Pokémon Battle Scope AI Returns to Japan Championships for Third Year
The third consecutive deployment of a specialized battle AI at Japan's largest Pokémon tournament signals a permanent integration of machine assistance into competitive play, now adapted for the latest game entry.
Reporting from 1 sources: GameBusiness.jp.
HEROZ and The Pokémon Company will bring the battle analysis AI 'Pokémon Battle Scope' to the Pokémon Japan Championships 2026 on June 6 and 7 at Pacifico Yokohama. It is the third consecutive year the AI has been used at the tournament. This year, the system has been retuned to support the new title 'Pokémon Champions' and its Mega Evolution rules.
HEROZ and The Pokémon Company first introduced Pokémon Battle Scope at the Pokémon Ryuo Tournament in February 2024. The AI draws on technology from HEROZ's Shogi Wars app and joint development with The Pokémon Company. It processes real-time battle data-types, abilities, moves, weather-to predict the move with the highest win probability, making the game more accessible to newcomers. The system has been retuned this year to work with Pokémon Champions, which adds Mega Evolution mechanics. The tournament takes place June 6 and 7 at Pacifico Yokohama.
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