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First Impressions: Mega Garchomp Z
First impressions and analysis of Mega Garchomp Z in Reg M-C: base stats (151 Speed), Levitate, losing Ground type, sidegrade vs base Garchomp, and Sand synergy with Excadrill.
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First impressions and analysis of Mega Garchomp Z in Reg M-C: base stats (151 Speed), Levitate, losing Ground type, sidegrade vs base Garchomp, and Sand synergy with Excadrill.
Comprehensive metagame analysis for the 2026 World Championships: top format titans, rising tech threats, top support picks, and predictions.
A deep dive into Regulation M-B in Pokémon Champions: the rise of Mega Evolutions, weather wars, Mega Floette dominance, and tactical projections for the 2026 World Championships.
Snapshot guide for Pokemon Champions Regulation M-B: all legal Pokemon, allowed items, and allowed moves available right now on MetaVGC.
A deep dive into the Indianapolis Regional, the first major tournament for Pokémon Champions. Reviewing the Top 8 bracket, metagame choices, and a detailed tactical breakdown of the semifinals and the double 4-0 Grand Final (Arsal Puri vs. Wolfe Glick) in Regulation M-A.
Mega Dragonite in Regulation M-A: stats Multiscale special Tailwind builds, teammates (Pelipper Incineroar), counters (Ice, Trick Room), and its role in Pokémon Champions VGC. Unlike the simplified mechanics in pokemon go competitive VGC demands precise team synergy and strategic depth.
The current Pokémon VGC competitive meta for Pokémon Champions is Regulation M-C, expanding the Mega Evolution pool and legal species list. You can check the top performing teams, usage stats, and popular movesets directly on our homepage and teams archive.
MetaVGC is your hub for competitive Pokémon Champions VGC usage stats, top rental team pastes, team building, and metagame analytics.
MetaVGC focuses on the active Pokémon Champions season and companion VGC-style formats. Format labels on teams, Pokémon pages, and tools tell you which regulation period the data belongs to.
Yes. Team pages surface Showdown-style pastes and Pokepaste links when they are attached to a team, so you can paste lists directly into Pokémon Showdown for ladder or friendly tests.
Usage statistics and battle data compiled from Pokémon Showdown usage reports, Limitless VGC tournament records, and official Play! Pokémon VGC tournament results.
External sources cited: Pokémon Showdown | Limitless VGC | Play! PokémonBy MetaVGC •
#76th - NYCSquirtle at 🍋Sitrus-Series🍋|Champions-MB|#74
#0-2-0 - NYCSquirtle at VGC UmbreNews 01.09.2026 #30 - Champion
#33rd - NYCSquirtle at Trinity Championship 11 (Double Format)
#26th - RedbamaXxXx at TAYO'S MONOTYPE TOUR #4- BO3 CTS - $30/15
#0-2-0 - NYCSquirtle at VGC UmbreNews 25.08.2026 #29 - Champion
Fast Fighting/Poison threat with Fake Out and Unburden snowball.
Intimidate, Fake Out, and Parting Shot glue for doubles teams.
Defiant punishes drops; Sucker Punch anchors late-game pressure.
Ground/Dragon offense with speed, spread pressure, and chip value.
Rain setter with Tailwind pressure and reliable pivot support.
Dark/Fairy support with Prankster screens, Parting Shot, and disruption.
Prankster Tailwind plus Encore gives fast teams instant tempo.
Explosive Water/Ghost offense with Adaptability and endgame power.
