What is the best Pokémon in Pokémon Champions?

By ladder usage, Rillaboom: it was on 46.6% of Regulation M-C doubles teams in September 2026. In singles the most used is Mega Salamence at 41.5%.

Which Pokémon are S tier in Champions singles?

Mega Salamence, Primarina, Gholdengo, Garchomp, and Mega Golisopod, the five most used on the Champions BSS Reg M-C ladder in September 2026.

Pokémon Champions tier list

Regulation M-C · September 2026 ladder usage · Doubles · Singles

Rillaboom is on 46.6% of Regulation M-C doubles teams, more than any other Pokémon, and the rest of the doubles S tier is Sneasler, Incineroar, Mega Salamence, and Kingambit. Singles looks different: Mega Salamence leads at 41.5%, then Primarina and Gholdengo.

Tiers come straight from ladder usage in September 2026: S is the five most used Pokémon, A ranks 6 to 15, B 16 to 30, and C 31 to 60. Doubles counts 1,631,943 VGC battles and singles 69,462 Battle Stadium battles.

Doubles tier list

VGC 2026 Reg M-C · 1,631,943 battles

S tierusage ranks 1 to 5

PokémonShare of teamsMost used itemMost used moves

#1Rillaboomgrass46.6%Miracle SeedGrassy Glide, Fake Out, Wood Hammer

#2Sneaslerfightingpoison37.1%Psychic SeedClose Combat, Dire Claw, Protect

#3Incineroarfiredark31.7%Sitrus BerryFake Out, Parting Shot, Flare Blitz

#4Mega Salamencedragonflying28.1%SalamenciteProtect, Hyper Voice, Tailwind

#5Kingambitdarksteel25.3%Chople BerryKowtow Cleave, Sucker Punch, Iron Head

A tierusage ranks 6 to 15

PokémonShare of teamsMost used itemMost used moves

#6Basculegionwaterghost20.6%Choice ScarfLast Respects, Aqua Jet, Wave Crash

#7Indeedee-Fpsychicnormal20.3%Rocky HelmetFollow Me, Helping Hand, Trick Room

#8Gholdengosteelghost19.1%Life OrbShadow Ball, Make It Rain, Protect

#9Archaludonsteeldragon17.2%LeftoversElectro Shot, Protect, Flash Cannon

#10Mega Golisopodbugsteel15.7%GolisopiteLeech Life, Iron Head, Protect

#11Farigirafnormalpsychic15.7%Sitrus BerryTrick Room, Psychic, Helping Hand

#12Pelipperwaterflying14.8%Focus SashHurricane, Weather Ball, Tailwind

#13Mega Raichu Yelectric12.5%Raichunite YZap Cannon, Focus Blast, Protect

#14Mega Charizard Yfireflying12.2%Charizardite YProtect, Heat Wave, Weather Ball

#15Miloticwater11.9%LeftoversProtect, Scald, Ice Beam

B tierusage ranks 16 to 30

PokémonShare of teamsMost used itemMost used moves

#16Hisuian Arcaninefirerock11.6%Focus SashFlare Blitz, Protect, Head Smash

#17Mega Floettefairy10.8%FloettiteProtect, Dazzling Gleam, Moonblast

#18Sylveonfairy10.4%Fairy FeatherHyper Voice, Hyper Beam, Quick Attack

#19Garchompdragonground9.5%Life OrbDragon Claw, Rock Slide, Stomping Tantrum

#20Mega Gardevoirpsychicfairy9.4%GardevoiriteHyper Voice, Protect, Expanding Force

#21Mega Garchomp Zdragon7.9%Garchompite ZProtect, Power Gem, Earth Power

#22Politoedwater7.7%Sitrus BerryProtect, Weather Ball, Perish Song

#23Whimsicottgrassfairy7.6%Focus SashTailwind, Moonblast, Encore

#24Sinistchagrassghost7.3%Colbur BerryMatcha Gotcha, Rage Powder, Trick Room

#25Volcaronabugfire7.0%Grassy SeedProtect, Rage Powder, Struggle Bug

#26Mega Gengarghostpoison6.3%GengariteProtect, Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb

#27Armarougefirepsychic6.3%Life OrbExpanding Force, Armor Cannon, Protect

#28Mega Metagrosssteelpsychic6.3%MetagrossitePsychic Fangs, Protect, Iron Head

#29Mega Staraptorfightingflying6.3%StaraptiteClose Combat, Protect, Brave Bird

#30Indeedeepsychicnormal6.2%Choice ScarfExpanding Force, Trick, Trick Room

C tierusage ranks 31 to 60

PokémonShare of teamsMost used itemMost used moves

#31Excadrillgroundsteel5.7%Focus SashIron Head, Protect, High Horsepower

#32Mega Tyranitarrockdark5.7%TyranitariteRock Slide, Protect, Knock Off

#33Mega Swampertwaterground5.3%SwampertiteProtect, Wave Crash, Ice Punch

#34Grimmsnarldarkfairy5.2%Light ClayLight Screen, Reflect, Parting Shot

#35Torkoalfire5.1%CharcoalEruption, Protect, Weather Ball

#36Mega Froslassiceghost4.8%FroslassiteBlizzard, Protect, Aurora Veil

#37Kommo-odragonfighting4.2%LeftoversProtect, Clanging Scales, Aura Sphere

#38Mega Lucario Zfightingsteel3.8%Lucarionite ZAura Sphere, Flash Cannon, Protect

#39Primarinawaterfairy3.7%LeftoversHyper Voice, Protect, Moonblast

#40Pawmotelectricfighting3.4%Focus SashClose Combat, Double Shock, Revival Blessing

#41Mega Delphoxfirepsychic3.4%DelphoxiteProtect, Heat Wave, Nasty Plot

#42Annihilapefightingghost3.3%Choice ScarfClose Combat, Ice Punch, Rage Fist

#43Mega Blastoisewater3.0%BlastoisiniteWater Spout, Protect, Shell Smash

#44Alolan Ninetalesicefairy3.0%Light ClayBlizzard, Aurora Veil, Protect

#45Venusaurgrasspoison3.0%Focus SashSludge Bomb, Protect, Sleep Powder

#46Mega Baxcaliburdragonice2.9%BaxcalibriteProtect, Glaive Rush, Ice Shard

#47Mausholdnormal2.8%Wide LensFollow Me, Protect, Population Bomb

#48Mega Dragonitedragonflying2.7%DragoniniteProtect, Dragon Pulse, Heat Wave

#49Hatterenepsychicfairy2.5%Life OrbDazzling Gleam, Trick Room, Expanding Force

#50Tyranitarrockdark2.3%Choice ScarfRock Slide, Knock Off, Protect

#51Ceruledgefireghost2.2%Grassy SeedBitter Blade, Protect, Shadow Sneak

#52Mega Aerodactylrockflying2.2%AerodactyliteRock Slide, Tailwind, Dual Wingbeat

#53Mega Glimmorarockpoison2.1%GlimmoranitePower Gem, Earth Power, Sludge Bomb

#54Corviknightflyingsteel2.1%Psychic SeedBrave Bird, Roost, Bulk Up

#55Mega Absol Zdarkghost1.9%Absolite ZNight Slash, Shadow Claw, Close Combat

#56Mega Cameruptfireground1.9%CameruptiteEarth Power, Protect, Heat Wave

#57Talonflamefireflying1.9%Sharp BeakTailwind, Protect, Flare Blitz

#58Espathrapsychic1.9%Electric SeedProtect, Lumina Crash, Calm Mind

#59Dragapultdragonghost1.8%Life OrbDraco Meteor, Shadow Ball, Will-O-Wisp

#60Mega Raichu Xelectric1.8%Raichunite XFake Out, Volt Tackle, Protect

Megas are ranked on their own, so a Mega and its base form can sit in different tiers. Each row opens that Pokémon's full VGC 2026 Reg M-C page with spreads, teammates and counters.

Singles tier list

Champions BSS Reg M-C · 69,462 battles

S tierusage ranks 1 to 5

PokémonShare of teamsMost used itemMost used moves

#1Mega Salamencedragonflying41.5%SalamenciteDouble-Edge, Earthquake, Dragon Dance

#2Primarinawaterfairy31.7%LeftoversMoonblast, Sparkling Aria, Aqua Jet

#3Gholdengosteelghost28.7%Air BalloonShadow Ball, Make It Rain, Nasty Plot

#4Garchompdragonground28.2%Choice ScarfEarthquake, Stealth Rock, Dragon Tail

#5Mega Golisopodbugsteel26.8%GolisopiteIron Head, First Impression, Sucker Punch

A tierusage ranks 6 to 15

PokémonShare of teamsMost used itemMost used moves

#6Hippowdonground23.3%Sitrus BerryEarthquake, Yawn, Stealth Rock

#7Archaludonsteeldragon23.0%Sitrus BerryDraco Meteor, Thunderbolt, Stealth Rock

#8Mega Lucario Zfightingsteel20.7%Lucarionite ZNasty Plot, Aura Sphere, Flash Cannon

#9Mimikyughostfairy15.2%Life OrbPlay Rough, Shadow Sneak, Swords Dance

#10Rillaboomgrass14.8%Miracle SeedGrassy Glide, U-turn, High Horsepower

#11Meowscaradagrassdark13.1%Choice ScarfFlower Trick, Triple Axel, Knock Off

#12Corviknightflyingsteel12.3%Rocky HelmetRoost, U-turn, Body Press

#13Baxcaliburdragonice11.3%Focus SashEarthquake, Glaive Rush, Ice Shard

#14Basculegionwaterghost10.9%Choice ScarfLast Respects, Wave Crash, Aqua Jet

#15Alolan Ninetalesicefairy10.3%Light ClayAurora Veil, Freeze-Dry, Encore

B tierusage ranks 16 to 30

PokémonShare of teamsMost used itemMost used moves

#16Glimmorarockpoison10.2%Focus SashPower Gem, Stealth Rock, Earth Power

#17Aegislashsteelghost9.8%LeftoversShadow Sneak, King's Shield, Poltergeist

#18Mega Garchomp Zdragon7.5%Garchompite ZFlamethrower, Draco Meteor, Earth Power

#19Rotom-Washelectricwater7.4%LeftoversVolt Switch, Hydro Pump, Will-O-Wisp

#20Pawmotelectricfighting7.3%Focus SashDouble Shock, Revival Blessing, Close Combat

#21Kingambitdarksteel6.7%Black GlassesSucker Punch, Kowtow Cleave, Iron Head

#22Indeedeepsychicnormal6.7%Terrain ExtenderExpanding Force, Encore, Mystical Fire

#23Mega Baxcaliburdragonice6.6%BaxcalibriteEarthquake, Glaive Rush, Ice Shard

#24Greninjawaterdark6.5%Focus SashIce Beam, Sludge Wave, Mud Shot

#25Volcaronabugfire6.2%Sitrus BerryQuiver Dance, Fiery Dance, Giga Drain

#26Umbreondark6.1%LeftoversFoul Play, Wish, Protect

#27Sneaslerfightingpoison5.8%Psychic SeedClose Combat, Dire Claw, Swords Dance

#28Mega Gengarghostpoison5.3%GengariteShadow Ball, Sludge Wave, Protect

#29Cinderacefire5.2%Choice ScarfPyro Ball, High Jump Kick, Gunk Shot

#30Mega Charizard Yfireflying5.1%Charizardite YSolar Beam, Flamethrower, Roost

C tierusage ranks 31 to 60

PokémonShare of teamsMost used itemMost used moves

#31Mega Blastoisewater4.8%BlastoisiniteAura Sphere, Shell Smash, Dark Pulse

#32Mega Swampertwaterground4.8%SwampertiteIce Punch, Wave Crash, Earthquake

#33Grimmsnarldarkfairy4.7%Light ClayParting Shot, Reflect, Light Screen

#34Mega Metagrosssteelpsychic4.7%MetagrossiteBullet Punch, Psychic Fangs, Ice Punch

#35Pelipperwaterflying4.6%Damp RockHurricane, U-turn, Surf

#36Mega Absol Zdarkghost4.5%Absolite ZShadow Claw, Close Combat, Swords Dance

#37Hisuian Samurottwaterdark4.4%Focus SashCeaseless Edge, Sacred Sword, Sucker Punch

#38Toxapexpoisonwater4.4%LeftoversRecover, Toxic, Haze

#39Ceruledgefireghost4.2%Focus SashBitter Blade, Shadow Sneak, Poltergeist

#40Hydreigondarkdragon4.1%Choice ScarfDark Pulse, Draco Meteor, U-turn

#41Mega Blazikenfirefighting3.9%BlazikeniteFlare Blitz, Close Combat, Swords Dance

#42Gyaradoswaterflying3.8%Rocky HelmetPower Whip, Avalanche, Taunt

#43Mega Floettefairy3.7%FloettiteMoonblast, Calm Mind, Draining Kiss

#44Skeledirgefireghost3.4%Sitrus BerryTorch Song, Slack Off, Will-O-Wisp

#45Rotom-Heatelectricfire3.1%LeftoversOverheat, Volt Switch, Will-O-Wisp

#46Dittonormal3.1%Choice ScarfNothing, Transform

#47Sylveonfairy3.0%LeftoversHyper Voice, Yawn, Mystical Fire

#48Mega Lopunnynormalfighting3.0%LopunniteTriple Axel, Close Combat, Fake Out

#49Mega Clefablefairyflying2.9%ClefabliteMoonlight, Moonblast, Calm Mind

#50Mega Delphoxfirepsychic2.8%DelphoxiteNasty Plot, Flamethrower, Dazzling Gleam

#51Mamoswineiceground2.7%Focus SashEarthquake, Ice Shard, Icicle Crash

#52Annihilapefightingghost2.7%LeftoversRage Fist, Drain Punch, Bulk Up

#53Mega Meganiumgrassfairy2.6%MeganiumiteWeather Ball, Dazzling Gleam, Solar Beam

#54Mega Raichu Yelectric2.6%Raichunite YZap Cannon, Focus Blast, Grass Knot

#55Mega Dragonitedragonflying2.4%DragoniniteFlamethrower, Roost, Thunderbolt

#56Swampertwaterground2.3%Sitrus BerryFlip Turn, Stealth Rock, Yawn

#57Espathrapsychic2.3%Sitrus BerryProtect, Lumina Crash, Baton Pass

#58Hatterenepsychicfairy2.3%LeftoversMystical Fire, Trick Room, Misty Explosion

#59Armarougefirepsychic2.2%Focus SashArmor Cannon, Expanding Force, Destiny Bond

#60Dragonitedragonflying2.1%Rocky HelmetEarthquake, Extreme Speed, Roost

Megas are ranked on their own, so a Mega and its base form can sit in different tiers. Each row opens that Pokémon's full Champions BSS Reg M-C page with spreads, teammates and counters.

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