5 articlesIf you’re a beginner looking to get into competitive Pokémon via Pokémon Champions, it’s a good idea to look for some easy teams to play.
This includes teams that aren’t just easy to execute a plan with, though that is an important factor. It also includes teams that are easy to get, such as by having Pokémon readily available in the latest games and Pokémon GO!
Ready to pick up one such thing? Read on for all of the details!
Disclaimer About Current Regulation Limitations.
Before I go over the teams themselves, it’s important to address the elephant in the room… or the bear in the room, as it were!
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Pokémon Champions Team Building GuideApr 9, 2026Ursaluna is an important part of a lot of the teams in this list. However, as of the game’s launch, Ursaluna has been disabled for the current regulation. Even if you have an Ursaluna yourself, you can not use it on a team in Pokémon Champions.
Now, keeping this in mind, Ursaluna has a fairly straightforward role in these teams. It’s meant to be a mid-speed Physical attacker. So, you can use Garchomp or Rhyperior instead, filling a similar role.
However, Ursaluna is still ideal, so I’ll keep it mentioned on the teams in this article. Just in case a later regulation allows Ursaluna to be used, or a better replacement is found as the game’s meta develops.
Similarly, items such as Safety Goggles and Assault Vest are not currently available. These do not have great replacements, sadly, so we can just hope they get allowed at some point!
As you can see, Pokémon Champions has a lot of unique intricacies to it, compared to other Pokémon games. There are even some Ability changes for some of the Pokémon!
So, with all of that in mind, note that Pokémon Champions is set to have a unique meta that is barely just getting started. The teams I’ll give you might need you to make some adjustments as the meta develops and players adapt.
Nonetheless, with that out of the way, let’s go over the teams!
Mega Gardevoir | Trick Room
This is a very standard competitive team, and a great one to get started with when learning competitive Pokémon.
The basic strategy with this team is super simple. You use Fake Out and Rage Powder to help you set up and maintain Trick Room active.
With Trick Room active, the move priority order is reversed. This allows your slower Pokémon to attack first, which should let them dominate with relative ease! This is where Ursaluna (or its replacement) would really shine.
In summary, it’s a team with a very simple game plan and is a nice taste of what competitive Pokémon is like. Great for beginners!
Dragonite and Gengar | Rain
If you’re a more aggressive type of player, this team might just be for you!
The gist of the team’s game plan is that you use Incineroar and Gengar to control the flow of the match and set up Tailwind.
Once that’s set up, you can use the massive Speed boost to overwhelm your foe. When everything’s set up properly, you should be able to easily pressure your foe into a fast loss!
The main pain point for this team is just trying to figure out which Pokémon to focus on. Depending on your enemy’s team and playstyle, you’ll need to pick either Gengar or Dragonite as your Mega.
Even with that in mind, though, this is a very easy team to play for an aggression-oriented playstyle!
Mega Feraligatr | Balance
If you’re looking for something that offers a bit more balanced learning experience, this team’s got your back.
Unlike the previous teams, this team does not focus on raw power or overwhelming the foe quickly. Instead, it goes for a more balanced approach, seeking to focus on positioning.
Positioning, to put it simply, refers to overall having control of the match. Limit your opponent’s options while giving yourself the ability to lead the flow of battles. This is one of the hardest skills to master, to be fair, but a very important one!
The gist of this team’s playstyle is that you aim to take control of the match, positioning yourself so that you can bring out Mega Feraligatr to wreck the enemy team.
This is a fantastic team if you wish to get used to a more versatile but challenging playstyle. It’s also great for learning some more advanced strategies. It’s just going to require some extra effort to master!
Mega Charizard Y | Sunny
For this team, your main goal is to keep the weather at Sunny for as much of the match as possible. This allows your Fire-types, particularly Mega Charizard Y, to obliterate the enemy team!
The biggest challenge this team faces is enemy teams that override the weather effects. However, you do have some offensive versatility thanks to Ursaluna (or its replacement) and Incineroar.
If you can manage to get past the obstacles and deal with the required setup each match, this is a powerful team that can incinerate enemies with extreme ease!
Mega Tyranitar | Sandstorm
Finishing up the list, let’s go over a more intermediate team that is a great pick for anyone who already has some solid game knowledge!
The main focus of this team is setting up a Sandstorm via Mega Tyranitar. When the Sandstorm is up, Excadrill can take control of the match and become a total menace against the enemy team.
The other Pokémon in the team are all here to try to accommodate this basic game plan. You also have a lot of ways to control Speed in the match, thanks to Tailwind and Trick Room.
What makes this a more intermediate team is that it’s very positioning-reliant. You’ll need to carefully think ahead to lead the flow of the match, or the opponent won’t let you execute your game plan at all.
So, there you have it! You now know 5 recommended easy teams that are great to get you started in Pokémon Champions. Hope at least one of these fits your preferences!
If you want to start making these teams, I highly recommend importing your own Pokémon from Pokémon HOME. Check out our guide on transferring between Champions and HOME.
