Live Format — Regulation M-A

Pokémon Champions

The current competitive Pokémon game — now running on Regulation M-A, with The Trainer Shed events live in Singapore.

What is Pokémon Champions?

Pokémon Champions was released by The Pokémon Company in April 2026 and has become the primary game for VGC (Video Game Championships) competitive play, succeeding Pokémon Scarlet & Violet as the standard competitive title.

The game runs on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, with mobile device versions planned for a later date. Across the global competitive scene, official Regional Championships, International Championships, and the Pokémon World Championships are now being played on Champions.

The current official ruleset is Regulation M-A — Double Battle, level-set to 50, with the standard species and item clauses. Two big mechanical shifts versus Scarlet & Violet: Terastallization is gone, and Mega Evolution is back as the format's once-per-battle gimmick (59 Megas legal, Mega Stones are held items). Singapore's Master Ball League (23–24 May 2026) is being run as open team sheet, per TPC's confirmation.

Key Dates

  • APR 2026 Pokémon Champions released — VGC transitioned
  • NOW Regulation M-A is the current official ruleset
  • 23–24 MAY Master Ball League SG — open team sheet

Format at a Glance

  • • Current official ruleset: Regulation M-A
  • • Double Battle, 4 from 6, Lv50
  • • Species Clause + Item Clause
  • • Best-of-3 in Top Cut
  • • Mega Evolution is back — 59 legal, one per battle
  • • No Terastallization, no Legendaries / Paradox
  • • Playable on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 (mobile coming later)
  • • MBL SG: open team sheet

The Trainer Shed & Pokémon Champions

As Singapore's only regular Pokémon tournament community, The Trainer Shed has moved its VGC events over to Pokémon Champions on Regulation M-A. Here's what we're running:

Regular Tournaments

Champions VGC tournaments on Regulation M-A at *SCAPE, run on the same schedule as our previous events.

MBL Prep

Practice nights and teambuilding chats geared towards the Master Ball League on 23–24 May 2026.

Community Support

Workshops, practice sessions, and a supportive community to help everyone settle into the new format.

Looking Further Ahead: Pokémon Wind and Waves

Beyond Champions, Pokémon Wind and Waves has been announced for 2027. We're keeping an eye on all upcoming Pokémon titles to ensure the Singapore competitive scene stays ahead.

Learn about Wind and Waves

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