearing on Pelipper, Whimsicott, and Aerodactyl across the top four.

Takeaway for ladder players: build with both primary speed control and a backup positioning plan, because the best teams here were not relying on one mode.

Source: Limitless