Season M-5 sees several additions and changes in Pokémon Champions.
After Season-M4's more modest additions, this season... is much of the same. That means it's the same Regulation (because of the Pokémon World Championships later this month), and no new items or any additions to the Pokémon Champions roster, either.
There is, however, the usual rank reset, and new suite of cosmetics and rewards to the Battle Pass to keep us busy.
Here's a look of what's new in Season M-5 with our own Pokémon Champions patch notes.
What's new in Pokémon Champions Season M-5?
Here's what to expect from Pokémon Champions this season, which launched on Wednesday, 5th August 2026:
- Season M-5 begins, ending Wednesday, 9th September at 1:59 UTC
- Regulation Set M-B continues
- New Battle Pass rewards, featuring:
- Pokémon Chandelure, Excadrill and Scrafty
- Chandelure, Excadrill and Scrafty Mega Stones (Chandelurite, Excadrite, Scraftinite) and Trainer icon
- Clothing including a Corbeau Outfit Set
- Various items, including Quick Coupons, Teammate Tickets, Training Tickets and VP
Elsewhere, there's the usual Pokémon Champions season changes including:
- Player rank resets
- Champion Tier and Master Ball Tier ranks 1-3 will open in one week's time on Wednesday, 19th August
- A results screen the first time you attempt a ranked battle, detailing your final Season M-4 placement and headline team
- VP rewards based on your final placement in the M-4 season
- Final Season M-4 Ranking data in the 'Battle Data' area of the Battle menu
Finally, you still have time to make use of the Raichu, Raichunite X and Raichunite Y giveaway, which ends on Wednesday, 2nd September, 2026, alongside a few other Mystery Gift code giveaways.
That's just about everything: I'll update this story with any other changes that may have slipped through. And if you wanted more, well, there's always the Season M-6 release next month.
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