Period: August 4, 2026 to September 8, 2026
What is the latest news for Season 5?
The latest updates for Season 5 highlight the delay of Regulation M-C, the opening of Louisville Regional registrations, and exclusive in-game distribution drops for watching the World Championships stream.
- [08/07/2026] Reg M-C Delayed: Regulation M-C starts Sept 9th. Regulation M-B will end Sept 8th at 22:59.
- [08/07/2026] Louisville Regionals Registration: Goes live Wednesday, Aug 12th at 20:00 (local time) on RK9. Info page: Trainer Championships.
- [08/07/2026] Worlds Stream Drops: Link Twitch to unlock Incineroar in-game! Friday nets 50 Quick Coupons, Saturday nets 5 Teammate Tickets, and Sunday nets 5 Training Tickets. Details: Worlds Coverage Rewards. Trailer: YouTube Link.
- [08/04/2026] Season 5 begins with the new Corbeau Battle Pass.
- [08/05/2026] Mega Excadrill and Mega Staraptor rise as top threats.
What are the Season 5 Battle Pass rewards?
The Season 5 Battle Pass rewards include 50 levels of unlockable items, highlighted by new Mega Stones (Excadrite, Scraftinite, Chandelurite), exclusive Corbeau cosmetics, and Victory Points (VP).
- Level 2 (Premium):
Excadrill - Level 4 (Premium):
Excadrite - Level 10 (Premium):
Scrafty - Level 12 (Premium):
Scraftinite - Level 25 (Free):
Chandelure - Level 27 (Free):
Chandelurite
Click to view full Battle Pass (Levels 1-50)
| Level | Track | Reward / Item |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Free |  Quick Coupon ×12 |
| Level 2 | Premium | Excadrill |
| Level 3 | Free |  Teammate Ticket |
| Level 4 | Premium | Excadrite |
| Level 5 | Free |  Training Ticket |
| Level 6 | Premium | 🖼️ Profile Picture |
| Level 7 | Free | Quick Coupon ×12 |
| Level 8 | Premium | Training Ticket ×3 |
| Level 9 | Free | Teammate Ticket |
| Level 10 | Premium | Scrafty |
| Level 11 | Free | Training Ticket |
| Level 12 | Premium | Scraftinite |
| Level 13 | Free | Quick Coupon ×12 |
| Level 14 | Premium | 🖼️ Profile Picture |
| Level 15 | Free | Teammate Ticket |
| Level 16 | Premium | Teammate Ticket ×6 |
| Level 17 | Free | Training Ticket |
| Level 18 | Premium | Training Ticket ×6 |
| Level 19 | Free | Quick Coupon ×12 |
| Level 20 | Premium | 👞 Pointed Loafers (Purple) |
| Level 21 | Free | Teammate Ticket |
| Level 22 | Premium | 👔 Corbeau Suit Pants (Raven Black) |
| Level 23 | Free | Training Ticket |
| Level 24 | Premium | 💼 Corbeau Leather Satchel |
| Level 25 | Free | Chandelure |
| Level 26 | Premium | 👔 Corbeau Suit Jacket (Raven Black) |
| Level 27 | Free | Chandelurite |
| Level 28 | Premium | 👓 Corbeau Glasses (Magenta) |
| Level 29 | Free | 🖼️ Profile Picture |
| Level 30 | Premium | 💇 Corbeau Two-Block Cut |
| Level 31-50 | Free/Premium | 💰 VP ×500 per level |
What is the competitive meta state in Season 5?
The competitive meta state in Season 5 is dominated by the introduction of three new Mega Stones, shifting offensive strategies to incorporate Mega Tyranitar and Mega Staraptor alongside top-tier support options. According to Limitless VGC Analytics, these additions have drastically altered early tournament usage statistics.
📈 Top Offensive Megas
- Mega Staraptor: Premier physical wallbreaker.
- Mega Raichu Y: Fast special attacker with high field pressure.
- Mega Tyranitar: Powerful offensive threat with Excadrill base.
🛡️ Top Supports
- Whimsicott: Prankster Tailwind speed control.
- Sinistcha: Redirection (Rage Powder) and team healing (Hospitality).
- Grimmsnarl: Screen setter (Reflect/Light Screen) and Parting Shot.msnarl:** Screen setter (Reflect/Light Screen) and Parting Shot.
📅 Event Calendar
- Season Kick-off Tournament: 08/08
- World Championships: Aug 14 — Aug 16
- Championships Finals: 08/30