Brief
Pokémon Champions launches Global Challenge II online tournament on Oct. 29
Players can compete from Oct. 29 to Nov. 1, earn points toward the World Championships and claim a male Basculegion.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Pokémon Champions will host the 2027 Global Challenge II online competition beginning Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. PDT and ending Sunday, November 1 at 5:59 p.m. PST, gonintendo.com reported.
What happened
The tournament runs for four days, with registration open from Oct. 22, 7:00 p.m. PDT through Nov. 1, 5:59 p.m. PST. Participants must register a Battle Team and follow Regulation Set M‑C, which uses Double Battles.
What the reports add
All players who complete three or more matches will receive a male Basculegion via in‑game mail. To earn Championship Points, a Pokémon Trainer Central account linked to the Play! Pokémon Access app is required; linking can be omitted for those only seeking competition.
What was said
gonintendo.com noted that unlinking accounts after the event does not affect earned points.
How it came about
The Global Challenge series awards points toward invitation to the Pokémon World Championships, continuing the annual competitive season for Pokémon Champions.
Key facts
- Global Challenge II runs Oct. 29‑Nov. 1, 2026 (gonintendo.com)
- Registration open Oct. 22‑Nov. 1, 2026 (gonintendo.com)
- Players completing three matches receive a male Basculegion (gonintendo.com)
- Championship Points require a linked Pokémon Trainer Central account (gonintendo.com)
Sources
- [1] gonintendo.com — originally reported as “Pokémon Champions 2027 Global Challenge II Online Competition Starts Oct. 29th, 2026”
