Pokemon Champions singles tier list for BSS Regulation M-C
This list ranks every Pokemon on at least 1% of high rated Battle Stadium Singles teams in October 2026: 6 in S tier, 10 in A, 22 in B, 22 in C and 28 in D. Singles is six registered, three brought, one on the field at a time, so the Pokemon that rank here are the ones that win one on one or make the next switch easier. For VGC doubles, see the doubles tier list.
S tier in singles
On one team in five or more. Plan for these in every game.
- Primarina is on 38.9% of teams, most often with Sitrus Berry and Torrent, running Moonblast, Aqua Jet, Sparkling Aria, Encore.
- Gholdengo is on 28.1% of teams, most often with Air Balloon and Good as Gold, running Shadow Ball, Make It Rain, Recover, Nasty Plot.
- Hippowdon is on 26.7% of teams, most often with Rocky Helmet and Sand Stream, running Earthquake, Yawn, Slack Off, Stealth Rock.
- Garchomp is on 25.7% of teams, most often with Focus Sash and Rough Skin, running Earthquake, Stealth Rock, Dragon Tail, Rock Tomb.
- Archaludon is on 24.6% of teams, most often with Sitrus Berry and Stamina, running Thunderbolt, Flash Cannon, Draco Meteor, Stealth Rock.
- Golisopod-Mega is on 21.0% of teams, most often with Golisopite and Tough Claws, running Sucker Punch, Leech Life, Swords Dance, Close Combat.
A tier: the next layer of singles threats
On one team in ten or more. Expect several per tournament round.
- Mimikyu (18.9%): Life Orb, Disguise, Shadow Sneak, Play Rough, Swords Dance.
- Salamence-Mega (18.2%): Salamencite, Aerilate, Double-Edge, Dragon Dance, Earthquake.
- Basculegion (15.9%): Choice Scarf, Adaptability, Last Respects, Wave Crash, Aqua Jet.
- Garchomp-Mega-Z (15.4%): Garchompite Z, Levitate, Draco Meteor, Flamethrower, Earth Power.
- Meowscarada (15.1%): Choice Scarf, Protean, Knock Off, Flower Trick, Triple Axel.
- Corviknight (14.6%): Rocky Helmet, Pressure, Roost, U-turn, Iron Defense.
- Floette-Mega (11.8%): Floettite, Fairy Aura, Moonblast, Calm Mind, Synthesis.
- Metagross-Mega (10.9%): Metagrossite, Tough Claws, Bullet Punch, Psychic Fangs, Ice Punch.
- Indeedee (10.4%): Choice Scarf, Psychic Surge, Expanding Force, Mystical Fire, Encore.
- Lucario-Mega-Z (10.2%): Lucarionite Z, Aura Guard, Dark Pulse, Aura Sphere, Flash Cannon.
Singles vs doubles tier list: who moves
The same Pokemon are legal in both formats, but usage at 1760+ splits sharply. Share of teams in each format this month:
| Stronger in singles | Singles | Doubles |
|---|---|---|
| Primarina | 38.9% | 3.6% |
| Hippowdon | 26.7% | 0.8% |
| Mimikyu | 18.9% | 0.6% |
| Gholdengo | 28.1% | 10.5% |
| Meowscarada | 15.1% | 0.2% |
| Corviknight | 14.6% | 1.0% |
| Golisopod-Mega | 21.0% | 8.4% |
| Archaludon | 24.6% | 15.4% |
| Stronger in doubles | Doubles | Singles |
|---|---|---|
| Sneasler | 49.9% | 6.8% |
| Kingambit | 42.2% | 5.1% |
| Incineroar | 26.3% | 0.3% |
| Charizard-Mega-Y | 32.3% | 7.6% |
| Farigiraf | 23.6% | 0.1% |
| Rillaboom | 27.4% | 6.4% |
| Basculegion | 34.4% | 15.9% |
| Indeedee-F | 13.6% | 0.2% |
How the singles tiers are cut
| Tier | Usage at 1760+ | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| S | 20% or more | On one team in five or more. Plan for these in every game. |
| A | 10% or more | On one team in ten or more. Expect several per tournament round. |
| B | 5% or more | Regular picks with a clear role. Worth a plan, not a whole team slot. |
| C | 2.5% or more | Niche picks that show up on specific archetypes. |
| D | 1% or more | Rare on high rated teams, but still seen. |
Usage is the share of registered teams that include the Pokemon, weighted toward higher rated players. A team registers six even though it brings three, so a Pokemon at 30% shows up in team preview in almost one game in three, and the shares add up to 600%.
Building a singles team from the tier list
With three of six brought each game, every slot has to earn its place against the top of this list. Check that your six have an answer to each S and A tier Pokemon that does not rely on one specific member, since the opponent sees your six in team preview. The team builder shows shared weaknesses, the damage calculator has a singles switch for checking one on one matchups, and the speed tiers list the numbers to outspeed. Full sets for every Pokemon above are on the singles meta page.
Singles tier list questions
How is the singles tier list made?
Each Pokemon is placed by how often it appears on teams rated 1760 or higher in Smogon's monthly statistics for BSS Regulation M-C, the Battle Stadium Singles format on Pokemon Showdown that follows the in-game ranked singles rules. S is 20% of teams or more, A is 10%, B is 5%, C is 2.5% and D is 1%.
What are the singles rules in Pokemon Champions?
Battle Stadium Singles uses the same regulation as doubles: level 50, 66 Stat Points, one Mega Evolution per battle and the same list of legal Pokemon. You register six and bring three after team preview, and the battle is one Pokemon on each side.
Why is the singles tier list so different from the doubles one?
In singles there are no partners, no spread moves and no redirection, so Pokemon that win one on one, set up safely or lay Stealth Rock rise, while support Pokemon built around Fake Out, Follow Me or Tailwind fall. The comparison section above lists the biggest movers this month.
When is it updated?
Smogon publishes statistics at the start of each month for the month before, and the list is rebuilt from the new file within two days, together with the doubles tier list.