USA:
India has a new sporting hero. Ved “Beelzeboy” Bamb has become the first Indian to win a World Championship title in esports, after clinching the Pokémon GO World Championships 2025 in Anaheim, USA.
The 21-year-old from India defeated Spain’s Leo “P4T0M4N” Marín in a thrilling 3–2 Grand Final. Entering from the lower bracket, Beelzeboy had to beat P4T0M4N twice—first to reset the bracket and then to secure the crown. His victory not only earned him the championship trophy but also marked a historic breakthrough for Indian esports on the global stage.
Things have kicked off already in the first match of the #PokemonWorlds Grand Finals!
Finalist Beelzeboy is one step ahead, catching the opposing Sparkling Aria with their own Lapras and commanding a huge lead in the first game!#PokemonGO #GOBattle https://t.co/d1OjmBr8Ec pic.twitter.com/QlB9kxlNiz
— Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) August 17, 2025
A Journey of Consistency and Growth
Beelzeboy’s Anaheim triumph is the culmination of years of steady progress in the Pokémon GO circuit.
- In 2024, he finished fourth at the Pokémon GO World Championships.
- Earlier that year, he claimed first place at the Pokémon GO India National Championships.
Now, with his maiden S-tier tournament win, Beelzeboy has firmly established himself among the elite players in the world.
Beelzeboy is your 2025 #PokemonWorlds Champion! 🏆 #PokemonGO pic.twitter.com/9uk38crNAM
— Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) August 17, 2025
Teams & Strategies
The Grand Final showcased an intense tactical battle between Beelzeboy and P4T0M4N.
Beelzeboy’s team: Lapras, Shadow Steelix, Shadow Annihilape, Tinkaton, Galarian Moltres, Shadow Marowak
P4T0M4N’s team: Golisopod, Cradily, Lapras, Forretress, Galarian Corsola, Shadow Marowak
Throughout the nine games played across the series, Beelzeboy relied heavily on Lapras, Galarian Moltres, Shadow Steelix, and Shadow Annihilape, making clutch decisions and impressive reads to outplay his opponent.
The Final Showdown
- Game 1: Beelzeboy gained momentum early by catching a Grass Knot on his Moltres and closed out confidently.
- Game 2: A miscalculated overfarm punished him, allowing P4T0M4N to even the score.
- Game 3: Beelzeboy’s Shadow Annihilape dominated the lead matchup, restoring his advantage.
- Game 4: P4T0M4N fought back in a Lapras mirror, forcing a decider.
- Game 5: With nerves of steel, Beelzeboy’s Lapras delivered the knockout blow, defeating Corsola and Cradily to seal the championship.
Prize & Significance
Beelzeboy earned $20,000 as champion from the $100,000 prize pool. But beyond the money, his win has far greater importance—it represents India’s first-ever world title in esports, officially placing the country on the global map of competitive gaming.
The victory has sparked celebrations across India’s esports community, with fans hailing him as a pioneer and inspiration for future generations of mobile gamers.
A Historic Milestone
Beelzeboy’s triumph in Anaheim is more than an individual success. It symbolizes the coming of age of Indian esports, proving that Indian players can compete—and win—at the very highest levels.
As India now proudly holds its first esports world crown, Beelzeboy’s achievement is set to inspire a new wave of competitive talent across the nation.