Open Champions League #3 (150 USD Prize Pool) results recap
Open Champions League #3 (150 USD Prize Pool) results recap
Open Champions League #3 (150 USD Prize Pool) was played on 2026-07-25 on Limitless with 129 players in Pokemon Champions Regulation Set M-B. Hq2009 finished first at 11-1-0, ahead of SuperDialga on the same record. The final round results included quanxi over cheflow11, avalos over pablodsancha, and lorenzo_baldera over avalos.
| Place | Player | Record | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hq2009 [US] | 11-1-0 | Froslass / Sneasler / Raichu / Garchomp / Talonflame / Kingambit |
| 2 | SuperDialga [US] | 11-1-0 | Eternal Flower Floette / Whimsicott / Basculegion / Kingambit / Hisuian Arcanine / Dragonite |
| 3 | Lorenzo_baldera [DO] | 8-3-0 | Gardevoir / Kingambit / Kommo-o / Talonflame / Basculegion / Maushold |
| 4 | rickinch [DO] | 8-3-0 | Gholdengo / Excadrill / Staraptor / Tyranitar / Sinistcha / Milotic |
Hq2009’s winning team is a fast-paced balance built around layered speed control, Fake Out pressure, and multiple ways to convert positioning into damage. Froslass with Froslassite, Cursed Body, Blizzard, Shadow Ball, Aurora Veil, and Protect gives the team both spread pressure and a defensive setup option. Aurora Veil is especially relevant next to offensive partners that want extra turns to attack or set up.
Sneasler and Raichu both carry Fake Out, giving Hq2009 strong early-turn control. Sneasler uses White Herb with Unburden and a Jolly nature, paired with Close Combat, Dire Claw, Fake Out, and Protect. Raichu brings Raichunite Y, Lightning Rod, and a special attacking set of Zap Cannon, Focus Blast, Fake Out, and Protect. Together, they support the heavier hitters while also threatening immediate disruption.
The damage core is straightforward and efficient. Garchomp with Soft Sand has Earthquake, Stomping Tantrum, Rock Slide, and Protect, giving the team reliable Ground-type pressure. Talonflame adds Life Orb, Gale Wings, Brave Bird, Will-O-Wisp, Tailwind, and Protect, functioning as both speed control and physical disruption. Kingambit rounds out the team with Black Glasses, Defiant, Kowtow Cleave, Sucker Punch, Swords Dance, and Protect, giving Hq2009 a strong endgame option and a way to punish stat drops.
Across the top standings, Kingambit was one of the clearest trends. It appeared on the teams of Hq2009, SuperDialga, Lorenzo_baldera, Oscar P, and luis6662016w, with Black Glasses, Expert Belt, Chople Berry, and Focus Sash all represented. Sucker Punch and Kowtow Cleave were common parts of those sets.
Basculegion was another major presence, appearing on SuperDialga, Lorenzo_baldera, and Oscar P. The Choice Scarf Adaptability version with Last Respects, Wave Crash, Aqua Jet, and Flip Turn appeared twice in the top three. Tailwind was also heavily represented, with Talonflame, Whimsicott, Staraptor, and Aerodactyl all carrying it among the listed teams. Focus Sash showed up repeatedly on Whimsicott, Maushold, Excadrill, Vivillon, and Kingambit.
Takeaway for ladder players: prioritize flexible speed control and a reliable Kingambit answer, because the top teams repeatedly leaned on both.
Source: Limitless