With NPA9 coming to an end, players and spectators alike may find themselves wondering: what were the greatest storylines of the season? What are the must-watch sets? And how inaccurate were those power rankings, anyway? Read on to find out! Team-by-team Recap Snowbelle Blizzards Actual ranking: Champions [3] Predicted ranking: 5 Despite their humble beginnings […]

Due to the release of Pokémon HOME, series 3 is inarguably the most impactful change to the VGC20 ruleset we’ve seen yet. How have these new additions shaped the metagame? Read on to find out! Reintroduced Pokémon Incineroar Somewhat infamous for its high usage and splashability in VGC19, Incineroar is back—much to the chagrin of […]

With the draft of a brand new season of the National Pokémon Association behind us, power rankings and tier lists are abound! NPA power rankings may frequently be proven wrong, but they’re nevertheless an entertaining activity for players to participate in. In this power ranking, I’ve aimed to judge teams as impartially as possible, while […]

With a new generation come brand new Pokémon and brand new strategies! For players wishing to jump straight into competitive, however, learning how these additions to the meta function may initially feel a bit overwhelming. What is it that makes Dragapult so strong? What’s the best way to use Duraludon? And what’s so special about […]

EV training in Sun and Moon was made relatively simple thanks to the chaining mechanic. In Sword and Shield, however, things are rather different: defeating wild Pokémon for EV gains is still an alternative, but it is far from the most optimal method. Read on to learn the best ways to EV train in Generation […]