Tournament recap ·
PocketMads , Pocket Tournament ($100)
10 rounds Swiss + single-elimination top cut
This $100 event drew 452 players through 10 competitive rounds, showcasing a diverse field of 101 different archetypes. The Swiss structure ensured every competitor had a chance to prove their skill before the single-elimination top cut narrowed the field.
Top 8
| # | Player | Deck | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nabrix | Guzzlord ex | 14-3-0 |
| 2 | Danimaton | Suicune ex Greninja | 13-4-0 |
| 3 | JHove | Dragonite ex Sylveon ex | 12-3-1 |
| 4 | Hao_Poke | Giratina ex Darkrai ex | 12-4-0 |
| 5 | Typhoon16 | Raikou ex Magnezone | 12-2-1 |
| 6 | mdean3 | Flareon ex Sylveon ex | 11-4-0 |
| 7 | CornDog_XX | Suicune ex Greninja | 11-4-0 |
| 8 | Sas | Suicune ex Greninja | 11-4-0 |
Nabrix took down the tournament with an impressive 14-3-0 record piloting Guzzlord ex, demonstrating strong play from the opening rounds through the finals. The top 8 was notably saturated with Suicune ex Greninja variants, appearing three times in the cut as one of the format's most polarizing archetypes.
The meta
| Deck | Pilots | Field share | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suicune ex Greninja | 100 | | 52.1% |
| Guzzlord ex | 45 | | 50.3% |
| Giratina ex Darkrai ex | 45 | | 51.1% |
| Flareon ex Eevee ex | 22 | | 51% |
| Darkrai ex Arceus ex | 22 | | 40.6% |
| Raikou ex Pikachu ex | 20 | | 44.2% |
| Tapu Koko ex Oricorio | 17 | | 53.1% |
| Buzzwole ex Pheromosa | 11 | | 45.6% |
| Arceus ex Pichu | 9 | | 40.2% |
| Silvally Rampardos | 9 | | 57.1% |
Suicune ex Greninja dominated both popularity and performance, claiming 22.1% of the field with a 52.1% win rate. Guzzlord ex and Giratina ex Darkrai ex rounded out the top three most-played decks, while Silvally Rampardos quietly posted the table's best win rate at 57.1% and Tapu Koko ex Oricorio overperformed at 53.1%.
Congratulations to Nabrix on the championship. Head to the app to explore the full top 8 decklists and check in for next week's tournament.