Weekly Meta Reports

A Pokémon Champions meta report from the last 7 days of verified teams, every week.

Each week we collect the Master Ball+ verified teams posted on X and write up that week's metagame by hand — not just the usage ranking, but what's rising and falling, how picks split across rating bands, and what to watch heading into next week.

#7Gyarados spearheads a counterplay wave as the meta adapts to Garchomp and its supporting cast

2026.8.9 ~ 8.15 · 200 teams

#6Garchomp remains the pick to beat, though Archaludon and Primarina are climbing fast as its sharpest checks.

2026.8.2 ~ 8.8 · 470 teams

#5Garchomp remains the clear number one, but bulky risers like Hippowdon and Metagross are reshaping the tier just below it.

2026.7.27 ~ 8.2 · 238 teams

#4Garchomp and Meowscarada dominate singles as Primarina, Charizard, and Mimikyu rise to answer them

2026.7.20 ~ 7.26 · 231 teams

#3Garchomp clings to the top spot as its usage slides and Dragon-types like Dragonite and Dragapult surge to challenge it.

2026.7.13 ~ 7.19 · 291 teams

#2Garchomp holds the crown while Hippowdon surges late-week under the M-4 reset.

2026.7.6 ~ 7.12 · 884 teams

#1Garchomp on top · Dragonite rising

2026.6.28 ~ 7.4 · 491 teams