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Takuma Yamazaki Wins 2026 Pokémon VGC World Championship in Debut as Underdog

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Japanese player Takuma Yamazaki won the 2026 Pokémon VGC Masters Division World Championship in his first appearance, defeating a Charizard Y-heavy meta with Mega Dragonite and a notable Feint play. The official announcement and community reaction focused on the underdog story and celebratory hype.

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At his very first #PokemonWorlds, the underdog came out on top. Takuma Yamazaki is your 2026 #PokemonVGC World Champion! Check out the winning team 🏆

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