The 2027 Global Challenge I & II Special Roster
A special roster celebrating the 2027 Global Challenge I & II is available in Pokémon Champions, featuring select Pokémon from Regulation Set M-C.
Special Roster · 2027 Global Challenge
2026 Global Challenge Special Roster
A new 2026 Global Challenge Special Roster is available, featuring Pokémon included in Regulation Set M-A to recruit for your battles.
2026 Global Challenge · Special Roster · Regulation Set M-A
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Full Official Roster Notice for the 2026 Global Challenge Event
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To celebrate the 2026 Global Challenge, a special roster featuring Pokémon from Regulation Set M-A is available from April 24 to May 4, 2026. Players can recruit these featured Pokémon to their lineups, which will never contain duplicates of the same species. Standard recruitment timers apply, allowing players to meet a new lineup every 22 hours or skip the wait using VP or Quick Coupons.
To celebrate the 2026 Global Challenge, a 2026 Global Challenge Special Roster has been made available.
Available period
- Start: Friday, April 24, 2026, at 02:00 UTC
- End: Monday, May 4, 2026, at 01:59 UTC
Pokémon featured in this roster
The 2026 Global Challenge Special Roster will feature the following Pokémon that are included in Regulation Set M-A:
- Venusaur
- Charizard
- Ninetales
- Ninetales (Alolan Form)
- Meganium
- Feraligatr
- Politoed
- Tyranitar
- Pelipper
- Torkoal
- Hippowdon
- Abomasnow
- Emboar
- Excadrill
- Whimsicott
- Vanilluxe
- Volcarona
- Talonflame
- Meowstic (Male)
- Meowstic (Female)
- Aurorus
- Incineroar
- Lycanroc (Midday Form)
- Oranguru
- Sandaconda
- Basculegion (Male)
- Basculegion (Female)
- Maushold (Family of Three)
- Maushold (Family of Four)
- Farigiraf
- Archaludon
For more details, go to Recruit in your game, select Recruit Pokémon, then Roster Info, and then check Pokémon Featured in This Roster.
Recruiting and rosters
In Pokémon Champions, you can recruit Pokémon in-game to battle alongside you. The Pokémon that you can recruit will differ depending on the roster.
- You'll be able to meet a new lineup of Pokémon without using VP every 22 hours.
- You can also use VP or Quick Coupons to shorten how long you must wait before you can recruit another Pokémon.
- The lineups of Pokémon that you recruit from will never contain more than one of the same Pokémon.
- Dedicated tickets may be needed for certain special rosters.
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Regular Roster M-C
Pokémon Champions announces the arrival of Regular Roster M-C, introducing a new lineup of newly featured Pokémon eligible for Ranked Battles under Regulation Set M-C.
Regular Roster M-C · Regulation Set M-C
The 2026 Worlds Commemorative Roster
To celebrate the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, the 2026 Worlds Commemorative Roster is now available in Pokémon Champions, featuring Pokémon like Charizard, Tyranitar, and Gholdengo.
2026 Worlds Commemorative Roster · Pokémon World Championships
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