Junior Division Finalists
Take a look at the top four Junior Division teams from the Pokémon Video Game National Championships!
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Cory ConnorNational Champion / Junior Division -
Miranda BurrowsNationals Runner-Up / Junior Division -
James ReinekeSemifinalist / Junior Division -
Theo YoungSemifinalist / Junior Division
Cory became National Champion on the strength of his diverse Pokémon party, set up to defeat a wide array of opponents.
Moves:
- Will-O-Wisp
- Air Slash
- Protect
- Heat Wave
Nature:
- Modest
Held Item:
- Charti Berry
Ability:
- Pressure
Moves:
- Hidden Power
- Protect
- Volt Switch
- Overheat
Nature:
- Modest
Held Item:
- Manectite
Ability:
- Lightning Rod
Moves:
- Rock Slide
- Snarl
- Ice Beam
- Protect
Nature:
- Quiet
Held Item:
- Weakness Policy
Ability:
- Sand Stream
Moves:
- Power Whip
- Protect
- Leech Seed
- Gyro Ball
Nature:
- Sassy
Held Item:
- Rocky Helmet
Ability:
- Iron Barbs
Moves:
- Superpower
- Waterfall
- Play Rough
- Aqua Jet
Nature:
- Adamant
Held Item:
- Choice Band
Ability:
- Huge Power
Moves:
- Close Combat
- Leaf Blade
- Psycho Cut
- Protect
Nature:
- Adamant
Held Item:
- Sitrus Berry
Ability:
- Steadfast
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Miranda's collection of tough Pokémon, as well as her smart strategies, elevated her to Nationals Runner-Up!
Moves:
- Brave Bird
- Flare Blitz
- U-Turn
- Will-O-Wisp
Nature:
- Adamant
Held Item:
- Choice Band
Ability:
- Gale Wings
Moves:
- Dragon Claw
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Protect
Nature:
- Jolly
Held Item:
- Rocky Helmet
Ability:
- Rough Skin
Moves:
- Hydro Pump
- Thunderbolt
- Will-O-Wisp
- Protect
Nature:
- Modest
Held Item:
- Sitrus Berry
Ability:
- Levitate
Moves:
- Draco Meteor
- Flamethrower
- Thunderbolt
- Muddy Water
Nature:
- Modst
Held Item:
- Assault Vest
Ability:
- Sap Sipper
Moves:
- Fake out
- Return
- Power-Up Punch
- Sucker Punch
Nature:
- Jolly
Held Item:
- Kangaskhanite
Ability:
- Scrappy
Moves:
- King's Shield
- Sacred Sword
- Flash Cannon
- Shadow Ball
Nature:
- Quiet
Held Item:
- Weakness Policy
Ability:
- Stance Change
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James sidestepped many of the popular trends among Pokémon teams in favor of his own direction. His instincts paid off, getting him all the way to the semifinals.
Moves:
- Shadow Ball
- Protect
- Blizzard
- Energy Ball
Nature:
- Quiet
Held Item:
- Icicle Plate
Ability:
- Snow Warning
Moves:
- Psychic
- Protect
- Thunder
- Trick Room
Nature:
- Quiet
Held Item:
- Life Orb
Ability:
- Magic Guard
Moves:
- Destiny Bond
- Trick Room
- Rock Slide
- Will-O-Wisp
Nature:
- Sassy
Held Item:
- Focus Sash
Ability:
- Frisk
Moves:
- Flamethrower
- Protect
- Sludge Bomb
- Eruption
Nature:
- Quiet
Held Item:
- Charcoal
Ability:
- White Smoke
Moves:
- Rock Slide
- Reflect
- Safeguard
- Trick Room
Nature:
- Brave
Held Item:
- Lum Berry
Ability:
- Sturdy
Moves:
- Sucker Punch
- Rock Slide
- Hammer Arm
- Fake Out
Nature:
- Brave
Held Item:
- Kangaskhanite
Ability:
- Scrappy
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Theo assembled a strong, balanced team of Pokémon, choosing Manectric as its eligible Mega-Evolved Pokémon. He reached the semifinals for his smart play.
Moves:
- Brave Bird
- Protect
- U-Turn
- Flare Blitz
Nature:
- Adamant
Held Item:
- Life Orb
Ability:
- Gale Wings
Moves:
- Sludge Bomb
- Rage Powder
- Giga Drain
- Spore
Nature:
- Sassy
Held Item:
- Rocky Helmet
Ability:
- Regenerator
Moves:
- Shadow Ball
- Sacred Sword
- Substitute
- King's Shield
Nature:
- Quiet
Held Item:
- Leftovers
Ability:
- Stance Change
Moves:
- Volt Switch
- Overheat
- Hidden Power
- Protect
Nature:
- Timid
Held Item:
- Manectite
Ability:
- Lightning Rod
Moves:
- Protect
- Taunt
- Thunder Wave
- Waterfall
Nature:
- Jolly
Held Item:
- Sitrus Berry
Ability:
- Intimidate
Moves:
- Dragon Claw
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Protect
Nature:
- Jolly
Held Item:
- Lum Berry
Ability:
- Rough Skin
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