Live format · Verified 10 September 2026
Pokémon Champions Regulation M-C
Regulation M-C is live. It runs from 9 September to 2 December 2026, keeps previously eligible Pokémon, adds 24 Pokémon and allows six more Mega Evolutions.
Core Regulation M-C rules
| Rule | Regulation M-C setting | Practical check |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | Only entries on the official M-C roster are allowed. | Check the Pokémon and its exact form. |
| Mega Evolution | An eligible Pokémon holding its Mega Stone can Mega Evolve; only once per battle. | Choose the intended Mega before selecting four. |
| Held items | Duplicate held items are not allowed. | Audit all six slots before queueing. |
| Total time | 20 minutes | Plan a route that can close games. |
| Player time | 7 minutes | Avoid spending the full clock on early turns. |
| Turn / preview | 45-second turns; 90-second team preview | Prepare leads and back pairs in advance. |
Newly available Pokémon
Pokémon’s announcement describes 24 newly available Pokémon. The official eligibility list separately records eligible forms, which is why its total is best treated as roster entries rather than a species count.
- Wigglytuff
- Persian
- Farfetch’d
- Mr. Mime
- Swalot
- Salamence
- Gogoat
- Golisopod
- Rillaboom
- Cinderace
- Inteleon
- Thievul
- Toxtricity
- Grapploct
- Perrserker
- Sirfetch’d
- Pincurchin
- Indeedee
- Pawmot
- Maushold
- Arboliva
- Squawkabilly
- Mabosstiff
- Baxcalibur
Forms explicitly represented on the official roster include both Persian forms, both Toxtricity forms, male and female Indeedee, and the Green and Yellow Plumage forms of Squawkabilly. Use the official list for the final form check.
New Mega Evolutions
Mega Absol Z
New Z Mega Evolution listed in the official M-C rules.
Mega Salamence
Now allowed under Regulation M-C.
Mega Garchomp Z
New Z Mega Evolution listed in the official M-C rules.
Mega Lucario Z
New Z Mega Evolution listed in the official M-C rules.
Mega Golisopod
Now allowed under Regulation M-C.
Mega Baxcalibur
Now allowed under Regulation M-C.
Build for the current format
Start with legality
Use the Pokémon Champions team builder on M-C, then confirm unusual forms and new-season interactions in game.
Plan the selected four
Write common leads, safe pivots, likely back pairs and the Pokémon that closes each major matchup.
Cover both speed directions
Test Tailwind, Trick Room, speed drops, priority and naturally fast pressure.
Review complete sets
Save replays and identify the first difficult turn before changing a slot. Ask a specific question when requesting feedback.
Continue with the team-building process, the VGC guide and the tournament hub. Worlds 2026 and completed M-B events remain labelled M-B for historical accuracy.
Primary sources
Official eligible roster
Official season announcement
Pokémon Champions news
Play! Pokémon VGC rules
Build, test and find practice
Build a current M-C team, copy it in Showdown format, then find battles and focused team feedback in the Pokémon Champions VGC Discord.
Verified against the linked official sources on 10 September 2026. After 2 December 2026, use the official rules and in-game news for the next regulation. This independent tracker is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company, Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK or Discord.
