Pokémon tournaments are rolling out, and the game is changing fast. New Pokémon keep rising and falling in popularity. This makes the early Pokémon Scarlet and Violet competitive scene super diverse and exciting.
Here’s a list of the 12 top Pokémon at the Knoxville Regional championship.
The top 12 most popular Pokémon at Knoxville
12) Palafin—15.6 percent usage
At first, not many chose Palafin. But now, players see its superhero dolphin power.
Using Palafin’s Zero to Hero ability takes skill. It’s about attacking at the right time and knowing when to switch out.
11) Tyranitar—15.9 percent usage
Tyranitar is catching eyes for its solid defense and offense.
No longer just for its Sandstream ability. With Assault Vest, it can take and give big hits.
10) Dragonite—18.7 percent usage
Dragonite stands strong despite being weak to ice. Terastallization helps it shine.
With Tera Types, Dragonite can lose weaknesses and hit hard.
9) Roaring Moon—21.1 percent usage
Roaring Moon brings high Attack and Speed. It’s a threat you can’t ignore.
It uses Booster Energy for speed or attack power. Either way, it’s dangerous.
8) Talonflame—23.5 percent usage
Talonflame has taken over as the go-to for fast Tailwinds.
It can cripple attackers and switch to offense when needed.
7) Gholdengo—25.3 percent usage
Gholdengo’s Good as Gold ability and strong move make it a top pick.
Now, it uses Life Orb to hit even harder without worrying about attack drops.
6) Arcanine—25.6 percent usage
Arcanine is loved for its balance of offense and defense.
It can disrupt, take hits and still dish out damage.
5) Great Tusk—30.3 percent usage
Great Tusk is known for its high Attack and tough exterior.
Even with low Speed, it can still be a powerhouse.
4) Amoonguss—32.0 percent usage
Amoonguss is a consistent favorite for its unique skills.
Spore and Rage Powder make it a tough opponent to take down.
3) Iron Hands—35.4 percent usage
Iron Hands is a strong pick with its slow pivot and Fake Out.
It’s in the top three because of its versatility and power.
2) Iron Bundle—42.8 percent usage
Iron Bundle is a must-have for its speed and Icy Wind support.
Now, it’s even more supportive with Encore in its move set.
1) Flutter Mane—46.7 percent usage
Flutter Mane tops the chart with its speed and powerful attacks.
It’s a Ghost and Fairy powerhouse with a wide range of moves.
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The absence of Dondozo and Tatsugiri at Knoxville is notable.
Yet, unusual picks like Ceruledge and Electrode are making waves, keeping the scene fun and innovative.