7 The arrival of Pokémon Champions Regulation Set M-C brings 24 additional new Pokémon and 6 Mega Evolutions to Ranked Battle Mode and competitive events. 7 Regulation M-C of Ranked Battle will run from September 9, 2026 until December 2, 2026. 3 Pokémon Champions added over 30 new Pokémon in Regulation M-C — while a fair number of them are not particularly great, some have been great meta picks in the past.
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Pokémon Champions Regulation M-C — At a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Regulation | M-C |
| Start Date | September 9, 2026 |
| End Date | December 2, 2026 |
| New Pokémon | 24 Species + 6 Mega Evolutions |
| Z Mega Evolutions | Mega Absol Z, Mega Garchomp Z, Mega Lucario Z |
| Key Returnees | Rillaboom, Incineroar, Salamence, Indeedee |
5 Best New Pokémon in Regulation M-C
1. ⚔️ Mega Salamence — The Pseudo-Legendary Menace
3 Mega Salamence returns to menace the competitive scene once more. As a pseudo-Legendary, it already had a respectable BST of 600, which gets 100 more stat points distributed fairly evenly to make it even stronger.
Mega Salamence is an absolute priority recruit — a physical sweeper with sky-high Attack and Speed that very few teams can safely check.
2. Mega Golisopod — Tough Claws Terror
3 Pokémon fans rejoiced when Mega Golisopod received the Ability Tough Claws. While any Ability would have been an improvement over Emergency Exit — which forced a switch when Golisopod’s HP drops below 50% — Tough Claws is really good on this Mega.
No more forced switches. Mega Golisopod is now a sustained attacker that can stay in and deal massive contact-move damage consistently.
3. 🧊 Mega Baxcalibur — The Wildcard
3 While it has multiple weaknesses to potentially bring it down, it should not surprise people if Mega Baxcalibur ends up dominating the Pokémon Champions meta with the right teammates.
Pair it with Snow-setters and watch Mega Baxcalibur tear through unprepared squads with brutal Ice-type STAB coverage.
4. 🌿 Rillaboom — Grassy Terrain King Returns
1 The latest Ranked Battles update brings back several competitive staples, including Rillaboom. 5 Rillaboom turns the entire field into Grassy Terrain for 5 turns when it enters a battle.
Grassy Terrain support, passive HP recovery for your whole team, and Grassy Glide priority — Rillaboom is one of the most universally useful team-support options in the entire format.
5. 🔮 Indeedee-F — The Trick Room Enabler
3 The reason the female form of Indeedee is better suited to VGC compared to the male one, despite both having access to Psychic Surge, comes down to a few key reasons. 3 In doubles, Indeedee-F’s defenses allow it to survive attacks better. More importantly, it has access to Follow Me — which allows players to redirect attacks away from their main attacker.
💡 Meta Tip: Build a Trick Room team around Indeedee-F and Mega Baxcalibur — the combination of Psychic Surge, Follow Me, and raw Ice-type power is already turning heads in early Regulation M-C ladder play!
Bonus — Z Mega Evolutions to Watch
2 Pokémon Champions also sees Z Mega Evolutions — Mega Absol Z, Mega Garchomp Z, and Mega Lucario Z — joining the fray! 8 The most notable of these are the new Z Mega Evolutions for Garchomp, Lucario, and Absol.
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FAQs
Q: How long does Pokémon Champions Regulation M-C last?
A: Regulation M-C runs from September 9 to December 2, 2026 — giving players nearly three months to build, refine, and dominate with the new additions.
Q: What is the single best new Pokémon to use in Regulation M-C?
A: Mega Salamence is the standout pick — its boosted 700 BST, massive Attack power, and sheer versatility make it an instant S-tier threat that every team needs a plan to handle.
