Pokémon Champions is free, but offers three optional purchases: the premium Battle Pass, the subscription and the Starter Pack on Nintendo Switch. Here is what each one brings, and what you get without paying.
The Battle Pass
Each season has its own Battle Pass. You progress through it by earning Seasonal Battle Score (SBS) points, awarded based on your performance in Ranked Battles and other modes, even if you lose. The pass and the SBS are reset at the start of each season.
The free track already offers items, outfits and Pokémon. The paid premium pass unlocks additional rewards, including exclusive fashion items and Mega Stones.
- Season M-1
Meganium, Feraligatr and Emboar among the rewards.
- Season M-2
Gengar, Kangaskhan and Skarmory.
- Season M-3
Starmie, Metagross and Eelektross.
- Season M-4
Sceptile, Swampert and Blaziken.
- Season M-5
Chandelure, Scrafty and Excadrill.
- Season M-6
Lucario, Golisopod and Rillaboom, and outfits inspired by Legends: Z-A.
- Season M-7
The current season.
The Pokémon Champions subscription
The subscription makes training and team management easier. According to the official website, it provides:More space
A larger Pokémon storage Box, to keep more trained Pokémon.
More teams
More saved Battle Teams, to switch from one strategy to another.
Exclusive missions
Missions reserved for subscribers, with their rewards.
Exclusive music
Extra battle music tracks.
The Starter Pack (Nintendo Switch)
- Where
- Nintendo eShop, Switch version
- Box
- goes from 30 to 80 slots
- Bonus
- 50 Training Tickets, 30 Permanent Recruitment Tickets
- Music
- a battle theme from Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee!
- Purchase
- possible even after downloading the game
Our opinion
| Offer | Who it's for | Our verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Premium pass | Regular players who like outfits | Comfortable, not essential |
| Subscription | Those who manage lots of teams and Pokémon | Mostly useful for the space |
| Starter Pack | New players on Switch | The best value, get it first |
