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Pokémon Champions Launching April 2026 for Switch!

2/28/2026

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The Pokémon Company announced that Pokémon Champions will launch in April 2026 for Nintendo Switch, with a mobile version to follow later.
Pokémon Champions will allow trainers to compete in battles.
An Interest List for PokémonXP and the Championships will be available April 2–23, 2026.
More details on related titles like Pokémon Legends: Z-A can be found on their respective websites.

History

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The Pokémon franchise began with the release of Pocket Monsters Red and Green in Japan on February 27, 1996, developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo. By 1998, the games had sold over 31 million copies worldwide, sparking a cultural phenomenon known as "Pokémania." This success laid the foundation for a multibillion-dollar franchise, influencing gaming culture and expanding into various media.

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The Pokémon Company announced that Pokémon Champions will launch in April 2026 for Nintendo Switch, with a mobile version to follow later.
Pokémon Champions will allow trainers to compete in battles.
An Interest List for PokémonXP and the Championships will be available April 2–23, 2026.
More details on related titles like Pokémon Legends: Z-A can be found on their respective websites.

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