Five Pokémon That Would Shake Up the Pokémon Champions Meta
Pokémon Champions’ VGC doubles competitive format has reached a largely settled state, with the game’s limited roster creating predictable team compositions and strategies. However, the first Global Challenge winner demonstrated that unconventional picks can still succeed—the champion included the unexpected choice of Ariados on their team, suggesting room remains for creative team building despite the solved meta.
Competitive play faces a gap in new content, with Season M-1 concluding on May 13, 2026, followed by an extended wait before additional Pokémon are introduced to the limited format. An insider-gaming article identifies five non-legendary Pokémon that could fundamentally transform the competitive landscape if made available.
Mega Staraptor is highlighted as the most impactful potential addition. The new Mega Evolution would mark the species’ first appearance in traditional competitive battles. According to data mining and leaked information, Mega Staraptor is anticipated to be exceptionally powerful—potentially “monstrously broken” if released without balance adjustments—making it capable of dominating the VGC doubles format.