Question 1

What format does Pokémon Champions use?

Accepted Answer

Pokémon Champions uses official doubles battles — bring 6 Pokémon and pick 4 each game, with two on the field at a time. It follows the same ruleset as the official VGC format, including the one restricted Legendary rule and Terastallization.

Question 2

Can I use VGC teams in Pokémon Champions?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pokémon Champions uses the same doubles ruleset as VGC Regulation I. Any VGC team built for the current regulation is legal and competitive in Champions. The two formats share the same banlist and Pokémon restrictions.

Question 3

What are the best Pokémon for Pokémon Champions?

Accepted Answer

Top restricted Legendaries include Miraidon, Koraidon, Calyrex-Shadow Rider, Zacian-Crowned, and Kyogre. Strong supports played in Champions include Incineroar, Flutter Mane, Urshifu-Rapid-Strike, Rillaboom, Amoonguss, Farigiraf, and Whimsicott — the same staples used at the top of VGC.

Question 4

How do I build a Pokémon Champions team?

Accepted Answer

Build your Champions team the same way as a VGC team: choose a restricted Legendary, then fill 5 support slots covering speed control, redirection, Intimidate, and coverage. Check the teams on this page for proven structures used by top players across both Champions and VGC.

Question 5

How do I copy a Pokémon Champions team into Showdown?

Accepted Answer

Click any team card to open it, then hit the copy button. Open Pokémon Showdown, go to the Teambuilder, click "Import from text", paste the team, and save. Select VGC 2026 Regulation I as the format — it matches the Champions ruleset.

Question 6

How do I share a Pokémon Champions team?

Accepted Answer

Export your team from Showdown, paste it here on crob.at, and click Create Team. You'll get a shareable link with sprites, moves, and EVs that you can post on Discord, Reddit, or anywhere.

Question 7

Where can I find Pokémon Champions tournament results and teams?

Accepted Answer

Pokémon Champions events post team dumps and top-cut results after each tournament. This page aggregates Champions teams shared on crob.at. You can also follow official Pokémon Champions channels and Limitless Online for event coverage and posted teams.

Pokémon Champions Teams for Pokémon Showdown

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