Intimidators Champions Challenge #44 REG M-C recap and results
Intimidators Champions Challenge #44 REG M-C recap and results
Intimidators Champions Challenge #44 REG M-C was a 60-player online event on Limitless, played under Pokemon Champions Regulation Set M-C on 2026-09-17. The top of the standings finished tightly, with TreinadorZard and hellraiser both ending at 8-1-0. In the listed final round matches, hellraiser defeated lucardrgs and OPhell88, while TreinadorZard defeated hellraiser to secure first place.
| Place | Player | Record | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TreinadorZard [BR] | 8-1-0 | Gengar, Politoed, Incineroar, Golisopod, Archaludon, Raichu |
| 2 | hellraiser [BR] | 8-1-0 | Salamence, Hisuian Arcanine, Rillaboom, Basculegion, Sneasler, Kingambit |
| 3 | Ardomus [BR] | 6-2-0 | Raichu, Garchomp, Rillaboom, Volcarona, Gholdengo, Incineroar |
| 4 | OPhell88 [BR] | 6-2-0 | Incineroar, Archaludon, Pelipper, Swampert, Rillaboom, Whimsicott |
TreinadorZard’s winning team stands out as a rain-based control composition with multiple ways to slow the game down and force awkward positions. Gengar with Gengarite, Cursed Body, Shadow Ball, Disable, Perish Song, and Protect pairs directly with Politoed’s Drizzle, Perish Song, Encore, and Protect. That gives the team a clear endgame plan: restrict options, punish passive turns, and threaten Perish Song sequences once opposing resources are limited.
The support structure is also very deliberate. Incineroar brings Intimidate, Fake Out, Parting Shot, and an Eject Button, giving the team tempo while cycling board positioning. Raichu adds Lightning Rod, Focus Sash, Fake Out, Encore, Volt Switch, and Protect, which helps cover Electric pressure into the rain pieces while adding even more disruption. Archaludon with Leftovers, Stamina, Electro Shot, Dragon Pulse, Flash Cannon, and Protect benefits naturally from Drizzle, while Golisopod with Golisopite gives the team another physical attacker with Leech Life, Sucker Punch, Iron Head, and Protect.
Across the top teams, Rillaboom was the clearest recurring piece. It appeared on every team from second through eighth, often with Miracle Seed, Grassy Surge, Wood Hammer, Grassy Glide, High Horsepower, and Fake Out. Incineroar was also heavily represented, appearing on the first, third, fourth, seventh, and eighth place teams, usually providing Intimidate, Fake Out, and Parting Shot.
Rain was another major theme near the top. TreinadorZard used Politoed with Drizzle alongside Archaludon, while OPhell88 used Pelipper with Damp Rock, Drizzle, and Archaludon. Both Archaludon sets carried Electro Shot, Flash Cannon, Dragon Pulse, and Protect, showing how consistent that rain interaction was in this field.
Focus Sash also showed up repeatedly on support or fast attackers, including Raichu, Hisuian Arcanine, Whimsicott, Maushold, and several top-eight builds. Grassy Seed Unburden Sneasler appeared on hellraiser and lucardrgs, while Ardomus used Grassy Seed Volcarona, reinforcing how much teams leaned on terrain-based item activation and Rillaboom support.
Takeaway for ladder players: prepare for Rillaboom-centered structures, Incineroar pivoting, and rain Archaludon cores, but keep a concrete plan for Perish Song control.
Source: Limitless