Pokemon Champions Daily & Weekly Checklist — Don't Miss Free Progress

Pokemon Champions daily rewards consist of three missions that take under 15 minutes and award 24 Quick Coupons plus 500 bonus VP when completed together. Stack those against weekly missions — worth up to approximately 9,000 VP — and a consistent player earns more than 12,500 VP per week without paying a cent. This guide breaks down every task, every reset time, and the fastest order to run them so you never leave free progress on the table.

Last verified: June 11, 2026

The Three Daily Missions (and Why They Matter)

Pokemon Champions keeps daily missions tight: three tasks, a hard reset, and a combined reward that adds up fast over a season. Here is what the board looks like every morning:

The 500 VP bonus only triggers when all three missions are finished in the same daily window — it does not stack or carry over. Skipping even one mission means losing that bonus for the day.

Running the numbers: 500 VP per day across a typical 5-week season (35 days) equals 17,500 VP from daily bonuses alone. That is enough to permanently recruit seven Pokemon from the Roster Ranch at 2,500 VP each — without playing a single extra battle.

Quick Coupons (24 per day if you go three-for-three) reduce recruit wait time by one hour per coupon. They are the fastest way to cycle through Ranch Pokemon without waiting out the full queue.

When Do Daily Missions Reset?

Daily missions reset at 8 AM local system time — the clock shown on your Switch or mobile device. This is confirmed by multiple in-game and community sources including Game8’s verified mission guide. If your missions do not reset at 8 AM, check that your device clock is set correctly for your region.

The Recruit Mission: Use the Roster Ranch

The “Recruit a Pokemon” daily mission is the one most players rush or mishandle. Here is what to know:

The Roster Ranch offers 10 randomly selected Pokemon with preset moves and stats each day. Picking one for a 7-day trial counts as a recruit — it satisfies the daily mission immediately. The Ranch refreshes every 22 hours (not on a fixed clock), so the available pool shifts slightly each day.

Permanently recruiting a Ranch Pokemon costs 2,500 VP. The 7-day trial is free and lets you test a Pokemon in real battles before committing. If you are not ready to spend VP, pick a trial recruit daily anyway — the mission reward is the same regardless.

For deeper guidance on building your roster and knowing which Pokemon are worth 2,500 VP, the Pokemon Champions beginner guide is the right starting point.

Weekly Missions Reset Every Monday

Weekly missions offer significantly higher VP rewards at the cost of needing actual ranked battle performance across the week. They reset every Monday at the same 8 AM device system time used by daily missions.

Here is the weekly mission board as reported by community sources (exact reward values may shift between seasons — verify in-game each Monday):

The eight named VP missions reportedly total approximately 8,000 VP. The rerollable type-specific missions add further Coupon rewards (up to five at 24 Quick Coupons each). Combined, weekly missions can yield approximately 9,000 VP per week.

Efficiency note on rerolls: The type-specific missions change each week and can be rerolled up to five times if the initial type does not fit your team. If you run a team built around one type (Electric, Dragon, etc.), reroll until you hit a mission that aligns with your roster.

Daily VP Math vs. Weekly VP Math (Plus One-Time Bonuses)

It helps to see all the sources side by side when planning how much VP you can realistically earn:

If you are a new player, one-time bonuses front-load a significant amount of VP. Completing the Double Battle tutorial (10,000 VP) and connecting Pokemon HOME (3,000 VP) are first-week priorities. Starter Missions — one-time tasks for new accounts — reward 1,000–3,000 VP and Quick Coupons for actions like sharing teams, checking game features, and reaching Great Ball Tier. Combined with tutorial bonuses, new players can pocket over 20,000 VP before daily missions even matter. These do not refresh, so if you are a new account that has not touched them yet, clear them this week.

For a full breakdown of how ranked rewards scale by tier, see the Pokemon Champions season rewards guide. To understand which tier you are targeting and what the ranked ladder looks like, the ranked battles explained guide has the tier breakdown from Poke Ball Tier through Champion Tier.

Login Bonuses: The Free Raichu Bundle (Claim Before September 1)

From June 17, 2026 through September 1, 2026 at 6:49 PM PDT, every player who logs in during that window receives Raichu, Raichunite X, and Raichunite Y automatically deposited in their in-game mailbox.

Raichunite X grants Mega Raichu X with the Electric Surge ability, which sets Electric Terrain on entry. Raichunite Y grants Mega Raichu Y with No Guard, guaranteeing accuracy on Thunder Wave and Thunder.

Both Mega Stones are tied to your account once claimed — log in once during the window and check your mailbox. You do not need to redeem a code.

Additionally, any player who downloads and plays the game before August 31, 2026 receives Dragonite and 100 Quick Coupons automatically in their mailbox, with no code required.

These are time-gated, so if you are reading this before either deadline: log in, open your mailbox, and claim them now.

Mystery Gift Codes Worth Redeeming Today

Active mystery gift codes (as of June 11, 2026):

Redemption path: Main menu → Submenu → Mystery Gift → “Get with Code/Password” → enter code → confirm → claim from in-game mailbox.

The CHAMP10NSATNA1C and L12ARD0NPJCS26 codes expire in the next few days — redeem them before June 14 and June 16 respectively. For the current live code list with freshness dates, see the active mystery gift codes page.

Membership Missions: Worth It for Competitive Players?

The paid Membership unlocks an additional weekly mission board that resets every Monday. Membership missions reward Training Tickets and Teammate Tickets tied to battle and recruitment milestones:

• Reach 3, 6, or 10 Ranked Battles in a week
• Recruit 1, 3, or 5 Pokemon in a week

Training Tickets reduce VP cost for customizing a Pokemon’s stats, abilities, and moves to zero — which matters a lot once you start optimizing EVs and natures for ranked. Teammate Tickets allow a permanent recruitment without spending VP at all (one ticket = one free recruit).

Beyond missions, the Membership also expands Pokemon storage capacity, allows multiple saved battle teams simultaneously, and unlocks exclusive battle soundtrack options.

For players grinding toward Master Ball Tier, the Training and Teammate Tickets stack meaningfully over a full season. For casual players completing daily missions without ranked focus, the free track covers enough ground.

Battle Pass: When Daily Tasks Feed Long-Term Rewards

Every ranked battle and mission completion contributes to Battle Pass tier progression. The Battle Pass runs 50 tiers per season.

• Tiers 1-30 contain actual rewards: Training Tickets, Teammate Tickets, cosmetics, and Mega Stones on the premium track.
• Tiers 31-50 convert to bonus VP for both the free and premium tracks.

Season M-1 ran April 8 to May 13, 2026. Season M-2 ran May 13 to June 17, 2026. Season M-3 begins June 17, 2026, alongside the mobile launch on iOS and Android. The mobile launch also makes cross-platform save data available — players who link the same Nintendo Account on Switch and mobile carry progress between both versions.

Running daily missions every day is not just about the 500 VP; it is the most consistent driver of Battle Pass tier progression outside of ranked battles themselves.

The Optimal Daily Routine (15 Minutes or Less)

Here is the order that clears all three missions efficiently without wasted steps:

1. Log in — mission one completes the moment the game loads. Check your mailbox for any new login bonuses before leaving the main screen.
2. Open the Roster Ranch — pick a trial Pokemon (or a permanent recruit if you have VP to spend). Mission two complete.
3. Play one Ranked Battle — win or loss both count. 12 Quick Coupons hit your account after the battle ends. The 500 VP bonus drops once the third mission registers.
4. Check Weekly missions — on Mondays specifically, re-read the weekly board and reroll any type-specific missions that do not match your team.
5. Redeem any expiring codes — if a Mystery Gift code expires soon, do it now. Codes that expire mid-week are easy to forget.

Total time on a regular day: one Ranch pick (under a minute) plus one Ranked Battle (10-12 minutes). The log-in mission completes passively.

If you are running Membership missions, note which battle milestones you are tracking (3, 6, or 10 per week) and adjust how many Ranked battles you play accordingly, especially toward the end of each week.

Season Timing and When to Claim Ranked Rewards

Ranked VP rewards do not pay out automatically — you must claim them manually at season end (or shortly after). Both Singles and Doubles rankings pay out separately, so if you played both formats, there are two separate claims.

Season M-1 tier reward reference (Season M-2 values not yet confirmed — check in-game for your current season):

You need a minimum of one ranked battle played during the season to receive any reward. If you play one battle and finish in Poke Ball Tier, you walk away with at least 500 VP per format.

Reaching a new tier for the first time in your account history also triggers a milestone VP bonus. Reaching Great Ball Tier, for example, awards a one-time milestone VP bonus — separate from season-end rewards.

Season M-3 begins June 17, 2026 (alongside the mobile launch). The regulation set changes to M-B, which may shift the meta. See the tier list for which Pokemon rise and fall with each regulation change.

FAQ

What are the Pokemon Champions daily missions?

There are three daily missions: Log in (6 Quick Coupons), Recruit a Pokemon (6 Quick Coupons), and take part in 1 Ranked Battle (12 Quick Coupons). Completing all three also awards a bonus 500 Victory Points.

How many VP do daily missions give per day?

Completing all three daily missions gives you 500 VP as a bonus, plus 24 Quick Coupons total. On top of that, each Ranked Battle you play adds 300 VP (win) or 150 VP (loss) to that total.

When do daily missions reset in Pokemon Champions?

Daily missions reset at 8 AM local system time — the clock shown on your Switch or mobile device. Make sure your device clock is set correctly for your region.

When do weekly missions reset?

Weekly missions reset every Monday at the same 8 AM device system time used for daily missions. Plan your grind around Monday mornings if you want to clear weekly tasks before they refresh.

How many VP can I earn from weekly missions alone?

Weekly missions can generate approximately 9,000 VP per week total. The named missions alone account for 8,000 VP, with additional VP available from rerollable type-specific missions.

What is the Roster Ranch and how often does it refresh?

The Roster Ranch is a free daily draft offering 10 randomly selected Pokemon with preset moves and stats. You can pick one for a 7-day trial, and the Ranch refreshes every 22 hours — not on a fixed clock reset.

How much does it cost to permanently recruit a Pokemon from the Roster Ranch?

Permanently recruiting a Pokemon from the Ranch costs 2,500 VP. Trial recruits are free and last 7 days, giving you time to test before committing your VP.

Can I buy Victory Points with real money?

No. VP cannot be purchased with real money. You earn VP through ranked battles, daily and weekly missions, the Battle Pass (tiers 31-50), season-end rewards, and one-time tutorial bonuses.

What is the free Raichu login bonus and how long does it last?

From June 17, 2026 to September 1, 2026 at 6:49 PM PDT, all players can claim Raichu, Raichunite X, and Raichunite Y from their in-game mailbox just by logging in during that window.

Do Quick Coupons and VP carry over between seasons?

Yes. Quick Coupons and VP are tied to your account and carry over between seasons. Only ranked rating resets each season — your VP balance, coupons, and recruited Pokemon all persist.