Champion Stadium
TheChampion Stadium (Japanese:チャンピオンバトルChampion Battle) is a special battle area inPokémon Masters EX. Introduced on August 28, 2020, shortly after the release of version 2.0.0, it features battles against theElite Four of aregion, followed by the correspondingPokémon Champion. The Champion can only be challenged after all members of the Elite Four are defeated.
The Hard difficulty level is unlocked after completing the Normal difficulty. The battles include special parameters that can affect both allies and opponents; these parameters change after each victory, and they are randomly selected each week. The battle against the Champion includes one set parameter and one that is selected from the parameters used in the Elite Four battles. Additionally,sync pairs used to defeat an Elite Four member cannot be used in later battles during a challenge The challenge can only be attempted on Hard difficulty or higher once each week, until the full medal for that region is completed, at which point players gain access to the Reset feature. The Pokémon used by the opponents and their weaknesses change from week to week, and the region available in the challenge rotates monthly. Since February 2026, the region available rotates in the order of Paldea, Unova, Alola, Kanto, Sinnoh, Hoenn, Kalos, and Johto.
Players can obtain Champion Spirits and 5★ Power-Up Tickets from completing battles.Medals can also be earned for each difficulty level above Normal for each region by achieving Hall of Fame status with all sync pair types.
Kanto Challenge
- Main article:Kanto Challenge
The Kanto Challenge was the first Champion Stadium challenge, first made available from August 28 to December 28, 2020. In this challenge, players need to defeatLorelei,Bruno,Agatha, andLance in order to challenge the Champion,Blue.
Unlike all other Champion Stadium challenges, the Kanto Challenge is available in Normal difficulty. This difficulty level is always accessible from the Champion Stadium menu, and the weaknesses of its members do not change.
Johto Challenge
- Main article:Johto Challenge
The Johto Challenge was the second Champion Stadium challenge, first made available from December 28, 2020 to February 1, 2021. In this challenge, players need to defeatWill,Koga,Bruno, andKaren in order to challenge the Champion,Lance.
Hoenn Challenge
- Main article:Hoenn Challenge
The Hoenn Challenge was the sixth Champion Stadium challenge, first made available from August 1 to September 5, 2022. In this challenge, players need to defeatSidney,Phoebe,Glacia, andDrake in order to challenge the Champion. The Champion can be eitherSteven orWallace.
Sinnoh Challenge
- Main article:Sinnoh Challenge
The Sinnoh Challenge was the fifth Champion Stadium challenge, first made available from May 2 to June 5, 2022. In this challenge, players need to defeatAaron,Bertha,Flint, andLucian in order to challenge the Champion,Cynthia.
Unova Challenge
- Main article:Unova Challenge
The Unova Challenge was the third Champion Stadium challenge, first made available from April 5 to May 3, 2021. In this challenge, players need to defeatGrimsley,Marshal,Shauntal, andCaitlin in order to challenge the Champion. The Champion can be eitherAlder orIris.
Kalos Challenge
- Main article:Kalos Challenge
The Kalos Challenge was the seventh Champion Stadium challenge, first made available from February 6 to March 6, 2023. In this challenge, players need to defeatWikstrom,Malva,Drasna, andSiebold in order to challenge the Champion,Diantha.
Alola Challenge
- Main article:Alola Challenge
The Alola Challenge was the fourth Champion Stadium challenge, first made available from October 11 to November 7, 2021. In this challenge, players need to defeatOlivia,Acerola,Kahili, and a fourth Elite Four member in order to challenge the Champion. The fourth member can be eitherHala orMolayne, and the Champion can be eitherKukui orHau.
Paldea Challenge
- Main article:Paldea Challenge
The Paldea Challenge was the eighth Champion Stadium challenge, first made available from February 2 to March 2, 2026. In this challenge, players need to defeatRika,Poppy,Larry, andHassel in order to challenge the Champion,Geeta.
Challenge history
| Dates | Challenge available |
|---|---|
| August 28 to December 28, 2020 | Kanto Challenge |
| December 28, 2020 to February 1, 2021 | Johto Challenge |
| February 1 to March 1, 2021 | Kanto Challenge |
| March 1 to April 5, 2021 | Johto Challenge |
| April 5 to May 3, 2021 | Unova Challenge |
| May 3 to 31, 2021 | Kanto Challenge |
| May 31 to July 5, 2021 | Johto Challenge |
| July 5 to August 9, 2021 | Unova Challenge |
| August 9 to September 6, 2021 | Kanto Challenge |
| September 6 to October 11, 2021 | Johto Challenge |
| October 11 to November 8, 2021 | Alola Challenge |
| November 8 to December 6, 2021 | Unova Challenge |
| December 6, 2021 to January 3, 2022 | Kanto Challenge |
| January 3 to February 7, 2022 | Johto Challenge |
| February 7 to March 7, 2022 | Alola Challenge |
| March 7 to April 4, 2022 | Unova Challenge |
| April 4 to May 2, 2022 | Kanto Challenge |
| May 2 to June 6, 2022 | Sinnoh Challenge |
| June 6 to July 4, 2022 | Johto Challenge |
| July 4 to August 1, 2022 | Alola Challenge |
| August 1 to September 5, 2022 | Hoenn Challenge |
| September 5 to October 3, 2022 | Unova Challenge |
| October 3 to November 7, 2022 | Kanto Challenge |
| November 7 to December 5, 2022 | Sinnoh Challenge |
| December 5, 2022 to January 2, 2023 | Hoenn Challenge |
| January 2 to February 6, 2023 | Johto Challenge |
| February 6 to March 6, 2023 | Kalos Challenge |
| March 6 to April 3, 2023 | Unova Challenge |
| April 3 to May 1, 2023 | Kanto Challenge |
| May 1 to June 5, 2023 | Alola Challenge |
| June 5 to July 3, 2023 | Sinnoh Challenge |
| July 3 to August 7, 2023 | Hoenn Challenge |
| August 7 to September 4, 2023 | Johto Challenge |
| September 4 to October 2, 2023 | Kalos Challenge |
| October 2 to November 6, 2023 | Unova Challenge |
| November 6 to December 4, 2023 | Kanto Challenge |
| December 4, 2023 to January 1, 2024 | Alola Challenge |
| January 1 to February 5, 2024 | Sinnoh Challenge |
| February 5 to March 4, 2024 | Hoenn Challenge |
| March 4 to April 1, 2024 | Johto Challenge |
| April 1 to 29, 2024 | Kalos Challenge |
| April 29 to June 3, 2024 | Unova Challenge |
| June 3 to July 1, 2024 | Kanto Challenge |
| July 1 to August 5, 2024 | Alola Challenge |
| August 5 to September 2, 2024 | Sinnoh Challenge |
| September 2 to October 7, 2024 | Hoenn Challenge |
| October 7 to November 4, 2024 | Johto Challenge |
| November 4 to December 2, 2024 | Kalos Challenge |
| December 2, 2024 to January 6, 2025 | Unova Challenge |
| January 6 to February 3, 2025 | Kanto Challenge |
| February 3 to March 3, 2025 | Alola Challenge |
| March 3 to April 7, 2025 | Sinnoh Challenge |
| April 7 to May 5, 2025 | Hoenn Challenge |
| May 5 to June 2, 2025 | Kalos Challenge |
| June 2 to July 7, 2025 | Johto Challenge |
| July 7 to August 4, 2025 | Unova Challenge |
| August 4 to September 1, 2025 | Alola Challenge |
| September 1 to October 6, 2025 | Kanto Challenge |
| October 6 to November 3, 2025 | Sinnoh Challenge |
| November 3 to December 1, 2025 | Hoenn Challenge |
| December 1, 2025 to January 5, 2026 | Kalos Challenge |
| January 5 to February 2, 2026 | Johto Challenge |
| February 2 to March 2, 2026 | Paldea Challenge |
Missions
| Mission | Reward |
|---|---|
| Complete the following ×1: Blue in Champion Stadium: Kanto Challenge on Normal |  Champ in the Making |
| Enter 18 types of sync pairs into the Hall of Fame from the following: Champion Stadium: Kanto Challenge on Hard Lv. 1 |  Kanto MVP Lv. 1 |
| Enter 18 types of sync pairs into the Hall of Fame from the following: Champion Stadium: Johto Challenge on Hard Lv. 1 |  Johto MVP Lv. 1 |
| Enter 18 types of sync pairs into the Hall of Fame from the following: Champion Stadium: Hoenn Challenge on Hard Lv. 1 |  Hoenn MVP Lv. 1 |
| Enter 18 types of sync pairs into the Hall of Fame from the following: Champion Stadium: Sinnoh Challenge on Hard Lv. 1 |  Sinnoh MVP Lv. 1 |
| Enter 18 types of sync pairs into the Hall of Fame from the following: Champion Stadium: Unova Challenge on Hard Lv. 1 |  Unova MVP Lv. 1 |
| Enter 18 types of sync pairs into the Hall of Fame from the following: Champion Stadium: Kalos Challenge on Hard Lv. 1 |  Kalos MVP Lv. 1 |
| Enter 18 types of sync pairs into the Hall of Fame from the following: Champion Stadium: Alola Challenge on Hard Lv. 1 |  Alola MVP Lv. 1 |
| Enter 18 types of sync pairs into the Hall of Fame from the following: Champion Stadium: Paldea Challenge on Hard Lv. 1 |  Paldea MVP Lv. 1 |
Master Mode
Master Mode was introduced to Champion Stadium on December 28, 2020, along with the Johto Challenge. Once all 18 sync pair types have been entered into the Hall of Fame for a region, players can replay the challenge after completing it for the week, and various parameter options become available that either give the opponent an advantage or give the player a disadvantage. Players earn points for completing battles, based on the selected parameters, and they earn rewards for reaching point total thresholds. Initially, the maximum number of points that could be earned per battle was 1500, with rewards available up to a total score of 7500 points. On December 6, 2021, the maximum number of points per battle was increased to 2000, with rewards now available up to 10000 points. On April 3, 2023, the maximum number of points per battle was increased to 2500, with new options added and rewards available up to 12500 points. On November 6, 2023, the maximum number of points per battle was increased to 3000, with rewards available up to 15000 points.
Parameters
The parameters highlighted in blue have been available since April 3, 2023.
| Effect | Points | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Dmg. Reduction | 50 | At the start of battle, the opponents' field of play gains permanent physical damage reduction. |
| Special Dmg. Reduction | 50 | At the start of battle, the opponents' field of play gains permanent special damage reduction. |
| Max Sync Countdown -1 | 50 | The total number of moves opponents need to use before they can unleash a sync move is reduced by 1. |
| Attack & Sp. Atk ↑ 1 | 50 | Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all opposing sync pairs by 10%. |
| Defense & Sp. Def ↑ 1 | 50 | Raises the Defense and Sp. Def of all opposing sync pairs by 10%. |
| No Status Conditions | 50 | Opponents become immune to status conditions. |
| Interference Immunity | 50 | Prevents the opponenet from flinching, becoming confused, or becoming trapped. |
| Strike Sync Pairs Take ×3 Damage | 50 | All allied physical strike sync pairs and special strike sync pairs receive three times the damage when hit by an attack move. |
| Tech Sync Pairs Take ×3 Damage | 50 | All allied tech sync pairs receive three times the damage when hit by an attack move. |
| Strength ↑ 1 | 100 | Increases the strength of all opposing sync pairs by the equivalent of 10 level(s). |
| Sync Buff ↑ 5 | 100 | Increases the effectiveness of the stat boosts that all opponents receive after an opponent uses a sync move by 50%. |
| Attack & Sp. Atk ↑ 3 | 100 | Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all opposing sync pairs by 30%. |
| Defense & Sp. Def ↑ 3 | 100 | Raises the Defense and Sp. Def of all opposing sync pairs by 30%. |
| Max HP ↑ 2 | 100 | Raises the maximum HP of all opposing sync pairs by 20%. |
| No Stat Reduction | 100 | Opponents become immune to all stat-lowering effects. |
| Ally Healing ↓ 5 | 100 | Reduces the HP restored by allies’ healing moves by 50%. |
| Half Ally MP | 100 | Halves the MP of all allied sync pairs. |
| Power ↑ on Hit 1 | 100 | Every time an opponent's attack is successful, powers up that opponent's attacks by 10%. |
| Five Stats ↑ 3 at Start | 100 | At the start of battle, raises the Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, Sp. Def and Speed of all opposing sync pairs by 3 stat ranks. |
| Five Stats ↓ 3 at Start | 100 | At the start of battle, lowers the Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, Sp. Def and Speed of all allied sync pairs by 3 stat ranks. |
| Physical Damage Reduction 8 | 100 | Reduces damage the opponent receives by 80% when the opponent is hit by a move, sync move, or max move that is a physical attack. |
| Special Damage Reduction 8 | 100 | Reduces damage the opponent receives by 80% when the opponent is hit by a move, sync move, or max move that is a special attack. |
| Support Sync Pairs Take ×3 Damage | 100 | All allied support sync pairs receive three times the damage when hit by an attack move. |
| Gradual Healing | 150 | At the start of battle, all opposing sync pairs begin to gradually heal themselves. |
| Critical-Hit Defense | 150 | At the start of battle, the opponents' field of play gains permanent critical-hit defense. |
| Attack & Sp. Atk ↑ 5 | 150 | Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all opposing sync pairs by 50%. |
| Defense & Sp. Def ↑ 5 | 150 | Raises the Defense and Sp. Def of all opposing sync pairs by 50%. |
| Can't Change Zone, Weather, or Terrain | 150 | The user cannot change the weather, terrain, or zone. |
| Strength ↑ 2 | 200 | Increases the strength of all opposing sync pairs by the equivalent of 20 level(s). |
| Max Sync Countdown ↑ 2 | 200 | The total number of moves opponents need to use before they can unleash a sync move is reduced by 2. |
| Ally HP ↓ 5 | 200 | At the start of battle, reduces the HP of all allied sync pairs by 50% of their maximum HP. |
| Max HP ↑ 4 | 200 | Raises the maximum HP of all opposing sync pairs by 40%. |
| Power ↑ on Hit 2 | 200 | Every time an opponent's attack is successful, powers up that opponent's attacks by 20%. |
| Strength ↑ 3 | 300 | Increases the strength of all opposing sync pairs by the equivalent of 30 level(s). |
| Ally Move Gauge Max -2 | 300 | Reduces allied sync pairs' move gauge maximum by 2. |
| Max HP ↑ 6 | 300 | Raises the maximum HP of all opposing sync pairs by 60%. |
| Standard Damage Reduction 8 | 300 | Reduces damage the opponent receives by 80% when the opponent is hit by a move, sync move, or max move that is not a supereffective attack. |
| Max HP ↑ 8 | 400 | Raises the maximum HP of all opposing sync pairs by 80%. |
| Strength ↑ 6 | 600 | Increases the strength of all opposing sync pairs by the equivalent of 60 level(s). |
Rewards
The rewards highlighted in blue have been available since August 9, 2021. The rewards highlighted in orange were 100 Skill Spheres prior to July 7, 2025. Sprint Move Candy Coins were first made available on October 2, 2023 and Field Move Candy Coins were first made available on November 6, 2023.
| Total Points | Item received |
|---|---|
| 600 |  5★ Power-Up Ticket ×5 |
| 900 | 5★ Power-Up Ticket ×5 |
| 1200 |      Strike, Tech, Support, Sprint, or Field Move Candy Coin ×1 |
| 1500 | 5★ Power-Up Ticket ×5 |
| 1800 | 5★ Power-Up Ticket ×5 |
| 2100 | 5★ Power-Up Ticket ×5 |
| 2400 | 5★ Power-Up Ticket ×5 |
| 2700 |  5★ Power-Up ×1 |
| 3000 | 5★ Power-Up Ticket ×5 |
| 3300 | 5★ Power-Up Ticket ×5 |
| 3600 | 5★ Power-Up Ticket ×5 |
| 3900 | 5★ Power-Up Ticket ×5 |
| 4200 |  Champion Spirit ×10 |
| 4500 |  Battle Points ×15 |
| 5000 | 5★ Power-Up Ticket ×5 |
| 5250 | Battle Points ×5 |
| 5500 | 5★ Power-Up Ticket ×5 |
| 5750 | Battle Points ×5 |
| 6000 |  Co-op Sync Orb ×2000 |
| 6250 | Battle Points ×5 |
| 6500 | 5★ Power-Up Ticket ×5 |
| 6750 | Battle Points ×5 |
| 7000 | 5★ Power-Up Ticket ×5 |
| 7250 | Battle Points ×5 |
| 7500 | Co-op Sync Orb ×2000 |
| Since December 6, 2021 | |
| 8000 | Champion Spirit ×10 |
| 8500 | Champion Spirit ×5 |
| 9000 | Champion Spirit ×5 |
| 9500 | Champion Spirit ×5 |
| 10000 | Battle Points ×10 |
| Since April 3, 2023 | |
| 10500 | 5★ Power-Up Ticket ×5 |
| 11000 | Champion Spirit ×5 |
| 11500 | 5★ Power-Up Ticket ×5 |
| 12000 | Champion Spirit ×5 |
| 12500 | 5★ Power-Up Ticket ×5 |
| Since November 6, 2023 | |
| 13000 | Champion Spirit ×5 |
| 13500 | 5★ Power-Up Ticket ×5 |
| 14000 | Champion Spirit ×5 |
| 14500 | 5★ Power-Up Ticket ×5 |
| 15000 | Champion Spirit ×5 |
Victory Road
- Main article:Victory Road (Masters)
Victory Road was introduced to Champion Stadium on February 24, 2022. It acts as a guide for taking on difficult battles, such as the Hard difficulty battles in Champion Stadium, including story areas and battles using preset teams, with useful tips for completing the challenges. Players receive various rewards for completing Victory Road, including a One-Time-Only 5★-Select Scout Ticket that lets players chooseSygna Suit Red & Charizard,Sygna Suit Leaf & Venusaur, orSygna Suit Blue & Blastoise.
Pasio Special Stadium
- Main article:Pasio Special Stadium
Pasio Special Stadium is a special, limited-time event in the Champion Stadium. It runs concurrently with the normal Champion Stadium challenges. During the event, players are challenged to battle against a mix of Elite Four and a Champion from different regions, with all five battles sharing one featured type weakness.
The usual rules apply to the Pasio Special Stadium as to the normal Stadium with regards to restricting sync pairs after they are used to win a battle, special parameters, and the use of Master Mode options, although the Master Mode point rewards differ from in the normal Stadium.
Trivia
- As Champion Stadium opponents,Phoebe,Caitlin andAcerola share the same set of weaknesses:Electric,Ghost, andDark.
- Diantha is the only femaleFlying-weak opponent in the Champion Stadium.
- Malva andDrasna are the only Champion Stadium opponents that did not form playable sync pairs before the end of their region's Champion Stadium debut.
In other languages
| Language | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese | Cantonese | 冠軍對戰Gungwān Deuijin |
| Mandarin | 冠軍對戰Guànjūn Duìzhàn | |
| French | Combat de Maître | |
| German | Champkampf | |
| Italian | Lotta dei Campioni | |
| Korean | 챔피언배틀Champion Battle | |
| Spanish | Combates de Campeones | |
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