Pokémon Champions 2026: Global Challenge I Guide and free Venusaur

Quick summary

The 2026 Global Challenge I in Pokémon Champions opens registration and allows Pokémon that can Mega Evolve according to the M-A Regulations. We’ll cover the dates, how to register, the battle format, and the Venusaur reward if you complete at least three battles.

What’s important

The 2026 Global Challenge I is now available to sign up for in Pokémon Champions. This event is organized with rules that allow Pokémon that can Mega Evolve, and it includes a Special Pokémon Selection to build your team.

In this guide, I’ll leave you all the practical information: dates, how to enter the competition, the battle format, and the exact requirement to get the free Venusaur.

Dates for the 2026 Global Challenge I

Registrations can be made from April 23, 2026 at 23:00 GMT-3 until May 3, 2026 at 22:59 GMT-3.

The event battles, meanwhile, will take place from April 30, 2026 at 23:00 GMT-3 until May 3, 2026 at 22:59 GMT-3.

How to register step by step in Pokémon Champions

To participate, follow this path in the game:

• Go to the Battles menu.
• Open Pokémon Champions Online Tournaments.
• Select the tournament corresponding to this 2026 Global Challenge I from the list.

Battle format and event focus

The battles for the 2026 Global Challenge I are held in Double Battles.

Additionally, the event is governed by the M-A Regulations, which enables the use of Pokémon that can Mega Evolve. This changes how you plan your team, since you’ll need to consider double-battle synergies and the value of mega evolutions during the match.

M-A Regulations and Special Pokémon Selection

The 2026 Global Challenge I allows the use of Pokémon that can Mega Evolve thanks to the M-A Regulations.

It also states that there is a Special Pokémon Selection to recruit, designed so that participants can choose from a specific set of options within the event rules.

> Note: the source mentions a list of allowed Pokémon; if you want to fine-tune your team 100%, check that list within the event itself.

Reward: free Venusaur for participating

The reward for the 2026 Global Challenge I is a Venusaur.

To receive it, you must meet this condition:

Once you meet the requirement, the Venusaur is given as a gift and you’ll be able to claim it from the game’s inbox.

• Complete at least three battles.
• It doesn’t matter whether the result is a win or a loss.

Get an edge: checklist before you start

Before the battles begin (April 30 to May 3), quickly check:

With these points clear, you’ll have everything you need to enter the 2026 Global Challenge I and focus on completing your battles on time.

• That your team is ready for Double Battles.
• That it fits within the M-A Regulations framework to use mega evolutions.
• That you know the Special Pokémon Selection and the allowed list.
• That you understand the reward requirement: 3 completed battles and collecting the Venusaur from the inbox.