ModernGamer (Joseph Selmer)

~ Pokémon VGC Player Since 2014 ~

Play your best, have no regrets, and don't lose focus on having fun 😊

2026 season - IDK LOL/XXX

[ModernGamer (Joseph Selmer) @ModernGamer_MG]

Here's a list of my favorite VGC teams over the years, with notable events included (2025-2015)

I think it's crazy I've already played VGC for 10+ years. Cheers to the next ten :D

[ModernGamer (Joseph Selmer) @ModernGamer_MG]

@AndyBakesYT WAY ahead of you

(This was my 2025 Sacramento team lol)

[NASA @NASA]

Our @NASARoman space telescope is officially slated to launch on Aug. 30!

Get the details and follow Roman's journey on our new Roman Space Telescope blog: https://t.co/72iud38kMm

[lily simms 🍓 @professsorpoke]

mfs will t128 one regional and then make a metafy

[Pokémon Champions @Pokemon_Champs]

Confused on how Sucker Punch failed during this battle at the Indianapolis Regional Championships?

Sucker Punch CAN fail even if the target uses a damaging move. This interaction is a bit niche, but the wording in the move description makes all the difference! #PokemonChampions

[ModernGamer (Joseph Selmer) @ModernGamer_MG]

@Shmonstah It may take time, but the solution will probably be TPCI opening an official shop/stall at all majors.

[ModernGamer (Joseph Selmer) @ModernGamer_MG]

@CarneyAsadaa It's kinda like clicking fake out every turn... except there a 2/3 for it to happen again the next turn.

[ModernGamer (Joseph Selmer) @ModernGamer_MG]

@Krellitlikeitis Yup, team sheets now list natures!

[ModernGamer (Joseph Selmer) @ModernGamer_MG]

@SkyeFallVGC @Azulite_poke @shadekirby321 I suppose you'd have to find a way to unzip the zip file, though 😎

[ModernGamer (Joseph Selmer) @ModernGamer_MG]

@SkyeFallVGC @Azulite_poke @shadekirby321 I use a mobile browser called Yandex that is compatible with chrome extensions.

I had no issues using RK9 this way to submit my team. You should be able to follow Alex's instructions the same way you'd do it on PC.

https://t.co/GLB5lFAPNk

[ModernGamer (Joseph Selmer) @ModernGamer_MG]

@AzazeL_the_God I pick up plushies half of the time I go to a major, but that's only because everything is sold out on the Pokemon Center site 99% of the time.

[ModernGamer (Joseph Selmer) @ModernGamer_MG]

I know a lot of people may disagree, but I think that open natures will be a positive change for VGC

Hidden information creates complexity at the cost of strategic ambiguity. In other words, I'd rather win games because I'm better and not because my opponent got caught off guard

[Victory Road VGC @VGCVictoryRoad]

🚨 Update to the @playpokemon VGC Tournament Handbook!

▶️ Natures (called Stat Alignments since #PokemonChampions) will now be standard in the contents of open team lists also in TPCi competitions!

🔗 https://t.co/cLYMv40vUS

[Chuppa @ChuppaVGC]

First they wanted to know your moves. Then, your item. What's next, my Charizard's social security number?

[ModernGamer (Joseph Selmer) @ModernGamer_MG]

The great thing about showdown ladder (and especially high ladder) is that you'll beat somebody once and they'll completely change their sets + spreads to tune for what you're running 🙃🙃🙃

[ModernGamer (Joseph Selmer) @ModernGamer_MG]

My favorite team from the S/V era by far was my Reg C stall team. Corrosion Glimmora dominated standard balance teams, and timer stall gave me win conditions in many sets that I otherwise wouldn't have won.

The runner-up favorite is my psyspam rain team from Regulation H.

[ModernGamer (Joseph Selmer) @ModernGamer_MG]

Scarlet/Violet VGC was an awesome time to come back to the circuit. I took a big step back after 2019 and haven't competed as much since, but I think 2027 will be the season I return to the World Championships

I still have NAIC, so there's always a chance I make it this season🤞

[Victory Road VGC @VGCVictoryRoad]

These are the top 16 teams from the 2026 Thailand Master Ball League! 🇹🇭🏆 #PokemonACS

📍 Bangkok, Thailand
🗓️ 16–17 May 2026
🎮 VGC Regulation Set M-A
📄 6 Swiss rounds + top 16
👥 92 players
🏆 Won by 🇹🇭 Jittarin Rojmahamongkol (@Jit_VGC)

📖 All info: https://t.co/qMgySrtZV6

[ModernGamer (Joseph Selmer) @ModernGamer_MG]

Regulation M-A has the opposite problem of the SV National Dex formats.

There aren't enough strong threats to choose from, and the lack of choice specs/choice band/life orb don't help either. That's why every team has the same pool of 10 mons + 1-2 megas.

[ModernGamer (Joseph Selmer) @ModernGamer_MG]

Every SV Regulation besides A/B/C/H sucked because they revolved around the same miserable gameplay loops (Incin/Rilla/Ursh VS HO trying to beat that) + the restricteds only made it worse. The power level of things got too high.

Champions Regulation M-A is different. (1/2)

[Mentalsyndrome @mentalsyndrome]

Every format is the worst format.

People dislike M-A for centralizing around AeroZard slop
People dislike Reg I for centralizing around CSR Zama
People dislike Reg F for centralizing around Bolt Balance
People dislike Reg G for the variety and non-centralized meta

[ModernGamer (Joseph Selmer) @ModernGamer_MG]

John had 75% GXE and one of the tougher schedules I've seen at a major this generation

We'll see everyone at NAIC!

[VivixVGC @JohnSelmer]

5-3 at the 2026 LA Regionals! 79th place! Top ranked player that didn't make day 2 😭

[ModernGamer (Joseph Selmer) @ModernGamer_MG]

Had a great weekend with my bro @JohnSelmer

This is his first major tournament where he finished with a better record than me! 5-1 to 5-3 was so close, but hopefully he can run it back at NAIC!