The 2027 Global Challenge II online competition runs from October 29 to November 1, 2026, offering players a chance to earn a Basculegion and Championship Points for the Pokémon World Championships.
The 2027 Global Challenge II is set to take place from Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. PDT to Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 5:59 p.m. PST. Players can register for the event starting October 22, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. PDT, with participation open even after the competition has begun. The event features Double Battles under Regulation Set M-C, and all participants who complete three or more matches will receive a male Basculegion via in-game distribution. A preceding event, the 2027 Global Challenge I, ran from September 17 to September 27, 2026, with competition from September 24 to September 27, 2026.
Event Timeline
The 2027 Global Challenge II competition period spans three days, beginning on October 29 and concluding on November 1. Registration for the event opened on October 22 and will remain available until the competition ends. Pokémon Access app. Unlinking accounts after the event will not affect earned Championship Points. The 2027 Global Challenge I had a shorter timeline, with registration running from September 17 to September 27, 2026, and competition from September 24 to September 27, 2026.
Both events follow Regulation Set M-C, which governs the rules for Double Battles. Participants in the 2027 Global Challenge I received an Archaludon via in-game distribution, while the 2027 Global Challenge II offers a male Basculegion.
Prizes and Rewards
All participants who finish at least three matches—win or loss—will receive a male Basculegion, a powerful Pokémon that can strengthen any team. Winners can also earn Championship Points toward the Pokémon World Championships. The Basculegion will be distributed via the in-game mailbox, accessible by checking ranking results through the Online Competitions section of the Pokémon Champions game. Similarly, the 2027 Global Challenge I awarded Archaludon to participants who completed three or more matches.
The distribution process for rewards requires players to link their Pokémon Trainer Central account to the Play! Pokémon Access app and input their Pokémon Champions Support ID. Unlinking accounts after the event does not affect earned Championship Points, though it is mandatory for those seeking eligibility for points.
Eligibility Requirements for Participation
To join the 2027 Global Challenge II, players must have a Pokémon Trainer Central account and link it to the Play! Pokémon Access app. They also need to input their Pokémon Champions Support ID into the app. While linking accounts is required for Championship Points, it is not mandatory for those who wish to compete without eligibility for points. The 2027 Global Challenge I followed the same registration process, requiring participants to link accounts to earn Championship Points.
Registration of Battle Teams is crucial for both events. Players can join tournaments even after they have begun, though early registration is encouraged to ensure availability. The 2027 Global Challenge II and I are online competitions designed to test players’ battling skills and reward participation with in-game Pokémon and Championship Points.