Ubers Premier League XIV Power Rankings

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Welcome to the UPL XIV Power Rankings! Will we see the Devastating Dialgas take it home once again, or will another team claim victory?

Thanks to everyone for getting this out, particularly the managers who sent in rankings and the writers who took over this arduous task, Taka, Fc, Hoennseptile, Maxomega, LouisIX, NotVeryCake, LHF, and Z7ch, as well as the GP and HTML help from Rahul, earthfromthefuture, and Lumari.

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1. Skyiew
2. emoxu9
3. Lana
4. Taka
5. The Strap
6. Suzuya
7. ox04
8. etern
9. tier
10. Envy
11. ZowwyCafe
12. xinnobu
13. Jojen
14. DugZa
15. Colin
16. Hats
17. Hoennseptile
18. FlamPoke
19. Plague
20. Baddy
21. Hacker
22. Seraphz
23. Kafkafka
24. MemphisDepay

The Drizzlers come into UPL XIV with an astoundingly strong SV core. Skyiew, who is the sole player to break 2000 on the SV ladder, is a consistent force who put up a 6-1 record in the last UPL alongside a 4-2 showing in UWC. After skipping last UPL, top Ubers player Suzuya makes his return to SV with high expectations from his large fanbase. Kafkafka rounds this core off with their expertise in the current generation, and although they don't have many records to go off, support from their fellow SV players alongside helpful managers in Perry and Thor should prove useful.

The Melmetals start with China's greatest hope in emoxu9. emoxu9 has had a very solid year after going 7-1 in UPL XIII and 5-1 in UWC while continually farming side tours and even debuting in SCL. ZowwyCafe is another strong Chinese player who is known for her unconventional structures and love for laddering. Finally, Plague rounds off this core as a strong OU player who is generally able to flex into other tiers, as seen by their stint in NU during SCL. All three of these players are strong on their own, but the manager duo of Remnonc and Shuwri is sure to propel them to untold heights.

The Wobbuffets come into UPL XIV with one of the most devastating SV cores in the league. The SV trio of Taka, Ox03's brother, and Hacker will look to do some damage this year. Taka has been a consistent presence in the Ubers upper echelon in 2026 and will look to make his mark in either the SV or Bo3 slot. The Balkan beast ox04 enters the tournament as a force to be reckoned with after redeeming last year's UPL performance with an MVP-level performance in the World Cup. Although most of his World Cup exploits came in the SS tier, Ox can tangle with the best in SV. Hacker, while not being an Ubers main, is no slouch and gained vital experience from UPL XIII. Alongside a familiar teammate in Taka, they will look to do one better than last year's second-place finish. On top of all this, the Wobbs also have the luxury of slotting Ainzcrad into an SV slot if they so desire, which further bolsters the strength of this core.

The Bandits find themselves ranked fourth on aggregate score before the start of UPL XIV. Retaining star player Lana for 20k certainly sets a solid foundation for a potentially world-beating SV core. Lana and Hoenn started the year strong, with both going 4-1 for Team India in UWC. However, the Bandits will hope for quick upticks in recent form. All eyes are on Hoenn's performance as he looks to turn around a winless campaign in UPL XIII with a fresh start in SV; his deep run in the Winter Seasonal should give the Bandits hope. Also of note, DugZa makes the switch to SV after a stint in ORAS for the Melmetals last year. He will also be looking to turn his fortunes around after a winless World Cup campaign for Oceania.

The Voyagers find themselves ranked a close fifth in the power rankings with a well-rounded SV trio of etern, Envy, and Jojen. etern has had a stellar run of team tours since last UPL, albeit in SV UU, but there is no doubt that he can do major damage in SV Ubers. Envy is a player in red-hot form in the Ubers tier, producing a UWC performance for the ages with a 6-0 record for Brazil's title-winning team. Brazil teammate Jojen proved he is capable in big moments, as he came up clutch with some massive wins in the UWC playoffs to secure a Brazilian victory.

The Durians find themselves sixth in the power rankings, led by The Strap, a legendary manager and defending champion. With his vast experience and expertise, there is no doubt that the Durians will be showcasing some strong teams. Colin and Hats are both reliable pilots, with Colin having a solid UPL last year going 5-2 and Hats holding his own in WCoP with Team Africa.

The Villains {consistency} will see out the UPL campaign with the SV core trio of tier, xinnobu, and MemphisDepay. The whole trio are fresh faces to the UPL scene, with xinnobu serving as a substitute on the Durians last year, and the Villains introduce a wave of unpredictability to the mix. tier comes into this tournament off the back of an impressive SPL campaign, going 6-2 and winning the title with the Raiders. tier also had an undefeated record in SV Ubers with US South in WCoP. xinnobu enters this tournament in good form after a dominant UWC group stage, being instrumental in China's eighth-seeded run to the final. xinnobu's 3-0 record in pools was key to China's qualification. Although they fell in the final against Brazil, expect xinnobu to be key to the Villains' UPL run this year. tier was also involved in US South's World Cup team while qualifying for ULT playoffs. MemphisDepay comes into this tournament low in the rankings and with relatively little team tour experience, but should not be underestimated.

The Dialgas find themselves stapled to the bottom of the UPL XIV rankings on paper; however, the sky is the limit for this experienced core. Ubers World Cup winner Seraphz comes in with a 4-2 record in SS, while Baddy and FlamPoke held their own in the SV tier of UWC. Not to mention the prowess of Baddy, who helped the Shoguns win the latest edition of SCL from the SV OU slot and will be looking to bring those winning ways to SV Ubers. FlamPoke also showed off their might with a 4-1 record in SCL with the Dynamos.

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Surprising to few, Fc finds himself at the top of the pool after self-buying into SS this year, following a notable 5-2 finish in Bo3 last UPL. Coming off an 11-1 record in SCL, Fc has consistently shown that he's got what it takes to lead his team from the front. With a laundry list of accolades in SS Ubers, the tier leader is undoubtedly one of the two names to beat in the tournament.

Icemaster returns to SS in UPL under a different franchise this time around, choosing not to manage after the Dracovishes were replaced by the MechaWobbuffets. Unarguably one of the most consistent performers in SS Ubers's entire history, Ice's ranking is expected. Having finished 5-2 in SS last UPL, he is also supported by Richard, easily becoming the other name to dethrone.

FatFighter2's reputation in Ubers doesn't need to be stated. Although they are on and off the game, they keep coming back for every UPL. Self-buying into SS Ubers this year, they are a strong and consistent player across many generations of Ubers and can count on testing with Evuelf, LBN, and Lana, for example. They are still a strong presence in SS Ubers and will be dangerous for any opponent.

Aberforth being placed fourth only speaks to the depth of the pool. Known for his creativity in teambuilding in ORAS, Aber is a player you can never sleep on. Having finished 6-3 last UPL in SS, the former tier leader returns to assert his dominance, fully capable of taking on the other big names in the pool.

lotiasite began their career in SS Ubers in UWL II in 2023 and has never looked back since. Although primarily an AG main, lotiasite is no stranger to SS Ubers, having played multiple editions of Ubers team tours in SS and finishing decently. Despite a mediocre 3-5 finish in last UPL, lotiasite looks to find their footing in a deep SS Ubers pool, this time supported by their manager Kate, a veteran in SS Ubers.

aerobee returns to SS Ubers under the Dialgas, being the only retained player in this pool. Unsurprisingly so, after finishing at the top of the pool with an impressive 6-2 record in the last UPL. It will certainly be exciting to see aerobee shape his run as a retain in a demon pool, as the tournament could go either way for him.

Vitiate in SS Ubers for the Melmetals comes off as surprising, to say the least, as Vitiate (formerly 7u9i2) is much better suited to SV Ubers, hence the low ranking. They do not seem to have played the tier much since SS stopped being the current generation. However, Vitiate is not lacking in skill, and with the support of the Melmetals' manager Shuwri, who is almost peerless when it comes to support, they look to pull off an incredible return to SS Ubers.

Lacks is ranked last not for a lack of playing ability but rather for being an unproven pilot in the SS Ubers metagame. Being supported by Ainzcrad and manager Taka is quite beneficial, but Lacks must aim to pick up the tier quickly if they wish to survive this pool of experienced players. As a seasoned OU main, Lacks can easily do better than expected depending on the familiarity they can build with the tier in the short timespan handed to them.

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Coming in first with a unanimous vote is Goat Heart. Being the most expensive SM player as well as the top-ranked player for the second year in a row, there are high expectations for Goat Heart to perform, especially with this pool having a lot of newer names filling it out. Goat Heart has more experience than most here and has been a pillar of consistency for years in SM. He did go positive last year, but expectations are surely higher than the 4-3 record he put up, and with his talent, it seems everyone believes a far greater performance is possible.

If there's SM Ubers to be played, Rhmsitb will almost surely be there. Another UPL mainstay, Rhmsitb finds himself in the second-place spot, with a long history of playing this tier at the highest level. Recent performances in UPL 2025 and UWC haven't been up to his peak, but the year prior he was able to lead the Dracovishes to a championship off the back of a stellar, generation-defining performance. Whether he can get back to that is still to be seen, but his abilities surely make it seem possible.

Paycard is ranked third in this pool, returning after skipping UPL 2025. He is a very experienced SM player across both Ubers and AG, with strong peaks over many tournaments, but had a bit of a poor showing in his last UPL in 2024, especially by his standards. He's capable enough and has enough of a legacy to show that he's able to keep up with the best players here; it's only a matter of whether he plays to those peaks, and he's ranked highly on the expectation that he will.

In the middle of the rankings, SiTuM returns to SM for this UPL after finding himself bouncing between BW, Bo3, and SV over the past few tournaments. With tournament-winning experience in just about every generation, his capabilities are always there to do well, with the main question being how he'll keep up with the current pool while playing different slots in most tournaments. Rounding out the upper half of the pool, SiTuM has high potential but not as much of a claim to the top spot as the three players above him.

Mysterious M is the other player ranked in the middle two spots, having moved from playing ORAS last year to SM this year. While he didn't play many games last year, he did put up a positive record and has been playing SM since it was the current generation. Even with a bit of time away from this tier to play others, the Dialgas hope this experience will be enough to carry him through this tier as well, with expectations placing him right in the middle of the pack.

sanv is making their return to UPL this year, having not played since a brief ORAS stint in 2023. As a known strong ladder player and generally knowledgeable fairy-gen player, sanv will hopefully be able to deliver for the Melmetals. Whether such a long break will mean anything at all or sanv is able to simply get back into competition, they find themselves on the lower end regardless, with the players above having more experience and stronger results.

liliou is ranked second-to-last in this pool, making their UPL debut, having not played in any Ubers team tournaments prior to this. With experience in SM through AG as well as general knowledge from playing plenty of other tiers, the Wobbuffets are betting on liliou being able to translate that success to SM Ubers as well. With no prior results to speak of in this format, though, they find themselves near the bottom of the rankings. Like everyone else, however, they can still pull off upsets if they get on a streak at the right time, as they're generally a strong player.

Rounding out the rankings in last place is hybone, a relatively unknown player in the SM Ubers tier. As an LC main with solid oldgen performances, including in SM, hybone will have to adapt quickly to the new environment, going from the lowest power level to the highest. The expectations simply aren't there due to a lack of experience in this tier, but if the fundamentals carry over, then hybone can still put up wins. For now, though, he finds himself ranked last due to his lack of metagame involvement.

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Fardin has been on a tear in ORAS Ubers as of late, coming off very strong 3-1 and 4-0 records in UPL and WCoP, respectively. With his penchant for innovation and generally high skill ceiling, Fardin can surely show that he has the skill to top the ORAS pool.

byronthewellwell gives Fardin some heavy competition, actually tying with him for first place. Coming off a very dominant 6-1 record in last UPL, hopes are high for Byron to put up another unparalleled performance, and his myriad of experience in the tournament should provide him with the tools to do so.

Splendid Silver Star is a newer up-and-comer in ORAS Ubers but has the accolades to back up his ranking, with an unheard-of back-to-back Ubers Classic victory. Despite his mediocre records in previous team tours, if he can play as fiercely as he does in individual tournaments, there's no telling how far Splendid Silver Star will go.

skimmythegod is a player who needs no introduction in ORAS Ubers, being a UPL mainstay for many years. His almost unparalleled 0-6 record last year sours his ranking for many players, but make no mistake: if he can get back into form, he can perform incredibly well.

Thiago Nunes is a generally strong player who performs respectably in most tiers he plays. Not only does he have experience in this tier, but he is paired with the support of The Strap, Mashing, and RichardMillePlain, ensuring that he should be able to procure strong team calls weekly.

Crossia's debut last year is not all that should be said. After a strong performance in ORASPL and a year spent training with hermits on Aconcagua, he returns looking to put up a strong performance in this UPL, especially with the unhinged duo of him and his manager, LouisIX.

Alkione is a familiar face with plenty of experience in ORAS Ubers. His teams are solid, his play is solid, and he has baconeatinassassin and Fc to back him up. Though his competition is quite fierce, there is no doubt that Alkione has the potential to do well.

Though MZ is ranked dead last, there is no doubt that this ranking speaks less to his actual skill and more to the sheer strength of the ORAS pool. MZ has put up decent records over a few UPLs, and if he can perform slightly better, he can surely beat anyone in this pool.

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SoulWind is a strong, well-established player who just had a strong run in BWPL, going 6-1 in the regular season against other prominent Ubers players, so it's no wonder how they ended up here. Their building and playing abilities are great, and with potential help from players like shrang, they will more likely than not put together another good season.

In second place, we find another great all-around player: Edgar. They went 5-1 in last UPL and recently won the BW Ubers Open, beating ILoveGarchom in the finals, one of the contestants in this pool. That performance made the Choice Bandits' captains retain him this year, which comes as no surprise. With such a strong recent performance, he'll be able to start the first few weeks fresh, while others may need time to catch up with the tier.

Exiline is one of the many names featured in the Ubers Tournament Hall of Fame, but his is the first one you see when checking these rankings. With two Ubers Classic titles to his name and a recent semifinal run in the BW OU Circuit Championship, Exiline is back and ready to win some games, especially with support from susciety, who went 7-1 in the last BWPL and finished as the tournament's top scorer.

Halfway through the rankings, we find The Dovahneer. Despite going 5-3 in UPL last year, they followed it up with a less impressive 2-6 record in BWPL. However, they've been playing this tier for a long time, and one poor record isn't enough to discourage them. With a recent finals appearance in the RoA Spotlight Tournament for ORAS Ubers, they have also proven their value to the team. As such, the strong oldgen core assembled by the Eternal Voyagers may work together to great effect, especially with Cam recently making Ubers Classic playoffs.

Speaking of Ubers Classic playoffs, here comes Nineveh, who made it to the top four this year thanks to a deep run in the ORAS Cup, where they reached the finals. Seeing them slot into BW might seem surprising at first, but that ignores the strength of the team's support structure. With the tiebreaking trio of OranBerryBlissey10, liliou, and Nineveh, alongside Splendid Silver Star, this BW slot should have no trouble standing up to the competition.

With appearances in Ubers World Cup, last UPL as an SV starter, a good run in the most recent SV Seasonal, and an overall strong investment in the Ubers community, 8truc's ranking might seem harsh, but the competition this year is fierce. They don't appear to play much BW Ubers outside of World Cup. Will their motivation and the support of their team be enough for them to succeed in BW and prove these rankings wrong? Only time will tell.

Just shy of last place, we find Wesleyy. When it comes to BW, they know exactly what they're working with: they have successfully managed numerous RoA tournaments, including BW WCoP, and won BWLT. As for Ubers experience, it's a bit harder to find, but their understanding of the generation and experience across many lower tiers means they should be motivated to carve out a niche for themselves in this pool of talented players.

While ILoveGarchom has not played much BW Ubers, they still reached the finals of the recent BW Ubers Open, proving that they have what it takes to compete in the tier. They can also count on the help of their managers and teammates throughout this tournament, which should elevate their play compared to a solo run. Will ILoveGarchomp exceed expectations? The answer is in their hands.

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shrang is a well-known DPP expert and is playing for the Dialgas for the third consecutive year in DPP Ubers. He is considered the best among the DPP Ubers pool in UPL XIV, with no PR vote below 2. He won UPL with the Dialgas last year despite going negative overall, but returned strong in the recent DPPPL with an astonishing 6-1 in the regular season in Ubers, the best in the pool. The Dialgas are definitely expecting him to repeat his DPPPL success.

Our beloved Smogon fossil Dave returns to DPP Ubers this year. He is widely recognized as one of the most experienced DPP players on the site. Nothing more needs to be said beyond admiration, and the Villains are relying on him in DPP Ubers.

evakiyama! is relatively new to DPP Ubers among this list, but she has established herself with an explosive 6-1 in her UPL debut last year and a semifinal appearance in the DPP Grand Slam II playoffs. The recent DPPPL did not go well for her, but with support from another DPP veteran, Ainzcard, we are expecting to see evakiyama! returning from the recent downturn.

robjr is playing DPP Ubers again in UPL XIV with support from The Dovahneer, another well-known classic gen Ubers player. robjr is frequently seen in DPP Ubers tournaments and has done decently overall; especially in 2024, he was impressive. robjr will definitely not be satisfied with a 3-5 record like in last UPL, and the Voyagers will look forward to seeing him shine again this UPL.

TyCarter is a well-known Canadian DPP player, winning the DPP Ubers Open in 2025, reaching the semifinals of the DPP Grand Slam I playoffs, and most recently going 3–0 in UWC III pools. However, he may have hit a temporary downturn with a 1–5 record in the recent DPPPL and a loss to newcomer LouisIX in the UWC III quarterfinals. TyCarter will need to fight hard to dispel doubts surrounding him.

Spreek is an ADV mainer, playing particularly in ADV OU—reaching the finals of the recent ADV OU Winter Seasonal—and is active in the community. They picked up DPP Ubers recently and made it to the finals of the DPP Ubers Cup, winning against shrang along the way. They are surely someone to look out for, and with the help of players such as Aberforth and Suzuya, they will be dangerous for the DPP pool.

Despite having no strong record in DPP Ubers, magialice is an oldgen player, especially in BW and RBY, who seems to play DPP Ubers and Farceus Ubers in their pastime. magialice may appear as an odd pick for the Defiant Durians, but their good clicking abilities and decent knowledge of the tier could be sufficient to perform with the help of their team.

Carbene is a DPP Ubers mainer, but he is still very new to the tier and has yet to establish significant achievements. However, he is on a team managed by one of the best classic gen Ubers players—Evuelf, who won nearly every classic gen Ubers individual tournament in 2026, including DPP Ubers—and will undoubtedly support him throughout the season. Carbene is definitely the dark horse of the DPP Ubers pool.

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In first place of the strong ADV pool this year, we find Heysup. They are a strong player with consistent results in oldgens and lower tiers in general, especially in ADV and DPP. Even though they made a quick appearance in last year's UPL with a 1-1 record, they are definitely a strong player and builder who can take risks when building teams if they sense it is worth it—not to mention their 6-3 record in UPL XII.

In second place, we find MMII, another well-established player who has been playing the tier in UPL for over a decade now while also managing teams. They are also very active and know the tier very well. It would be no surprise if they perform well this year. It is also worth mentioning that they made finals in the recent ADV Ubers Cup.

Speaking of ADV Ubers Cup finals, we find in third place the one who won it all: Raph369. They are a bit younger than the other two, but they consistently perform in Ubers as a whole and are a strong player. They have been playing this tier for a long time now, and their finals appearances in both ADV Ubers Open and ADV Ubers Cup show that they are currently very good in this tier. Will they outperform the pool? We shall see.

Another strong Ubers player here, but with less notable performances in ADV Ubers, as they mainly pick this tier when the team needs it. They are not to be underestimated, however. 64 Squares knows the tier and how to play and build in it, so much so that they could realistically win against any player in the pool. They also have the support of Indulge in dreams, who is a strong ADV Ubers player.

a quylthulg is an ADV Ubers main, participating in many tours, providing help with analysis, and contributing to the tier as well. They get good results along the way, with a solid 5-3 record in last year's UPL, for example. All in all, a quylthulg is a great ADV Ubers player, so their placement might seem a bit harsh, but they have what is needed to defeat these rankings.

Quarante8 is a good ADV player, not particularly involved in ADV Ubers but plays it during tournaments, with mixed results. One can mention their 3-1 record in ALTPL and their 1-4 record in ADVLTL. They may need help during team building to perform well, and that's probably why the Void Villains have a strong oldgen core containing players such as Exiline, who can help Quarante8 with their games.

THE_CHUNGLER may be new to ADV Ubers in UPL, but they are definitely not new to ADV and ADV lower tiers in general. They participated in multiple tours in ADV, even managing this year's ADVPL, of course playing ADV Ubers in it and helping their players along the way. Their knowledge of the generation is solid, but they might have needed the help of another ADV Ubers player to get on track faster.

doso749 is new to the Ubers scene, seemingly having no record in Ubers or in ADV Ubers. The Defiant Durians have put their trust in them, and they have strong players to help, such as the captains SiTuM and Reje. Are they a new skillful player who will prove they have what it takes to overcome the ADV pool? Or will they sink in the water? Time will tell.

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None are more prolific in GSC Ubers than Conflict, who consistently puts up dominant records in every UPL he plays. He often goes for an exorbitantly high price (and quickly, to boot) in UPL drafts because most managers see the value in having GSC basically on lock. Even though he is without his favorite managers Perry and Thor this year, there is an expectation that he will perform very well for the Voyagers this year.

Vani is another consistent figure in GSC Ubers, being known as one of the three major faces of the tier (alongside the currently on-hiatus Isa and the aforementioned Conflict). Vani put up a strong 6-2 in the last UPL and generally performs well in most GSC tours across the site. This year they return in a slightly weaker pool, and it seems that their reign of terror will continue.

BigFatMantis finally returns to the stage after taking a break in UPL XIII. The Scyther fan topped the GSC pool with an unparalleled 7-3 record last time he played, even taking a game off Conflict in playoffs. Though he has not played seriously in a while, BFM has shown that he has the play and building to make a return to form, being known for bringing unorthodox yet effective team ideas in not just GSC Ubers but all of GSC in general. This versatility makes him a nightmare to prep for in the builder and a formidable opponent in game.

While betathunder is new to the UPL stage, he is far from a novice in GSC Ubers. With an impressive 7-2 record in GSCPL, betathunder will clearly be a force to be reckoned with in this pool. Whether the difference in pool and larger stage changes his performance is yet to be seen, but hopes are high as he ranks only under the big three of Conflict, Vani, and BigFatMantis.

Despite winning last year's UPL, KeshBa54 only played BW and SV in the last season with a score of 0-2. After this, they won a GSC RU tournament and achieved a solid 3-0 in pools of the Ubers World Cup. This year, they are coming back for GSC as the starter of their team, ready to show what they are worth and to win a second title. KeshBa54 is known as a competent hand that you can trust to learn any tier quickly and put up solid showings, and it is clear that the Durians drafted them with that very same expectation.

Indulge in dreams is a solid Ubers player, making the playoffs of the Ubers Classic Circuit. Indulge is also no stranger to GSC in general, being a finalist in the GSC UU Cup this year as well and having played it in ALTPL. It would be no surprise if they perform well.

Waruchuu is a fan favorite of the Ubers community whose earnestness and passion for the game always find a way to shine through. They have been involving themselves more and more in the Ubers community as both a player and a contributor, taking the initiative to conduct a number of player interviews and game recaps with notable tier experts. They have a solid record of 3-2 in Ubers last GSCPL with a pool of players similar to this one, and going positive in UPL is no small feat. Time will tell if this ranking is appropriate or if Waruchuu should be ranked higher next year, assuming a return in 2027.

spell is perhaps more known as a UU and lower tiers specialist in general. This UPL, they are starting in GSC and close out the rankings, as they have less experience in the tier than their competitors. However, team tours are known for being new proving grounds thanks to the ability for managers and players to help support one another. spell may flip the rankings and show the GSC slot is in good hands, but only time will tell.

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A newer face to RBY Ubers and RBY as a whole, yet his results still speak for themselves. With a titan 7-2 record this SPL in RBY OU and an impressive 5-2 last UPL (which was also his debut UPL), he's guaranteed to be one of the biggest threats to every other player.

Coming in second place is NotVeryCake. They're an RBY Ubers mainstay and a known face to the Ubers community. Going 3-0 last UPL into a great season in RBYPL V, Cake's builds tend to have a lot more Golem than the average player and a lot less Chansey. They have a bit less Cloyster too, with Starmie seeming to be their favorite swap into Blizzards. They're sure to be a threat on anyone's radar.

Unowndragon is one of the oldest and most consistent still-active players in RBY Ubers. He's played RBY every year since the tier's addition to UPL in 2023 and holds a respectable 15-10 lifetime record in the tier, having seen it evolve from Ice Beam freeze wars to the diverse and offensive tier we know today. He's sure to have the insight and experience to pose a threat to anyone else in the pool. However, some argue that he can't keep up with the fast pace of the modern RBY metagame—will he show them wrong?

One of the most prolific newer talents across all of Smogon, Shitrock enjoyer is known as one of the best BW Ubers players of the modern era. He has an on-and-off relationship with RBY, having played it in the past and then stopped to focus on other tiers. He played the tier in RBYPL V and got a respectable 4-3 record. His prowess at Pokemon is undeniable, and he is certain to pick up a solid amount of wins for his team.

Better known online by his Smash Bros. Melee nickname Lunar Dusk, GirlsSeeGhosts is comparable in many ways to BeeOrSomething in that he's a fresh face to Smogon and RBY as a whole with impressive results in RBY OU. However, unlike BeeOrSomething, he has practically no experience in RBY Ubers, leading to skepticism from some as to whether he can funnel his general RBY skill into the tier. Regardless, he will still be a considerable threat on everyone's radar.

royzin is a very familiar face for anyone who plays RBY. They perform well in a vast array of RBY tiers and have previous experience in Ubers, even winning some RBY Ubers tours. Although placed lower on this ranking, their overall skill has impressed many, and they look to perform well this tour.

Widely considered one of the strongest French oldgen players, BlazingDark is well renowned for his skill in the likes of GSC and ADV OU. He has played RBY at points in UPL; however, his results there have been unimpressive. If anyone can defy doubters, though, it's BD. Viewers will want to watch out for upsets, as this man has the potential to put together a serious positive record.

Much like GirlsSeeGhosts, hammer is a completely new face to RBY Ubers aside from a few light runs in single-elimination tournaments such as the RBY Ubers Tournament V. However, they lack GSG's impressive OU results. They do have considerable results in RBY lower tiers, though, such as NU and PU. A lack of experience may put them on the back foot compared to their seasoned opponents, or it may give them the open mind needed to surprise and catch them off guard. The onus is on them to prove they can bring a fierce fight to the competition and stand with the rest of the pool.

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Widely considered to be the best Ubers player currently, bacon comes off a dominant 8-1 in USM during UPL last year, along with an Ubers Ladder Tournament and Circuit win. Expectations are high, but generally bacon is a very consistent player.

Not many players can say they have had the privilege of costing 36k in UPL, but RichardMillePlain may actually be worth it. Richard has played UPL in SCL and WCoP, generally putting up very good records, and has been a top-level player of all three generations.

The newly appointed TL looks to use his promotion to empower himself for victory. entrocefalo is historically one of the most dominant SV Ubers players, and has his support in LouisIX to continue that. It is unclear whether his performance will extend to SS and USM, but his schedule willing, he should be able to put up a strong record.

Shuwri is a strong player, especially in SS and SV, and often pushes forward the metas he plays with his innovative structures. With Remnant's support, he should have the tools to put up wins in USM, leaving him quite flexible.

Ainzcrad is another all-rounder who has experience in all three generations. Although his performances have been inconsistent in UPL, he has the potential to get wins against anyone on this list, especially with support from Taka in SV.

LBN is a player who can load off-beat structures and find success with them. With support from his managers, Evuelf and FatFighter2, along with the various strong players on his team, his teams should hold up in-game as well.

Shion is an up-and-coming player who has played a lot of SV and USM recently. Though he finds himself lower on this list, his play has improved as of late, and support from Aberforth, Skyiew, Rhmsitb, and Suzuya should cover him in builder.

Though Cam finds himself at the bottom of this list, his play is not bad. He is more inexperienced with SV than the other players and may find himself struggling to catch up especially in builder. If he can make it work, Cam's strong USM and decent SS can patch this flaw and successfully get him wins.

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