Japan Sweeps All Three VGC Divisions at 2023 Pokemon Worlds

The 2023 Pokemon World Championships occasion is now within the books, and on the online game championship entrance, Japan has loads of cause to rejoice. Sora Ebisawa (Juniors), Tomoya Ogawa (Seniors), and Shohei Kimura (Masters) efficiently defended their dwelling turf, with the Japanese gamers claiming victory in convincing trend.

Although the Rapid Strike Style of Urshifu is clearly the staple of the metagame, showing in all six rosters of the finals, the MVP ultimately was doubtless the diminutive Amoonguss. Armed with the dreaded 100% sleep likelihood of Spore, the menacing mushroom imposed its will — most notably within the Masters Division, the place its infuriating defensive play model had the opponent on the ropes early on.

This yr’s version of the Pokemon World Championships was held in Yokohama, Japan, with over VGC 250 members competing throughout the three age brackets. The ruleset for this event was Regulation Set D for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

Congratulations to all the members, and all hail the mighty Amoonguss!

Pokemon World Championships 2023 – VGC Juniors Division

Sora Ebisawa (Champion, Japan) – Tornadus (Incarnate), Dragonite, Flutter Mane, Urshifu (Speedy Strike), Heatran, Amoonguss

Kohei Ukai (Runner-Up, Japan) – Tornadus (Incarnate), Urshifu (Speedy Strike), Chien-Pao, Amoonguss, Flutter Mane, Iron Arms

Pokemon World Championships 2023 – VGC Seniors Division

Tomoya Ogawa (Champion, Japan) – Urshifu (Speedy Strike), Arcanine (Hisuian), Gastrodon, Rillaboom, Zapdos, Sylveon

Robbie Schaaij (Runner-Up, Netherlands) – Tornadus (Incarnate), Heatran, Amoonguss, Urshifu (Speedy Strike), Landorus (Therian), Flutter Mane

Pokemon World Championships 2023 – VGC Masters Division

Shohei Kimura (Champion, Japan) – Flutter Mane, Iron Arms, Landorus (Therian), Chien-Pao, Urshifu (Speedy Strike), Amoonguss

Michael Kelsch (Runner-Up, Germany) – Rillaboom, Heatran, Urshifu (Speedy Strike), Chien-Pao, Dragapult, Farigiraf