The goal at the Mid-Season Invitational 2025 has clearly outlined its favorites among professional players — yet, there have been unexpected picks among the leaders. Statistics reveal which champions dominated the draft phase with the highest pick rates.

Rell: Frequently Picked but Not Always Victorious
Rell emerged as the champion with the most picks — 18 games with a 30% presence. Despite her popularity, her win rate remains low at just 39%. Her selection reflects trust in strong engagement, but the stats highlight that this pick doesn't always meet expectations.

Vi: Popular but Risky
Vi ranks second in the number of games: 17 picks and an astounding 24 bans. With an overall presence of over 51%, her win rate is also low at 41%. This emphasizes that this jungler remains a popular tool for aggression and map pressure, though it doesn't guarantee consistent results.

Other Champions in the Top 10:
Rumble — 42.5% presence, 17 picks, 47% win rate
Alistar — 38.8% presence, 17 picks, 53% win rate
Xin Zhao — 27.5% presence, 17 picks, 41% win rate
Jhin — 26.3% presence, 17 picks, 59% win rate
Poppy — 43.8% presence, 16 picks, 56% win rate
Neeko — 32.5% presence, 16 picks, 50% win rate
Aurora — 28.7% presence, 16 picks, 44% win rate
Ryze — 28.7% presence, 16 picks, 63% win rate

These statistics once again prove that pick frequency does not equate to victories. Some champions, like Rell or Vi, frequently appeared in drafts but didn't always secure wins. Meanwhile, Ryze and Jhin demonstrated how the proper execution of a champion can yield better results than just high priority. Ahead lies the playoff stage, where we'll see if these champions remain at the top or if trends will be disrupted by unexpected picks.