The Pokemon Champions Companion
From your first battle to ranked wins
Learn Pokemon Champions the data-backed way: beginner-first guides, daily meta stats from real ranked battles and tournaments, and free team-building tools.
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Kingambit45.2%
324
Tournaments tracked
8,047
Teams analyzed
330
Guides & articles
New to Champions?
Zero to ranked in four steps
A guided path for new players. Read in order, or jump straight to what you need.
- 1
Learn the game
What Pokemon Champions is, how doubles works, and everything to do in your first 30 minutes.
Read the guide - 2
Master Stat Points
The SP system replaces EVs and IVs. Learn how 66 points shape every build.
Read the guide - 3
Win team preview
Read the opponent's six, pick your four, and start every battle with a plan.
Read the guide - 4
Control the speed
Tailwind, Trick Room and speed tiers — why the faster player usually wins.
Read the guide
Live Snapshot
Meta Pulse
Based on 82,500 ranked battles · Updated 9h ago
| # | Pokemon | Usage | Δ | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kingambit | 44.5% | ▲ 9.1 | 61.4% |
| 2 |  Garchomp | 30.7% | ▲ 0.9 | 59.9% |
| 3 |  Basculegion | 29.9% | ▲ 0.6 | 62.3% |
| 4 |  Charizard | 25.1% | ▼ 4.3 | 62.4% |
| 5 |  Whimsicott | 24.9% | ▲ 3.8 | 59.5% |
| 6 |  Incineroar | 23.6% | ▼ 6.0 | 59.5% |
| 7 |  Sinistcha | 22.7% | ▼ 2.1 | 60.3% |
| 8 |  Staraptor | 21.9% | ▲ 6.7 | 60.7% |
| 9 |  Sneasler | 21.7% | ▲ 2.0 | 58.7% |
| 10 |  Farigiraf | 18.9% | ▲ 2.5 | 58.9% |
Top Items
- Focus Sash2.1%
- Sitrus Berry1.7%
- Life Orb1.6%
- Leftovers0.8%
Top Moves
- Protect10.8%
- Fake Out1.8%
- Rock Slide1.8%
- Tailwind1.7%
Trending Up
- Kingambit▲ 9.1%
- Staraptor▲ 6.7%
- Raichu▲ 6.0%
- Arcanine▲ 4.8%
- Delphox▲ 4.7%
Trending Down
- Incineroar▼ 6.0%
- Venusaur▼ 4.4%
- Charizard▼ 4.3%
- Archaludon▼ 3.4%
- Annihilape▼ 2.8%
Hot Spreads
Trending Builds
Kingambit
Defiant
@ Black Glasses
Sucker Punch · Kowtow Cleave · Protect · Iron Head
Used in 6114 teams
Garchomp
Rough Skin
@ Life Orb
Dragon Claw · Protect · Rock Slide · Earthquake
Used in 4225 teams
Basculegion
Adaptability
@ Choice Scarf
Last Respects · Aqua Jet · Wave Crash · Protect
Used in 4106 teams
Charizard
Blaze
@ Charizardite Y
Protect · Heat Wave · Weather Ball · Solar Beam
Used in 3450 teams
Whimsicott
Prankster
@ Focus Sash
Tailwind · Moonblast · Encore · Protect
Used in 3418 teams
Incineroar
Intimidate
@ Sitrus Berry
Fake Out · Parting Shot · Flare Blitz · Throat Chop
Used in 3240 teams
Sinistcha
Hospitality
@ Colbur Berry
Matcha Gotcha · Rage Powder · Protect · Trick Room
Used in 3127 teams
Staraptor
Intimidate
@ Staraptite
Close Combat · Protect · Brave Bird · Tailwind
Used in 3011 teams
Competitive Calendar
Recent Tournaments
Hatterene Series W33/2026 - 6pm UTC - M-B
Aug 12, 2026
IMPERIUM CHAMPIONS TOURNAMENT #3
Aug 12, 2026
Shared Builds
Community Teams
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An Introduction to Competitive Pokemon
How I Became the #1 Ranked Player in Pokemon Champions
I Built a Tricky Mega Chandelure Team
Quick answers
Pokemon Champions FAQ
Is Pokemon Champions free to play?
Yes. Pokemon Champions is free-to-start on Nintendo Switch and mobile. Ranked battles, recruiting from the Roster Ranch and Victory Points are free; the battle pass and memberships are optional.
Is Pokemon Champions pay-to-win?
Mostly no. Competitive Pokemon are recruited with Victory Points earned by battling, and paid options do not directly buy power. A few Pokemon require transfers from other games via Pokemon HOME.
Can you trade Pokemon in Pokemon Champions?
There is no in-game trading. The only way to bring outside Pokemon in is transferring them through Pokemon HOME, and transfers are one-way into Champions.
What are Stat Points (SP)?
Stat Points replace EVs and IVs. Every Pokemon distributes 66 points with a maximum of 32 per stat, so builds are quick to plan and can be freely redistributed.
Does Pokemon Champions have Mega Evolution or Terastal?
Mega Evolution is the only special battle mechanic, including 21 Champions-exclusive Mega forms. There is no Terastallization, Dynamax or Z-Moves.
Which Pokemon are the best right now?
Check our usage stats page — rebuilt daily from ranked ladder battles and community tournament results, with usage rates, win rates, and the most common moves and items.
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