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Pokémon Champions 2026: Special Selection List and How to Recruit
Get the Special Selection Pokémon from the Global Challenge 2026 in Pokémon Champions: dates, full list, and how to recruit them permanently.
Quick summary
The Special Selection for the Global Challenge 2026 in Pokémon Champions is already active, with a list of Pokémon available until May 3. We explain the exact period, the spawn mechanics, and what you need to recruit them permanently.
What matters
Registrations for the Global Challenge 2026 in Pokémon Champions are now open, and a Special Selection has been revealed with Pokémon available for a limited time. With it, you can sign up for special Pokémon included in Regulation M-A.
This selection has appearance windows and also a waiting system: some Pokémon refresh for free, while permanent recruiting requires specific resources.
Dates and schedule for the Global Challenge 2026 Special Selection
The Special Selection is available from April 24 at 11:00 PM (GMT-3) until May 3 at 10:59 PM (GMT-3).
Pokémon in the Special Selection (full list)
During the indicated period, these are the Pokémon that may appear in the Special Selection:
- Venusaur
- Charizard
- Ninetales
- Alolan Ninetales
- Meganium
- Feraligatr
- Politoed
- Tyranitar
- Pelipper
- Torkoal
- Hippowdon
- Abomasnow
- Emboar
- Excadrill
- Whimsicott
- Vanilluxe
- Volcarona
- Talonflame
- Meowstic (Male)
- Meowstic (Female)
- Aurorus
- Incineroar
- Lycanroc (Day Form)
- Oranguru
- Sandaconda
- Basculegion (Male)
- Basculegion (Female)
- Maushold (Family of Three)
- Maushold (Family of Four)
- Farigiraf
- Archaludon
How the spawn works: 22 hours free and acceleration coupons
The selection includes rotation: you can find new Pokémon every 22 hours for free (without spending PV).
If you want to reduce the waiting time, you can also speed up with accelerator coupons.
Permanent recruiting: what you need
Finding a Pokémon in the Special Selection does not automatically mean you’ll have it permanently. To recruit permanently, you’ll need to use recruiting coupons or spend PV.
What to do if you want to organize your time during the event
To make the most of the period without missing opportunities:
If you’re looking for a specific Pokémon from the list, this is the basis for prioritizing your activity within the Global Challenge 2026 window in Pokémon Champions.
- Keep in mind the range April 24 (11:00 PM GMT-3) to May 3 (10:59 PM GMT-3).
- Plan your logins while respecting the every 22 hours rotation.
- Decide when to use accelerator coupons and save resources for the permanent recruiting step.