Pokémon Video Game US National Championships Popular Teams
Check out some of the great teams in competition at the 2014 Pokémon Video Game National Championships.
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Brian JensMasters Division -
Jackson HambrickMasters Division -
Jacob HartenbowerMasters Division -
Nicholas SemanMasters Division -
US National ChampionshipMasters Division -
Huy HaMasters Division
Two Mega-Evolved Pokémon, Mega Kangaskhan and Mega Venusaur, lead the charge, with skillful Pokémon to add support.
Moves:
- Fake Out
- Facade
- Power-Up Punch
- Sucker Punch
Nature:
- Jolly
Held Item:
- Kangaskhanite
Ability:
- Scrappy
Moves:
- Water Pledge
- Ice Beam
- Rock Slide
- Protect
Nature:
- Hasty
Held Item:
- Focus Slash
Ability:
- Protean
Moves:
- Grass Pledge
- Hidden Power (Fire)
- Sleep Powder
- Protect
Nature:
- Modest
Held Item:
- Venusaurite
Ability:
- Chrlorophyll
Moves:
- Brave Bird
- Flare Blitz
- U-Turn
- Me First
Nature:
- Adamant
Held Item:
- Choice Scarf
Ability:
- Gale Wings
Moves:
- Bullet Punch
- Feint
- Swords Dance
- Protect
Nature:
- Adamant
Held Item:
- Lum Berry
Ability:
- Technician
Moves:
- Sucker Punch
- Iron Head
- Assurance
- Protect
Nature:
- Adamant
Held Item:
- Life Orb
Ability:
- Defiant
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Teams designed to take advantage of weather conditions aren't as popular as they used to be, but this Rain Dance team is still finding ways to win. Mega Lucario is no doubt a major offensive contributor, too.
Moves:
- Draco Meter
- Muddy Water
- Ice Beam
- Protect
Nature:
- Modest
Held Item:
- Life Orb
Ability:
- Swift Swim
Moves:
- Ice Shard
- Hydro Pump
- Freeze Dry
- Protect
Nature:
- Sassy
Held Item:
- Weakness Policy
Ability:
- Water Absorb
Moves:
- Scald
- Ice Beam
- Hypnosis
- Protect
Nature:
- Calm
Held Item:
- Damp Rock
Ability:
- Drizzle
Moves:
- Bullet Punch
- Close Combat
- Rock Slide
- Protect
Nature:
- Jolly
Held Item:
- Lucarionite
Ability:
- Inner Focus
Moves:
- Brave Bird
- Taunt
- Rain Dance
- Protect
Nature:
- Jolly
Held Item:
- Lum Berry
Ability:
- Inner Focus
Moves:
- Overheat
- Hurricane
- Heat Wave
- U-Turn
Nature:
- Modest
Held Item:
- Choice Scarf
Ability:
- Pressure
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Medicham is an uncommon selection for Mega Evolution, but this Trainer has made it work. The team is clearly balanced to counter virtually any Pokémon it comes across.
Moves:
- Brave Bird
- U-Turn
- Steel Wing
- Cross Poison
Nature:
- Jolly
Held Item:
- Choice Band
Ability:
- Infiltrator
Moves:
- Fake Out
- High Jump Kick
- Fire Punch
- Thunder Punch
Nature:
- Jolly
Held Item:
- Medichamite
Ability:
- Pure Power
Moves:
- Sludge Wave
- Fire Blast
- Earth Power
- Protect
Nature:
- Modest
Held Item:
- Life Orb
Ability:
- Sheer Force
Moves:
- Icy Wind
- Ice Beam
- Hidden Power (Rock)
- Shadow Ball
Nature:
- Modest
Held Item:
- Choice Scarf
Ability:
- Snow Cloak
Moves:
- Heat Wave
- Overheat
- Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball
Nature:
- Modest
Held Item:
- Choice Specs
Ability:
- Infiltrator
Moves:
- Air Slash
- Detect
- Bug Buzz
- Ancient Power
Nature:
- Modest
Held Item:
- Focus Sash
Ability:
- Speed Boost
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This well-balanced team is fairly typical of the teams at Nationals. But in the hands of the right Trainer, it's a team that can go far.
Moves:
- Protect
- Shadow Ball
- Heat Wave
- Will-O-Wisp
Nature:
- Sassy
Held Item:
- Safety Goggles
Ability:
- Infiltrator
Moves:
- Play Rough
- Waterfall
- Aqua Jet
- Protect
Nature:
- Adamant
Held Item:
- Sitrus Berry
Ability:
- Huge Power
Moves:
- Blizzard
- Energy Ball
- Ice Shard
- Protect
Nature:
- Quiet
Held Item:
- Abomasite
Ability:
- Snow Warning
Moves:
- Trick Room
- Moonblast
- Protect
- Heal Pulse
Nature:
- Bold
Held Item:
- Lum Berry
Ability:
- Aroma Veil
Moves:
- Brave Bird
- Close Combat
- U-Turn
- Final Gambit
Nature:
- Adamant
Held Item:
- Choice Scarf
Ability:
- Snow Warning
Moves:
- Crunch
- Rock Slide
- Fake Out
- High Jump Kick
Nature:
- Brave
Held Item:
- Assault Vest
Ability:
- Intimidate
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With no Pokémon with the Protect move, and only one with Quick Guard, this is a team that relies on heavy offense, and does so with remarkable skill.
Moves:
- Draco Meteor
- Dragon Pulse
- Fire Blast
- Stone Edge
Nature:
- Modest
Held Item:
- Assault Vest
Ability:
- Intimidate
Moves:
- Return
- Power-Up Punch
- Crunch
- Fake Out
Nature:
- Adamant
Held Item:
- Kangaskhanite
Ability:
- Scrappy
Moves:
- Overheat
- Thunderbolt
- Thunder Wave
- Will-O-Wisp
Nature:
- Modest
Held Item:
- Safety Goggles
Ability:
- Levitate
Moves:
- Stone Edge
- Drain Punch
- Crunch
- Quick Guard
Nature:
- Careful
Held Item:
- Lum Berry
Ability:
- Intimidate
Moves:
- Shadow Ball
- Flash Cannon
- Substitute
- King's Shield
Nature:
- Modest
Held Item:
- Leftovers
Ability:
- Stance Change
Moves:
- Giga Drain
- Sludge Bomb
- Hidden Power (Fire)
- Synthesis
Nature:
- Calm
Held Item:
- Venusaurite
Ability:
- Chlorophyll
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The addition of an Audino to this somewhat standard team is sure to give players pause. Its interesting move set is built to complement any partner.
Moves:
- Helping Hand
- Encore
- Trick Room
- Heal Pulse
Nature:
- Calm
Held Item:
- Sitrus Berry
Ability:
- Regenerator
Moves:
- Draco Meteor
- Fire Blast
- Protect
- Dark Pulse
Nature:
- Modest
Held Item:
- Haban Berry
Ability:
- Levitate
Moves:
- Play Rough
- Rock Slide
- Iron Head
- Protect
Nature:
- Careful
Held Item:
- Mawilite
Ability:
- Intimidate
Moves:
- Superpower
- Mach Punch
- Detect
- Payback
Nature:
- Adamant
Held Item:
- Safety Goggles
Ability:
- Guts
Moves:
- Hydro Pump
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
- Hidden Power
Nature:
- Modest
Held Item:
- Choice Specs
Ability:
- Levitate
Moves:
- Rock Slide
- Taunt
- Sky Drop
- Protect
Nature:
- Jolly
Held Item:
- Lum Berry
Ability:
- Unnerve
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