Champions fall: weed's faithful pokémon takes the hit

In a stunning upset, Zachary Weed's long-time companion fell to the powerful Electrofuria of Paul Chua in the Masters finals at the European Pokémon VGC championships.

Surprise move secures victory

A perfectly timed prediction by Chua led to the downfall of Weed's Ferrotesta, which had just teracristallized, leaving it vulnerable. This critical win propelled Chua to claim the championship title minutes later.

Ferrotesta, ranked 140th in usage among eligible Pokémon in official tournament play, is an unexpected choice for competitive battles. Yet this rare sighting proved that even the most niche species can turn the tide when in the right hands.

This dramatic turn of events echoes memories of past upsets, like Sejun Park's legendary Pachirisu, which stunned audiences nearly a decade ago. As fans still reeling from the excitement, the European International Championships 2026 offered a sneak peek at a new spin-off game that promises to revolutionize the competitive scene - at least, to quench the thirst for classic Pokémon Stadium and Battle Revolution experiences.