Video Game Masters Division Top-8 Teams
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Toler WebbMasters Division Champion -
Raphael BagaraMasters Division Runner-Up -
Aaron ZhengMasters Division Semi-finalist -
Blake HopperMasters Division Semi-finalist -
Angel MirandaMasters Division Top 8 -
Wolfe GlickMasters Division Top 8 -
Hayden McTavishMasters Division Top 8 -
Alex UnderhillMasters Division Top 8
Toler was one of two players to make it to the top cut with Mega Gardevoir—and his finals opponent Raphael Bagara was the other. He also used Politoed for more than just triggering Rain—it also served a strong supporting role even as his team was absent a Pokémon that had the Swift Swim Ability.
Moves:
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake
- Superpower
- U-turn
Nature:
- Jolly
Held Item:
- Choice Band
Ability:
- Intimidate
Moves:
- Giga Drain
- Spore
- Rage Powder
- Protect
Nature:
- Bold
Held Item:
- Mental Herb
Ability:
- Regenerator
Moves:
- Scald
- Ice Beam
- Helping Hand
- Protect
Nature:
- Modest
Held Item:
- Wacan Berry
Ability:
- Drizzle
Moves:
- Shadow Ball
- Substitute
- Wide Guard
- King's Shield
Nature:
- Modest
Held Item:
- Leftovers
Ability:
- Stance Change
Moves:
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power (Ice)
- Thunder Wave
- Taunt
Nature:
- Modest
Held Item:
- Sitrus Berry
Ability:
- Prankster
Moves:
- Hyper Voice
- Psychic
- Hidden Power (Fire)
- Protect
Nature:
- Modest
Held Item:
- Gardevoirite
Ability:
- Telepathy
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Raphael's Mega Gardevoir is really the focal point for this team. It helps lead the offense against slower teams, and it turns quicker teams' Speed against them with Trick Room.
Moves:
- Hyper Voice
- Psyshock
- Trick Room
- Protect
Nature:
- Modest
Held Item:
- Gardevoirite
Ability:
- Trace
Moves:
- Giga Drain
- Spore
- Rage Powder
- Protect
Nature:
- Sassy
Held Item:
- Rocky Helmet
Ability:
- Regenerator
Moves:
- Heat Wave
- Flash Cannon
- Earth Power
- Protect
Nature:
- Timid
Held Item:
- Life Orb
Ability:
- Flash Fire
Moves:
- Fake Out
- Drain Punch
- Knock Off
- Super Fang
Nature:
- Relaxed
Held Item:
- Assault Vest
Ability:
- Intimidate
Moves:
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- U-turn
- Superpower
Nature:
- Jolly
Held Item:
- Choice Band
Ability:
- Intimidate
Moves:
- Thunderbolt
- Thunder Wave
- Taunt
- Swagger
Nature:
- Calm
Held Item:
- Sitrus Berry
Ability:
- Prankster
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Aaron used a Tyranitar's Sand Stream Ability to effectively power up Incarnate Forme Landorus and its Sand Force Ability. Tyranitar was additionally interesting because of Aaron's choice to have it hold a Choice Scarf and teach it Ice Beam.
Moves:
- Hydro Pump
- Will-O-Wisp
- Thunderbolt
- Protect
Nature:
- Calm
Held Item:
- Sitrus Berry
Ability:
- Levitate
Moves:
- Protect
- Stone Edge
- Hidden Power (Ice)
- Earth Power
Nature:
- Timid
Held Item:
- Expert Belt
Ability:
- Sand Force
Moves:
- Protect
- Spore
- Rage Powder
- Giga Drain
Nature:
- Relaxed
Held Item:
- Rocky Helmet
Ability:
- Regenerator
Moves:
- Hyper Voice
- Draco Meteor
- Double-Edge
- Protect
Nature:
- Naive
Held Item:
- Salamencite
Ability:
- Intimidate
Moves:
- Superpower
- Ice Beam
- Assurance
- Rock Slide
Nature:
- Jolly
Held Item:
- Choice Scarf
Ability:
- Sand Stream
Moves:
- Wide Guard
- Flash Cannon
- Shadow Ball
- King's Shield
Nature:
- Modest
Held Item:
- Life Orb
Ability:
- Stance Change
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We expected to see more Mega Charizard Y at Nationals, but Blake was one of the few players to use it with great success. Perhaps more surprising was the fact that this Pokémon knew Tailwind, a move selection that's rarely seen.
Moves:
- Flamethrower
- Solar Beam
- Tailwind
- Protect
Nature:
- Modest
Held Item:
- Charizardite Y
Ability:
- Blaze
Moves:
- Drain Punch
- Mach Punch
- Ice Punch
- Rock Tomb
Nature:
- Adamant
Held Item:
- Assault Vest
Ability:
- Iron Fist
Moves:
- Hyper Voice
- Hidden Power (Ground)
- Helping Hand
- Protect
Nature:
- Modest
Held Item:
- Life Orb
Ability:
- Pixilate
Moves:
- Shadow Ball
- Flash Cannon
- Wide Guard
- King’s Shield
Nature:
- Modest
Held Item:
- Weakness Policy
Ability:
- Stance Change
Moves:
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- U-turn
- Superpower
Nature:
- Adamant
Held Item:
- Choice Scarf
Ability:
- Intimidate
Moves:
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power (Ice)
- Taunt
- Thunder Wave
Nature:
- Timid
Held Item:
- Sitrus Berry
Ability:
- Prankster
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Angel caught plenty of opponents off guard with his Therain Forme Landorus. Its Ice-type Hidden Power and Earth Power went against the conventional wisdom to defeat other Landorus and Aegislash.
Moves:
- Shadow Ball
- King's Shield
- Flash Cannon
- Substitute
Nature:
- Modest
Held Item:
- Leftovers
Ability:
- Stance Change
Moves:
- Earth Power
- Hidden Power (Ice)
- Protect
- Stone Edge
Nature:
- Timid
Held Item:
- Life Orb
Ability:
- Intimidate
Moves:
- Rock Slide
- Superpower
- Ice Punch
- Crunch
Nature:
- Jolly
Held Item:
- Choice Scarf
Ability:
- Sand Stream
Moves:
- Flamethrower
- Solar Beam
- Hidden Power (Ground)
- Protect
Nature:
- Timid
Held Item:
- Charizardite Y
Ability:
- Blaze
Moves:
- Scald
- Will-O-Wisp
- Recover
- Ice Beam
Nature:
- Bold
Held Item:
- Safety Goggles
Ability:
- Cursed Body
Moves:
- Hyper Voice
- Calm Mind
- Hidden Power (Ground)
- Protect
Nature:
- Modest
Held Item:
- Pixie Plate
Ability:
- Pixilate
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Heatran with Substitute is a favorite of Wolfe's, and his Nationals team didn't disappoint. He also used Milotic with the Competitive Ability to discourage his opponents from using Intimidate to weaken his Kangaskhan.
Moves:
- Protect
- Sucker Punch
- Return
- Low Kick
Nature:
- Jolly
Held Item:
- Kangaskhanite
Ability:
- Scrappy
Moves:
- Protect
- Heat Wave
- Substitute
- Earth Power
Nature:
- Timid
Held Item:
- Leftovers
Ability:
- Flash Fire
Moves:
- U-turn
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake
- Superpower
Nature:
- Adamant
Held Item:
- Choice Scarf
Ability:
- Intimidate
Moves:
- Protect
- Taunt
- Thunderbolt
- Thunder Wave
Nature:
- Calm
Held Item:
- Sitrus Berry
Ability:
- Prankster
Moves:
- Protect
- Giga Drain
- Rage Powder
- Spore
Nature:
- Calm
Held Item:
- Rocky Helmet
Ability:
- Regenerator
Moves:
- Protect
- Recover
- Icy Wind
- Scald
Nature:
- Bold
Held Item:
- Maranga Berry
Ability:
- Competitive
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The 2013 Senior Division World Champion recalled the popular strategies of two years ago when designing his team. Cresselia with Trick Room and Conkeldurr with Iron Fist and holding a Life Orb were both much more popular when Hayden won it all.
Moves:
- Volt Switch
- Will-O-Wisp
- Thunderbolt
- Hydro Pump
Nature:
- Timid
Held Item:
- Choice Scarf
Ability:
- Levitate
Moves:
- Draco Meteor
- Earthquake
- Return
- Protect
Nature:
- Jolly
Held Item:
- Salamencite
Ability:
- Intimidate
Moves:
- Heat Wave
- Overheat
- Earth Power
- Protect
Nature:
- Modest
Held Item:
- Shuca Berry
Ability:
- Flash Fire
Moves:
- Shadow Sneak
- Flash Cannon
- Shadow Ball
- King’s Shield
Nature:
- Sassy
Held Item:
- Weakness Policy
Ability:
- Stance Change
Moves:
- Psychic
- Light Screen
- Trick Room
- Helping Hand
Nature:
- Calm
Held Item:
- Sitrus Berry
Ability:
- Levitiate
Moves:
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Ice Punch
- Mach Punch
Nature:
- Adamant
Held Item:
- Life Orb
Ability:
- Iron Fist
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Alex gave himself two distinct options for how to control the battle—either quickly with Tyranitar and Excadrill, or by slowing the game with Cresselia's Trick Room. The two directions were able to keep his opponents off-guard, especially valuable in a best-of-three tournament.
Moves:
- Rock Slide
- Protect
- Iron Head
- Earthquake
Nature:
- Adamant
Held Item:
- Life Orb
Ability:
- Sand Rush
Moves:
- Earth Power
- Protect
- Ice Beam
- Scald
Nature:
- Relaxed
Held Item:
- Sitrus Berry
Ability:
- Storm Drain
Moves:
- Psychic
- Helping Hand
- Trick Room
- Ice Beam
Nature:
- Bold
Held Item:
- Leftovers
Ability:
- Levitate
Moves:
- Return
- Protect
- Fire Blast
- Draco Meteor
Nature:
- Naive
Held Item:
- Salamencite
Ability:
- Intimidate
Moves:
- Protect
- Will-O-Wisp
- Thunderbolt
- Overheat
Nature:
- Modest
Held Item:
- Safety Goggles
Ability:
- Levitate
Moves:
- Rock Slide
- Low Kick
- Protect
- Crunch
Nature:
- Brave
Held Item:
- Weakness Policy
Ability:
- Sand Stream
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