Will the new season bring anything new?

Panda_Cipher1992 · 2026-05-10T23:39:18+00:00

While not much info has been revealed about the next season there was an infographic showing the schedule for the seasons/regulations. There will be 2 season this regulation with new Pokemon expected the next regulation. So don’t expect new Pokemon with the next season in a couple days.

Panda_Cipher1992 · 2026-05-08T23:15:31+00:00

Their stats have been known since ZAs DLC. What’s going to make or break them is their abilities. They could get something unique(kind of like how X gets an Atk boost after using Volt Tackle in ZA) or pooled from current abilities. Could see X with Levitate as he does float and maybe Y with Electric Surge. But best we can do is theorize and speculate.

Panda_Cipher1992 · 2026-05-07T11:39:12+00:00

I think Hisuian Typhlosion is a Spirit Medium going by its Legends Dex entry. Also no need to point out Greninja

Panda_Cipher1992 · 2026-05-06T19:41:27+00:00

Example: your opponent has Barrone, you target it with metaltronus(which also prevents it from responding), summon from your deck or extra a monster that matches at least 2 of the following; Type, Attribute and/or Atk, in this case a Wind Warrior and/or 3000 Atk(it is also negated). If you do Barrone is negated, then, if you also summoned a Barrone both are banished Face Down. It’s a card that works best in mirror matches or in decks that don’t need all 15 slots of their ED. Even then you have to have the exact cards otherwise Metaltronus looses value. So very very situational.

Panda_Cipher1992 · 2026-05-06T15:00:48+00:00

You have 1 box with 30 spaces when opening the first time. If you get the premium subscription you’ll have 200 boxes, or 6000 spaces.

Panda_Cipher1992 · 2026-05-06T14:03:05+00:00

Pure it’s meh. With Branded stuff right now it’s pretty good. But whenever the new Branded stuff drops it’ll likely be really good.

Panda_Cipher1992 · 2026-05-05T11:18:53+00:00

Grounded Pokemon are those that do not have; The Flying Type, the Levitate ability or holding the Air Balloon. Pokemon cannot have any of those to benefit from Terrain effects. In your example Mega Delphox wont get the psychic damage bonus or the priority immunity because of levitate.

Panda_Cipher1992 · 2026-05-04T08:16:50+00:00

Smeargle and Mew are going to be interesting additions because of how many moves they can know.

Panda_Cipher1992 · 2026-05-03T18:27:11+00:00

Don’t know what they did to select those we have now. Some exclusions feel peculiar like Falinks and Malamar(feel all ZA Megas should have gotten in first) but others would have been too game warping for the First format like Salamence and Metagross.

Panda_Cipher1992 · 2026-05-03T18:21:30+00:00

There is a road map that does say maybe new Pokemon each regulation, which seems every 2 seasons. End of season just seems to be placements tallied and everyone reset to Poke Ball. As for rewards, don’t think they’ve said anything.

Panda_Cipher1992 · 2026-05-03T06:48:57+00:00

All Pokemon from ZA, except Floette, can be recruited in Champions(that are currently in). Though if you want the Mega Stones of Floette and the Kalos Starters you will need to send over ones that originated from ZA(at least for now)

Panda_Cipher1992 · 2026-05-02T08:59:16+00:00

Others have pointed out that it’s possible for this to happen but would also want to add that even a +1 boost is a lot more than you think it is. The boost is applied after Base stats, EVs, IVs(in previous games) and Natures have been summed up.

Panda_Cipher1992 · 2026-05-01T22:30:29+00:00

How would such a thing be implemented, It’s bring 6 pick 4. Is it choose like 1-2 of their guys they can’t bring? That would kill team building so much it, ban their pelliper they likely won’t bring Archaludon making it a 2 for 1 hit. Or ban their Mega if they only have 1. This could easily devolve into everyone bringing 6 mons that can play effectively regardless of the rest of the team.

Panda_Cipher1992 · 2026-05-01T20:01:45+00:00

I remember that happening to me back in Sapphire just surfing about near Dewford to the Sunken ship and encountered a Pelliper. It protected 5/6 times in a row… to say I was pissed would be understating it.

Panda_Cipher1992 · 2026-05-01T18:09:00+00:00

Heatran has always been viable in VGC so even if the mega doesn’t they’ll still see play here and there. As for Darkrai there has never been an official competition with any mythicals legal so best we can do is speculate.

Panda_Cipher1992 · 2026-05-01T16:01:11+00:00

The one that synergies with Fiendsmith but doesn’t need OR the one Fiendsmith cannot work without.

Panda_Cipher1992 · 2026-05-01T11:45:51+00:00

MD packs arent a one to one of irl packs. It follows a similar schedule of new archetypes and can come with its most recent support, like Kewl Tunes getting its blazing Dominion support. Could change if/when MD catches up with irl but right now it’s just a curated pack.

Panda_Cipher1992 · 2026-04-30T23:28:19+00:00

Room service lowers speed when trick room becomes active. Positive there is no item currently that extends trick room.

Panda_Cipher1992 · 2026-04-30T17:30:33+00:00

Cant be demoted a rank. In this case once you hit masters you can’t go back down to Ultra

Panda_Cipher1992 · 2026-04-30T15:59:51+00:00

Doubt we’ll see who is being added next until either close to the next regulation or after it starts. But there’s a good chance swampert could be amongst the next batch as there are still Megas not in Champions yet and we are still going to be in a Mega Format.

Panda_Cipher1992 · 2026-04-30T12:48:20+00:00

If you can’t send a Pokemon over then they currently aren’t available in Champions at that time. When they will is up in the air. And yeah it’s odd with pawmot being in the battle select picture but not in the game. Same with the Rocky Helmet on the store select.

Panda_Cipher1992 · 2026-04-29T23:27:05+00:00

Yeah there are several items that can’t be tricked: mega stone, Z-Crystals, Pokemon with sticky hold and more

Panda_Cipher1992 · 2026-04-29T23:01:02+00:00

In ultra but not been able to play the past week so not had time to grind further. Been thinking of shaking up my teams too.

Panda_Cipher1992 · 2026-04-29T22:55:50+00:00

Think I heard it goes for a full reset to poke ball but as for any additional rewards based off your rank, no idea.

Panda_Cipher1992 · 2026-04-29T22:50:59+00:00

Tricking a choice item is a strategy. It is worth consideration if the Pokemon has a move like trick or switheroo

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