The month’s competitive event is back on Pokémon Champions. The November 2026 Monthly Challenge opens registration on Friday, November 13, for ranked battles from November 20 to 23. All participants will receive at least one 
Pawmot, Quick Coupons and a title, and the top players will earn an exclusive title.
Key Dates
As every month, the competition is played online, directly from the game, on Nintendo Switch as well as on mobile. You have to register during the scheduled period, then play your battles during the competition weekend:
- Registration: from Friday, November 13, 2026 at 3 a.m. to Monday, November 23, 2026 at 2:59 a.m. (Paris time)
- Battles: from Friday, November 20, 2026 at 3 a.m. to Monday, November 23, 2026 at 2:59 a.m. (Paris time)
- Age divisions: Junior (born in 2015 or later), Senior (born between 2011 and 2014), Master (born in 2010 or earlier)
The Monthly Challenge is not to be confused with the “Mega Evolution Battles” competition, which is played from November 13 to 16. The two run back to back, which leaves you time to take part in both.
Rewards
Every participant receives a basic bundle once the results are published, and an additional title rewards the top-ranked players:
- For all participants: Pawmot, 100 Quick Coupons and the “Outsider (MCS 11/2026)” title
- 1st to 10th place: “Ace (MCS 11/2026)” title
- 11th to 100th place: “Venerable (MCS 11/2026)” title
- 101st to 1,000th place: “Top (MCS 11/2026)” title
- 1,001st to 10,000th place: “Budding Trainer (MCS 11/2026)” title
The competition rules can be viewed and downloaded in the game. Only Pokémon that can be recruited in Pokémon Champions or transferred from Pokémon HOME are accepted, all brought down to level 50. Two Pokémon on the team cannot have the same Pokédex number or hold the same item.
Key Takeaways
Mark November 13 on your calendar to register: even without aiming for the top of the rankings, simply taking part is enough to walk away with Pawmot and Quick Coupons. To prepare your team, our analyses of the winning teams in Pokémon Champions are a good starting point.
