Master Ball Tier and Champion Tier are the highest possible ranks in Pokémon Champions.
These ranks are only available to the best players in a given season, and not only are they reserved for the best of the best, but they are initially unavailable when a new season rolls out.
This guide explains when Champion Tier and Master Ball Tier fully unlock in Pokémon Champions.
When do Master Ball Tier and Champion Tier ranks unlock each season?
Master Ball Tier ranks 1-3 and Champion Tier in Pokémon Champions take one week to unlock after the start of a new season.
Season M-2 Master Ball Tier and Champion Tier ranks release date
In the case of Pokémon Champions Season M-2, this is a release date of Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 at 2:00 UTC, which is the following times in Europe and the Americas:
- BST (UK): 3am (Wednesday, 20th)
- CEST (Western Europe): 4am (Wednesday, 20th)
- EDT (East Coast Americas): 10pm (Tuesday, 19th May)
- PDT (West Coast Americas): 7pm (Tuesday, 19th May)
For those at Master Ball Tier rank 4, you're then able to climb the ranks all the way to Champion Tier. Good luck! Hope you get the rank you're aiming for before Season M-3 starts...
Looking for what else is new in Season M-2? We have our own patch notes and a list of M-2 Battle Pass rewards.
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