What becoming a Chandelure Professor taught me about Pokémon Champions' competitive scene

Despite playing every main series entry, I've never dabbled much in Pokémon's competitive scene. The whole breeding and training aspect is pretty satisfying, but I predominantly use those teams in battles against my brother. Sure, I've hopped online occasionally, just never in an overly dedicated fashion. So, with Pokémon Champions, I wanted to find out if ranked battling was for me and if I'd recommend it to others who have never made that jump. However, I did so with a particularly silly goal to motivate me: I wanted to become a Chandelure Professor.  Long-time readers might have inferred that my favourite Pokémon is Chandelure. Ghost-Types in general appeal to me, yet this mostly purple, haunted light fixture floats above the rest. In Pokémon Champions, if you win 100 battles with one, you get the prestigious title of Chandelure Professor, alongside a golden badge. I now have both of those things proudly pinned to my player profile, so it's time to share my thoughts on whether the competitive scene is enjoyable for Pokémon fans with mediocre skills like me.  ... [MORE]