WCS2018, Day 1
I had the chance to participate to the 2018 Pokémon Vidéo Game World Championships at day 1. Despite a poor result, I wanted to write a last article to close the VGC18 format. I finished the day one with a record of 5 wins and 4 loses which is at least not negative, though my hope of making day 2 ended at the round 6.
Result
About the team
As I felt very comfortable with CHALK, I wanted to play something similar, but Kangaskhan didn't fit the current metagame correctly in my opinion. My japanese friend なま (nama) showed me the six, that will become my team for worlds.
Charizard-Mega-Y @ Charizardite Y
Ability: Drought
Level: 50
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Overheat
- Heat Wave
- Tailwind
- Protect
特性: 日照り
持ち物: メガ石
性格: 臆病
調整: 154(4)-98(0)-98(0)-211(252)-135(0)-167(252)
技: オーバーヒート 熱風 追い風 守る
I felt like Charizard was good against Lelegross and Gengar goodstuff, which was not totally wrong. The problem here is this Charizard does not hold Zen Headbutt from Metagross in psychic terrain, against which I lose in round 3. This bulk does not hold -1 Stone Edge from Landorus-T at minus 1, which is common in Gengar goodstuff. Except that the spread is useful for any other situation. But I choose to run a timid one because I expected a lot of Band or Groundium Lando and I wanted to be sure I can outspeed them. Also for Lelegross teams that only has timid Z Lele to deal with Charizard.
Cresselia @ Wiki Berry
Ability: Levitate
Level: 50
EVs: 228 HP / 28 Def / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Icy Wind
- Helping Hand
- Ally Switch
- Trick Room
クレセリア
特性: ふゆう
持ち物: ウイのみ
性格: 穏やか
調整: 224(228)-67(0)-144(28)-95(0)-200(252)-105(0)
技: 凍える風 手助け サイドチェンジ トリックルーム
A classic supporting Cresselia, nothing very important to notice about it.
Landorus-Therian @ Choice Band
Ability: Intimidate
Level: 50
EVs: 4 HP / 244 Atk / 4 Def / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
IVs: 0 SpA
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Superpower
- U-turn
特性: いかく
持ち物: 鉢巻
性格: ようき
調整: 165(4)-196(244)-111(4)-99(0)-101(4)-157(252)
技: 地震 雪崩 馬鹿力 蜻蛉
Band has a good synergy with Ally Switch and Helping Hand Cresselia. I opted for a fast one to speedcreep all the Pokémon that are calculated to outspeed adamant Landorus, such as Charizard and Tapu Lele. Also, band U-turn does a lot to annoying stuff like Calm Mind Latias/Cresselia. Band does KO Gengar even at minus one, which make the matchup easier.
Heatran @ Shuca Berry
Ability: Flash Fire
Level: 50
EVs: 244 HP / 236 SpA / 28 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Heat Wave
- Toxic
- Earth Power
- Protect
ヒードラン
特性: もらい火
持ち物: シュカのみ
性格: 控えめ
調整: 196(244)-85(0)-126(0)-198(236)-128(12)-101(28)
技: 熱風 毒々 大地の力 守る
My main answer for Charizard. Toxic is to avoid an autoloss matchup against Calm Mind Cresselia/Latias. I clicked on it once for the whole competition.
Tapu Fini @ Waterium Z
Ability: Misty Surge
Level: 50
EVs: 236 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA / 12 SpD / 4 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Muddy Water
- Moonblast
- Calm Mind
- Protect
カプ・レヒレ
特性: ミストメイカー
持ち物: 水Z
性格: 控えめ
調整: 175(236)-72(0)-136(4)-161(252)-152(12)-106(4)
技: 濁流 ムーンフォース 瞑想 守る
I don't know where to put the Z move, and Fini was the last slot remainaing. I don't know what is better between Z Water and Fairy to be honest.
Kartana @ Assault Vest
Ability: Beast Boost
Level: 50
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 180 HP / 68 Atk / 12 Def / 244 SpD / 4 Spe
Adamant Nature
IVs: 0 SpA
- Leaf Blade
- Smart Strike
- Sacred Sword
- Knock Off
カミツルギ
特性: ビーストブースト
持ち物: 突撃チョッキ
性格: 意地っ張り
調整: 157(180)-231(68)-153(12)-71(0)-82(244)-130(4)
技: リーフブレード スマートホーン 聖剣 叩き
Same Kartana as before.
After a poor perf, I thought it would be cool to use different set for the Open.
Charizard-Mega-Y @ Charizardite Y
Ability: Drought
Level: 50
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 HP / 148 Def / 108 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Overheat
- Heat Wave
- Tailwind
- Protect
特性: 日照り
持ち物: メガ石
性格: 控えめ
調整: 185(252)-98(0)-117(148)-196(0)-135(0)-134(108)
技: オーバーヒート 熱風 追い風 守る
Survive Rock Slide from adamant Landorus and Stone Edge from special Landorus.
Cresselia @ Wiki Berry
Ability: Levitate
Level: 50
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 228 HP / 124 Def / 156 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Icy Wind
- Helping Hand
- Ally Switch
- Trick Room
クレセリア
特性: ふゆう
持ち物: ウイのみ
性格: 穏やか
調整: 224(228)-67(0)-156(124)-95(0)-187(156)-105(0)
技: 凍える風 手助け サイドチェンジ トリックルーム
With all the Salamence I faced, I thought it would be good to have a more balanced spread.
Landorus-Therian @ Choice Band
Ability: Intimidate
Level: 50
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 244 HP / 84 Atk / 4 Def / 84 SpD / 92 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- U-turn
- Superpower
特性: いかく
持ち物: 鉢巻
性格: 意地っ張り
調整: 195(244)-193(84)-111(4)-95(0)-111(84)-123(92)
技: 地震 雪崩 馬鹿力 蜻蛉
As jolly Landorus was pretty useless, I thought a bulky one would be better, and this was the case. This one lives +1 Muddy Water from Fini.
Heatran @ Life Orb
Ability: Flash Fire
Level: 50
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 244 HP / 236 SpA / 28 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Heat Wave
- Overheat
- Earth Power
- Protect
ヒードラン
特性: もらい火
持ち物: 命の珠
性格: 控えめ
調整: 196(244)-85(0)-126(0)-198(236)-128(12)-101(28)
技: 熱風 オーバーヒート 大地の力 守る
I wanted to try the life orb version of nama, and one of my other japanese friend kuma, and it was surprisingly good, better than the shuca one I think. Life Orb Overheat does KO Calm Zapdos in sun.
Tapu Fini @ Mago Berry
Ability: Misty Surge
Level: 50
EVs: 236 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA / 12 SpD / 4 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Moonblast
- Scald
- Calm Mind
- Protect
カプ・レヒレ
特性: ミストメイカー
持ち物: マゴのみ
性格: 控えめ
調整: 175(236)-72(0)-136(4)-161(252)-152(12)-106(4)
技: 熱湯 ムーンフォース 瞑想 守る
Same as previous but with berry over the Z and scald over muddy.
Kartana @ Grassium Z
Ability: Beast Boost
Level: 50
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 76 HP / 84 Atk / 4 Def / 92 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Leaf Blade
- Sacred Sword
- Protect
- Tailwind
カミツルギ
特性: ビーストブースト
持ち物: 草Z
性格: ようき
調整: 144(76)-212(84)-152(4)-71(0)-63(92)-177(252)
技: リーフブレード 追い風 聖剣 守る
A friend advised me to use grassium Kartana, si I ended up with his spread, and, it worked very well. You live 3 earthquakes from lando and psychic from modest lele.
I think the team was good, not the player.
Though the set were a bit different, friends of mine did very well at worlds with the same six.
--> @Kaaaaatsumii Day 1 (7-1) --> Day 2 (4-3)
--> @Paul_Chua_1 Top 16
Despite my disapointment, I've got a great time at the event. the ambience was really good
I met players I only tchat online in real life
There are many photos I would like to show, but there's already way too much 笑
I realized there is a gap between day 2 players and me. I hope I will be able to join the party again next year.
These person really helped me to prepare for this tournament, it would have been even more a disaster without them :
I apologize for any mistake at English.
Thank you for your time,
Alekso~
