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Pokemon Champions

Dragonite Early Download Bonus

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★ Switch Version available starting April 2026!
☆ Champions will launch on Switch, Android, and iOS!
★ Transfer Pokemon from Pokemon Home for battles.
☆ Check out the Pokemon in the Champions Roster.

Early Download Event

Obtain a Dragonite for free by playing Pokemon Champions before August 31 2026! Read on to learn how to claim the free Dragonite, and the Early Download Bonus mechanics in this guide!

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Receive a Free Dragonite

Free Dragonite Event

Based on the Official Pokemon HOME Japanese Website, Players who download and play Pokemon Champions before August 31, 2026 will receive a Dragonite that they can claim from the in-game mail.

Additionally, players can obtain a Dragoninite Mega Stone from the Pokemon Champions Battle Pass, allowing players to Mega Evolve their newly obtained Dragonite!

Early Download Bonus Event Date and Schedule

Until August 31, 2026

The Early Download Event will last until August 31, 2026, giving players plenty of time to download the game and claim the free Pokemon.

The event will also likely start on Pokemon Champions' release, starting April 2026.

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