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Pokémon Champions Launches April 2026, Mobile Version Delayed

4/8/2026

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Pokémon Champions launches April 8, 2026, for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, with North America gaining access on April 7, 2026, at 8:00 PM PT.
The game serves as Pokémon’s main competitive platform and accepts transfers from Pokémon Home, including Mega and Gigantamax.
A Starter Pack priced at $6.99 adds storage for 50 Pokémon.
The mobile version for iOS and Android has been delayed with no announced release date.

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Pokémon Champions launches April 8, 2026, for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, with North America gaining access on April 7, 2026, at 8:00 PM PT.
The game serves as Pokémon’s main competitive platform and accepts transfers from Pokémon Home, including Mega and Gigantamax.
A Starter Pack priced at $6.99 adds storage for 50 Pokémon.
The mobile version for iOS and Android has been delayed with no announced release date.