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Pokemon Champions
Pokemon Champions is a new, battle-focused game that implements the battle mechanics of the core Pokemon games and allows you to challenge trainers from around the world. Stay tuned to Game8 for news, updates, and more information about Pokémon Champions, which launches soon on the Nintendo Switch family of systems, and mobile devices.

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Pokemon Champions Release Date

Confirmed for 2026

Pokemon Champions Release Date

Pokemon Champions is confirmed to release in 2026. The release year was confirmed in the July 2025 Pokemon Presents.

Pokemon Champions News and Game Info

Available on the Switch, iOS, and Android

Crossplay Between Switch and Mobile is Supported

Pokemon Champions will be available on the Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android devices. The game also allows you to engage in cross-platform battles between the Nintendo Switch and mobile devices. This means that if you have a Switch, you can compete alongside other Switch and mobile players and vice-versa.

Pokemon Champions Coming to Switch, iOS, and Android

Connectivity with Pokemon HOME is Supported

Connect Pokemon Champions and other games through HOME

Pokemon Champions was confirmed to support transfers through Pokemon HOME! Trainers can connect to Pokemon HOME to battle with their Pokemon from Pokemon GO, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and other previous titles in the series.

Connect to Pokemon HOME to Battle with Pokemon from Previous Games

Only a Select Few Pokemon are Available at Launch

Select Pokemon Are Available at Launch

Only select Pokémon will be available for use in Pokémon Champions at launch.

This likely means that Pokemon Champions will start with a limited roster and Pokedex which can be expected to expand over time.

List of Available Pokemon

Mega Evolutions Make Its Return

Mega Evolutions

Mega Evolutions, a feature not seen since Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, make its reapperance in Pokemon Champions. As seen in the trailer, the trainer's Charizard mega evolves into Mega Charizard X.

Other familar battle mechanics such as double battles and Tera Pokemon were also featured in the trailer.

Confirmed Battle Mechanics

Pokemon Champions All Pokemon

All Confirmed Pokemon

All Confirmed Pokemon
Charizard ImageCharizard Mega Charizard XMega Charizard X Hisuian Samurott ImageHisuian Samurott
Dondozo ImageDondozo Gardevoir ImageGardevoir Pikachu ImagePikachu
Lucario ImageLucario Aegislash-ShieldAegislash Oranguru ImageOranguru
Hydreigon ImageHydreigon Milotic ImageMilotic Scizor ImageScizor
Ursaluna ImageUrsaluna Hydrapple ImageHydrapple Dragapult ImageDragapult
Sneasler ImageSneasler Talonflame ImageTalonflame Basculegion (Male) ImageBasculegion (Male)
Serperior ImageSerperior Incineroar ImageIncineroar Garchomp ImageGarchomp
Feraligatr ImageFeraligatr Kommo-o ImageKommo-o Gengar ImageGengar
Metagross ImageMetagross Empoleon ImageEmpoleon Leafeon ImageLeafeon
Sylveon ImageSylveon Archaludon ImageArchaludon Sinistcha ImageSinistcha

Several Pokemon were shown in the official reveal trailer, as well as in the game's website. The table above shows a list of all confirmed Pokemon seen in promotional material.

List of Available Pokemon

About Pokemon Champions

Game Information

Pokemon Champions Game Information

Game Title Pokemon Champions
Release Date 2026
Available Platforms Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android
Developer Game Freak
The Pokemon Works
Official Site Pokemon Champions

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Pokemon UNITEUNITE Pokemon Sleep LogoSleep New Pokemon Snap LogoSnap
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