Paul Ruiz Pokemon VGC
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e-Parrots/Capital Underdogs player | Pokemon World Champion 2018 | 3rd at Worlds 2017 | Top 4 LAIC 2019 | Top 8 EUIC 2023 | Coaching:
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Regulation H has started and coaching is back! If you want last minute preparation for Baltimore, or prepare Dortmund or Louisville regionales, hit me up on metafy (link in attached pic)
I'll give one free coaching session to someone that likes and RTs this tweet 🙌
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Say goodbye to the Loyal Three and please welcome the Fake Out Three 🙏
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Wolfe beating Ashton in a regionals finals with Perish Trap / Wolfe beating Ashton in a regionals finals with Perish Trap
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6 World Champions waiting for a new one to be crowned 👑 in London. Very happy to have the chance to share this amazing picture with these titans of VGC
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Guide to teambuilding in reg E:
Step 1: Add Iron hands
Step 2: Add Landorus-T
Step 3: Add 4 more Pokémon
😎 👌
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Guide to teambuilding in reg E:
Step 1: Add Iron hands
Step 2: Add Landorus-T
Step 3: Add 4 more Pokémon
😎 👌
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This thing is the best grass-ghost Pokémon we’ve ever had and it’s not even close. Who made this? 😳
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Lol imaginen por un momento que cuando gané el mundial en 2018 me hubieran llamado al palacio de Carondelet a reunirme con el presidente, creo que se hubiera armado una guerra social en Ecuador con tanta gente que sufría porque un Ecuatoriano ganó algo que "no sirve para nada"
Fernando Cifuentes was invited to the presidential palace by the president, to be honored for his win at worlds.
The other 9 chilean players that made day 2 were invited as well.
I dont know if this has ever happened before with a Pokemon world champion.
#PlayPokemon
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These poison types are going to be really interesting in series 2
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Cannot wait for gamefreak to reveal Sprigatito's final evo to have:
- Fake Out
- Parting Shot
- U-turn
- Snarl
- Grassy Glide
- Intimidate/grassy terrain
🤪🐱
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Palafin is everywhere in the meta right now. Maybe… just maybe… it’s finally time…
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This is the Incineroar set I used to win Worlds 2018. Most of you probably didn’t know since I never used the move in finals, but it had “Snatch” and I don’t think I would’ve been able to win without it. This move helped me patch a lot of match ups but it was deleted next gen 🧵
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Today has been a crazy day. I can’t believe people at my country are going nuts about this accomplishment. I’ve been in 3 newspaper and tomorrow I’ll be live at tv talking about Pokémon. I had to bring the trophy to work for a photo session. This is a mix of the 2 Worlds I live
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I am extremely proud of what
@freezaiYT
accomplished this weekend. He came to me at the beginning of the year asking for coaching in preparation for Orlando, which was going to be his first VGC event EVER, and managed to be 9-0 and Top Cut the biggest regional of all time 🤯
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I should probably not care about haters like this guy but I find it very funny that he quoted my tweet calling me a “cheater” and then when I answered he blocked me and after he blocked me, he answered the tweet with no way for me to continue just to make it seem like he won LOL
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I love how game freak buffed flying types this generation
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Jokes aside, as a Violet user it's annoying that I might have to buy a copy of Scarlet just to get access to the exclusive one-per-copy Pokemon to compete at a high level this year. This is the first time we get this level of exclusivity and I hope it's the last. This isn't it.
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At the airport waiting to take the flight back to my country. The dream was amazing but responsibilities are real and I have to work tomorrow. Thank you to everyone that supported me this weekend. I’m so happy to have made this dream true. To God be the glory ☝️ He made this!
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Decided to play Archaludon on ranked battles in-game. It was fun and balanced!
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Did you know that Pachirisu is a World Championship winner?
In this episode of Beyond the Pokédex, Spruce and Maple will teach you all about Pokédex entry 417 – the EleSquirrel Pokémon: Pachirisu!
📺
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This is totally unacceptable. I might be quitting this game. How on earth they didn’t use the ice move into the grass type and the ground move into the steel type? Where is the type chart???? SMH
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Pero de verdad que me llena de felicidad ver que en Chile lo hayan hecho, se nota que se están rompiendo las barreras y tantos estigmas y la comunidad gamer tiene más importancia que antes. Felicidades al pueblo de Chile 👏
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Realistically, who would’ve thought these fairy types were going to dominate the Regulation F format? 🤔
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I haven’t said anything because it’s not my style. But I came to London from far away, alone and without my family, just to follow a dream. I can finally say I made 9-0 in the biggest EUIC of all time. I’m tremendously blessed. To God the glory. This means so much to me 😭 ❤️
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This is almost the dream come true. I said once to my wife when she asked me: why do you keep competing? Didn’t you make your dream come true last year when you made top 8? And I said: yeah it was my dream then, but I want to be the Champion one day. That’s why I will keep trying
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My life changed forever last week. No words can express how I feel every time I hold you in my arms. I am so blessed with the privilege of being your dad. They say I must teach you how to live, but you have taught me so much in just one week. Welcome to the world, Marcela Ruiz 💝
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Imagine flying to the other side of the world to click Bleakwind Storm
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My life has been blessed ever since I was born. I was blessed with my parents, my family, and my wife. She has been with me for almost 15 years, 6 as my wife. And today, God is blessing me with another surprise, a new life is coming 👶
Words cannot describe how I feel right now❤
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Side will-o-wisp is outdated, real gamers fake out their own Landorus turn 1 predicting a double protect, to have a boosted Stomping Tantrum on turn 2 😎
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Rage Fist has to be the most broken move ever designed by Game Freak. Its power stacks up every time the user is hit and isn’t lost when switched out. Who thought a 350 BP move like this was ok? 🤔
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Did someone say Champion time? I'm glad I finally had the chance to meet champion Leon Glick 😱
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I think it would be cool if all paradox Pokémon have their respective “base forms” abilities as hidden abilities, so they can still use Protosynthesis and Quark drive if they want, but can also choose a different set. It would probably make Iron Hands broken though haha
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I was 7 years old when I watched the first Pokemon episode, a kid from Pallet Town showed me an incredible unknown world.
I am 32 today and I watched that kid become the very best, with my 1 month old daughter sleeping in my arms.
I cried. It was beautiful.
Never stop dreaming
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How many World Championships do we have to win in order to be taken seriously by
@Pokemon
? Do I need to win one more? two more? do you need a Latam player to win an IC or another World Championship? Nothing have changed, everything is still the same apparently
@playpokemon
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Something I really enjoyed about Worlds this year is having lots of screens for the audience. It allowed me to replicate this feeling from 2018 ❤️ I’m not sure when my next worlds will be but didn’t want to leave London without taking a picture that I’ll keep forever with me
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Looking for an answer to Urshifu Rilla Inci? Let me tell you about someone 👀
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I got stolen in the Uber on the way back to my Airbnb in Sao Paulo. Two thieves broke the window while we were waiting for the red light and I lost my phone and my personal information. Do not respond to anything if I message you on discord or WhatsApp. This is a nightmare
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when you walk through the corridors of the tv channel you work for and see this, you clearly know that something important have happened in your country 🤔
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Finished 2nd place at São Paulo regionals🥈
I used the same team I brought to EUIC and that had its first version back in Orlando Regionals. Team was perfect once again even tho I had no practice with it after EUIC. My family was with me and that’s my win ❤️
To God the glory
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Honestly, Tera stellar might be the biggest disappointment of the past decade of Pokémon games
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After much consideration & conversation with myself, I’ve decided to give Annihilape another chance.
Please respect my privacy at this time.
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I've seen some web pages that put me as 4th, but no, I was third at my first Worlds 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🇪🇨
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Just had a 5-minute conversation with a customs officer where I told him I came to play Pokémon and his face immediately changed and he started to tell me about his childhood, Pokémon Yellow and that his last game was Emerald, while people waited in the line. Pokémon is different
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Es momento de descubrir la nueva colección de
#CajitaFeliz
que McDonald’s trae para ti 🙌
¿Crees poder atraparlos a todos? 🤔
Cuéntame cuál es tu Pokemon favorito y etiqueta a
@McDonalds_Ecu
en los comentarios para participar en el sorteo de una colección completa 🥳
#McLover
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Finished 3rd place in the
@Pokemon
25th Anniversary Invitational. A bit sad that I couldn't go further but happy with the great BO3 sets I had.
I deleted the rental code by mistake this last week so here is the new one if you want to try my team out
Grateful to have been invited
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You are my biggest gift 🎁
I’m happy to be your dad and spend my entire day with you. Happy birthday to me ❤️
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Finished top 8 in EUIC. Still cannot believe I made 9-0 in day 1 with only 3 days of practice going into the event. It’s so tough to balance real life responsibilities, coaching and my own preparation, but I try my best. Big thank you to all that supported me ❤️
To God the glory
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People: Zamazenta is very strong in this format, you should use it
Me: but if you close your eyes...
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This is unrelated to Pokemon and probably no one cares tbh, but today I got my results from a C1 Certification in Advanced English exam that I took and I finally got the Certification I was willing to get from years ago. A personal goal of mine that I had delayed for a while 🥳
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Now he makes a tweet tagging me (He blocked me) LOL this guy is pathetic
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😊: Mom can I have Zacian?
Mom: we have Zacian at home
*Zacian at home*
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@CybertronVGC
This is very surprising, your commentary is at a completely different level, and no offense to the other current casters but your level of analysis has no comparison. You'll be missed. Sad to read this news. Stay strong my friend
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@MoxieBoosted
* Puts 36 EVs in HP to optimize life orb recoil *
* All moves have secondary effects*
* Takes no life orb recoil due to Sheer Force *
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Watching Aaron
@CybertronVGC
on stream competing and not commentating, just brought me momentary back to 2015, when I was unknown and wanted to be the best one day. So many memories. Thank you for still being active, you are a big inspiration for a lot of us Aaron ❤
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Finally in my country. I wanted to say something important as soon as I landed: I want to apologize to
@emforbes_vgc
because when I was rewatching the stream, I noticed he wanted to shake hands at the end and I never saw it in that moment. I feel so bad for it. I’m not like that
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A big part of the community doesn’t realize the privilege they have for being able to travel to any Pokémon event without limitations, or visa issues. I wish I had the same chance than most of the top players to just take a plane and go. I wish one day I could play in NAIC
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Congrats
@MeninoJardim
! You deserved to be crowned champion this year. I was very happy to listen what you said in the post-match interview. You’ll influence even more people from now on, remember that. Enjoy this moment, your moment, undefeated champion 👑!
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At this point I’m pretty sure
@WolfeyGlick
is hoping that Worlds 2025 is in Orlando 👀
Congrats man!
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To all playing in the GC this weekend, do yourself a favor and learn all the pokemon that learn Explosion, it's for your own good, thank me later
Have fun 🫡
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Annihilape looking at all of you that want Incineroar back in the game 👀
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If VGC is going to be RUINed with all the Treasures of Ruin allowed, I might as well need the help of the RUIN king 👑
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Siempre estuviste orgulloso de que haya sido campeón. Fuiste un hombre noble de gran corazón. Ganaste muchas batallas pero hoy tu corazón ya no aguantó mas. Te prometo que volveré a ser campeón por ti, para que vuelvas a estar orgulloso de mí. Te amo y espero volver a verte, papá
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I came to London last minute with the intention to fight for another world title and it was not meant to be. Played some good sets of Pokémon and I am overall happy with the effort I put into this, considering I don’t have as much free time in my life anymore. Pokémon is 4ever ❤️
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My beloved dog just passed away today during a surgery. Those that know me personally know how much I loved and cared about my dog, it was a family member for me. I'm devastated 💔
It is one of those days where you just want to disappear. Fly high my beloved Frida 🐕 💫♥️
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Hoy me levanté con un nudo en la garganta al saber que mi país se cae a pedazos por el narcotrafico. Es difícil concentrarse en un mundial de Pokemon cuando la inseguridad y la maldad han llegado a niveles exhorbitantes. Pienso en mi pequeña hija y en el país que le dejo 💔
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Was so close of making back-to-back 9-0s after EUIC but wasn’t meant to be today. Will try to give my all tomorrow on day 2 of São Paulo regionals. This time I came with my family, so I’m already a winner no matter what ❤️
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@Josue__57
Por tu comentario se nota que no tienes ni idea de lo que me tocó vivir en ese entonces jaja de todos lados me cayeron y todos eran jóvenes, seguramente frustrados. Los sufre gratis, como tú más o menos. Saludos
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Mi visa de Japón ha sido aprobada y he comprado los vuelos para participar en el Mundial de Pokemon en Yokohama de este año. Espero dar todo por mi país 🇪🇨
Muchas gracias a
@Ecua_Dude
por toda la ayuda. No lo hubiera logrado sin ti 🤝Nos vemos en Japón!
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Made top 8 at Indianapolis Regionals after a very intense set in top 16 against Joe and a fun and stressful day overall. Finished 7-2 in swiss rounds. Onto top 8 tomorrow. Hope to do even better if possible. It’s so good to play a Pokémon event after 2 years. To God the glory ❤️
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Para toda la gente de mi país. En unos momentos estaré en el programa En Contacto de Ecuavisa. Sintonicen todos los que quieran escucharme hablando de este sueño hecho realidad! Los espero 💪🏻
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After months asking for info on why my Curitiba Regionals prize money hasn’t been payed,
@CopagPokemon
answered an email today saying that they sent the payment on November 3rd attaching a receipt of the transaction. To my surprise, the bank account they used was my ZIP CODE!!
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I hated this thing since the first day of Sword and Shield, and now they made it even worse (or better) with the ONLY move I was hoping it wouldn’t get.
Ok game freak, you win, I lost 😞
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In 2012 I discovered competitive Pokemon when I was only 22 years old. 10 years after, I look back and realize how crazy this road has been and how blessed I've been. Today, I turn 32, and can't be more grateful with God. I have new dreams, new goals and a new reason 👶 to fight
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It's a big honor for me to participate in the 25th Anniversary Invitational of the company that created the game that I've loved since I was a child. 8 Years old Paul wouldn't believe this. Thank you
@Pokemon
for this. I am still in disbelief to see my name here
One of the most incredible back-to-back seasonal records to date included this Trainer's crowning at the 2018
#PokemonVG
World Championships: Paul Ruiz!
Stick around daily to see more Players Cup 25th Invitational roster reveals daily at 10AM and 12PM PDT!
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Snatch was a priority 4 move that could be used even before Fake Out. The user steals the effects of some moves and uses them. This means that you could negate tailwind on the opponent’s side and get tailwind yourself with the same move and in only one turn!
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I don’t know if it will ever comeback but a part of me still wants to believe it will. Snatch was so under-explored back then, but for me it was the move that helped me become World Champion 🏆and it’ll always have a place in my hearth. It’s one of the best moves ever created imo
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This is not a good looking for the company. If something is not confirmed then just don’t announce it. People spent actual money for this event that has been hosted every year. There should be reasons to make this decision, but still extremely sad for those who tried to play this
Regretfully, the decision has been made to cancel the Yokohama Open. Please look forward to participating in fun side events and activities throughout Worlds weekend.
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Level 34 🎈
I was scared that I’m getting older, but honestly I’m glad that I reached this chapter of my life with the people that I love: my family ❤️
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I’m sorry but this should’ve been future Tyranitar. Wasted opportunity imo
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Here is the team that I used to get 2nd at VR s12 tournament. Fun fact: I sat down in front of my teambuilder at 11:30 pm on Friday to build it and didn't have time to play a single game on the ladder. I'll upload a YouTube video tomorrow with the rental code and team report
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I’m still shocked that game freak decided to delete Snatch from the game the same gen (8th) they changed the dynamic speed mechanic to buff prankster tailwind.
Snatch helped me patch:
🔹Belly Drum Snorlax
🔹Calm Mind Moonlight Cresselia
🔹Tailwind Roost Zapdos
🔹Recover P2
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On my way to Japan for the Pokemon World Championship. Extremely excited to compete in the country where Pokemon was born. Looking forward to it!
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I am very proud of my friend
@aDrive_tK
I've been coaching him the last month and I know the effort he's put into his preparation. He was 6-2 at some point and 2 of his losses went down to a g3 misprediction/rng factor. He got cps but could've easily ended 8-2. So proud of you 👊
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Had a great experience playing in EUIC. Making 9-0 in day 1 in the biggest Internats of all time, is a big milestone for me, one that I'll keep in my ❤️ forever. These are the teams I faced. Lots of great opponents, and I'm glad I was able to make it this far without a Ruin pkmn!
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Hola chicos! Esta cuenta siempre ha sido manejada en inglés porque el público de Pokémon principalmente habla inglés para comunicarse como idioma universal, sin embargo hoy tengo curiosidad de saber cuantos de mis seguidores son de Ecuador.
Denle like a este tuit los de 🇪🇨 🙌🏻
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Won a MSS with the best grass-ghost Pokemon 🍵 🍃
Thank you to all the Bulletproof Kommo-o players <3
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