The Pokemon Champions tier list for June 2026 is shaped by Regulation M-A, a Doubles-first format with 186 eligible Pokemon and 59 Mega Evolutions. Incineroar, Kingambit, and Garchomp sit at the top of competitive play, validated by Pikalytics tournament data and the Turin Special Championships (June 6-7, 2026 — 941 players, the first major live event in the game). Season M-2 ends June 17, 2026 at 01:59 UTC; Season M-3 under Regulation M-B launches the same day alongside the iOS and Android release.
Last verified: June 11, 2026. Regulation M-A (Season M-2). Source data: Pikalytics, Turin top-16, Game8, Game Rant.
How This Tier List Works
Pokemon Champions is primarily a Double Battles game in ranked play. Four Pokemon are selected from a team of six each match, so versatility and role compression matter as much as raw power. Tier placements in the Doubles section are based on:
- Usage rate from Pikalytics (Regulation M-A tournament data)
- Win rate from the same dataset
- Tournament results from the Turin Special Championships (June 6-7, 2026)
The Singles tier table is supplementary — Singles has a smaller competitive footprint in Pokemon Champions, and Pikalytics does not publish full Singles ladder stats. Those placements draw from Game8 and Game Rant editorial lists, which are less data-dense. Treat Singles tiers as directional rather than stat-backed.
A quick glossary for new players: Mega Evolution transforms a Pokemon mid-battle for stronger stats and a different ability (one per battle, triggered by holding the right Mega Stone). Intimidate lowers the opponent’s Attack on switch-in. Trick Room reverses Speed priority for 5 turns, making slower Pokemon move first. Tailwind doubles your team’s Speed for 4 turns.
Doubles Tier List — Regulation M-A (June 2026)
| Tier | Pokemon | Role | Usage % | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | Incineroar | Support pivot | 25.93% | 52.8% |
| S | Kingambit | Offensive sweeper | 40.69% | 54.6% |
| S | Garchomp | Physical attacker | 40.53% | 54.0% |
| S | Sneasler | Speed sweeper | 28.58% | 50.9% |
| S | Mega Floette (Eternal) | Special attacker | — | 56.8% |
| A | Basculegion | Water sweeper | 51.50% | 53.2% |
| A | Mega Charizard Y | Sun setter/attacker | 31.81% | 53.9% |
| A | Sinistcha | Support/redirect | — | — |
| A | Whimsicott | Speed control | — | — |
| A | Pelipper | Rain setter | — | — |
| A | Kleavor | Hazard setter | — | — |
| A | Archaludon | Bulky sweeper | — | — |
| B | Torkoal | Sun attacker (TR) | — | — |
| B | Hatterene | Trick Room setter | — | — |
| B | Amoonguss | Redirect/sleep | — | — |
| B | Excadrill | Sand Rush sweeper | — | — |
| B | Mega Froslass | Snow setter | — | — |
| B | Farigiraf | Trick Room setter | — | — |
| B | Mega Gengar | Trapper/control | — | — |
| D | Flutter Mane | Banned — not eligible | — | — |
| D | Iron Hands | Banned — not eligible | — | — |
Usage and win rates from Pikalytics Regulation M-A tournament data as of June 11, 2026. Dashes indicate data not published at this granularity for that Pokemon.
S-Tier Doubles Breakdown
Incineroar — The Anchor the Whole Format Runs Through
Incineroar’s dominance is not an accident. Three of its four most common moves solve three different problems in a single teamslot: Fake Out guarantees a flinch on turn 1 to buy a setup turn, Intimidate drops both opposing Attack stats the moment it enters the field, and Parting Shot lowers both Attack and Special Attack before pivoting out. No other Pokemon in Regulation M-A packs that much utility into one slot.
The counterplay is Kingambit — which is exactly why the two appear together so often. If your opponent runs Kingambit, your Intimidate feeds its attack; if you also run Kingambit, their Intimidate feeds yours. Incineroar appeared on 62.5% of Turin top-16 teams.
Kingambit — Defiant Makes It Terrifying
Kingambit’s Defiant ability converts every Intimidate drop into +2 Attack, meaning a single Incineroar entry gifts Kingambit a massive boost. Supreme Overlord further scales its power based on how many of your own Pokemon have already fainted, rewarding aggressive play and punishing extended games. At 40.69% usage and 54.6% win rate, Kingambit is the premier late-game win condition. It appeared on 68.75% of Turin top-16 teams — the highest of any Pokemon at the event. Marco Silva’s winning Turin team ran the Incineroar + Kingambit core directly.
Garchomp — Ground/Dragon Coverage That Hits Hard
Garchomp’s base 130 Attack and base 102 Speed make it one of the fastest hard-hitting physical attackers not requiring a Mega slot. Earthquake hits both opposing Pokemon in Doubles and is the backbone of Ground-type coverage in the format. Dragon STAB (Outrage or Dragon Claw) handles opposing Dragons. The Basculegion + Mega Charizard Y + Garchomp triple-core is among the most template-copied structures in Regulation M-A, frequently cited in top tournament reports as the defining Sun Offense framework. Garchomp sits at 40.53% usage and 54.0% win rate.
Sneasler — Fastest Fake Out With a Disruption Package
Sneasler brings Fake Out like Incineroar but from a much higher Speed tier, meaning it out-prioritizes nearly everything on the field. Dire Claw provides chip damage plus a chance to poison, paralysis, or sleep the target on the same turn. Unburden variants (triggered by consuming a White Herb or Focus Sash) become extreme Speed threats. At 28.58% usage and 50.9% win rate, Sneasler is the premier second-Fake-Out option on teams that need additional disruption without burning a Mega slot.
Mega Floette (Eternal Flower) — 62.5% of Turin’s Top-16 Teams
Mega Eternal Floette’s Fairy Aura ability boosts all Fairy-type moves on the field by 33% — including both allies and opponents, so pairing it with a second Fairy attacker amplifies the whole core. That means Dazzling Gleam and Moonblast hit harder for free. Top moves: Protect (99%+ of builds), Dazzling Gleam, Moonblast, Light of Ruin, Calm Mind. Its 56.8% win rate (Pikalytics tournament data) and 62.5% top-16 appearance rate at Turin validate it as a genuine S-tier threat, not just a popular option. It is an exclusive Mega Evolution new to Pokemon Champions and cannot Mega Evolve in prior games.
A-Tier Doubles Breakdown
Basculegion — Highest Raw Usage in the Format
Basculegion sits at 51.50% usage — technically the most-used Pokemon in Regulation M-A overall — but its 53.2% win rate slots it into A-tier rather than S-tier. Water/Ghost typing plus Adaptability (doubles STAB bonus) or Swift Swim (doubles Speed in rain) gives it two very different roles. Last Respects gains power for every fainted ally, making it a snowball finisher in longer games. Aqua Jet provides priority for insurance. Pairs naturally with Mega Charizard Y (sun) or Pelipper (rain) depending on archetype. Louis Fontvieille’s second-place Turin team featured Basculegion alongside Mega Delphox and Incineroar.
Mega Charizard Y — Sun in a Bottle
Mega Charizard Y’s Drought auto-sets 5 turns of sun on Mega Evolution, no turn required. That immediately makes Solar Beam free to use (no charge turn), boosts Fire-type STAB by 50%, and enables 100%-accurate Thunder for Electric coverage. Top moves: Heat Wave (spread attack, both targets), Protect, Solar Beam, Weather Ball. At 31.81% usage and 53.9% win rate (per Pikalytics), Charizard Y anchors the Sun Offense archetype, which holds the highest win rate of any team structure in the format at 74.5% (community-reported).
Sinistcha — Hospitality Makes It the Best Switch-In Healer
Sinistcha’s Hospitality ability restores 25% of an ally’s maximum HP on switch-in — a passive heal that stacks well with Protect stalling. 99% of Sinistcha sets run Hospitality. Top moves: Matcha Gotcha (96% of builds, spread Grass attack with healing), Rage Powder (96%, redirects attacks to Sinistcha), Trick Room (71%), Life Dew (58%, AoE healing). Its combination of redirect support and Trick Room setting makes it a rare two-role Pokemon that earns its teamslot in bulkier structures.
Whimsicott — Priority Tailwind Without a Mega Slot
Whimsicott’s Prankster ability gives priority to all status moves, meaning Tailwind (doubles team Speed for 4 turns) goes before any attack. Encore with Prankster also means you can lock an opponent into a non-damaging move before they can respond. It is the primary Speed control lead for non-weather teams that can’t afford a second Mega slot for Mega Charizard Y. For more on speed tiers and control tools, see our speed tiers guide.
Pelipper — Rain Lead and Hurricane Accuracy
Pelipper’s Drizzle sets permanent rain on entry, enabling Swift Swim sweepers and making Hurricane 100% accurate (normally 70%). Tailwind gives it a secondary Speed control role. Thunder from the Swift Swim partner side is also 100% accurate in rain. Pairs with Basculegion (Swift Swim, Last Respects) or Archaludon for Rain Offense builds, which hold a 67.7% archetype win rate (community-reported).
Kleavor — Free Stealth Rock From an Attack
Kleavor’s Stone Axe move deals damage and sets Stealth Rock as a bonus effect — no separate turn required. Nearly all Kleavor builds run Stone Axe (per Pikalytics tournament data). Item split varies by build: Focus Sash leads in tournament usage (protecting the fragile setter), with Choice Scarf as a common alternative for Speed control. Secondary moves: X-Scissor, Close Combat, Protect. In a format that rewards aggressive early-game control, getting Stealth Rock for free on a damage turn is significant value. For a full look at held item choices, visit our held items guide.
Archaludon — Stamina Under Rain
Archaludon gains +1 Defense on every hit from Stamina, meaning it gets harder to OHKO the longer it stays on the field. Extensive type resistances plus immunity coverage make it a durable setup sweeper. The Archaludon + Pelipper core is a proven Rain variant that leans on Archaludon’s bulk rather than a Swift Swim sweeper for the win condition.
B-Tier Doubles Overview
| Pokemon | Primary Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Torkoal | Sun + Trick Room attacker | Drought + Eruption under TR is devastating but requires setup |
| Hatterene | Trick Room setter | Misty/Psychic Surge blocks opposing status and priority |
| Amoonguss | Redirect + Spore | Rage Powder funnels damage; Spore provides sleep pressure |
| Excadrill | Sand Rush sweeper | Doubles Speed in sand from Hippowdon; Choice Band hits hard |
| Mega Froslass | Snow setter | Snow Warning + Blizzard spam; 63.8% win rate on Snow team structure (community-reported) |
| Farigiraf | Trick Room setter | Armor Tail blocks priority moves, preventing Fake Out disruption on setup turns |
| Mega Gengar | Trapper | Shadow Tag prevents opponent switching; Hypnosis + Perish Song control; part of Marco Silva’s winning Turin team |
B-tier Pokemon are strong in the right archetype but require more support or face more counters than A-tier options. Mega Gengar is arguably the most skill-dependent Pokemon in the format — Shadow Tag trapping can instantly win or instantly cost you a game depending on your read.
Singles Tier List — Regulation M-A (June 2026)
Singles has a smaller competitive scene in Pokemon Champions. The following rankings are based on Game8 and Game Rant editorial tier lists, not Pikalytics ladder percentages. Treat these as directional.
| Tier | Pokemon | Primary Role |
|---|---|---|
| S | Hippowdon | Defensive anchor, Sand Stream setter |
| S | Garchomp | Choice Scarf sweeper |
| S | Eternal Floette (non-Mega) | Special attacker with recovery |
| S | Kangaskhan (Mega) | Parental Bond sweeper |
| S | Sneasler | Speed sweeper |
| S | Primarina | Special attacker |
| S | Mega Froslass | Snow + Blizzard attacker |
| A | Pelipper | Rain setter |
| A | Mega Charizard Y | Sun attacker |
| A | Gengar (Mega) | Trapper |
| A | Dragonite | Multiscale sweeper |
| A | Meowscarada | Fast Grass attacker |
| A | Kingambit | Defiant sweeper |
| A | Clefable | Utility wall |
| A | Archaludon | Stamina tank |
In Singles, Hippowdon’s passive Sand damage and enormous physical bulk allow it to outlast most attackers, making it the premier stall/control anchor. Garchomp with Choice Scarf reaches one of the highest Speed tiers of any non-Mega attacker. Mega Kangaskhan’s Parental Bond (double-hit mechanic) is especially potent in 1v1 scenarios where AoE move limitations from Doubles do not apply. For the full beginner-to-competitive breakdown, see the beginner guide.
Tournament Spotlight — Turin Special Championships (June 6-7, 2026)
Turin was the first major live Pokemon Champions event: 941 players, Regulation M-A, Doubles format.
Winner: Marco Silva (11-2 overall) Team: Incineroar, Mega Floette, Sneasler, Kingambit, Mega Gengar, Kommo-o
Runner-up: Louis Fontvieille Team: Mega Delphox, Sneasler, Sinistcha, Basculegion, Incineroar, Mega Floette
Top-16 meta trends:
| Pokemon | Top-16 Appearance Rate |
|---|---|
| Kingambit | 68.75% |
| Basculegion | 62.5% |
| Incineroar | 62.5% |
| Mega Floette | 62.5% |
The Basculegion + Mega Floette + Incineroar + Kingambit quad-core was the defining structure of the event. Teams that diverged from it (like Silva’s Mega Gengar + Kommo-o additions) still used the core and added specific tech on top. Mega Froslass debuted on multiple top-8 teams (Lorenzo Profeta, Matteo Ghisini), establishing Snow as a real alternative to Sun and Rain at high-level play.
The NAIC (North America International Championships, June 12-14, New Orleans) is the next major data point. Results were not available before our June 11 research cutoff. Check our events hub for updates after June 14.
Best Archetypes by Win Rate
These numbers represent win rates for the archetype as a team structure in Regulation M-A, aggregated from community battle-replay databases and simulation datasets (sources: PokemonBuilder, Switchblade Gaming). They are community-reported figures, not Pikalytics individual-Pokemon percentages.
| Archetype | Win Rate | Core Pokemon |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Offense | 74.5% | Mega Charizard Y, Basculegion, Garchomp |
| Perish Trap | 72.1% | Mega Gengar (Shadow Tag), Perish Song users |
| Snow | 69.0% | Mega Froslass (Snow Warning), Blizzard spam |
| Rain Offense | 67.7% | Pelipper, Basculegion (Swift Swim) |
| Trick Room | 65.5% | Hatterene + Indeedee-F, Torkoal (Eruption) |
| Sand Rush | 60.0% | Hippowdon + Excadrill (Sand Rush) |
| Commander (Dondozo + Tatsugiri) | 58.6% | Dondozo, Tatsugiri |
Commander (Dondozo + Tatsugiri) deserves a note: 58.6% win rate at only 9.4% usage (community-reported) makes it the most underused high-performer in Regulation M-A. It is a high-skill-cap archetype that rewards precise positioning over raw power. For team-building templates built around these archetypes, see our best teams guide.
New Mega Evolutions in Pokemon Champions
Pokemon Champions introduced several Mega Evolutions not available in prior games. These are exclusive to the title:
| Mega Pokemon | Exclusive Ability | Format Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Floette (Eternal) | Fairy Aura (+33% Fairy moves) | S-tier Doubles, 62.5% Turin top-16 |
| Mega Froslass | Snow Warning | B-tier Doubles, Snow archetype |
| Mega Raichu X | Electric Surge | Debuts Regulation M-B (June 17) |
| Mega Raichu Y | No Guard | Debuts Regulation M-B (June 17) |
| Mega Meganium | Mega Sol | Debut exclusive |
| Mega Emboar | Mold Breaker | Debut exclusive |
| Mega Feraligatr | Dragonize | Debut exclusive |
Mega Raichu X (Electric Surge) and Mega Raichu Y (No Guard) debut with Regulation M-B on June 17, 2026, and are available as free gifts for players who log in between June 17 and September 1, 2026 at 6:49 p.m. PDT (per official pokemon.com). Claim both from your in-game mailbox alongside a free Raichu. Full Mega Evolution mechanics are covered in the Mega Evolution guide.
What Changes in Regulation M-B (June 17, 2026)
Season M-3 and Regulation M-B launch June 17 — the same day as the mobile release. Confirmed changes:
- New Pokemon added to the eligible roster (confirmed additions include Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y; further species not yet announced)
- New held items added
- The current M-A tier list will shift as new threats enter the format
Regulation M-B is what mobile players will encounter from day one. This tier list reflects M-A and will be updated as M-B data becomes available from Pikalytics and tournament results. Bookmark this page or check the patch notes hub for update notices.
Regulation M-A Format Rules Reference
| Rule | Value |
|---|---|
| Battle format | Doubles (4-from-6) |
| Eligible Pokemon | 186 |
| Mega Evolution capable | 59 |
| Mega Evolutions per battle | 1 |
| Duplicate held items | Not allowed |
| Game timer | 20 minutes |
| Individual player timer | 7 minutes |
| Per-turn limit | 45 seconds |
| Team preview | 90 seconds |
| Season end | June 17, 2026 at 01:59 UTC |
FAQ
What is the best Pokemon in Pokemon Champions right now?
Incineroar holds the top spot in Doubles support. It appeared on 62.5% of Turin Special Championships top-16 teams, and its Intimidate entry, Fake Out flinch, and Parting Shot pivot make it the single most splashable support Pokemon in the format.
What format does Pokemon Champions use for ranked battles?
Ranked battles use Double Battles (4 from 6), a 20-minute game timer, a 7-minute individual timer, and a 45-second per-turn limit. Season M-2 runs under Regulation M-A through June 17, 2026 at 01:59 UTC.
How many Pokemon are available in Regulation M-A?
Regulation M-A allows 186 Pokemon, of which 59 are capable of Mega Evolution. Only one Mega Evolution is allowed per battle, and duplicate held items are not permitted.
Is this tier list for Singles or Doubles?
This page covers both. The Doubles (VGC) tier table is based on Pikalytics usage and tournament data from the Turin Special Championships (June 6-7, 2026). The Singles tier table draws from Game8 and Game Rant sources.
What is the Incineroar and Kingambit core?
Incineroar’s Intimidate lowers both opposing Attack stats, and Kingambit’s Defiant ability converts each Intimidate drop into +2 Attack for Kingambit itself. This is the most common pairing in Regulation M-A, making the two Pokemon stronger together.
Who won the first major Pokemon Champions tournament?
Marco Silva won the Turin Special Championships (June 6-7, 2026, 941 players) with a team of Incineroar, Mega Floette, Sneasler, Kingambit, Mega Gengar, and Kommo-o, finishing 11-2 overall.
What is the best archetype in Pokemon Champions Doubles?
Sun Offense leads with a 74.5% win rate in Regulation M-A. The core is Mega Charizard Y (Drought) paired with Basculegion and Garchomp. Perish Trap (72.1%) and Snow (69.0%) are the next strongest archetypes.
When does Regulation M-B start?
Regulation M-B launches June 17, 2026 — the same day as the iOS and Android mobile release. Season M-3 begins on that date and will introduce new Pokemon and items, including the debut of Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y.
What Pokemon are banned in Regulation M-A?
Paradox Pokemon Flutter Mane and Iron Hands are excluded from Regulation M-A and cannot be used in ranked battles. The full exclusion list covers restricted Legendaries and Paradox forms not eligible in standard play.
Is the tier list different for mobile players joining in June 2026?
The meta you will encounter on mobile (launching June 17) is Regulation M-B, not M-A. This tier list reflects M-A, which was the live format through June 17. Expect updates here as M-B stats become available post-launch.
