Agreed, I could see a situation like early 2024 KC or even 2024 TH where GX just have a really young roster with a lot of talent. If they get started hot they might dominate this season

Yeah I can't say for sure about V1nny's calling but he has a lot of experience in Brazilian t2 and again I think LOUD just needed a new approach after last year. A lot of people are writing off Brazilian teams/KRU for next year but I don't think the gap will be huge like it was in 2024. There's an Brazilian offseason tournament next week so we'll get a really good idea of how their looking then.

SPG is the only team out of ascension that kept their full roster together. I can see a similar situation to G2 last year where the chemistry sets them ahead of the pack more than people might think.

The language barrier is definitely a concern for Wolves but we've seen time and time again import players come into China and perform extremely well so I'm not super worried about it.

Loud’s biggest issue last year IMO was a weak duelist, role issues, and not having a great approach to the game after their phoenix/double flash style fell out. Picking up an insanely mechanical duelist and a new igl for a new approach is exactly the changes they need. I like to believe dgzin has had time to work on his toxicity and will be better.

Runner being a weak link is just wrong, he had a great first year as a rookie, made champs and played 2 different roles. I think he’s finding himself and he’ll be more confident next year now that he has experience.

Dambi is 100% good on other duelists if you look back at their games. I don’t have many concerns, that team is easily top 3 in my eyes next year.

Wolves picked up Juicy from DSG one of the best apac prospects and they were already winning games and events before he got picked up. Spring is really good but plays duelist too so not sure if both will play.

AMER - LOUD
EMEA - GX
APAC - SPG
CN - WOL
These are the teams I think have mad potential next year