Pokémon Champions
- This article is about the game. For the type of Trainer, see Pokémon Champion.
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Basic info
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| Platform: | Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android |
| Category: | Battle simulation |
| Players: | 1-2 |
| Connectivity: | N/A |
| Developer: | The Pokémon Works |
| Publisher: | Nintendo/The Pokémon Company |
| Part of: | Generation IX side series |
Ratings
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| CERO: | N/A |
| ESRB: | N/A |
| ACB: | N/A |
| OFLC: | N/A |
| PEGI: | N/A |
| GRAC: | N/A |
| GSRR: | N/A |
Release dates
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| Japan: | 2026 |
| North America: | 2026 |
| Australia: | 2026 |
| Europe: | 2026 |
| South Korea: | 2026 |
| Hong Kong: | 2026 |
| Taiwan: | 2026 |
Websites
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| Japanese: | Official site |
| English: | Official site Pokémon.com |
Pokémon Champions (Japanese: Pokémon Champions) is an upcoming free-to-start side series Pokémon game for the Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. It allows players to battle using the same mechanics as the core series games, including types, Abilities, and moves.
The game was announced worldwide on Pokémon Day, February 27, 2025, at 11 P.M. JST via Pokémon Presents. It will be playable in ten languages: Japanese, English, German, European and Latin American Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese.
On the Nintendo Switch, both a free-to-start version and a paid Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack (Japanese: 『Pokémon Champions』 + スターターパック Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack) bundle will be available.
Gameplay
Like in the Battle Stadium in the Nintendo Switch core series games, the game features both a Ranked Battle and a Casual Battle mode. It also features a Private Battle mode for battles with family and friends.
Players will be able to use Mega Evolve and Terastallize their Pokémon throught the use of a new item called the Omni Ring. Artwork of this item and the Pokémon Champions website suggest that other techniques, such as Z-Moves, will also be supported in the future.[1]
Connectivity
Pokémon can be sent to Pokémon Champions from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Pokémon GO, and "other titles in the Pokémon series" via Pokémon HOME, though this is limited to Pokémon that appear in Pokémon Champions. Pokémon originally obtained in Pokémon Champions cannot be deposited in Pokémon HOME.
Supported Pokémon
Pokémon Champions will not support all Pokémon available in Pokémon HOME at launch.[2] The following is a list of known supported Pokémon and related forms.
Gallery
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Male player character -
Female player character
References
- ↑ Pokémon Champions | The Omni Ring—A Battle Essential! "Other special features may be added to the Omni Ring in the future! Research is being conducted to make the Omni Ring capable of drawing out a variety of Pokémon capabilities."
- ↑ February 27, 2025 Press Release — POKÉMON EXPANDS ENTERTAINMENT OFFERINGS WITH NEW WAYS TO PLAY IN THE POKÉMON LEGENDS: Z-A VIDEO GAME AND THE REVEAL OF POKÉMON CHAMPIONS
In other languages
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Core series • Side series • Spin-off series • Standalone spin-offs • Pokémon mini • Betas • Demos
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