Tournament recap ·
PMPT #13 , Crimson Blaze
9 rounds Swiss + single-elimination top cut
Over 1,100 players brought 162 unique archetypes to PMPT #13, a free-entry championship worth $1,000 in prizes. The sheer size and diversity made this one of the most wide-open events in the season. Nine rounds of Swiss determined seeding for a ruthless single-elimination bracket.
Top 8
| # | Player | Deck | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GameProdigy88 | Mega Altaria ex Indeedee ex | 14-1-1 |
| 2 | Zozo89 | Whimsicott ex Ariados | 13-3-0 |
| 3 | Claudia_uwu | Mega Altaria ex Greninja | 12-2-1 |
| 4 | Robs | Hydreigon Mega Absol ex | 12-2-1 |
| 5 | PGX | EvanD | Hydreigon Mega Absol ex | 11-1-2 |
| 6 | PGX | Markoh | Magnezone Mega Absol ex | 11-2-1 |
| 7 | 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗢 . outlxw | Jolteon ex Jolteon | 11-3-0 |
| 8 | もぐ _ | Suicune ex Greninja ex | 11-3-0 |
GameProdigy88 navigated the massive field flawlessly, going 14-1-1 with Mega Altaria ex Indeedee ex to claim the title. The top eight featured some serious archetypes: Zozo89 brought an off-meta Whimsicott ex Ariados (13-3) to second place, while Hydreigon Mega Absol ex appeared twice in the cut. The rest of the podium rounded out with Mega Altaria variants and more unconventional picks, showing the field's competitive depth.
The meta
| Deck | Pilots | Field share | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydreigon Mega Absol ex | 183 | | 55.2% |
| Mega Lopunny ex Lucario | 104 | | 46.3% |
| Magnezone Mega Absol ex | 83 | | 57.3% |
| Suicune ex Greninja ex | 61 | | 51.1% |
| Jolteon ex Zeraora | 43 | | 42.2% |
| Magnezone Heliolisk | 43 | | 38% |
| Mega Charizard Y ex Entei ex | 42 | | 42.5% |
| Magnezone Oricorio | 38 | | 39.2% |
| Whimsicott ex Ariados | 38 | | 53.3% |
| Greninja Mega Absol ex | 33 | | 50.2% |
Hydreigon Mega Absol ex led the format at 16.5% of the field and backed it up with 55.2% win rate. Magnezone Mega Absol ex posted an impressive 57.3%, the highest mark in this massive meta. Mega Lopunny ex Lucario was the second most-played choice but underperformed at 46.3%. Magnezone Heliolisk (38%) and Jolteon ex Zeraora (42.2%) struggled despite moderate representation.
Massive congratulations to GameProdigy88 on winning a championship field of over 1,100 players! See the app for complete standings and decklists from this one.