Pokémon Champions is available on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 and on phones and tablets. All versions meet online, and a single account lets you play everywhere. Here is what you need to know before choosing your platform.

Dates and Platforms

  1. Announcement

    During the Pokémon Day Pokémon Presents.

  2. Console release

    Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, with Regulation M-A.

  3. Mobile release

    iOS and Android, with Regulation M-B and a special Raichu distribution.

Cross-Play and a Single Account

Cross-platform support lets mobile players face those playing on Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2. Above all, a single account can be used on all devices: your Pokémon, your teams and your progress follow you from console to phone.

The mobile version, launched on June 17, 2026.

Differences Between Versions

Nintendo Switch / Switch 2iOS / Android
PriceFreeFree
Starter PackAvailable on the Nintendo eShopNot applicable
Online battlesYes, with mobile playersYes, with console players
Pokémon HOMECompatibleCompatible
ControlsControllersTouchscreen

The online play conditions for each platform are detailed on the game’s official page in the Nintendo eShop, the App Store and Google Play.

What About Pokémon Champions Junior?

A version called Pokémon Champions Junior was announced on the Nintendo eShop in certain countries, including Germany and Brazil, in September 2026. Its exact differences from the main game have not been detailed for France; we will update this guide as soon as possible.