2027 Global Challenge I | Pokémon Champions

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2027 Global Challenge I: registration runs September 18 at 02:00 UTC–September 28 at 01:59 UTC. Battles run September 25 at 02:00 UTC–September 28 at 01:59 UTC, with M-C Doubles. Complete at least three decided matches to qualify for Archaludon; check the published ranking in game before claiming it. Teams are locked on entry; withdrawal and re-entry are possible only before the event starts.

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2027 Global Challenge I

**2027 Global Challenge I**: registration runs **September 18 at 02:00 UTC–September 28 at 01:59 UTC**. Battles run **September 25 at 02:00 UTC–September 28 at 01:59 UTC**, with **M-C Doubles**. Complete at least three decided matches to qualify for Archaludon; check the published ranking in game before claiming it. Teams are locked on entry; withdrawal and re-entry are possible only before the event starts.

Scheduled
DateSep 25, 2026 - Sep 28, 2026
RegulationM-C
FormatDoubles · All
PlaceOnline Competition · Worldwide

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2027 Global Challenge I: registration runs September 18 at 02:00 UTC–September 28 at 01:59 UTC. Battles run September 25 at 02:00 UTC–September 28 at 01:59 UTC, with M-C Doubles. Complete at least three decided matches to qualify for Archaludon; check the published ranking in game before claiming it. Teams are locked on entry; withdrawal and re-entry are possible only before the event starts.

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.