IMPERIUM CHAMPIONS TOURNAMENT #1 results recap
IMPERIUM CHAMPIONS TOURNAMENT #1 results recap
IMPERIUM CHAMPIONS TOURNAMENT #1 was played on 2026-07-29 on Limitless, with 34 players competing in Pokemon Champions Regulation Set M-B. Glibunkel finished first at 7-1-0, with the listed final-round results showing glibunkel defeating fgs_killian and noxxam, while fgs_killian defeated server12221.
| Place | Player | Record | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glibunkel | 7-1-0 | Kingambit, Charizard, Aerodactyl, Farigiraf, Garchomp, Sylveon |
| 2 | Pandawa [FR] | 6-2-0 | Archaludon, Sinistcha, Sylveon, Talonflame, Weavile, Blastoise |
| 3 | FGS_Killian [FR] | 5-2-0 | Aerodactyl, Charizard, Garchomp, Sylveon, Kingambit, Farigiraf |
| 4 | Faust0011 [CO] | 4-3-0 | Pyroar, Basculegion, Eternal Flower Floette, Farigiraf, Whimsicott, Ninetales |
Glibunkel’s winning team was built around flexible speed control and layered offensive pressure. Aerodactyl carried Aerodactylite with Unnerve and Tailwind, giving the team a fast mode while also contributing Rock Slide, Dual Wingbeat, and Ice Fang. Farigiraf added the opposite speed option with Sitrus Berry, Armor Tail, Trick Room, Psychic, Thunderbolt, and Protect. That combination let the team operate without being locked into one pace.
The attacking core was direct and difficult to ignore. Charizard with Charizardite Y used Heat Wave, Solar Beam, Weather Ball, and Protect, giving the team strong spread damage and coverage. Garchomp held Life Orb with Rough Skin and a Jolly nature, using Earthquake, Dragon Claw, Stomping Tantrum, and Protect. Sylveon brought Fairy Feather, Pixilate, Hyper Voice, Hyper Beam, Quick Attack, and Protect, adding another spread attacker plus priority. Kingambit rounded out the six with Focus Sash, Defiant, Adamant, Kowtow Cleave, Iron Head, Sucker Punch, and Low Kick, giving the team a sturdy physical attacker with priority pressure.
The most striking trend near the top was how closely Glibunkel and FGS_Killian matched. Their six Pokemon, items, abilities, and natures were the same, with the main listed move difference being Sylveon running Protect for Glibunkel and Detect for FGS_Killian. RoiRehh [ES] also used five of the same six Pokemon: Charizard, Farigiraf, Kingambit, Sylveon, and Aerodactyl, replacing Garchomp with Kommo-o.
Farigiraf was one of the defining support picks in the upper standings, appearing on Glibunkel, FGS_Killian [FR], Faust0011 [CO], RoiRehh [ES], and 𝙄𝙈𝙋 | Noxxam [FR], usually with Sitrus Berry and Armor Tail. Aerodactyl was also prominent, showing up with Aerodactylite on Glibunkel, FGS_Killian [FR], and RoiRehh [ES], while Server12221 [ES] used Focus Sash Aerodactyl.
Fairy Feather Sylveon was another repeated choice, appearing on Glibunkel, Pandawa [FR], FGS_Killian [FR], and RoiRehh [ES]. Focus Sash was widely used across different roles, including Kingambit, Weavile, Whimsicott, Excadrill, Aerodactyl, and Basculegion. Drought support also appeared through Ninetales and Torkoal in several top-eight teams.
Takeaway for ladder players: prepare for teams that can switch between Tailwind pressure, Trick Room positioning, and strong spread damage.
Source: Limitless