| MODE | BEST PICKS |
| Singles | Garchomp, Kingambit, Mimikyu |
| Doubles | Kingambit, Incineroar, Whimsicott, Sinistcha |
Building a Pokémon Champions tier list isn’t as simple as ranking the “strongest Pokémon”. The game features two distinct competitive formats (Singles and Doubles) and the Pokémon that dominate one format aren’t always the best in the other. Each format rewards a different playstyle:
- Singles battles place greater emphasis on individual strength, resource management, and long-term positioning, making raw stats and self-sufficiency especially valuable.
- Doubles matches are faster and revolve around team synergy, support abilities, and speed control. Success depends on choosing Pokémon that complement one another.
For the same reason, we need to create two different tier lists for Singles and Doubles, and that’s exactly what we’ll do here. But before we begin…
REMINDER: The rankings below are based on the current August 2026 meta, community trends, and our own experience with the game. As the meta evolves and balance changes are introduced, these rankings may change. Rather than presenting a “definitive” list, our goal is to explain why these Pokémon are strong so you can build the team that best suits your playstyle.
Pokémon Champions Single Battle Tier List
| S-TIER (CURRENT META) | Garchomp, Kingambit, Mimikyu |
| A-TIER | Hippowdon, Archaludon, Primarina |
| B-TIER | Metagross, Dragonite, Delphox |
The S-Tier Pokémon currently define the meta and are the strongest choices for most teams. If you don’t have Mimikyu, Meowscarada is an excellent alternative. Here’s why these Pokémon dominate the current Singles meta:
- Garchomp has excellent speed and high defense. It’s quite effective against physical attackers and can also deal a significant amount of damage. Use it early in the match.
- Mimikyu has an ability (Disguise) that allows it to completely absorb a hit, meaning you’re less likely to be knocked out by a one-shot.
- Kingambit becomes increasingly dangerous as teammates faint, allowing it to obtain massive Attack boosts in the late game. So, when used as the “last Pokémon standing”, it becomes a very serious threat.
A-Tier Pokémon can be used if you can’t get an S-Tier roster and can still remain highly competitive. B-Tier Pokémon should only be preferred if they can counter the opposing team. In B-Tier, you can also use Charizard as an alternative to Delphox.
Pokémon Champions Doubles Battle Tier List
| S-TIER (CURRENT META) | Kingambit, Sinistcha, Whimsicott, Incineroar |
| A-TIER | Venusaur, Pelipper, Basculegion, Raichu |
| B-TIER | Torkoal, Farigiraf, Hisuian Arcanine, Froslass |
Team synergy is the most important thing in Doubles. Pairing strong attackers with reliable support (enabler) Pokémon and maintaining speed control is the key to winning consistently. The current meta works like this:
- Incineroar: This is arguably the best support currently in the game. It reduces the opponent’s physical attack and grants a free move to its partner.
- Whimsicott: You won’t find anything better in terms of speed control. Whimsicott can double the speed of all allies before the opponent can even make a move.
- Sinistcha: Technically usable as a “tank”. It can redirect the opponent’s attack off vulnerable allies and heal teammates.
- Kingambit: The same features mentioned for the single tier apply to the doubles tier: ATK boost becomes especially important towards the end of matches.
Having at least one Pokémon with Protect is highly recommended, as it allows you to redirect attacks or create safer positioning. Also, focusing on high-speed teams is almost always a better option. Slow, defensive teams can certainly succeed, but speed-based setups are generally more consistent in the current meta. Otherwise, building a speed-oriented team will always be a better strategy.
Alternative Team Compositions
If you’d rather experiment than strictly follow the meta, here are a few effective team archetypes worth trying.
| BALANCED SINGLE BATTLE TEAM | |
| Meowscarada (Enabler) | Slowly chips the opponent & retains momentum |
| Garchomp (Carry) | Sets hazards |
| Corviknight (Support) | Acts as the team’s defensive pivot |
| OFFENSIVE SINGLE BATTLE TEAM | |
| Hippowdon (Enabler) | Breaks enemy via Stealth Rock |
| Mimikyu (Support) | Absorbs enemy hit |
| Kingambit (Carry) | Boosts its own ATK |
| DOUBLES TEAM (INTIMIDATION CORE) | |
| Mega Raichu X/Y (Carry) | Very high offense but low defense |
| Incineroar (Enabler) | Lowers enemy ATK |
| DOUBLES TEAM (SUN CORE) | |
| Mega Venusaur (Carry) | Very high defense |
| Torkoal (Enabler) | Doubles the speed of Venusaur + uses instant attacks |
| DOUBLES TEAM (TAILWIND CORE) | |
| Mega Kangaskhan (Carry) | Attacks with double-hits |
| Whimsicott (Enabler) | Boosts the speed of Kangaskhan |
Don’t be afraid to experiment with different combinations. The meta will continue to evolve, and strong team synergy is ultimately more important than simply copying the current top-tier picks. Remember that you can also play Pokémon Champions on your PC with BlueStacks. This allows for a much more satisfying gameplay experience using a gamepad and lets you enjoy playing on a larger monitor.
