The questions that come up most often about Pokémon Champions, with short answers and links to our detailed guides.

The game

Is Pokémon Champions free?

Yes. The game is free on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, iOS and Android. A premium Battle Pass, a subscription and a Starter Pack (on Switch) are available as options. See Pass, subscription, Starter Pack.

Is there a story or an adventure?

No. Pokémon Champions is entirely devoted to battles: ranked, friendly or private, in Single or Double Battles.

Can you play between console and mobile?

Yes, the game is cross-platform, and the same account can be used on every platform. See Switch, Switch 2 and mobile.

Does Pokémon Champions replace Scarlet and Violet in competition?

Yes for the World Championships and the events leading up to them, since 2026. Some regions may still use Scarlet and Violet.

Pokémon

Can you catch Pokémon?

No: you recruit them at the Recruitment Ranch, receive them as gifts, or send them from Pokémon HOME. See Recruitment.

Are all Pokémon available?

No, only the Pokémon allowed by the current regulation are playable: 231 species with Regulation M-C. See Available Pokémon.

Can you send your Champions Pokémon back to HOME?

Pokémon obtained in Champions cannot be sent to HOME. Those that came from HOME can go back, but without the training done in Champions.

How do you get a Mega Stone?

At the shop for 2,000 VP in most cases, through the tutorial for some, or by sending certain Pokémon from Pokémon Legends: Z-A. See Mega Evolutions.

Progression

Can you buy Victory Points?

No. VP are earned by battling and completing missions. See Victory Points.

How much does it cost to train a Pokémon?

According to Serebii: 2 VP per stat point, 100 VP per move, 200 VP for the stat alignment and 400 VP for the ability. Training Tickets make training free.

What happens at the end of a season?

Your seasonal rewards are awarded based on your rank, and the Battle Pass resets to zero. See Ranked Battles.

Are gift Pokémon always available?

No, each distribution has a limited period. See Gift Pokémon.