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- Pokémon Champions, a new player-versus-player experience, is set to release on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in April 2026, with mobile device versions available later in the year.
- The game will feature turn-based battles, Mega Evolution for certain Pokémon, and support from various characters like Tatoras, Kitt, and Cordy.
- Early adopters of Pokémon Champions will receive a free Dragonite, and the game will be compatible with Pokémon HOME for transferring Pokémon from other titles.
- Pokémon Champions will be showcased at the World Championships in August 2026.
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The Pokémon Company and Nintendo have released a new trailer for Pokémon Champions, a player-versus-player experience emphasizing turn-based battles, scheduled for release in April 2026 on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Initially a Nintendo console exclusive, Pokémon Champions will later be available on mobile devices in 2026. Players who download the game early will receive a free Dragonite in their in-game mailbox. In addition, a special campaign will allow players to acquire Mega Stones for Chesnaught, Delphox, Greninja, Floette, and other Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution in Pokémon Legends ZA. Several supporting characters will assist players: Tatoras helps players join battles, Kitt supports players in teaming up with Pokémon at Roster Ranch, and Cordy provides battle strategies. Players will encounter Caraway and Kajima at the Battle Arena. Announced during the Pokémon 30th Anniversary Pokémon Presents livestream, Pokémon Champions will also be compatible with Pokémon HOME, allowing players to transfer Pokémon from titles such as Legends ZA, FireRed, LeafGreen, and Scarlet Violet. The game is scheduled to arrive on mobile devices, including iOS and Android, in the summer of 2026. A free Dragonite will be awarded to players who download and wishlist the game.
Pokémon Champions Headline World Championships in August 2026
The Pokémon Company has also announced that Pokémon Champions will be featured at the World Championships in August 2026.
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- A new game to shuffle your favourite Pokémon teams is coming in April.A new game to shuffle your favourite Pokémon teams is coming in April.gosugamers.net
- Pokemon Champions Release Date Set for April 2026 on Switch, Mobile Launch Planned LaterPokemon Champions Release Date Set for April 2026 on Switch, Mobile Launch Planned Laterbeebom.com
- Pokémon Champions news!Pokémon Champions news!techradar.com
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