Pokemon Champions Tier List (Regulation M-A)
Updated June 2026 for the Pokemon Champions mobile launch.
Note: This tier list is for beginners. Competitive tier lists look different. This list helps you pick Pokemon that are easy to use and strong.
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How to Read This Tier List
- Tier S - Must-haves. Pick these if you want to win.
- Tier A - Excellent. Great for any team.
- Tier B - Good. Strong in the right team.
- Tier C - Average. Need specific support.
- Tier D - Avoid in competitive.
Tier S - Meta-defining. You will see these in almost every high-rank battle.
| Pokemon | Type(s) | Why It's Good |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Hands | Electric/Fighting | Bulk, strong coverage, easy to use. |
| Gholdengo | Steel/Ghost | Great typing, excellent moves, high stats. |
| Toxapex | Poison/Water | Extremely tanky, hard to kill. |
| Great Tusk | Ground/Fighting | High attack, good speed, great coverage. |
| Dragapult | Dragon/Ghost | Fast, strong, excellent movepool. |
Tier A - Excellent. Strong picks that fit in most teams.
| Pokemon | Type(s) | Why It's Good |
|---|---|---|
| Arcanine | Fire | Well-rounded, easy to build. |
| Landorus-T | Ground/Flying | Great pivot, provides utility. |
| Amoonguss | Grass/Poison | Spore is broken in competitive. |
| Heatran | Fire/Steel | Great defensive typing. |
| Ogerpon (Hearthflame) | Gras | High stats, strong signature move. |
Tier B - Good. Solid choices with specific niches.
| Pokemon | Type(s) | Why It's Good |
|---|---|---|
| Ferrothorn | Grass/Steel | Great tank, sets up hazards. |
| Grimmsnarl | Dark/Fairy | Prankster support, strong user. |
| Basculegion | Water/Ghost | Strong attacker with good bulk. |
| Kingambit | Dark/Steel | Strong priority, good stats. |
Tier C - Average. Usable but outclassed by higher tiers.
| Pokemon | Type(s) | Why It's Good |
|---|---|---|
| Tyranitar | Rock/Dark | Strong but nerfed. Still usable. |
| Gyarados | Water/Flying | Classic, strong, but has weaknesses. |
Tier D - Weak. Avoid in competitive play.
| Pokemon | Type(s) | Why It's Good |
|---|---|---|
| early-evolution Pokemon | various | Too weak for competitive play. |
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What is Reguation M-A?
Regulation M-A is the current competitive format for Pokemon Champions. It defines which Pokemon are allowed in official battles. The format changes periodically, so check back for updates!
How Often is This Updated?
We update this tier list every time the meta shifts - usually after game updates or when new Pokemon are added. Last updated: June 7, 2026.
Tips for Using This Tier List
- Pick 1-2 S-tier Pokemon for your first team. They are strong and easy to use.
- Cover your weaknesses - Don't pick 4 Pokemon all weak to the same type.
- Have fun! Tiers are just guidelines. Any Pokemon can work with the right team.
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