The Thunderpick World Championship 2026 Fantasy draft reveals clear favorites among participants, with Falcons and Aurora players commanding the highest selection rates.
Falcons' in-game leader Finn "karrigan" Andersen tops the charts as the most selected player, appearing in 34% of all Fantasy teams. The Danish captain comes with the lowest price tag at $173,000, making him an attractive budget option. However, his performance statistics tell a cautionary tale - averaging just 0.77 rating over the past three months and posting negative numbers in nine of his last ten maps.
Aurora has emerged as the second most popular squad, placing four players among the top-10 selections. Turkish AWPer Özgür "woxic" Eker leads Aurora's contingent with a 28% pick rate. The team's widespread appeal stems from their affordable pricing structure, though participants should note Aurora faces Falcons in the winners' match - the same team that defeated them days earlier at EPL.
The tournament follows a dual four-team double-elimination group format, leading to a four-team single-elimination playoff bracket with a third-place match. All series are best-of-three except the best-of-five grand final. Teams reaching semi-finals secure at least two rounds of competition, while upper bracket finalists gain additional padding by avoiding group stage deciders.
Fantasy participants compete for Season points and Hellcase-sponsored skin prizes, including Shadow Daggers Tiger Tooth for first place, AK-47 Asiimov for second, and AWP Redline for third.
