Tournament recap ·
PMPT #20 , Fantastical Fantasy
7 rounds Swiss + single-elimination top cut
Nearly 480 competitors gathered for PMPT #20, a $200 marquee event that drew 113 distinct archetypes across 7 rounds of Swiss play. The massive field demonstrated the format's depth and competitive breadth heading into February.
Top 8
| # | Player | Deck | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Godi | Hydreigon Mega Absol ex | 12-1-1 |
| 2 | Guildlen | Mega Altaria ex Greninja | 11-2-1 |
| 3 | FrogEX | Wawan S | Mega Kangaskhan ex Darkrai ex | 10-2-1 |
| 4 | BragoTCG | Giratina ex Darkrai ex | 10-2-1 |
| 5 | PGX | Gaizkita | Mega Altaria ex Chingling | 10-2-0 |
| 6 | Kranfire | Hydreigon Mega Absol ex | 9-2-1 |
| 7 | CreamyLotion | Mega Altaria ex Aegislash | 9-3-0 |
| 8 | tunanigiri | Suicune ex Greninja ex | 9-3-0 |
Godi claimed the title with Hydreigon Mega Absol ex, posting a strong 12-1-1 record through the rounds. The archetype's dominance was evident with two pilots in the top eight, including Kranfire finishing at 6th place. Mega Altaria variants made their presence felt with three spots in the cut, proving the archetype's versatility and resilience.
The meta
| Deck | Pilots | Field share | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydreigon Mega Absol ex | 63 | | 51% |
| Mega Altaria ex Chingling | 55 | | 52.6% |
| Suicune ex Greninja ex | 45 | | 48.1% |
| Mega Altaria ex Greninja | 40 | | 56.2% |
| Mega Altaria ex Gourgeist | 21 | | 52% |
| Mega Altaria ex Indeedee ex | 17 | | 51.9% |
| Greninja ex Suicune ex | 14 | | 45.7% |
| Magnezone Oricorio | 13 | | 47.2% |
| Mega Blaziken ex Heatmor | 11 | | 49.1% |
| Mega Steelix ex Indeedee ex | 11 | | 42.9% |
Hydreigon Mega Absol ex was the most-played deck at 13.2% of the field, posting a solid 51% win rate that justified its popularity. Mega Altaria ex Greninja shined brightest among overperformers at 56.2%, while Mega Steelix ex Indeedee ex stumbled to just 42.9% despite its modest pilot count, the format's weakest conversion.
Congratulations to Godi on the impressive run. See the app for complete standings and decklists, then sign up for next week's PMPT!