The latest news on the Pokémon VGC world: new announcements, events and ruleset updates, all you need to stay updated!
TPC has published all the new details of the 2027 season for Japan. The structure is similar to previous years, with six Global Challenges (with the first being held this month), an online PJCS Qualifier and a final live Japan Championships (PJCS).
The fifth Pokémon Champions Ranked Battles season, and third with Regulation Set M-B, is over, and the results are live! Warm-Up Challenge Champion Joji Kaieda finished 1st in the doubles Season M-5, with a rating of 2552. It’s Joji’s second time finishing in 1st place!
The Battle Pass for the Season M-6, which will be available until 7 October 2026, awards a Rillaboom, some trainer icons and other in-game rewards. The Premium Battle Pass adds a Golisopod, its Mega Stone, a Lucario and the Lucarionite Z, as well as tickets and other aesthetic items.
The Roster Ranch now features a selection of the Pokémon legal in Regulation Set M-C, which comprises all Pokémon available in the set except Eternal Flower Floette. This will be up until 2 December.
The ruleset introduces new Pokémon such as Rillaboom, Salamence or Indeedee, as well as 6 new Mega Evolutions, including Z Mega Evolutions for the first time in VGC!
