Scarlet Violet Regional Results

Introduction

• Event: Utric regionals, part of a wider BGC event weekend.
• Other Events: Melbourne and Santiago regionals also happening.
• Focus: Review day one results from Utric and discuss notable teams and strategies.

Notable Day 1 Highlights

• Giratina-Origin Team: Drew Bliss's team uses Levitate and Terrafire, making it resistant to moves like Glacial Lance.
• Wide Guard Support: Useful against Shadow Rider threats, seen in Zamazenta teams.

Usage Rates and Pairings

Top Restricted Pairings

• Maridon Lunala
  • Strong combination with wide guard support.
  • Paired with Ursaluna for Trick Room and Wide Guard Earthquake strategies.
• Maridon Calyrex Ice Rider
  • Offers strong Trick Room capabilities.
  • Puts pressure on terrain setters.

Notable Teams and Strategies

• Giratina-Origin: Levitate and Terrafire combination.
• Maridon Teams: Often paired with Calyrex Ice Rider or Lunala.
• Zamazenta Calyrex Pairings: Initially dominant in the format.

Non-Restricted Usage

• Grimmsnarl: Top Prankster Pokémon with screen support.
• Incineroar and Iron Hands: High usage, often paired for fake out synergy.
• Rillaboom and Amoonguss: Usage declined due to terrain and type matchups.

Team Highlights

Top Teams

• Maridon Kyogre: Nick's team utilizes Tornadus support for Tailwind, Ice Beam coverage on Kyogre, and Serena for anti-priority.
• Zamazenta Shadow Rider: Focuses on Thunderclap and priority move denial.
• Volcarona Utilization: As a bulky support with Quiver Dance.

Unique Strategies

• Snarl Usage: On Pokémon like Blood Moon Ursaluna to lower opponent’s power.
• Thunder Marion: Over Electro Drift for higher base power.
• Sinister Synergy: With Ho teams utilizing Life Dew.
• Chestnaught: Provides Wide Guard support, acts as a defensive anchor.

Meta Developments

• Kyogre Resurgence: Notable increase in Swordfish teams.
• Innovative Pairs: Exploring Maridon with Groudon for unique type coverage.
• Tyranitar Returns: As a niche counter to Ho teams, breaking sashes and shield.

Conclusion

• Meta Evolution: Strong development with diverse team compositions and strategies.
• Speculations: Day two will further shape the competitive landscape, expecting more innovation.

This summary covers the key insights and strategic trends observed in day one of the Utric regionals. The analysis spotlights innovative team compositions and the meta shifts observed, offering a snapshot of the evolving competitive field in the Scarlet Violet era.