Regulation MC Will Add 24 Pokémon to Champions

Regulation MC is the next major ruleset update for Pokémon Champions, and VICE reports that 24 additional Pokémon have now been confirmed for the format. The update also has published release timing, giving players a clearer window to prepare for the next ladder and tournament environment.

For competitive players, the important part is not just the number of additions, but how they affect doubles building. A 24-Pokémon expansion can shift speed tiers, defensive benchmarks, Fake Out pressure, redirection options, weather cores, and Mega Evolution pairings. Even if only a few of the newcomers become top-tier, the rest can still matter as matchup picks or support pieces that force adjustments in common teams.

If you are planning early Regulation MC testing, avoid locking in SP spreads too soon. New threats can change what bulk numbers you need to survive common double-targets, which speed marks are worth chasing, and whether certain offensive benchmarks still matter. The first few days of the format will likely be unstable as players test obvious additions, anti-meta answers, and revised Mega cores.

PokemonHelper will track the confirmed roster and competitive implications once the full Regulation MC details are available.

Source: VICE