Pokémon Champions: The PvP Battle Arena

Pokémon Champions is shaping up to be the series' most competitive game yet. Announced during the early 2025 Pokémon Presents event, this new release focuses entirely on battle mechanics rather than exploration and narrative. Developed by The Pokémon Works, a joint venture between The Pokémon Company and ILCA, the game is built from the ground up as a cross-platform PvP hub for trainers worldwide.

Here's an in-depth look at everything we currently know.

What Platforms Will Pokémon Champions Launch On?

As detailed in Bulbapedia's Pokémon Champions entry, the game is officially confirmed for Nintendo Switch, Android, and iOS, featuring complete cross-platform compatibility across all versions.

The official announcement specified a release for the "Nintendo Switch family of systems," covering the current Switch and likely the forthcoming Switch 2. The iOS and Android mobile versions will provide access for players without dedicated gaming consoles, broadening the competitive Pokémon scene to include more casual and younger players. The game's trailer demonstrates fluid connectivity between mobile and console users, featuring real-time PvP battles across different devices. This positions Pokémon Champions as one of the most widely accessible Pokémon titles to date.

When will Pokémon Champions release?

Although Pokémon Champions hasn't received an official launch date, recent reports point to a global release on January 23, 2026.

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