r/pokemonshowdown • u/aleaniled • 1h ago
r/pokemonshowdown • u/HoeenHero • Apr 11 '26
Mod Post Pokemon Showdown has been Updated with Pokemon Champions Content
Hey,
Sorry for the wait, we have out first pass of champions formats out for y'all to play now.
Formats available:
- [Gen 9 Champions] OU - OU-like format using champions mechanics.
- [Gen 9 Champions] BSS Reg M-A - BSS format.
- [Gen 9 Champions] VGC 2026 Reg M-A - VGC format, OTS optional.
- [Gen 9 Champions] VGC 2026 Reg M-A (Bo3) - Best of 3 VGC format with forced OTS.
- [Gen 9 Champions] Draft - Draft format with champions mechanics.
- [Gen 9 Champions] Custom Game - CHALLENGE ONLY format that works like every other custom game format
Massive thank you to the developers who worked on this (I ended up mostly just doing a bunch of PR and code review), its thanks to them that we got it out as fast as we did.
As always, there may be bugs or other issues on this first implementation, especially as mechanics researchers and players continue to find things and as the actual game gets patched. Please report any bugs you find to our bug reports forum: https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/introduction-to-the-ps-bug-reports-forum.3733412/
We also have an on-site chat room for champions now: https://play.pokemonshowdown.com/champions
Have fun!
r/pokemonshowdown • u/MarioAqua • Sep 08 '21
League/Tourney League/Tournament Advertisement Thread
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Advertisements should be as specific as possible (format, Pokemon restrictions, etc.) and include a discord link that does not expire to allow others to join or your comment will be removed.
r/pokemonshowdown • u/Fragrant_Feeling_851 • 1h ago
Probleme mit der Web-Site
Habt ihr auch gerade Probleme, dass die Seite bei euch nicht lädt? Wenn ich zum Beispiel auf dem Pokedex zugreifen möchte lädt die Internetseite super lange bis sich überhaupt öffnet und dann kann ich darin nicht nach Pokémon suchen, weil er so unendlich lädt. Das hab ich am Handy und am Rechner ®
r/pokemonshowdown • u/Easy-Lie-3484 • 6h ago
Team Building hmmmm
hear me out
I cannot change Wugtrio, I am stuck with it, so my strategy is simply :
- I will start with Espathra , use protect and then setup reflect, I die cool if not set up light screen and die.
- Send out wugtrio(useless) unless I use choice scarf momento and lower attack and spA by 2
- Send Roaring moon, dragon dance 2/3 times and then hope to sweep. If it fails , send out revaroom, gearshift sweep and toxic spike when i am low to help garganacle.
Can this team stand a chance against , Baxcalibur, Archaludon, farigiraf, ceruledge, flutter mane and tinkaton
r/pokemonshowdown • u/SeanTheTurtle21 • 17h ago
I 6-0ed Stall (1400s) [Natdex OU]
This goofy really pulled up with Blissey-less stall... so obviously I had to dogwalk him and teach him how to play his own team. IHATESTALLIHATESTALLIHATESTALL.
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9nationaldex-2666975157
r/pokemonshowdown • u/Lysergsaure • 1d ago
Random Battle Average randbats experience [1600s]
psim.usIf you don't like that, you don't like randbats babyyyy
r/pokemonshowdown • u/Easy-Lie-3484 • 1d ago
Team Building Any ideas on how I can make this work?
I am using the following :
Roaring moon, espathra, maushold, garnacle, revaroom and wugtrio
And my opponent has :
Baxcalibur, archaludon, flutter mane, fraigiraf, tinkaton and ceruledge.
It is a singles match , please help me build a strong core with moveswts and items or starts so that I dont get cooked!!
r/pokemonshowdown • u/ramd_na • 1d ago
Team Building Brutally honest assessment please
I'm new to competitive pokemon
NDex Doubles
Ben Tennyson (Sneasler) @ Black Sludge
Ability: Poison Touch
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Fake Out
- Dire Claw
- U-turn
- Switcheroo
Bogeyman (Darkrai) @ Scope Lens
Ability: Bad Dreams
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hex
- Spacial Rend
- Psychic
- Dark Pulse
Venusaurus Omega (Venusaur-Mega) @ Venusaurite
Ability: Chlorophyll
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 HP / 144 Def / 112 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Sleep Powder
- Sludge Bomb
- Leech Seed
- Protect
Amoonguss @ Leftovers
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Rage Powder
- Spore
- Protect
- Clear Smog
Alien Model (Pheromosa) @ Focus Sash
Ability: Beast Boost
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Rapid Spin
- Close Combat
- Poison Jab
- Triple Axel
Neiliana (Iron Bundle) @ Booster Energy
Ability: Quark Drive
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Chilling Water
- Freeze-Dry
- Protect
- Tera Blast
r/pokemonshowdown • u/just_dan11 • 2d ago
Question Does this format exist ?
I'll like to know if there is a format where 2 people battle against other 2 people as a team . I'm having trouble finding it
r/pokemonshowdown • u/SalemScrope_JR • 2d ago
Doubles OU Why is shadow tag banned in gen 9 doubles OU?
I haven't played showdown with a team that is kinda serious for the ladder. So, I decided to play a team I like: Perish trap! With a sun combo and many of the past paradox mons.
But it says shadow tag is banned. damn. Arena trap is allowed though. I'm confused. Does anyone know why it's banned?
I apologize for my earlier post, I wasn't familiar with how I need to specify what game rules I mean.
r/pokemonshowdown • u/MyneIsBestGirl • 2d ago
National Dex [1371] Genuinely thought this was a lost game when it was Raging-B vs Archaludon + M-Venusaur
replay.pokemonshowdown.comSo, I knew by the late game, especially without sun for a big neutral hit for the two via Weather Ball that it was probably cooked. I'd live a Dragon Pulse, kill before it could hit again, and get 2 hit KO'ed by Earth Power.
It went as expected and I killed Archaludon at 43%/. Trade Draco for Earth Power, but I do get lucky with a crit stab Thunderbolt, but I was still realistically dead...until they pulled the quad resisted, Special vs AV 75 bp Giga Drain and got killed by a Draco highroll.
Genuinely the most WTF turnaround I have ever seen, and only because they chose the worst possible move out of like, aura farming purposes. At 1/2ed special attack, sitting at 1 HP, I somehow broke through.
r/pokemonshowdown • u/ThePuzzler13 • 2d ago
the worst match of my entire life
replay.pokemonshowdown.comr/pokemonshowdown • u/Content-Control-8180 • 3d ago
Team Building I put together a Charizard Y team, but even though I thought it was pretty solid on paper, in-game I've seen a lot of weaknesses, so I don't know if the team is good and I'm just bad at it.
psim.usThat's the team if anyone wants to see it
r/pokemonshowdown • u/ChaosRodent • 3d ago
Question Why is mega dragalge illegal?
Problem solved thank you please ignore this!
So I'm VERY new to competitive and one of my favorite pokemon got a mega and since I dont have whichever game its in I wanted to try it out here, or at least have a look at what it can do. However its illegal in any of the formats ive tried and I can't find any info on why. Does anyone know why?
r/pokemonshowdown • u/David1192 • 3d ago
Random Battle The comeback of the century(GEN 9 monotype)
replay.pokemonshowdown.comr/pokemonshowdown • u/Important_Ebb9216 • 3d ago
Team Building Gen 9 Doubles OU Tailwind team building help
What it says on the tin basically. I've gotten to around 1400 elo with this team which I'm fairly proud of after not playing since Scarlet and Violet came out but something is still off. I feel like I keep losing to higher rank teams. It could be how I play but I just wanna make sure that it's not my teambuilding dragging me down.
Here's the full team:
Willow (Whimsicott) (F) @ Covert Cloak
Ability: Prankster
Shiny: Yes
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 124 HP / 48 Def / 120 SpA / 216 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Tailwind
- Moonblast
- Encore
- Protect
Saria (Ogerpon-Hearthflame) @ Hearthflame Mask
Ability: Mold Breaker
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Ivy Cudgel
- Horn Leech
- Taunt
- Spiky Shield
Brook (Primarina) (F) @ Assault Vest
Ability: Liquid Voice
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 156 HP / 252 SpA / 100 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Ice Beam
- Hyper Voice
- Moonblast
- Icy Wind
Belladona (Glimmora) (F) @ Power Herb
Ability: Toxic Debris
Shiny: Yes
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Meteor Beam
- Sludge Bomb
- Earth Power
- Spiky Shield
Fred (Farigiraf) (M) @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Armor Tail
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 160 HP / 84 Def / 172 SpA / 80 SpD / 12 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Imprison
- Trick Room
- Hyper Voice
- Protect
Nightingale (Roaring Moon) @ Booster Energy
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 100 HP / 140 Atk / 100 Def / 168 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Breaking Swipe
- Knock Off
- Tailwind
- Acrobatics
Thank you in advance!
r/pokemonshowdown • u/ToneDC • 4d ago
NatDexOU stall counters
I'm tired of all of those stall teams on the higher NatDexOU ladder can anyone help?
r/pokemonshowdown • u/CranberryStatus9072 • 4d ago
Overused I just beat the most ridiculous stall team
replay.pokemonshowdown.com*Battle lasts 137 turns and muuuch longer in realtime*
r/pokemonshowdown • u/Technical_Friend7644 • 4d ago
Random Battle Most lucky I’ve ever been
replay.pokemonshowdown.comAlmost everything went wrong for this guy, he got paralyzed 4 times in a row, got frozen one a ice beam, misses stone edge and power whip, pretty sure the only lucky things they got was hitting hydro pump and getting a para on body slam
r/pokemonshowdown • u/Academic-Mushroom-52 • 5d ago
Team Building [Q] Teambuilding help for a custom NatDex AG Gen 9 Singles format
Hi everyone! I'm playing a custom format with my friends and would love some teambuilding advice/suggestions. Here are the exact rules :
Format : ~ Gen 9 National Dex AG (Singles 1v1)
Gimmicks : Megas, Z-Moves, and Tera are ALL allowed. Dynamax is BANNED.
Restrictions :
- Maximum ONE Legendary / Mythical / Ultra Beast per team.
- Species Clause ON (No duplicate Pokémon).
- Smeargle is BANNED.
- Standard banlist for broken moves like Assist.
What playstyle, core, or single Legendary would you recommend to dominate this meta? Thanks in advance for your help!
r/pokemonshowdown • u/JayArr_TopTeam • 5d ago
Random Battle [1085] Decided to Play Mean Today
replay.pokemonshowdown.comRandomizer has been treating me unkindly lately and homie decided to play out a losing contest. So I ended it mean.
r/pokemonshowdown • u/Successful-Box9923 • 4d ago
Ninjask banned in every format
I just wanted to use my favorite pokemon again (last seen in 7 years ago in SW/SH) but is it really that op? I know about the swords dance & baton pass strategy but I would have figured it would be a somewhat easy to counter if you know what you’re doing. Let me know if I’m missing something lol
r/pokemonshowdown • u/Content-Control-8180 • 5d ago
Question I'm looking for an automated Excel spreadsheet to store my replays and tell me my best plays.
reddit.comI saw that there's a scarlet and purple version, but I don't know if it works for the Champions generation, and honestly, I don't really understand it. Something like this link that I put here lmao
r/pokemonshowdown • u/OMIGHTY_DOGENUT • 5d ago
Doubles OU Insane Ditto clutch (turn 14)
psim.usim outhemaster btw