The Pokémon Company (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara) is pleased to share the following news about the Nintendo Switch and mobile device (iOS/Android) software title Pokémon Champions.
- Release date confirmed for the Nintendo Switch version!
- Mega Meganium, Mega Emboar, and Mega Feraligatr appear in Pokémon Champions too!Release date confirmed for the Nintendo Switch version!
■ The Nintendo Switch version is slated for release on Wednesday, April 8!
The release of the Nintendo Switch version of Pokémon Champions is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
The Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack, a bundle including the base game and in-game benefits, will also be released on Wednesday, April 8.
We hope you look forward to jumping into battle!
■ Free update available on Nintendo Switch 2!
A free update is available for Pokémon Champions on Nintendo Switch 2.
When playing on Nintendo Switch 2, you’ll be able to enjoy Pokémon Champions with even clearer graphics.
Note: You will need to connect to the internet and download the latest update data (available at no cost).
2. Mega Meganium, Mega Emboar, and Mega Feraligatr appear in Pokémon Champions too!
- Mega Evolve Meganium, Emboar, and Feraligatr and use them in battles!
Originally appearing in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Mega Meganium, Mega Emboar, and Mega Feraligatr will also be appearing in Pokémon Champions! When they undergo Mega Evolution, some of these Pokémon will have never-before-seen Abilities that are making their first appearance in this title.
Ability: Mega Sol
Mega Meganium’s Ability Mega Sol is a new Ability appearing for the first time in this title.
When a Pokémon with this Ability uses its moves, it gains the same effect as if the weather were harsh sunlight.
Ability: Mold Breaker
Mega Emboar’s Ability is Mold Breaker.
The Pokémon's moves are unaffected by the Ability of the target.
Ability: Dragonize
Mega Feraligatr’s Dragonize Ability is a new Ability appearing for
the first time in this title.
Not only can the Pokémon use Normal-type moves as Dragon-type moves, but the power of these moves is boosted by 20%.
Title: Pokémon Champions
Platforms: Nintendo Switch / iOS / Android
Note: This title can be played on both the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Available as: Download only
Nintendo Switch version release timing: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Mobile version release timing: Summer 2026
MSRP: Free-to-start; optional in-game purchases available. Genre: Pokémon battling
Supported languages: Japanese, English, European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, French, German, Italian, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese
Planning: GAME FREAK inc. / The Pokémon Company Development: The Pokémon Works
Publisher: The Pokémon Company Sales:
Nintendo Switch version: Nintendo Co. Ltd.
Mobile version (iOS/Android): The Pokémon Company
Title: Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Note: This title can be played on both the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
Available as: Download only
(Japan-specific info) Note: Download cards are also slated for sale. Release timing: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Product contents: A bundle product including the base game and in-game benefits.
- Storage space for 50 more Pokémon in your Box
- The “Battle! (Trainer Battle)” song from Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!
(Non-paid) 30 Teammate Tickets and 50 Training Tickets
Genre: Pokémon battling
Supported languages: Japanese, English, European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, French, German, Italian, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese
Planning: GAME FREAK inc. / The Pokémon Company Development: The Pokémon Works
Publisher: The Pokémon Company Sales: Nintendo Co. Ltd.
- Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack can only be purchased once per Nintendo Account.
- Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack benefits can only be claimed in the Nintendo Account that was used to purchase the pack.
- Players who have downloaded only the base game are also able to obtain these benefits by purchasing Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack. (Saved data will not be deleted.)
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