G2 Esports continues to rely on creative, non-traditional drafting as a core edge, arguing that creativity must be paired with preparation and favorable matchups to pay off.

Context for their strategy includes MSI 2026 results—an upset over T1 and a loss to LYON—and organizational changes that suggest a shift in coaching and direction.

SkewMond has shifted toward more carry-oriented champions, signaling a move from a pure jungle-first identity to a flexible, complete team, with Nasus in the LEC Final illustrating this adaptability.

Past unorthodox picks like Dr. Mundo ( Worlds 2025 ) and Shen/Kog’Maw ( First Stand 2026 ) are cited as examples of how off-meta strategies can disrupt strong opponents when the conditions are right.

Playing around Caps remains central: the team tailors drafts to the opponent and the moment, using star players to seize opportunities.

Despite confidence from recent results, there is caution against overreliance on gimmicks; international meta evolution will demand a balance between creativity and solid fundamentals.

G2 practices both creative and conventional drafts, recognizing that long best-of-five series require reliable fundamentals alongside gimmicks to counter adaptive opponents.

Pocket picks are chosen to create calculated advantages, focusing on matchups and moments where unconventional picks maximize impact rather than for surprise alone.