Pokémon Champions - Regulation M‑B update & launch on iOS and Android
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Pokémon Champions - Regulation M‑B update & launch on iOS and Android

Alexandre Alexandre Jollier
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In brief

Pokémon Champions is undergoing a major overhaul with the Regulation M-B update, coinciding with the mobile launch on iOS and Android and the opening of Season 3. This update resets ranks, introduces a new Battle Pass and adds over a hundred new Pokémon, including Mega Raichu X and Y, completely restructuring the competitive metagame.

The major Regulation M-B update marks a radical shift for Pokémon Champions, coinciding with the release of the mobile version of the game on iOS and Android and the opening of Season 3. With this new regulation, everything is turned upside down: your rank is reset, a new Battle Pass makes its appearance with brand-new rewards, and the metagame is entirely rethought on the basis of a massive influx of new Pokémon.

The main stake of the update becomes, at first, the highly anticipated introduction of Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y, finally equipped with revealed abilities and, in our view, significant enough to shake up team builds. Both forms round out an already sizeable roster of 23 Mega Evolutions from Pokémon Legends: Z-A, for a total of about a hundred newcomers, including other Megas and classic Pokémon.

Regulation M-B nonetheless remains at the heart of Pokémon Champions's competitive DNA: Solo and Duo battles centered on Mega Evolution, but also Pokémon transferred via Pokémon Home, and above all an interface designed for readability with HP gauges shown as percentages and fine-tuned move management. Pokémon Champions thus becomes a

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Frequently asked questions

What changes with the Regulation M-B update?
The update resets all ranks, introduces a new Battle Pass with brand-new rewards, and completely overhauls the metagame with over a hundred new Pokémon, including Mega Raichu X and Y with their game-changing Abilities.
When does the mobile version of Pokémon Champions release?
The mobile version launches simultaneously with the Regulation M-B update on iOS and Android, marking the opening of the game's Season 3.
Can Mega Raichu X and Y really change the metagame?
Yes, according to analyses, the new Abilities of Mega Raichu X and Y are significant enough to shake up team compositions and influence competitive strategies.
Can I transfer my Pokémon from my older games?
Yes, Regulation M-B remains centered on transferring Pokémon via Pokémon Home, allowing players to use their existing Pokémon in Solo and Duo battles.

Key takeaways

  • Regulation M-B is a radical overhaul of the ranked system with rank resets and a new Battle Pass
  • Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y arrive with brand-new Abilities capable of shaking up team builds
  • Over a hundred new Pokémon join the roster, including 23 Mega Evolutions from Pokémon Legends: Z-A
  • The mobile launch on iOS and Android opens Pokémon Champions up to new players with an optimized interface

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