The Pokémon Company and Nintendo have now officially announced the release date for the upcoming Pokémon Champions Releases on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 alongside a brand new overview trailer.
Pokémon Champions release date
We are going to be getting the release of the Super Mario Bros. Wonder expansion for Switch 2 this month, but shortly after that the new Pokémon Champions will land on both Switch and Switch 2.
Pokémon Champions is now officially set for release on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
The Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack bundle will also be available on that day as well. It includes the base game alongside in-game extras like “added Pokémon storage space, an extra battle song, and more.” On top of that, Nintendo Switch 2 owners “will be able to download a free update to the game that allows you to enjoy the action with even clearer graphics.”
In Pokémon Champions, you’ll engage in Pokémon battles like those in previous Pokémon titles. These battles will utilize familiar mechanics such as Pokémon types, Abilities, and moves, enabling the rich and varied battle strategies that players know and love. A mobile version of Pokémon Champions is also on the way, and you’ll be able to battle cross-platform between Nintendo Switch and mobile devices.
There is a new Pokémon Champions Overview Trailer live on the Nintendo Today App! We will update this post once the trailer is also available on online.
Update: Here is the Pokémon Champions – Overview Trailer – Nintendo Switch:
Here are some additional details about the game from Nintendo:
- Pokémon Battles – Pokémon Champions focuses on competing online against Trainers from near and far in turn-based, one-on-one Single Battles or two-on-two Double Battles. Gather a team of six Pokémon to challenge your opponents and make use of strategies like swapping Pokémon mid-battle, powering them up with Mega Evolution, making use of type advantages and more to secure victory. Decisions you make on the fly could influence the tide of battle, so choose wisely.
- Recruit Pokémon – Recruit battle-ready Pokémon in two ways: Connect to the Pokémon HOME app where certain Pokémon you’ve obtained and transferred from the Pokémon RPG series and the Pokémon GO app will be available to join your team. Or, recruit one random Pokémon per day, which will be available to you for one week and only usable in Pokémon Champions. You can also use Victory Points (VP) to recruit multiple Pokémon in a single day. Plus, spend VP to recruit Pokémon permanently.
- Online Modes – Test your skills in Ranked Battles and aim for the top spot against similarly ranked Trainers. Experiment freely in Casual Battles, where wins and losses aren’t recorded. And in Private Battles, create a room and battle against anyone with the Room ID. There will also be in-game Online Competitions, which have preset rules that change every season.
- Victory Points (VP) –Earned VP can be spent in several ways. In addition to recruiting Pokémon, you can spend VP to train Pokémon and adjust their moves, abilities, stat points, Natures and more. Head to the in-game Shop and you can also exchange VP to purchase various things such as held items, Mega Stones, battle music, and even new looks and styles for your trainer – including clothing, Poké Ball
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