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
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 · Recruit Pokémon
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To celebrate the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, the 2026 Worlds Commemorative Roster is available in Pokémon Champions from August 24 to September 9, 2026. Players can recruit from a special lineup of featured Pokémon, including Charizard, Tyranitar, and Gholdengo, with a new lineup available without using VP every 22 hours.
To celebrate the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, a 2026 Worlds Commemorative Roster will be made available in Pokémon Champions.
Available period
- Start: Monday, August 24, 2026, at 02:00 UTC
- End: Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 01:59 UTC
Featured Pokémon
The 2026 Worlds Commemorative Roster will feature the following Pokémon:
- Charizard
- Kangaskhan
- Tyranitar
- Mawile
- Staraptor
- Volcarona
- Pyroar
- Grimmsnarl
- Gholdengo
- 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. Dedicated tickets may be needed for certain special rosters.
- You will 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.
What are the Pokémon World Championships?
The Pokémon World Championships are the pinnacle of competitive play for Pokémon Champions, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon UNITE. Trainers from around the world will be competing for glory.
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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
Regular Roster M-B
Regular Roster M-B is available in Pokémon Champions from June 17 to September 2, 2026. It adds a lineup of newly featured Pokémon eligible for Ranked Battles in Regulation Set M-B.
Regular Roster · Regulation Set M-B
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