There’s a lot of action happening in Pokémon Champions this month. A new Monthly Challenge Series (MCS) is kicking off along with a new Ranked Battles season and the availability of a new Battle Pass. By taking part in these events, Trainers can obtain Pokémon and items. Here’s what’s in store:
Monthly Challenge Series August 2026
Battles are on the horizon! The Monthly Challenge Series August 2026 competition takes place Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. PDT to Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 6:59 p.m. PDT. Remember, before you can battle like a champion, you need to register to compete. The entry period runs from Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. PDT to Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 6:59 p.m. PDT. This competition follows Regulation M-B and will use the Single Battle format. For the full list of eligible Pokémon, regulations, and other details, refer to the in-game news.
To enter the competition, go to Battle, then Online Competitions, and then select Monthly Challenge Series August 2026from the list. Registration will remain open until the end of the event. After the event ends and results are announced, qualifying players who finished three or more matches with a win or loss during the event period will be eligible for rewards.
To view your rankings and collect your rewards, follow these steps:
- After the competition has ended, launch your Pokémon Champions game.
- Select Battle.
- Select Online Competitions.
- Collect your rewards from your in-game mailbox.
Rewards
Trainers who participate in three or more battles will be eligible for a participation prize that includes an Alolan Raichu, 100 Quick Coupons, and the title of MCS 08/2026 Challenger. Depending on how highly you place at the event’s conclusion, you can earn the following titles:
- MCS 08/2026 Master: 1st to 10th place
- MCS 08/2026 Veteran: 11th to 100th place
- MCS 08/2026 Ace: 101st to 1,000th place
- MCS 08/2026 Rising Star: 1,001st to 10,000th place
Ranked Battles Season M-5
Take on Trainers from around the world in Ranked Battles to earn in-game rewards based on the rank you reach or the placement you achieve. Ranked Battles Season M-5 runs from Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. PDT to Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 6:59 p.m. PDT. The Champion Tier and Rank 1 through Rank 3 of the Master Ball Tier will open on the evening of Tuesday, August 11—one week after the start of the season.
Battle Pass Season M-5
The Season M-5 Battle Pass is available from Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. PDT to Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 6:59 p.m. PDT. As the level of your Battle Pass increases, you’ll be able to earn various rewards. You can raise the level of a Battle Pass by taking part in Ranked Battles and competitions to obtain Season Points.
You can also purchase a Premium Battle Pass which lets you receive additional rewards when the level of your Battle Pass increases.
Rewards for this season’s Battle Pass include:
- Pokémon:Chandelure
- Mega Stone:Chandelurite
- Trainer icon:Chandelure
- Other:Quick Coupon ×48
- Other:Teammate Ticket ×4
- Other:Training Ticket ×4
- Other:10,000 VP
Rewards for this season’s Premium Battle Pass include:
- Pokémon:Excadrill, Scrafty
- Mega Stones:Excadrite, Scraftinite
- Trainer icons:Excadrill, Scrafty
- Clothing:Corbeau Outfit Set
- Other:Teammate Ticket ×6
- Other:Training Ticket ×9
Good luck with all your Pokémon Champions battles, Trainers!
Release Date
April 8, 2026
Genre
Battle
Platform
Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android
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