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Ivysaur's razor-sharp leaves thwart NFE's physical attackers!

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February 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Monotype SV Cup signups are live!

https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/monotype-sv-cup-iv-signups.3777780/
February 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Corviknight bulks up the competition in Monotype!

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February 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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The new Mega Stones give Iron Boulder a breath of fresh air in Mix and Mega!

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February 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Dangerous alien inbound!

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February 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Tera in OU? We all know that! But what about Tera Blast in OU?

Read about how Tera Blast impacts OU here:
https://www.smogon.com/articles/ou-tera-blast

Art by a blue banana:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/3736635/
February 12, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Sandslash eats up entry hazards and physical attacks for breakfast down in ZU!

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February 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Nymble flips the script as a Bug-type that's actually good in LC!

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February 10, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Rotom-Heat Melts through PU!

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February 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Torterra smashes its way into the RU scene!

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February 7, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Bisharp cuts down its foes!

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February 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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No mask, no problem!

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February 5, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Legends say this Pokemon shaped the world, but can it shape its place in Ubers?

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February 4, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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NFE has shark-infested waters... ON LAND?!

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February 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Kingdra continues to rain on Monotype's parade!

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February 2, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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With no quickdrops for this month, let's take a look at some tier trends!

More usage stats and information here: https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/usage-based-tier-update-for-january-2026-february-30.3775727/page-2#post-10856777
February 1, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Check out the newest Flying Press article featuring an insight on the Rise of RBY LC here:
https://www.smogon.com/articles/rise-of-rbylc
February 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Manaphy is the heart of the team in AAA!

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January 31, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Araquanid gains an entirely new moveset in STABmons!

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January 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Surprisingly, Mega Darkrai is highly feared for its Swords Dance sets in Z-A OU!

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January 28, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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The creator of Pokemon descends once more into Regulation J!

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January 27, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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The 1v1 Open is here! Final opportunity to get in on the ground floor of the debut ribbon and CA-granting UM circuit!

https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/1v1-open-signups.3776870/
January 26, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Kyogre turns the battlefield into a downpour!

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January 25, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Gouging Fire blazes through the competition in Regulation F!

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January 24, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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A magnitude 10 Earthquake is brewing!

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January 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM