Registration is now open for the Monthly Challenge Series May 2026 Online Competition. The event features Regulation Set M-A Single Battles, with the active competition running from May 29 to June 1, 2026. Players who complete at least three matches will earn a Gallade, 100 Quick Coupons, and the MCS 05/2026 Challenger title. Additional exclusive titles will be awarded to competitors placing in the top 10,000.
The Monthly Challenge Series May 2026 Online Competition is approaching, featuring Single Battles governed by Regulation Set M-A. Participants can battle to obtain a Gallade, Quick Coupons, and exclusive titles based on their performance.
Schedule and Entry
- Entry Period: Friday, May 22, 2026, at 02:00 UTC to Monday, June 1, 2026, at 01:59 UTC
- Event Period: Friday, May 29, 2026, at 02:00 UTC to Monday, June 1, 2026, at 01:59 UTC
To enter, navigate to Battle, then Online Competitions, and select this competition from the list. Players can enter the competition even while the event period is active.
Your Battle Team and player information (such as your style and Trainer name) will be registered at the time of entry. After this point, any changes made to your Battle Team and player information will not be reflected in the competition unless you withdraw and enter again. Entries made before the event period begins can be withdrawn and re-entered. However, entries made after the event period begins cannot be withdrawn.
Competition Details
Matches will consist of Single Battles following Regulation Set M-A.
Time Limit: If the total time allocated for a battle runs out, the battle will end, and its result will be determined by the number of remaining Pokémon and their HP.
For official rulings and rosters, please consult the Eligible Pokémon list and the competition's Detailed Information.
Rewards
To be eligible for any rewards, you must finish three or more matches with a win or loss during the event period.
Once you have checked the ranking results by going to Battle, then Online Competitions, you will be able to claim your rewards from your in-game mailbox.
Participation Prize
All eligible participants will receive the following:
- Gallade
- Quick Coupon ×100
- Title: MCS 05/2026 Challenger
Top Prizes
Depending on how highly you place at the time the rankings are posted, you can obtain one of the following exclusive titles:
- 1st to 10th place: MCS 05/2026 Master
- 11th to 100th place: MCS 05/2026 Veteran
- 101st to 1,000th place: MCS 05/2026 Ace
- 1,001st to 10,000th place: MCS 05/2026 Rising Star