Ballard Bulbasaur 3 - 1 Federal Way Pharos

Two of the League’s top trainers agreed to battle it out with the shortest amount of prep time ever. This fun ruleset tests the Gym Leader’s team building and battling skills. In the first ever CPDLDBOWKOB drew in a record number of fans. The stadium sold out of the “Fed Dog” within 15 minutes of doors opening, the total time each trainer had to prepare their team following the draft.

While the score may not reflect what “could” have happened in a normal match, it does highlight Rival Avery’s ability to dominate his opponents any given week. The Bulbasaur’s Tera Captain Bellibolt shocked the world with its bulkiness and damage output. This 7th round pick performed way higher than its draft position. Bellibolt should now be on any trainer’s radar as a threat. Rival Avery’s top picks played well this week forming a supportive core that seems to be able to handle any major threats.

“It was a great honor to battle in the first ever Ceremonial PDL Draft Blitz Opening Weekend Kickoff Battle. With this win I reclaim my rightful position as top trainer in the league. Michael adapted well each match but as the record shows, Belibolt caught us both off guard. Next week, I’ll be qualified for a job as a janitor after sweeping Kenneth.”

The Federal Way Pharos drafted Dragapult with the second pick of the draft. This speedster ‘mon is the fastest drafted pokemon by 16 points (talonflame). Dragapult was not able to produce enough offensive pressure to turn any match around. The core of Dragapult and Annihilape were able to combine for some damage across the 4 games, but the lack of bulk made them easy to remove from the field. Infielder Michael will look to hit a home run next week against the Mercer Island Mudkip.

“If you’d have seen me 10-15 minutes ago, I wouldn’t have been able to speak. I was just overwhelmed with tears. To come into this tournament last year at world number 25 and now I’m world number five, it’s a pinch me moment to be honest.”