Pokémon Battle Scope to be Featured at Pokémon Japan Championships 2026!
HEROZ Inc. announced that 'Pokémon Battle Scope' (PBS), co-developed with The Pokémon Company, will be implemented in the game division of the 'Pokémon Japan Championships 2026' (PJCS2026), held at Pacifico Yokohama on June 6th and 7th. The AI-driven system visualizes battle situations to enhance the spectator experience.
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HEROZ Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Takahiro Hayashi) announced that its 'Pokémon Battle Scope' (PBS), co-developed with The Pokémon Company (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Tsunekazu Ishihara), will be featured in the game division of the 'Pokémon Japan Championships 2026' (PJCS2026), continuing from the previous year.
The tournament will be held at Pacifico Yokohama on Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7, and will utilize PBS for match broadcasting.
[Features of Pokémon Battle Scope]
'Pokémon Battle Scope' is a battle analysis AI specialized for Pokémon battles. It was first introduced in the game division of the 'Pokémon Ryuo Sen 2024' held on February 25, 2024. The system was developed in collaboration with The Pokémon Company, utilizing HEROZ's strength in AI development, such as its Japan Shogi Association-approved game app 'Shogi Wars' and various game analysis AI technologies, with the aim of enhancing the viewing experience so that anyone can enjoy watching Pokémon battles.
It has been continuously introduced at the PJCS events held in 2024 and 2025, receiving positive feedback from viewers, such as: 'I could see the battle situation in real-time, making it thrilling to watch.'
'Pokémon Battle Scope' recognizes and addresses the following challenges identified by viewers:
- It is difficult for beginners to understand whether a player's choice is good or bad.
- Viewers can get left behind when they don't understand why the venue or comments section is excited.
- It is difficult to understand the state of a battle when joining mid-match.
To solve these problems, the system processes complex information during a match—such as the rapidly changing battle situation, Pokémon types, abilities, moves, items, and weather or field conditions—to predict and display the next best move. This allows viewers to enjoy the match regardless of their level of Pokémon knowledge.
Furthermore, 'Pokémon Champions' has been adopted as the official software for this tournament, and PBS has been tuned accordingly to reflect rules such as target Pokémon and Mega Evolution.
Shogi Wars (Official Japan Shogi Association app): https://shogiwars.heroz.jp/
[Event Overview: Pokémon Japan Championships 2026]
Event Name: Pokémon Japan Championships 2026
Official Website: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pjcs/2026/
Date: June 6 (Sat) – June 7 (Sun), 2026
Organizer: The Pokémon Company
[Copyright Notice]
©Pokémon/Nintendo/Creatures/GAME FREAK
Pokémon is a registered trademark of Nintendo, Creatures, and GAME FREAK.
The tournament will be held at Pacifico Yokohama on Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7, and will utilize PBS for match broadcasting.
[Features of Pokémon Battle Scope]
'Pokémon Battle Scope' is a battle analysis AI specialized for Pokémon battles. It was first introduced in the game division of the 'Pokémon Ryuo Sen 2024' held on February 25, 2024. The system was developed in collaboration with The Pokémon Company, utilizing HEROZ's strength in AI development, such as its Japan Shogi Association-approved game app 'Shogi Wars' and various game analysis AI technologies, with the aim of enhancing the viewing experience so that anyone can enjoy watching Pokémon battles.
It has been continuously introduced at the PJCS events held in 2024 and 2025, receiving positive feedback from viewers, such as: 'I could see the battle situation in real-time, making it thrilling to watch.'
'Pokémon Battle Scope' recognizes and addresses the following challenges identified by viewers:
- It is difficult for beginners to understand whether a player's choice is good or bad.
- Viewers can get left behind when they don't understand why the venue or comments section is excited.
- It is difficult to understand the state of a battle when joining mid-match.
To solve these problems, the system processes complex information during a match—such as the rapidly changing battle situation, Pokémon types, abilities, moves, items, and weather or field conditions—to predict and display the next best move. This allows viewers to enjoy the match regardless of their level of Pokémon knowledge.
Furthermore, 'Pokémon Champions' has been adopted as the official software for this tournament, and PBS has been tuned accordingly to reflect rules such as target Pokémon and Mega Evolution.
Shogi Wars (Official Japan Shogi Association app): https://shogiwars.heroz.jp/
[Event Overview: Pokémon Japan Championships 2026]
Event Name: Pokémon Japan Championships 2026
Official Website: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pjcs/2026/
Date: June 6 (Sat) – June 7 (Sun), 2026
Organizer: The Pokémon Company
[Copyright Notice]
©Pokémon/Nintendo/Creatures/GAME FREAK
Pokémon is a registered trademark of Nintendo, Creatures, and GAME FREAK.
FAQ
How does Pokémon Battle Scope work?
It is an AI system that analyzes complex battle information such as Pokémon, moves, types, and abilities in real-time and visualizes predictions on the screen.
What is it applied to in PJCS2026?
It is applied to the game division of the Pokémon Japan Championships 2026, optimized for the newly adopted software, 'Pokémon Champions'.
Who developed it?
It was developed by HEROZ Inc. in collaboration with The Pokémon Company.