𝗡𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗠-𝗕 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 🏆 #𝟲𝟳 results recap

The 𝗡𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗠-𝗕 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 🏆 #𝟲𝟳 was played on 2026-07-31 on Limitless, bringing 29 players into Pokemon Champions Regulation Set M-B. SeroSmurf [CL] finished first at 7-1-0, ahead of jvvieree [CL] on the same record. The listed final round matches included jvvieree over brazbr, brazbr over irnemesis, and jvvieree over sparx.

Place	Player	Record	Team
1	SeroSmurf [CL]	7-1-0	Staraptor, Ceruledge, Gholdengo, Hydreigon, Whimsicott, Milotic
2	jvvieree [CL]	7-1-0	Charizard, Kingambit, Toxapex, Incineroar, Sinistcha, Eternal Flower Floette
3	BrazBR [BR]	5-2-0	Whimsicott, Kingambit, Basculegion, Charizard, Garchomp, Eternal Flower Floette
4	kalarse [UY]	5-2-0	Staraptor, Houndstone, Tyranitar, Wash Rotom, Excadrill, Venusaur

SeroSmurf’s winning team was built around strong tempo control and layered pressure rather than a single obvious mode. Staraptor with Staraptite and Intimidate gave the team immediate physical disruption while still threatening damage through Close Combat and Brave Bird. Its Roost and Protect set also meant it was not just a one-turn pivot; it could stay on the field and continue forcing positioning decisions.

The support structure was clear. Whimsicott carried Focus Sash, Prankster, Tailwind, Charm, Moonblast, and Protect, giving SeroSmurf speed control and a way to soften opposing physical attackers. Milotic with Leftovers and Competitive punished Intimidate and offered Scald, Icy Wind, Helping Hand, and Life Dew, combining speed control, sustain, and damage amplification. Hydreigon added a special attacking angle with Draco Meteor and Earth Power while also using Snarl to reduce opposing special pressure.

The main offensive core was flexible. Gholdengo with Life Orb, Good as Gold, Make It Rain, Shadow Ball, Nasty Plot, and Protect gave the team a dangerous setup and spread-damage option. Ceruledge with Colbur Berry, Flash Fire, Bitter Blade, Shadow Sneak, Bulk Up, and Protect added priority, recovery through Bitter Blade, and a physical setup path. Together, the team could play fast with Tailwind, slow the opponent down with Icy Wind and Snarl, or shift into longer games with Roost, Life Dew, Bulk Up, and Nasty Plot.

Across the top teams, several patterns stood out. Staraptor with Staraptite appeared on the first, fourth, and fifth place teams, all using Intimidate and Jolly. Charizard with Charizardite Y showed up on jvvieree, BrazBR, and eckzillaz, with Heat Wave, Weather Ball, Solar Beam, and Protect forming a consistent package. Kingambit was also prominent on jvvieree, BrazBR, and eckzillaz, most often leaning on Defiant, Sucker Punch, and Kowtow Cleave.

Focus Sash was one of the most common items near the top, appearing on Whimsicott, Excadrill, Glimmora, Kingambit, and Pelipper across the listed teams. Life Orb also showed up repeatedly on Gholdengo, Garchomp, Corviknight, and Overqwil. Weather and speed modes were well represented too: sand cores with Tyranitar and Excadrill, sun with Charizard, and rain with Pelipper, Swampert, and Overqwil all made the top 8.

Takeaway for ladder players: prepare for Staraptite Intimidate teams, Charizardite Y offense, and Focus Sash speed-control leads in Regulation Set M-B.

Source: Limitless