The Pokémon Company (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara) is pleased to share the following news about the Nintendo Switch and mobile device (iOS/Android) software title Pokémon Champions.
A new video about Pokémon Champions has been released!
Regulation Set M-C will begin on Wednesday, September 9, 2026!
Mega Absol Z, Mega Lucario Z, and Mega Garchomp Z will appear in Pokémon Champions!
1. A new video about Pokémon Champions has been released!
Regulation Set M-C kicks off on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, bringing a variety of Pokémon, including Z Mega Evolutions, to Pokémon Champions.
You can now watch the latest video featuring Mega Absol Z and Mega Lucario Z on the official Pokémon YouTube channel. Please check it out!
Z Mega Evolutions arrive in Pokémon Champions! | Official Pokémon World Championships Trailer
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2. Regulation Set M-C will begin on Wednesday, September 9, 2026!
Regulation Set M-C
Regulations are the rules that govern things like which Pokémon species and held items are allowed in battle.
Duration of Regulation Set M-C
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 02:00 UTC to Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at 01:59 UTC
Overview of Regulation Set M-C
More Pokémon will become available in Pokémon Champions, joining Pokémon from Regulation Sets M-A and M-B.
Pokémon new to Regulation Set M-C include the following:
Rillaboom
Baxcalibur
Note: Some of the Pokémon featured in the promotional video will not appear in Regulation Set M-C.
Battle Mechanics
Certain Pokémon can Mega Evolve if they’re holding a Mega Stone.
You can use Mega Evolution only one time per battle.
Mega Evolutions newly allowed under Regulation Set M-C include:
Mega Absol Z
Mega Lucario Z
Mega Garchomp Z
3. Mega Absol Z, Mega Lucario Z, and Mega Garchomp Z will appear in Pokémon Champions!
The Z Mega Evolutions Mega Absol Z, Mega Lucario Z, and Mega Garchomp Z will newly appear in Pokémon Champions for Regulation Set M-C.
Mega Lucario Z has a never-before-seen Ability that is making its first appearance in this title.
Mega Absol Z
Category: Disaster Pokémon
Types: Dark/Ghost
Ability: Sharpness
Height: 3ʹ11″ (1.2 m)
Weight: 108 lbs. (49 kg)
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Ability: Sharpness
Mega Absol Z’s Ability is Sharpness.
This Ability boosts the power of the Pokémon’s slicing moves by 50%.
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Mega Lucario Z
Category: Aura Pokémon
Types: Fighting/Steel
Ability: Aura Guard
Height: 4ʹ3″ (1.3 m)
Weight: 108.9 lbs. (49.4 kg)
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Ability: Aura Guard
Mega Lucario Z’s Ability, Aura Guard, is a new Ability that’s making its first appearance in this title.
This Ability halves the damage the Pokémon takes from contact moves.
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Mega Garchomp Z
Category: Mach Pokémon
Type: Dragon
Ability: Levitate
Height: 6ʹ3″ (1.9 m)
Weight: 218.3 lbs. (99 kg)
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Ability: Levitate
Mega Garchomp Z’s Ability is Levitate.
This Ability makes the Pokémon immune to Ground-type moves.
It also makes the Pokémon immune to statuses such as Spikes, Toxic Spikes, and Sticky Web.
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