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So, you’ve heard the buzz about Pokémon Champions, and you’re wondering which little critters are even allowed to brawl. Grab your coffee, because the roster is already a glorious, chaotic mess of favorites, underdogs, and one very angry fish. The short answer? It’s a huge slice of the Pokédex, but not the whole pie—yet.

The Heavy Hitters (and the One That’s Just a Rock)

First up, expect every single Starter Pokémon to show up, because Game Freak knows we’d riot otherwise. That means Charizard is basically guaranteed a spot, breathing fire and looking smug as ever. Also, the entire Pikachu family is here, because let’s be honest, Pikachu is the real CEO of this franchise.

But here’s a surprise: Ditto is confirmed, which is both hilarious and terrifying. Imagine your opponent whipping out a Ditto, and suddenly your god-tier Dragonite is facing its own gooey reflection. It’s the Pokémon equivalent of staring into a cosmic mirror and screaming.

The “Wait, That’s Allowed?” Category

Prepare for the Legendaries, but with a catch—some are banned. You won’t be sending a godlike Arceus or a reality-bending Mewtwo into a friendly match, thank goodness. However, the less absurd legendaries like the legendary birds (Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres) or the beasts (Raikou, Entei) are totally fair game.

And yes, Magikarp is available. Why? Because someone at Nintendo has a sick sense of humor. You can actually bring that flopping, useless fish into battle, and it will do exactly nothing until you give it a Focus Sash and pray. It’s the ultimate “I’m here to make a statement, not to win” pick.

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The Meta Slaves and the Weirdos

If you want to win, you’ll be drafting Garchomp, Dragapult, and Toxapex like everyone else. Toxapex is just a pink, spiky wall that sits there and tanks hits while your opponent slowly loses the will to live. It’s the Pokémon equivalent of a traffic jam—nobody enjoys it, but it works.

On the flip side, Wobbuffet is available, and it’s the ultimate troll. Its whole strategy is to just stand there, take damage, and bounce it back at you. Using Wobbuffet is like bringing a boxing glove on a spring to a gunfight—and somehow winning because the other guy laughs too hard to shoot.

The Shocking Exclusion That Will Break the Internet

Here’s the kicker: Mega Evolutions and Z-Moves are reportedly not in the initial lineup. That means your beloved Mega Charizard Y is just a regular lizard again, and your Z-Move spamming Rockruff is back to being a slightly angry dog. It’s like showing up to a party and realizing the DJ forgot the bass—still fun, but missing that extra oomph.

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Also, Eternatus is barred from competitive play because that creature literally takes up half the screen. Imagine bringing a giant space dragon to a street brawl—it would be like using a fire hose to water a houseplant.

Final Thoughts: Pick Your Chaos Wisely

In short, Pokémon Champions offers a wild blend of classic powerhouses, meme-worthy goofballs, and a few “please don’t use that” nightmares. My advice? Bring a Shedinja—a ghost bug with one HP. If your opponent has no counter, you win instantly. If they do, you lose comically. It’s pure, beautiful chaos.

So grab your Poké Balls, practice your bad puns, and remember: in the world of Pokémon Champions, the available roster is a glorious invitation to either be a pro or a clown. Choose wisely—or just pick Magikarp and watch the world burn.