Champions
Pokémon Champions is a free-to-start battle game for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, iOS, and Android, developed by The Pokémon Works and first announced on February 27, 2025 during Pokémon Presents. It delivers authentic Pokémon battles with streamlined training — no EVs or IVs, just Ability Points and Ability Adjustments. Players can battle, recruit, and train Pokémon across ranked, casual, and private battle modes.
Season 1 Pokédex 187 Pokémon
187 Pokémon are available in Season 1, spanning all generations from Kanto to Paldea. Mega Evolution via the Omni Ring is the featured battle gimmick.
Battle Modes
Training System
Training is simplified compared to mainline games. Individual Values and Levels no longer exist. Instead, distribute up to 66 Ability Points (max 32 per stat, 5 VP each), freely adjust Nature via Ability Adjustments (500 VP), switch between regular and Hidden Abilities (500 VP), and choose from all learnable moves (250 VP each). Move PP is fixed at 8, 12, 16, or 20.
Recruitment
Meet new Pokémon through Introductions that refresh every 22 hours for free. Each Introduction offers Featured banners with 10 different Pokémon. Choose between Trial Recruitment (free, 7-day loan, no training) or Official Recruitment (permanent, costs VP or tickets).
Featured Mega Pokémon
Newly discovered Mega form introduced in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, now available in Champions.
New Ability: Mega Sol
Uses moves as if the weather were harsh sunlight.
Ability: Mold Breaker
Moves are unaffected by the target's Ability.
New Ability: Dragonize
Normal-type moves become Dragon-type and gain +20% power.
Battle Changes
Champions introduces battle balance changes including move power/accuracy adjustments, ability tweaks, and new UI features like showing type matchups during Pokémon selection and tracking opponent team info during battle.
Paid Content
- Champions+ Starter Pack — One-time purchase that includes 30 Official Recruitment tickets, 50 Training tickets, 50 extra Pokémon storage, and Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee battle music.
- Membership Service — Monthly or yearly subscription that expands Pokémon storage, unlocks additional team slots, exclusive missions and rewards, and more battle music options.
- Premium Battle Pass — Seasonal purchase that unlocks extra Battle Pass rewards including Trainer outfits and Mega Stones. Expires at the end of each season.