- Pokémon Champions arrives on mobile and Nintendo Switch in 2026.
- Engage in multiplayer battles using your Pokémon from Scarlet and Violet.
- Alternatively, recruit and train Pokémon directly within the game.
Today's Pokémon Presents delivered several exciting announcements, with Pokémon Champions standing out as a title dedicated exclusively to the series' battle mechanics.
Launching in 2026 for iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch, the game supports cross-platform play and is compatible with Pokémon Home as well as Scarlet and Violet. For the first time, you can bring the Pokémon you've captured and trained over the years into mobile battles. Of course, you also have the option to recruit Pokémon within Champions itself, though that may not be the main attraction for seasoned players.
Regardless of how you assemble your team, you can participate in ranked matches or private battles—whether you're testing your skills against strangers or repeatedly losing to a sibling who always counters your lineup. It's a purely hypothetical scenario, of course. You can choose between single or double battle formats based on your preference (with doubles likely being the popular choice).
Pokémon Stadium Pocket?
Pokémon Champions provides multiple ways to train your Pokémon. You can fine-tune their stats, teach them new moves, adjust their natures, and even change their abilities, as shown in the trailer. However, these enhancements appear to require an in-game currency, so you might consider optimizing your Chandelure in Scarlet before transferring it to Champions—unless there are unknown restrictions.
For many players, this is an exciting prospect. Even if you're not a competitive expert—perhaps because you favor beloved Pokémon over top-tier picks—the thrill of online battling is undeniable. Being able to battle on your phone has been a highly anticipated feature since Champions was first announced earlier this year.
Pokémon Champions is set to release for iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch in 2026. While a specific launch date has not been confirmed, we will keep you updated as more details emerge. In the meantime, explore some of the best Pokémon games currently available on mobile.
