Paper Rex dominate RRQ as they lift Third Pacific Title

After a thrilling weekend at the iconic LaLa Arena in Tokyo, Paper Rex solidified its reign atop the Pacific region by capturing the VALORANT Champions Tour 2025 - Pacific Stage 2 trophy. In front of a passionate crowd, the Singaporean powerhouse delivered a dominant 3-1 victory over Rex Regum Qeon, marking their third Pacific championship and fourth trophy overall, coming just months after their triumph at VALORANT Champions Tour 2025 - Masters Toronto 2025.

Match Recap: PRX 3-1 RRQ

The grand finals began on Paper Rex’s favored pick, Bind, where the squad immediately set the tone. Demonstrating ruthless efficiency on attack and bolstered by Ilya "something" Petrov’s clinical plays on Yoru, Paper Rex seized momentum early, finishing the opening map 13-8.

The energy carried over to Ascent – RRQ’s pick – but again, PRX took control. With Jason "f0rsakeN" Susanto and something delivering a true masterclass, they closed the first half 11-1. While RRQ showed resilience by winning six rounds consecutively after the side swap, Paper Rex steadied themselves to clinch the map 13-7.

RRQ refused to go quietly, turning the tides on Lotus, one of PRX’s strongest maps. A deadlocked 6-6 first half gave way to a flawless defensive showing from RRQ, led by Cahya "Monyet" Nugraha, who held the line for seven straight rounds to take the map 13-6.

With the series at 2-1, Haven became a do-or-die for RRQ. Yet, Paper Rex’s defense once again proved impenetrable, racing ahead to an 8-4 lead. Despite RRQ’s efforts, the Toronto champions held firm, closing out the map 13-7 and sealing the series 3-1.

VALORANT Champions Tour 2025 - Pacific Stage 2

Paper Rex

3

X

1

Rex Regum Qeon

Grand Final, Best of 5 - August 31, 2025 - 6:00AM

13

Bind

8

13

Ascent

7

6

Lotus

13

13

Haven

7

Paper Rex

player

Rating

ACS

K/D/A

+/-

K/D

KAST

ADR

HS%

FBSR

FB

FD

f0rsakeN

1.26

244

70/57/29

+13

1.23

73.7%

158.3

29%

59%

10

7

something

1.22

250

69/47/19

+22

1.47

83.5%

151.8

22%

67%

20

10

Jinggg

1.16

233

65/52/26

+13

1.25

77.4%

150.6

24%

65%

13

7

PatMen

0.83

157

48/52/20

-4

0.92

72.3%

101.6

29%

20%

1

4

d4v41

0.82

155

46/44/21

+2

1.05

79.6%

110.3

22%

25%

2

6

Rex Regum Qeon

player

Rating

ACS

K/D/A

+/-

K/D

KAST

ADR

HS%

FBSR

FB

FD

Monyet

1.01

199

59/60/19

-1

0.98

75.2%

125.0

23%

28%

5

13

Jemkin

0.94

196

57/64/13

-7

0.89

65.3%

127.4

35%

44%

12

15

Crazyguy

0.84

161

45/58/26

-13

0.78

68.8%

112.5

26%

27%

3

8

Xffero

0.82

176

47/57/17

-10

0.82

62.6%

116.8

24%

63%

5

3

Kushy

0.78

167

44/59/19

-15

0.75

66.1%

112.6

37%

56%

9

7

Accolades

For his explosive performance and consistent fragging, Ilya "something" Petrov was rightfully crowned MVP of the Grand Finals and was presented a gold keyboard by sponsor Pulsar.

Veteran core members f0rsaken, Khalish "d4v41" Rusyaidee, and Wang "Jinggg" Jing Jie have now claimed three Pacific trophies together, demonstrating impressive consistency at the highest level. Paper Rex’s total trophy count now stands at four, reflecting both their regional dominance and growing international pedigree after the Masters Toronto win earlier this year.

Implications for Champions Paris

With this latest victory, Paper Rex heads to VALORANT Champions Tour 2025 - Valorant Champions as the top Pacific seed, seeking redemption after a narrow miss at the world title in 2023. Their momentum and experience make them one of the favorites heading into Paris.

For RRQ, having a regional trophy already under their belts, and reaching their second regional final of the season cements their status as a superpower in the Pacific. Although their Toronto campaign ended in disappointment, they now look to leverage their strong regional showings and make a deeper impact at Paris.

In Conclusion

Paper Rex’s continued dominance in the Pacific region was on full display as they lifted their third VCT Pacific trophy in Tokyo. With a roster brimming with talent and a Championship seed secured, the team is well-positioned for another world title run. RRQ, meanwhile, have shown they belong among the region’s elite, promising even more excitement as the season heads toward its grand finale in Paris.

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