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Wo-Chien is thriving at NAIC. Screenshot via The Official Pok\u00e9mon YouTube channel<\/figcaption><\/figure>

In previous regulations, Wo-Chien was seen as the weakest of the four Treasures of Ruin, lagging far behind Chien-Pao, Chi-Yu, and Ting-Lu. However, this single restricted format has actually been a blessing for the Dark\/Grass snail. Chua explained how Wo-Chien got the best of him: \u201cThe punishment of Wo-Chien and Kyogre is meant to do well into teams like mine with Calyrex Ice [Rider].\u201d Indeed, with Calyrex Ice Rider being the most-used restricted Legendary Pok\u00e9mon on day one and two of the event, it makes sense why Wo-Chien has been crushing the competition this weekend. \u201cI hadn\u2019t really practiced much against that, and it didn\u2019t go too well for me.\u201d<\/p>