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M-A Rules for Pokémon Champions: dates, megas, items, and time limits
M-A Rules for Pokémon Champions: dates, allowed Mega-Evolutions, the item rule, and battle and turn time limits. Everything confirmed here.
Quick summary
The M-A Rules are now available for the competitive mode of Pokémon Champions, with a play window between April 7, 2026 and June 16, 2026. Check which Mega-Evolutions are allowed, how items work, and the format’s time limits.
What matters most
The M-A Rules are the first one published for the competitive game of Pokémon Champions. They clearly define which Pokémon you can use, which mechanics are enabled, and what the time and item rules are during matches.
In this guide, we’ve gathered all confirmed information so you can plan your team and play using the correct format.
Exact validity period of the M-A Rules
This rule set will be active during the following period:
- Start: April 7, 2026 at 23:00 GMT-3
- End: June 16, 2026 at 22:59 GMT-3
Allowed mechanics: Mega-Evolutions
During M-A matches, it will be allowed to use Mega-Evolutions.
Mega-Pokémon allowed in M-A
You can use the following Mega-Pokémon in this rule set:
- Mega-Venusaur
- Mega-Charizard X
- Mega-Charizard Y
- Mega-Blastoise
- Mega-Beedrill
- Mega-Pidgeot
- Mega-Clefable
- Mega-Alakazam
- Mega-Victreebel
- Mega-Slowbro
- Mega-Gengar
- Mega-Kangaskhan
- Mega-Starmie
- Mega-Pinsir
- Mega-Gyarados
- Mega-Aerodactyl
- Mega-Dragonite
- Mega-Meganium
- Mega-Feraligatr
- Mega-Ampharos
- Mega-Steelix
- Mega-Scizor
- Mega-Heracross
- Mega-Skarmory
- Mega-Houndoom
- Mega-Tyranitar
- Mega-Gardevoir
- Mega-Sableye
- Mega-Aggron
- Mega-Medicham
- Mega-Manectric
- Mega-Sharpedo
- Mega-Camerupt
- Mega-Altaria
- Mega-Banette
- Mega-Chimecho
- Mega-Absol
- Mega-Glalie
- Mega-Lopunny
- Mega-Garchomp
- Mega-Lucario
- Mega-Abomasnow
- Mega-Gallade
- Mega-Froslass
- Mega-Emboar
- Mega-Excadrill
- Mega-Audino
- Mega-Chandelure
- Mega-Golurk
- Mega-Chesnaught
- Mega-Delphox
- Mega-Greninja
- Mega-Floette
- Mega-Meowstic
- Mega-Hawlucha
- Mega-Crabominable
- Mega-Drampa
- Mega-Scovillain
- Mega-Glimmora
Equipped items: exclusivity rule
In M-A, you can use items during battles, but with a clear restriction:
This directly affects team building, because you’ll need to diversify your loadouts if you bring multiple Pokémon that rely on the same type of support.
- It is not allowed for two Pokémon to use the same item.
M-A format time limits
The ruleset sets specific limits for the pace of matches:
With these numbers, team preparation during the preview becomes especially important to avoid using up the rest of the available time.
- Battle time: 20 minutes
- Player time: 7 minutes
- Turn time: 45 seconds
- Team preview time: 90 seconds
How to use the M-A Rules to build your team
To play correctly under M-A, focus on three checks before you start:
With this baseline, you already have the main criteria from the ruleset to plan your strategy within the indicated validity period.
- Confirm that your Mega-Evolutions are within the allowed list.
- Review your equipped items so they are not repeated among your Pokémon.
- Adjust your mental pace to the format’s time limits (especially the 45-second turn).