Pokemon Champions Tier List (Regulation M-B)
Updated July 20, 2026 — based on Pokesynergy meta data (synced July 12) and ChampDex tournament data (3,409 entrants, 15 events, synced July 8). META STABLE: Kingambit solidified at Top 5 with 52.6% win rate (highest among S-tier), rain teams continue decline, sun offense rising. v1.1.4 patch released (July 7-8, bug fixes only). NAIC Twitch Coupons expired July 14. NA1CCHAMP expired July 15. Lucario COROCORO event started July 15 — details pending. Season M-4 Battle Pass LIVE (July 8 - Aug 5): Sceptile (Standard), Blaziken & Swampert (Premium). Mawile Monthly Challenge July 24-27 — battle phase starts in 4 days.
META STATUS (July 20, Pokesynergy Jul 12 + ChampDex Jul 8): KINGAMBIT META — Top 10 by play rate: Garchomp 41.3%, Basculegion 35.8%, Sinistcha 32.0%, Incineroar 31.0%, Kingambit 30.1%, Whimsicott 27.8%, Mega Charizard Y 23.2%, Sneasler 20.3%, Pelipper 18.6%, Mega Floette 17.8%. Highest win rates: Mega Floette (53.8%), Kingambit (52.6%), Mega Charizard Y (52.0%). Rain decline confirmed across multiple data sources. Sun offense (Mega Charizard Y + Torkoal) gaining. Trick Room (Farigiraf) stable. v1.1.4 patch (bug fixes only) released July 7-8. NAIC Twitch Coupons EXPIRED July 14. NA1CCHAMP EXPIRED July 15. Lucario COROCORO event started July 15 — details pending. Season M-4 LIVE now.
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How to Read This Tier List
- Tier SS - Meta Defining. Four Pokemon currently meet this bar — Garchomp, Sinistcha, Basculegion, and Whimsicott are the format's defining picks.
- Tier S - Elite. Format staples that shape team-building decisions.
- Tier A - Strong. Core picks for top-level teams.
- Tier B - Solid. Viable role-specific options.
- Tier C - Average. Outclassed by higher tiers.
- Tier D - Avoid in competitive.
Tier SS - Meta Defining. Tournament staples — you will see them in nearly every high-rank battle. Four picks currently meet this bar.
| Pokemon | Type(s) | Why It's Good |
|---|
| Mega Garchomp | Dragon/Ground | 38.4% usage (ChampDex, #1). Dragon Claw 93% + Life Orb. 4 weeks at #1 — undisputed king. Mega Garchomp Sand Force adds devastating damage. Earthquake remains the format's top Ground move. |
| Sinistcha | Grass/Ghost | 32.1% usage (ChampDex, #2). Declining but still elite (-1.6pp this week). Hospitality + Matcha Gotcha 97% + Kasib Berry. The healing engine is still the best Grass-type, but teams have fully adapted from 45.3% peak. |
| Basculegion | Water/Ghost | 31.6% usage (ChampDex, #3). BIGGEST FALLER this week (-1.8pp). Last Respects 96% + Choice Scarf is still strong, but rain teams declining broadly. Drop may signal meta pivot away from rain. |
| Incineroar | Fire/Dark | 30.9% usage (ChampDex, #4). SURGING back (+0.9pp). Fake Out 97% + Sitrus Berry support pivot is rebounding. Intimidate + Parting Shot cycle remains the format's best role compression pick. |
Tier S - Elite. Format staples that shape team-building decisions and require direct answers.
| Pokemon | Type(s) | Why It's Good |
|---|
| Kingambit | Dark/Steel | 28.1% usage (ChampDex, #5). BIGGEST RISER (+2.1pp)! Sucker Punch 97% + Black Glasses. Supreme Overlord late-game cleaning is surging — now a TOP 5 Pokemon and the strongest closer in the format. |
| Whimsicott | Grass/Fairy | 26.1% usage (ChampDex, #6). Notable decline (-1.6pp) from SS tier. Prankster Tailwind 97% + Focus Sash is still premier speed control, but Kingambit has pushed it out of Top 5. Encore utility remains elite. |
| Sneasler | Fighting/Poison | 20.7% usage (ChampDex, #7). STABILIZED and slightly rising (+0.4pp). Close Combat 97% + White Herb + Unburden has found its floor. Dire Claw RNG can steal games — strong S-tier pick. |
| Mega Charizard | Fire/Flying | 22.3% usage (StrataDex). Mega Charizard Y (Drought + sun offense) remains relevant. Charizard + Garchomp core still popular in tournaments. |
| Mega Raichu | Electric | 20.5% usage (StrataDex), SURGING. Free Raichuite X/Y until Sept 1-2. Electric Surge (Mega Raichu X) — 30% Electric boost, prevents sleep. No Guard (Mega Raichu Y) guarantees accuracy. |
Tier A - Strong. Core picks for top-level teams with clear roles in the current meta.
| Pokemon | Type(s) | Why It's Good |
|---|
| Farigiraf | Normal/Psychic | 19.5% usage (ChampDex, #8). SURGING AGAIN (+1.5pp)! Trick Room 97% + Sitrus Berry. After cooling off last week, Farigiraf is back on the rise — Trick Room remains a legitimate meta strategy. |
| Pelipper | Water/Flying | 18.6% usage (ChampDex, #9). BIG DROP (-1.8pp). Hurricane 96% + Sitrus Berry rain setter. Rain teams as a whole are declining — both Pelipper and Basculegion fell ~1.8pp this week. |
| Archaludon | Steel/Dragon | 17.0% usage (ChampDex, #10). Steady Steel pivot (-0.8pp). Protect 97% + Leftovers. Consistent performer with 79% WR. |
| Sylveon | Fairy | 16.9% usage (ChampDex, #11). STRONG RISER (+1.4pp)! Hyper Voice 96% + Fairy Feather. Pixilate spread damage is gaining traction as an alternative to declining Whimsicott. |
| Grimmsnarl | Fairy/Dark | 16.1% usage (ChampDex, #12). Declining (-1.1pp). Reflect 90% + Light Clay dual screens support, but Whimsicott competition is fierce. |
| Mega Swampert | Water/Ground | 12.5% usage (StrataDex). Rain-boosted Swift Swim sweeper. NOTE: rain team usage is declining broadly — monitor viability. |
Tier B - Solid. Viable options with clear niches, often used as role-specific fillers or counter-picks.
| Pokemon | Type(s) | Why It's Good |
|---|
| Gholdengo | Steel/Ghost | 11.3% usage (ChampDex, #13). Notable decline (-1.2pp). Make It Rain 98% + Life Orb anti-support still strong, but teams finding other options. |
| Mega Metagross | Steel/Psychic | 11.5% usage (StrataDex). Tough Claws + Meteor Mash physical nuke. Mega Stone from Battle Pass M-3. |
| Torkoal | Fire | 7.7% usage (ChampDex, #14). RISING (+0.6pp). Protect 95% + Charcoal Drought setter. Sun teams gaining ground while rain declines — watch this trend. |
| Hydreigon | Dark/Dragon | 6.1% usage (ChampDex, #15). Steady (+0.2pp). Draco Meteor 95% + Choice Scarf special attacker. |
| Sableye | Dark/Ghost | 6.0% usage (ChampDex, #16). Light Screen 75% + Light Clay Prankster support. Slightly declining. |
| Maushold | Normal | 5.8% usage (ChampDex, #17). Follow Me 93% + Focus Sash. Redirection support solid but slightly down. |
| Aerodactyl | Rock/Flying | 5.2% usage (ChampDex, #18). Rock Slide 91% + Focus Sash fast lead. Stable niche pick. |
| Alolan Ninetales | Ice/Fairy | 4.9% usage (ChampDex, #19). Snow Warning + Aurora Veil dual screens. Niche weather alternative. |
| Rotom Wash | Electric/Water | 4.7% usage (ChampDex, #20). Hydro Pump 94% + Sitrus Berry. Levitate + good typing gives it a unique defensive niche. |
| Annihilape | Fighting/Ghost | Rage Fist power stacking scales into late game. Strong on bulky teams that can stall turns. |
| Dragonite | Dragon/Flying | Multiscale tanking still works. Free Dragonite from Mystery Gift (until Aug 31) is still relevant. |
| Delphox | Fire/Psychic | Mobile Dawn winning team pick. Blaze + Heat Wave spread damage. Mega Delphox (Levitate) is S-tier Mega. |
| Froslass | Ice/Ghost | Cursed Body + Will-O-Wisp disrupts physical attackers. Mega Froslass is A-tier Mega Evolution. |
| Glimmora | Rock/Poison | Power Gem 100% pick on Focus Sash. Hazard setter + anti-Fairy tech. |
| Mega Eelektross | Electric | Mega Stone from Battle Pass M-3. Levitate + no weaknesses makes it a unique pivot. |
| Mega Starmie | Water/Psychic | Mega Stone from Battle Pass M-3. Analytic + Rapid Spin support. |
| Mega Mawile | Steel/Fairy | Huge Power + Play Rough is devastating physical damage. Strong Trick Room sweeper. |
| Mega Kangaskhan | Normal | Parental Bond makes attacks hit twice. S-tier Singles threat, solid in Doubles with Fake Out. |
Tier C - Average. Usable but outclassed by higher tiers in most matchups.
| Pokemon | Type(s) | Why It's Good |
|---|
| Amoonguss | Grass/Poison | Spore puts opponents to sleep. Rage Powder redirects attacks. Less used due to Sinistcha outclassing it. |
| Heatran | Fire/Steel | Flash Fire + great defensive typing. Eruption hits hard under sun. |
| Arcanine | Fire | Well-rounded Intimidate user. Good for beginners learning the meta. |
| Ogerpon (Hearthflame) | Grass/Fire | Mold Breaker + Ivy Cudgel. Strong but needs team support. |
| Vivillon | Bug/Flying | Powder utility and Sleep Powder support. |
| Kommo-o | Dragon/Fighting | Clangorous Soul setup sweeper. Niche but effective. |
| Corviknight | Flying/Steel | Defiant sweeper pivot. Top physical wall. |
| Mega Venusaur | Grass/Poison | Thick Fat + weather control. Sun offense counter. |
| Staraptor | Normal/Flying | NEW to ChampDex Top 50 last week (1.9%). Choice Scarf + Brave Bird + Intimidate. Niche fast lead. |
| Vileplume | Grass/Poison | NEW to ChampDex Top 50 last week (1.9%). After You + Chlorophyll sun enabler. |
Tier D - Weak. Avoid in competitive play.
| Pokemon | Type(s) | Why It's Good |
|---|
| Early-evolution Pokemon | Various | Too weak for competitive play. Evolve them first! |
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Pokesynergy Meta Data (July 12) & ChampDex Tournament Data (July 8 — 3,409 Entrants, 15 Events)
Two independent data sources confirm the current meta. Pokesynergy (synced July 12) shows play rates AND win rates. ChampDex tournament data (3,409 entrants, 15 events, synced July 8) tracks tournament-specific usage. Kingambit has the highest win rate (52.6%) among top-tier picks. Mega Floette (53.8%) and Mega Charizard Y (52.0%) also show elite win rates:
| Pokemon | Play Rate | Win Rate | Key Insight |
|---|
| Garchomp | 41.3% | 48.7% | #1 play rate. Dragon Claw 93% + Life Orb. Sand Force Mega undisputed king. 4+ weeks at #1 across all data sources. |
| Basculegion | 35.8% | 50.4% | #2. Last Respects 96% + Choice Scarf. Solid win rate — rain archetype declining but Basculegion itself remains elite. |
| Sinistcha | 32.0% | 48.0% | #3. Matcha Gotcha 97% + Kasib Berry. Hospitality healing engine still elite. Continuing gradual decline from 45.3% peak. |
| Incineroar | 31.0% | 50.1% | #4. Fake Out 97% + Sitrus Berry. Intimidate cycling rebounding. Best role compression in the format. |
| Kingambit | 30.1% | 52.6% | #5. HIGHEST WIN RATE in S-tier! Sucker Punch 97% + Black Glasses. Supreme Overlord endgame is the best closer. Now a proven meta staple. |
| Whimsicott | 27.8% | 49.3% | #6. Tailwind 97% + Focus Sash. Premier speed control still. Slightly down but win rate solid. |
| Mega Charizard Y | 23.2% | 52.0% | #7. Drought + sun offense surging. 52% win rate confirms sun is a top archetype. Rising as rain declines. |
| Sneasler | 20.3% | 49.3% | #8. Close Combat 97% + White Herb stabilized. Unburden sweeper found its floor after weeks of decline. |
| Pelipper | 18.6% | 47.5% | #9. Hurricane 96% + rain setter. Win rate below 50% — rain teams are in decline across all data sources. |
| Mega Floette | 17.8% | 53.8% | #10. BEST WIN RATE overall (53.8%)! Fairy Aura spread damage is devastating. Low play rate but extremely efficient when used. |
| Farigiraf | 17.5% | 50.1% | #11. Trick Room 97% + Sitrus Berry. 50% win rate confirms Trick Room is a genuine meta strategy. |
| Sylveon | 16.4% | 49.2% | #12. Pixilate Hyper Voice 96% + Fairy Feather. Rising Fairy alternative to Whimsicott. |
| Grimmsnarl | 16.4% | 45.3% | #13. Reflect 90% + Light Clay dual screens. Win rate concerning — may be overused relative to effectiveness. |
| Archaludon | 16.9% | 49.2% | #14. Protect 97% + Leftovers Steel pivot. Consistent mid-tier performer. |
| Metagross | 15.7% | 46.2% | #15. Tough Claws + Meteor Mash. Battle Pass M-3 Mega Stone. Win rate below average for play rate. |
| Swampert | 15.4% | 47.8% | #16. Swift Swim rain sweeper. Suffering from broad rain archetype decline. |
| Staraptor | 13.7% | 43.1% | #17. Contrary ability. Brave Bird + Close Combat. Interesting but lowest win rate in the Top 20. |
| Gholdengo | 11.4% | 47.5% | #18. Make It Rain 98% + Life Orb anti-support. Stable niche pick. |
| Raichu | 9.1% | 44.2% | #19. Free Mega Stones until Sept 1. Both X (Electric Surge) and Y (No Guard) see play. |
| Mega Aerodactyl | 7.1% | 50.3% | #20. Rock Slide + Tough Claws. 150 base Speed. Solid win rate for a niche pick — sleeper option. |
Data from Pokesynergy (synced July 12, 2026) and ChampDex (synced July 8, 3,409 entrants, 15 events). Pokesynergy provides both play rate and win rate — note that some Pokemon (Mega Floette 53.8%, Kingambit 52.6%) have win rates significantly above their play rates, indicating untapped potential. Top 5 by win rate: Mega Floette 53.8%, Kingambit 52.6%, Mega Charizard Y 52.0%, Excadrill 53.5% (low play rate), Basculegion 50.4%. Tier rankings combine both data sources with tournament results. Recent tournaments: Intimidators Champions Challenge (June 30, 83 entrants), VGC Trainer School (July 5, 80 entrants). All Reg M-B format.
What is Regulation M-B?
Regulation M-B is the current competitive format for Pokemon Champions, running from June 17, 2026 to September 2, 2026. It features Mega Evolutions as a core mechanic and has introduced new Mega Stones including Raichunite X/Y, Staraptite, and Battle Pass M-3 additions (Eelektrossite, Metagrossite, Starmieite). The format defines which Pokemon are allowed in official ranked battles. Ranked Battle Season M-4 is LIVE from July 8 to August 5, 2026, with a new Battle Pass featuring Sceptile (Standard), Blaziken and Swampert (Premium), and new Mega Stones (Sceptilite, Blazikenite, Swampertite).
Key Trends (July 14 Update)
- KINGAMBIT IS THE BEST CLOSER — 30.1% play rate, but 52.6% win rate is the highest among S-tier picks. Supreme Overlord late-game cleaning is a proven, dominant strategy. Black Glasses + Sucker Punch is the meta's best endgame tool.
- MEGA FLOETTE SLEEPER MVP — Only 17.8% play rate but 53.8% win rate (BEST overall). Fairy Aura + Dazzling Gleam spread damage is highly efficient. One Calm Mind and it snowballs out of control.
- SUN OFFENSE RISING, RAIN DECLINING — Mega Charizard Y (52.0% WR) and Torkoal are rising while Pelipper (47.5% WR) and rain archetypes decline. The meta pivot toward sun is confirmed across multiple data sources.
- Top 5 reshuffled — Garchomp (41.3%) > Basculegion (35.8%) > Sinistcha (32.0%) > Incineroar (31.0%) > Kingambit (30.1%). Kingambit solidly Top 5 now, Whimsicott at #6.
- Trick Room is a legitimate strategy — Farigiraf at 17.5% play rate with 50.1% win rate. Not a niche — a genuine meta option alongside Tailwind speed control.
- v1.1.4 patch live — Bug fixes only (July 7-8, 2026). No balance changes. Make sure your game is updated before playing ranked.
- NA1CCHAMP EXPIRED — July 15, 2026. The 22 Quick Coupon code is no longer valid.
- NAIC Twitch Coupons EXPIRED — July 14, 2026. These codes are no longer valid.
- Lucario COROCORO Event July 15 — Serial code distribution started. Ability and moveset details pending; we will update once confirmed.
- Season M-4 LIVE — Season M-3 ended July 8. Season M-4 Ranked Battles and Battle Pass M-4 are now live (July 8 - August 5, 2026). Sceptile is free on the Standard track; Blaziken and Swampert require the Premium Battle Pass. Mawile Monthly Challenge runs July 24-27, 2026.
- Top Mega Evolutions: Mega Garchomp (Sand Force, #1), Mega Charizard Y (Drought, 52% WR), Mega Floette (Fairy Aura, 53.8% WR), Mega Raichu X (Electric Surge, free until Sept 1), Mega Aerodactyl (Tough Claws, sleeper 50.3% WR).
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: July 17, 2026.
Tips for Using This Tier List
- Pick 1-2 SS-tier Pokemon for your first team. Garchomp + Whimsicott is the most proven core right now.
- Consider Mega Delphox or Mega Greninja — the current top Mega Evolutions. Both provide unique offensive pressure.
- Try Mega Raichu X — free during launch event, Electric Surge is powerful for beginners.
- 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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