Format Overview

Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Regulation Set M-A

A tournament-first snapshot of the Pokemon, cores, and teams shaping this format.

Common Team Cores

2-Pokemon Cores

#1
2501 teams 19.4%
#2
2483 teams 19.2%
#3
2323 teams 18.0%
#4
2204 teams 17.1%
#5
2201 teams 17.1%

3-Pokemon Cores

#1
1245 teams 9.7%
#2
1184 teams 9.2%
#3
1148 teams 8.9%
#4
1003 teams 7.8%
#5
927 teams 7.2%

Recent Top Teams

All teams
#1
Altkyle
12-0
*Sitrus-Series*|Champions|$50 to winner|#58 Rank #1
Details
Dragonite-Mega
Dragonite-Mega
Dragonite-Mega
DragonFlying
Ability Inner Focus
Item Dragoninite
Dragon Pulse
dragon
Hurricane
flying
Tailwind
flying
Protect
normal
Basculegion
Basculegion
Basculegion
WaterGhost
Ability Adaptability
Item Choice Scarf
Wave Crash
water
Last Respects
ghost
Aqua Jet
water
Flip Turn
water
Scizor-Mega
Scizor-Mega
Scizor-Mega
BugSteel
Ability Technician
Item Scizorite
Bullet Punch
steel
Close Combat
fighting
Swords Dance
normal
Protect
normal
Archaludon
Archaludon
Archaludon
SteelDragon
Ability Stamina
Item Chople Berry
Electro Shot
electric
Dragon Pulse
dragon
Aura Sphere
fighting
Protect
normal
Pelipper
Pelipper
Pelipper
WaterFlying
Ability Drizzle
Item Focus Sash
Hurricane
flying
Weather Ball
normal
Tailwind
flying
Protect
normal
Incineroar
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Sitrus Berry
Fake Out
normal
Flare Blitz
fire
Throat Chop
dark
Parting Shot
dark
View Team on Limitless
#2
imstone
11-2
SpearPillar Champions Tour #2 | Reg M-A $100 Prize Rank #1
Details
Tyranitar-Mega
Tyranitar-Mega
Tyranitar-Mega
RockDark
Ability Sand Stream
Item Tyranitarite
Rock Slide
rock
Knock Off
dark
Low Kick
fighting
Protect
normal
Corviknight
Corviknight
Corviknight
FlyingSteel
Ability Mirror Armor
Item Leftovers
Brave Bird
flying
Bulk Up
fighting
Roost
flying
Tailwind
flying
Hydreigon
Hydreigon
Hydreigon
DarkDragon
Ability Levitate
Item Choice Scarf
Dark Pulse
dark
Draco Meteor
dragon
Heat Wave
fire
Snarl
dark
Mimikyu
Mimikyu
Mimikyu
GhostFairy
Ability Disguise
Item White Herb
Play Rough
fairy
Shadow Sneak
ghost
Will-O-Wisp
fire
Protect
normal
Excadrill
Excadrill
Excadrill
GroundSteel
Ability Sand Rush
Item Focus Sash
Iron Head
steel
Earthquake
ground
Rock Slide
rock
Protect
normal
Rotom-Wash
Rotom-Wash
Rotom-Wash
ElectricWater
Ability Levitate
Item Sitrus Berry
Thunderbolt
electric
Hydro Pump
water
Will-O-Wisp
fire
Protect
normal
View Team on Limitless
#3
Feis
11-0
Alpensee Tour (Reg M-A) #58 Rank #1
Details
Floette-Eternal
Ability Flower Veil
Item Floettite
Light of Ruin
fairy
Moonblast
fairy
Dazzling Gleam
fairy
Protect
normal
Basculegion
Basculegion
Basculegion
WaterGhost
Ability Adaptability
Item Focus Sash
Aqua Jet
water
Liquidation
water
Last Respects
ghost
Protect
normal
Whimsicott
Whimsicott
Whimsicott
GrassFairy
Ability Prankster
Item Fairy Feather
Protect
normal
Encore
normal
Moonblast
fairy
Tailwind
flying
Incineroar
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Charcoal
Fake Out
normal
Flare Blitz
fire
Throat Chop
dark
Protect
normal
Sneasler
Sneasler
Sneasler
FightingPoison
Ability Unburden
Item White Herb
Close Combat
fighting
Fake Out
normal
Dire Claw
poison
Protect
normal
Skarmory-Mega
Skarmory-Mega
Skarmory-Mega
SteelFlying
Ability Sturdy
Item Skarmorite
Iron Head
steel
Brave Bird
flying
Rock Tomb
rock
Protect
normal
View Team on Limitless
#4
BatCoach
10-0
Unova Champions League #5 / POKÉMON CHAMPIONS Rank #1
Details
Froslass-Mega
Froslass-Mega
Froslass-Mega
IceGhost
Ability Cursed Body
Item Froslassite
Blizzard
ice
Shadow Ball
ghost
Aurora Veil
ice
Protect
normal
Garchomp
Garchomp
Garchomp
DragonGround
Ability Rough Skin
Item Sitrus Berry
Earthquake
ground
Stomping Tantrum
ground
Rock Slide
rock
Protect
normal
Talonflame
Talonflame
Talonflame
FireFlying
Ability Gale Wings
Item No Item
Acrobatics
flying
Tailwind
flying
Flare Blitz
fire
Protect
normal
Sneasler
Sneasler
Sneasler
FightingPoison
Ability Unburden
Item White Herb
Fake Out
normal
Close Combat
fighting
Dire Claw
poison
Protect
normal
Rotom-Wash
Rotom-Wash
Rotom-Wash
ElectricWater
Ability Levitate
Item Leftovers
Hydro Pump
water
Thunderbolt
electric
Will-O-Wisp
fire
Protect
normal
Kingambit
Kingambit
Kingambit
DarkSteel
Ability Defiant
Item Black Glasses
Kowtow Cleave
dark
Sucker Punch
dark
Iron Head
steel
Protect
normal
View Team on Limitless
#5
TurboMatt
11-1
Coupe Critique Champions VGC #2 - 200€ prize Rank #1
Details
Gengar-Mega
Gengar-Mega
Gengar-Mega
GhostPoison
Ability Cursed Body
Item Gengarite
Shadow Ball
ghost
Perish Song
normal
Disable
normal
Protect
normal
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
GrassGhost
Ability Hospitality
Item Colbur Berry
Matcha Gotcha
grass
Rage Powder
bug
Trick Room
psychic
Protect
normal
Archaludon
Archaludon
Archaludon
SteelDragon
Ability Stamina
Item Leftovers
Electro Shot
electric
Dragon Pulse
dragon
Flash Cannon
steel
Protect
normal
Incineroar
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Passho Berry
Throat Chop
dark
Fake Out
normal
Parting Shot
dark
Protect
normal
Sableye
Sableye
Sableye
DarkGhost
Ability Prankster
Item Roseli Berry
Rain Dance
water
Light Screen
psychic
Will-O-Wisp
fire
Encore
normal
Politoed
Politoed
Politoed
Water
Ability Drizzle
Item Sitrus Berry
Weather Ball
normal
Perish Song
normal
Encore
normal
Protect
normal
View Team on Limitless
#6
TheBardo
8-5
The Grand Champions Festival Rank #1
Details
Charizard-Mega-Y
Charizard-Mega-Y
Charizard-Mega-Y
FireFlying
Ability Blaze
Item Charizardite Y
Heat Wave
fire
Weather Ball
normal
Solar Beam
grass
Protect
normal
Aerodactyl
Aerodactyl
Aerodactyl
RockFlying
Ability Unnerve
Item Focus Sash
Rock Slide
rock
Dual Wingbeat
flying
Tailwind
flying
Protect
normal
Sylveon
Sylveon
Sylveon
Fairy
Ability Pixilate
Item Fairy Feather
Hyper Voice
normal
Hyper Beam
normal
Substitute
normal
Detect
fighting
Garchomp
Garchomp
Garchomp
DragonGround
Ability Rough Skin
Item Haban Berry
Earthquake
ground
Dragon Claw
dragon
Stomping Tantrum
ground
Protect
normal
Incineroar
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Chople Berry
Flare Blitz
fire
Darkest Lariat
dark
Parting Shot
dark
Fake Out
normal
Farigiraf
Farigiraf
Farigiraf
NormalPsychic
Ability Armor Tail
Item Sitrus Berry
Twin Beam
psychic
Helping Hand
normal
Trick Room
psychic
Protect
normal
View Team on Limitless
#7
sword
11-2
SpearPillar Champions Tour #4 | Reg M-A $100 Prize Rank #1
Details
Kingambit
Kingambit
Kingambit
DarkSteel
Ability Defiant
Item Chople Berry
Kowtow Cleave
dark
Sucker Punch
dark
Iron Head
steel
Low Kick
fighting
Basculegion
Basculegion
Basculegion
WaterGhost
Ability Adaptability
Item Mystic Water
Wave Crash
water
Last Respects
ghost
Aqua Jet
water
Protect
normal
Whimsicott
Whimsicott
Whimsicott
GrassFairy
Ability Prankster
Item Focus Sash
Moonblast
fairy
Endeavor
normal
Tailwind
flying
Encore
normal
Garchomp
Garchomp
Garchomp
DragonGround
Ability Sand Veil
Item Sitrus Berry
Earthquake
ground
Dragon Claw
dragon
Rock Tomb
rock
Poison Jab
poison
Skarmory-Mega
Skarmory-Mega
Skarmory-Mega
SteelFlying
Ability Sturdy
Item Skarmorite
Brave Bird
flying
Iron Head
steel
Rock Slide
rock
Protect
normal
Charizard-Mega-Y
Charizard-Mega-Y
Charizard-Mega-Y
FireFlying
Ability Blaze
Item Charizardite Y
Heat Wave
fire
Solar Beam
grass
Weather Ball
normal
Protect
normal
View Team on Limitless
#8
Paghy
8-0
Pado's Dojo Reg M-A Pratice #1 🍥 Rank #1
Details
Incineroar
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Chople Berry
Fake Out
normal
Flare Blitz
fire
Parting Shot
dark
Will-O-Wisp
fire
Floette-Eternal
Ability Flower Veil
Item Floettite
Draining Kiss
fairy
Dazzling Gleam
fairy
Calm Mind
psychic
Protect
normal
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
GrassGhost
Ability Hospitality
Item Colbur Berry
Matcha Gotcha
grass
Rage Powder
bug
Trick Room
psychic
Protect
normal
Archaludon
Archaludon
Archaludon
SteelDragon
Ability Stamina
Item Leftovers
Flash Cannon
steel
Electro Shot
electric
Aura Sphere
fighting
Protect
normal
Pelipper
Pelipper
Pelipper
WaterFlying
Ability Drizzle
Item Sitrus Berry
Tailwind
flying
Weather Ball
normal
Hurricane
flying
Rain Dance
water
Basculegion
Basculegion
Basculegion
WaterGhost
Ability Adaptability
Item Choice Scarf
Wave Crash
water
Last Respects
ghost
Flip Turn
water
Aqua Jet
water
View Team on Limitless
#9
Gustav H
8-0
Champions Tour LEPE #5 Rank #1
Details
Froslass-Mega
Froslass-Mega
Froslass-Mega
IceGhost
Ability Cursed Body
Item Froslassite
Blizzard
ice
Shadow Ball
ghost
Aurora Veil
ice
Protect
normal
Kingambit
Kingambit
Kingambit
DarkSteel
Ability Defiant
Item Black Glasses
Kowtow Cleave
dark
Sucker Punch
dark
Iron Head
steel
Protect
normal
Sneasler
Sneasler
Sneasler
FightingPoison
Ability Unburden
Item White Herb
Close Combat
fighting
Dire Claw
poison
Fake Out
normal
Protect
normal
Garchomp
Garchomp
Garchomp
DragonGround
Ability Rough Skin
Item Sitrus Berry
Earthquake
ground
Stomping Tantrum
ground
Rock Slide
rock
Protect
normal
Rotom-Wash
Rotom-Wash
Rotom-Wash
ElectricWater
Ability Levitate
Item Leftovers
Hydro Pump
water
Thunderbolt
electric
Will-O-Wisp
fire
Protect
normal
Talonflame
Talonflame
Talonflame
FireFlying
Ability Gale Wings
Item Sharp Beak
Brave Bird
flying
Flare Blitz
fire
Tailwind
flying
Protect
normal
View Team on Limitless
#10
ShrimpTheShrimp
11-2
SpearPillar Champions Tour #3 | Reg M-A $100 Prize Rank #1
Details
Whimsicott
Whimsicott
Whimsicott
GrassFairy
Ability Prankster
Item Sitrus Berry
Tailwind
flying
Encore
normal
Moonblast
fairy
Protect
normal
Incineroar
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Chople Berry
Throat Chop
dark
Flare Blitz
fire
Fake Out
normal
Parting Shot
dark
Floette-Eternal
Ability Flower Veil
Item Floettite
Light of Ruin
fairy
Protect
normal
Moonblast
fairy
Dazzling Gleam
fairy
Tyranitar
Tyranitar
Tyranitar
RockDark
Ability Sand Stream
Item Focus Sash
Rock Slide
rock
Knock Off
dark
Protect
normal
High Horsepower
ground
Garchomp
Garchomp
Garchomp
DragonGround
Ability Sand Veil
Item White Herb
Protect
normal
Earthquake
ground
Outrage
dragon
Rock Slide
rock
Charizard-Mega-Y
Charizard-Mega-Y
Charizard-Mega-Y
FireFlying
Ability Solar Power
Item Charizardite Y
Heat Wave
fire
Focus Blast
fighting
Protect
normal
Air Slash
flying
View Team on Limitless
#11
Chuybreton
9-0
Extreme Speed Pokémon Champions #4 Rank #1
Details
Meganium-Mega
Meganium-Mega
Meganium-Mega
GrassFairy
Ability Leaf Guard
Item Meganiumite
Weather Ball
normal
Dazzling Gleam
fairy
Solar Beam
grass
Protect
normal
Scizor
Scizor
Scizor
BugSteel
Ability Technician
Item Metal Coat
Bullet Punch
steel
U-turn
bug
Close Combat
fighting
Protect
normal
Pelipper
Pelipper
Pelipper
WaterFlying
Ability Drizzle
Item Sitrus Berry
Weather Ball
normal
Hurricane
flying
Tailwind
flying
Wide Guard
rock
Archaludon
Archaludon
Archaludon
SteelDragon
Ability Stamina
Item Leftovers
Electro Shot
electric
Dragon Pulse
dragon
Flash Cannon
steel
Protect
normal
Sableye
Sableye
Sableye
DarkGhost
Ability Prankster
Item Roseli Berry
Rain Dance
water
Light Screen
psychic
Reflect
psychic
Will-O-Wisp
fire
Basculegion
Basculegion
Basculegion
WaterGhost
Ability Adaptability
Item Focus Sash
Aqua Jet
water
Liquidation
water
Protect
normal
Last Respects
ghost
View Team on Limitless
#12
Gioc1902
9-1
Wolfey Patreon Tournament - Pokémon Champions #3 Rank #1
Details
Garchomp
Garchomp
Garchomp
DragonGround
Ability Rough Skin
Item Sitrus Berry
Dragon Claw
dragon
Protect
normal
Earthquake
ground
Rock Slide
rock
Glimmora
Glimmora
Glimmora
RockPoison
Ability Toxic Debris
Item Focus Sash
Spiky Shield
grass
Power Gem
rock
Sludge Bomb
poison
Earth Power
ground
Charizard-Mega-Y
Charizard-Mega-Y
Charizard-Mega-Y
FireFlying
Ability Blaze
Item Charizardite Y
Weather Ball
normal
Heat Wave
fire
Protect
normal
Solar Beam
grass
Basculegion
Basculegion
Basculegion
WaterGhost
Ability Adaptability
Item Choice Scarf
Aqua Jet
water
Flip Turn
water
Last Respects
ghost
Wave Crash
water
Whimsicott
Whimsicott
Whimsicott
GrassFairy
Ability Prankster
Item Fairy Feather
Moonblast
fairy
Encore
normal
Tailwind
flying
Protect
normal
Kingambit
Kingambit
Kingambit
DarkSteel
Ability Defiant
Item Chople Berry
Kowtow Cleave
dark
Sucker Punch
dark
Iron Head
steel
Protect
normal
View Team on Limitless
#13
SilvioUeda
12-2
Tournament TBD Rank #1
Details
Floette-Eternal
Ability Flower Veil
Item Floettite
Moonblast
fairy
Dazzling Gleam
fairy
Calm Mind
psychic
Protect
normal
Volcarona
Volcarona
Volcarona
BugFire
Ability Flame Body
Item Sitrus Berry
Heat Wave
fire
Struggle Bug
bug
Rage Powder
bug
Protect
normal
Garchomp
Garchomp
Garchomp
DragonGround
Ability Rough Skin
Item Soft Sand
Earthquake
ground
Stomping Tantrum
ground
Rock Slide
rock
Protect
normal
Aerodactyl
Aerodactyl
Aerodactyl
RockFlying
Ability Unnerve
Item Focus Sash
Rock Slide
rock
Dual Wingbeat
flying
Tailwind
flying
Protect
normal
Sneasler
Sneasler
Sneasler
FightingPoison
Ability Unburden
Item White Herb
Fake Out
normal
Close Combat
fighting
Dire Claw
poison
Protect
normal
Kingambit
Kingambit
Kingambit
DarkSteel
Ability Defiant
Item Black Glasses
Kowtow Cleave
dark
Sucker Punch
dark
Swords Dance
normal
Protect
normal
View Team on Limitless
#14
Evan_santos
11-2
Tournament TBD Rank #1
Details
Kingambit
Kingambit
Kingambit
DarkSteel
Ability Defiant
Item Chople Berry
Iron Head
steel
Low Kick
fighting
Kowtow Cleave
dark
Sucker Punch
dark
Kommo-o
Kommo-o
Kommo-o
DragonFighting
Ability Soundproof
Item Leftovers
Clanging Scales
dragon
Aura Sphere
fighting
Clangorous Soul
dragon
Protect
normal
Sneasler
Sneasler
Sneasler
FightingPoison
Ability Unburden
Item White Herb
Close Combat
fighting
Dire Claw
poison
Fake Out
normal
Protect
normal
Basculegion
Basculegion
Basculegion
WaterGhost
Ability Adaptability
Item Choice Scarf
Wave Crash
water
Last Respects
ghost
Aqua Jet
water
Flip Turn
water
Froslass-Mega
Froslass-Mega
Froslass-Mega
IceGhost
Ability Cursed Body
Item Froslassite
Blizzard
ice
Shadow Ball
ghost
Aurora Veil
ice
Protect
normal
Tsareena
Tsareena
Tsareena
Grass
Ability Queenly Majesty
Item Miracle Seed
Trop Kick
grass
Low Kick
fighting
Triple Axel
ice
Protect
normal
View Team on Limitless
#15
HeroicTitan
7-0
Tournament TBD Rank #1
Details
Gyarados-Mega
Gyarados-Mega
Gyarados-Mega
WaterDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Gyaradosite
Waterfall
water
Crunch
dark
Dragon Dance
dragon
Protect
normal
Glimmora-Mega
Glimmora-Mega
Glimmora-Mega
RockPoison
Ability Toxic Debris
Item Glimmoranite
Sludge Bomb
poison
Power Gem
rock
Earth Power
ground
Spiky Shield
grass
Ninetales-Alola
Ninetales-Alola
Ninetales-Alola
IceFairy
Ability Snow Warning
Item Choice Scarf
Blizzard
ice
Freeze-Dry
ice
Icy Wind
ice
Psyshock
psychic
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
GrassGhost
Ability Hospitality
Item Sitrus Berry
Matcha Gotcha
grass
Strength Sap
grass
Rage Powder
bug
Trick Room
psychic
Sableye
Sableye
Sableye
DarkGhost
Ability Prankster
Item Roseli Berry
Foul Play
dark
Fake Out
normal
Quash
dark
Will-O-Wisp
fire
Rotom-Heat
Rotom-Heat
Rotom-Heat
ElectricFire
Ability Levitate
Item Leftovers
Overheat
fire
Thunderbolt
electric
Helping Hand
normal
Protect
normal
View Team on Limitless
#16
Murm
11-1
Talon's FIGHT CLUB #82 POKEMON CHAMPIONS Rank #1
Details
Whimsicott
Whimsicott
Whimsicott
GrassFairy
Ability Prankster
Item Focus Sash
Moonblast
fairy
Tailwind
flying
Encore
normal
Protect
normal
Basculegion
Basculegion
Basculegion
WaterGhost
Ability Adaptability
Item Sitrus Berry
Wave Crash
water
Last Respects
ghost
Aqua Jet
water
Protect
normal
Sneasler
Sneasler
Sneasler
FightingPoison
Ability Unburden
Item White Herb
Fake Out
normal
Dire Claw
poison
Close Combat
fighting
Protect
normal
Floette-Eternal
Ability Symbiosis
Item Floettite
Moonblast
fairy
Dazzling Gleam
fairy
Light of Ruin
fairy
Protect
normal
Kingambit
Kingambit
Kingambit
DarkSteel
Ability Defiant
Item Chople Berry
Kowtow Cleave
dark
Low Kick
fighting
Sucker Punch
dark
Protect
normal
Charizard-Mega-Y
Charizard-Mega-Y
Charizard-Mega-Y
FireFlying
Ability Blaze
Item Charizardite Y
Heat Wave
fire
Solar Beam
grass
Weather Ball
normal
Protect
normal
View Team on Limitless
#17
Faiyex
7-0
Tournament TBD Rank #1
Details
Venusaur-Mega
Venusaur-Mega
Venusaur-Mega
GrassPoison
Ability Chlorophyll
Item Venusaurite
Giga Drain
grass
Sludge Bomb
poison
Earth Power
ground
Protect
normal
Incineroar
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Sitrus Berry
Flare Blitz
fire
Throat Chop
dark
Parting Shot
dark
Fake Out
normal
Garchomp
Garchomp
Garchomp
DragonGround
Ability Rough Skin
Item Choice Scarf
Earthquake
ground
Stomping Tantrum
ground
Dragon Claw
dragon
Rock Tomb
rock
Aegislash
Aegislash
Aegislash
SteelGhost
Ability Stance Change
Item Spell Tag
Poltergeist
ghost
Iron Head
steel
Shadow Sneak
ghost
King's Shield
steel
Rotom-Wash
Rotom-Wash
Rotom-Wash
ElectricWater
Ability Levitate
Item Leftovers
Hydro Pump
water
Volt Switch
electric
Will-O-Wisp
fire
Protect
normal
Hydreigon
Hydreigon
Hydreigon
DarkDragon
Ability Levitate
Item Haban Berry
Draco Meteor
dragon
Snarl
dark
Tailwind
flying
Protect
normal
View Team on Limitless
#18
merrypasta
6-0
VGC UU Champions (Regulation M-A) Weekly #2 Rank #1
Details
Lopunny-Mega
Lopunny-Mega
Lopunny-Mega
NormalFighting
Ability Limber
Item Lopunnite
Close Combat
fighting
Fake Out
normal
Protect
normal
Triple Axel
ice
Volcarona
Volcarona
Volcarona
BugFire
Ability Flame Body
Item Leftovers
Heat Wave
fire
Giga Drain
grass
Protect
normal
Quiver Dance
bug
Primarina
Primarina
Primarina
WaterFairy
Ability Liquid Voice
Item Mystic Water
Hyper Voice
normal
Moonblast
fairy
Protect
normal
Hydro Pump
water
Meowscarada
Meowscarada
Meowscarada
GrassDark
Ability Overgrow
Item Focus Sash
Flower Trick
grass
Knock Off
dark
Protect
normal
Sucker Punch
dark
Dragonite
Dragonite
Dragonite
DragonFlying
Ability Multiscale
Item Dragon Fang
Scale Shot
dragon
Stomping Tantrum
ground
Protect
normal
Tailwind
flying
Orthworm
Orthworm
Orthworm
Steel
Ability Earth Eater
Item Sitrus Berry
Body Press
fighting
Heavy Slam
steel
Protect
normal
Shed Tail
normal
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#19
Duxlemon
9-1
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Aerodactyl-Mega
Aerodactyl-Mega
Aerodactyl-Mega
RockFlying
Ability Unnerve
Item Aerodactylite
Rock Slide
rock
Dual Wingbeat
flying
Tailwind
flying
Protect
normal
Garchomp
Garchomp
Garchomp
DragonGround
Ability Rough Skin
Item Sitrus Berry
Earthquake
ground
Dragon Claw
dragon
Rock Tomb
rock
Protect
normal
Charizard-Mega-Y
Charizard-Mega-Y
Charizard-Mega-Y
FireFlying
Ability Blaze
Item Charizardite Y
Heat Wave
fire
Weather Ball
normal
Solar Beam
grass
Protect
normal
Basculegion
Basculegion
Basculegion
WaterGhost
Ability Adaptability
Item Focus Sash
Liquidation
water
Last Respects
ghost
Aqua Jet
water
Protect
normal
Sylveon
Sylveon
Sylveon
Fairy
Ability Pixilate
Item Fairy Feather
Hyper Voice
normal
Hyper Beam
normal
Quick Attack
normal
Detect
fighting
Kingambit
Kingambit
Kingambit
DarkSteel
Ability Defiant
Item Chople Berry
Kowtow Cleave
dark
Sucker Punch
dark
Protect
normal
Iron Head
steel
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#20
Limitester
9-1
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Gengar-Mega
Gengar-Mega
Gengar-Mega
GhostPoison
Ability Cursed Body
Item Gengarite
Protect
normal
Perish Song
normal
Shadow Ball
ghost
Sludge Bomb
poison
Incineroar
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Sitrus Berry
Protect
normal
Fake Out
normal
Flare Blitz
fire
Parting Shot
dark
Kingambit
Kingambit
Kingambit
DarkSteel
Ability Defiant
Item Chople Berry
Protect
normal
Low Kick
fighting
Sucker Punch
dark
Kowtow Cleave
dark
Blastoise
Blastoise
Blastoise
Water
Ability Rain Dish
Item Leftovers
Protect
normal
Flip Turn
water
Fake Out
normal
Body Press
fighting
Ninetales-Alola
Ninetales-Alola
Ninetales-Alola
IceFairy
Ability Snow Warning
Item Never-Melt Ice
Encore
normal
Protect
normal
Disable
normal
Blizzard
ice
Dragonite
Dragonite
Dragonite
DragonFlying
Ability Multiscale
Item Dragon Fang
Protect
normal
Low Kick
fighting
Dragon Claw
dragon
Extreme Speed
normal
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Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Regulation Set M-A Notes

Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Regulation Set M-A is currently led by Sneasler at 43.80% usage. The top of the usage chart also includes Sneasler, Garchomp, Kingambit, Basculegion, and Incineroar, which gives the format a clear picture of the Pokemon players are preparing for most often.

The most common two-Pokemon core is Kingambit, and Sneasler, appearing on 2501 teams (19.4% of the sampled field)%. These cores are useful because they show which Pokemon are actually being paired together in tournament play, not just which Pokemon are popular on their own.

Looking at three-Pokemon cores, Basculegion, Kingambit, and Sneasler is the most repeated structure. That kind of grouping is a good shortcut for understanding the format: it points to the support pieces, offensive pressure, and defensive overlap players keep returning to.

The team list above starts with high-performing tournament teams, including Altkyle at 12-0. Use the full top teams page when you want to compare more complete team structures, source links, and tournament results.

Champions VGC 2026 Champions Tournaments
Cutoff numbers refer to Glicko ratings on Pokemon Showdown. Choosing a cutoff displays the weighted usage stats for this ranking.
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