Global Challenge 2026 Special Roster

Global Challenge 2026 Special Roster
Roster Type Special Roster
Recruitable Pokémon 31
First Run
Start time April 24, 2026 at 02:00 (UTC)
End time May 4, 2026 at 01:59 (UTC)
Duration 12 days
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Global Challenge 2026 Special Roster was the first special roster in Pokémon Champions. It was used for the first time from April 24, 2026 until May 4, 2026, and features 31 Pokémon intended for use in the Global Challenge 2026 I Online Competition.

Overview

The Global Challenge 2026 Special Roster features 31 Pokémon (or forms) eligible for battle in Regulation Set M-A, and it is balanced towards Pokémon seeing a high amount of competitive play. Owing to the small sample of available Pokémon, type affinity tickets may not be used in this roster, however Ball Guarantee Tickets are usable.

Available Pokémon

Related articles

Rosters

Regular Rosters:
M-A


Special Rosters:
Global Challenge 2026

Online battle events

Ranked Battles Series and Regulation Sets:
Sword and ShieldScarlet and VioletChampions


Ranked Battles Seasons:
Sword and ShieldScarlet and VioletLegends: Z-AChampions (Battle Passes)


Official Online Competitions:
Sword and ShieldScarlet and VioletChampions


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Global Battle Union and Rating Battles Seasons:
Generation VGeneration VIGeneration VII


Wi-Fi and Online Competitions:
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