Tournament recap ·
PMPT , Holiday Special
7 rounds Swiss + single-elimination top cut
The PMPT - HOLIDAY SPECIAL! drew 378 players across 104 different archetypes with $200 at stake. Seven rounds of Swiss play determined the eight finalists who would compete for the holiday crown.
Top 8
| # | Player | Deck | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ・ | Suicune ex Baxcalibur | 11-1-0 |
| 2 | Nj_210zz | Miraidon ex Magnezone | 10-2-0 |
| 3 | 𝑽𝑩 | Xari | Milotic ex Vaporeon ex | 9-1-1 |
| 4 | sZero | Easy | Mega Manectric ex Zeraora | 9-2-0 |
| 5 | TBC|| JPhenomenal | Mega Lucario ex Lucario | 8-1-1 |
| 6 | Pkmnchamp9 | Butterfree Mega Sceptile ex | 8-2-0 |
| 7 | NymphNoctis | Greninja Mega Sableye ex | 8-2-0 |
| 8 | PGX | Semant1c | Mega Gardevoir ex Gardevoir | 8-2-0 |
The champion claimed victory with Suicune ex Baxcalibur, finishing 11-1-0 and leading the way for what would prove to be the tournament's most successful archetype. This dominant run showcased the deck's resilience in a diverse and competitive field.
The meta
| Deck | Pilots | Field share | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miraidon ex Magnezone | 31 | | 48.4% |
| Mega Sceptile ex Greninja | 28 | | 50% |
| Suicune ex Baxcalibur | 24 | | 57.7% |
| Butterfree Mega Sceptile ex | 24 | | 45.2% |
| Greninja Mega Sableye ex | 24 | | 42.6% |
| Mega Gardevoir ex Gardevoir | 19 | | 53.8% |
| Mega Gardevoir ex Mega Diancie ex | 14 | | 41.2% |
| Mega Lucario ex Lucario | 13 | | 57.8% |
| Mega Blaziken ex Greninja | 12 | | 63.8% |
| Hydreigon Mega Sableye ex | 12 | | 53.1% |
Miraidon ex Magnezone led the field in popularity at 8.2%, yet could only post a 48.4% win rate, falling short of the meta average. Suicune ex Baxcalibur proved it could deliver, posting a 57.7% win rate from just 6.3% representation, while Mega Blaziken ex Greninja earned the tournament's best win rate at 63.8%.
Hearty congratulations to the champion on a spectacular holiday victory! See the app for complete standings and decklists, thanks for another great season of competitive play!