Pokémon Champions Ranked Battles Guide | Current M-C Regulation

Ranked Season M-6 runs from 2026-09-09 02:00 UTC to 2026-10-07 01:59 UTC, using Regulation M-C. Champion Tier and Master Ball Tier ranks 1–3 open on September 16. Finish at least one match with a win or loss to qualify for season rewards.

Regulation M-C runs until 2026-12-02 01:59 UTC. The full roster is now announced: 24 new species and six Mega Evolutions. The database contains 342 playable entries, grouping Squawkabilly plumage variants together. Duplicate held items are prohibited; timers are 20 minutes total, 7 minutes per player, 45 seconds per turn and 90 seconds for preview.

Before Your First Match

1. Choose two reliable leads.
2. Mark which Pokémon protects, redirects attacks, or controls Speed.
3. Decide which Pokémon should finish the battle.
4. Check the six slots in the Team Builder.
5. Test one important matchup in the Damage Calculator.
6. Open Battle Data to check current moves, items, teammates, and rankings.

During A Match

• Check which side is faster before selecting an attack.
• Keep your finisher healthy while its best target is still in play.
• Change the plan when the opponent's lead changes the matchup.
• Do not copy the same first turn into every battle.

After A Match

Record one main reason for the result:

• Team problem: the team had no reliable answer to a common threat.
• Lead problem: the opening pair created a poor first turn.
• Turn problem: the correct option existed but was not selected.

After three losses, stop and look for a repeated pattern. Change only one slot or move before testing again, so you can tell whether the change helped.

Battle Pass And Rewards

The M-6 Battle Pass ends on 2026-10-07 01:59 UTC. The regular route includes Rillaboom, 48 Quick Coupons, 4 Teammate Tickets, 4 Training Tickets and 9,500 VP. The premium route adds Golisopod, Lucario, Golisopite, Lucarionite Z, the Emma Outfit Set, 6 Teammate Tickets and 9 Training Tickets. Trainer icons are also available. Check the in-game reward levels before purchasing.

Data Freshness

Checked on 2026-09-10: the latest source snapshot was generated on 2026-09-09, but its latest dataset is still M-5 / M-B, not M-6. Use it as historical reference. The site checks the source every three hours and keeps a dated fallback. Ranking percentiles are not appearance percentages.

When To Start Ranked

Start when you can name your usual lead, Speed plan, and finisher without opening another guide. You do not need a perfect team; you need a simple plan that you understand.