Project 1v1 Core Laddering Challenge

CORE LADDERING CHALLENGE – CYCLE 26
Busy week, quick CLC post before I go on my trip.

Back to the egg group challenge, this time we're doing one that includes some of my personal favourites, the Human-like group.

Check which Pokémon are eligible with /ds human-like



Prefix: 1vCLC26

ELO requirements:
Code:
Bronze: 1300
Silver: 1400
Gold: 1500
Platinum: 1600



The full challenge rules can be found on the first post of the thread, but as a reminder:
  1. Post the replay that shows you reach the ELO cap you're claiming.
  2. You don't need to register in the thread anymore. Just pick a name with prefix 1vCLC26 and play!
  3. If you are found using unauthorised mons, forfeit the battle and fix your team.
  4. ELO requirements above.



The cycle ends on Thursday 26 March 2026, 23:59 GMT.

The following cycle will start on 1 April (hehe).
 
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CORE LADDERING CHALLENGE – CYCLE 27

FOOLS

pokemon-memes-sableye-gif

Oh my, it is April 1st, what a perfect coincidence for this new cycle!

The rules are simple. Your team can only contain trickster Pokémon, i.e. those who can have the following abilities:
  • Prankster
  • Pickpocket
  • Illusion
  • Imposter
  • Contrary
  • Magic Bounce
  • Magician*
You don't have to run these abilities though, for example you can use Infiltrator Whimsicott or Stall Sableye.
*I'm excluding Hoopa-Unbound because boring, but you're welcome to use base Hoopa.



Prefix: 1vCLC27

ELO requirements:
Code:
Bronze: 1300
Silver: 1400
Gold: 1500
Platinum: 1600



The full challenge rules can be found on the first post of the thread, but as a reminder:
  1. Post the replay that shows you reach the ELO cap you're claiming.
  2. You don't need to register in the thread anymore. Just pick a name with prefix 1vCLC27 and play!
  3. If you are found using unauthorised mons, forfeit the battle and fix your team.
  4. ELO requirements above.



The cycle ends on Wednesday 15 April 2026, 23:59 GMT.
 
CORE LADDERING CHALLENGE – CYCLE 27

FOOLS

pokemon-memes-sableye-gif

Oh my, it is April 1st, what a perfect coincidence for this new cycle!

The rules are simple. Your team can only contain trickster Pokémon, i.e. those who can have the following abilities:
  • Prankster
  • Pickpocket
  • Illusion
  • Imposter
  • Contrary
  • Magic Bounce
  • Magician*
You don't have to run these abilities though, for example you can use Infiltrator Whimsicott or Stall Sableye.
*I'm excluding Hoopa-Unbound because boring, but you're welcome to use base Hoopa.



Prefix: 1vCLC27

ELO requirements:
Code:
Bronze: 1300
Silver: 1400
Gold: 1500
Platinum: 1600



The full challenge rules can be found on the first post of the thread, but as a reminder:
  1. Post the replay that shows you reach the ELO cap you're claiming.
  2. You don't need to register in the thread anymore. Just pick a name with prefix 1vCLC27 and play!
  3. If you are found using unauthorised mons, forfeit the battle and fix your team.
  4. ELO requirements above.



The cycle ends on Wednesday 15 April 2026, 23:59 GMT.
First time participating in a laddering challenge, claiming bronze.
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen91v1-2573175700-owyu4jx210ech8u6i6ut0jnrglal1rrpw
 
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