The most frequently asked questions about Pokkén Tournament DX, with short answers and links to the detailed pages of the guide.
The game
What is Pokkén Tournament DX?
A one-on-one fighting game, developed by Bandai Namco, the team behind Tekken, with The Pokémon Company. It is the Nintendo Switch version of Pokkén Tournament, released on 22 September 2017.
What does “Pokkén” mean?
It is a blend of “Pokémon” and “Tekken”. In Germany, the game is actually called Pokémon Tekken DX.
Can it be played on Nintendo Switch 2?
Yes.
How many fighters are there?
Twenty-one at launch, twenty-three with the Battle Pass (Aegislash and Blastoise). See Fighters.
Do you have to unlock fighters?
No. Unlike the Wii U version, all fighters and all supports are available from the start.
What are the differences from the Wii U version?
Seven more fighters in the end, Team Battle, the Daily Challenge, group matches, replays and a customizable avatar. See Differences from the Wii U Version.
Playing
How do you Mega Evolve?
Fill the Synergy Gauge, then press L and R at the same time: that is Synergy Burst. Pokémon that can Mega Evolve do so; pressing L and R again triggers the Burst Attack.
How does the attack triangle work?
A Normal Attack beats a Grab, a Grab beats a Counter Attack, a Counter Attack beats a Normal Attack. See Battle Mechanics.
Which fighter should a beginner pick?
A Standard fighter: Pikachu, Lucario or Blaziken. See Getting Started.
How do you beat Shadow Mewtwo in the Ferrum League?
The final battle is played over several rounds with special rules: in the last one, your Synergy Gauge stays full, so take advantage of it. See Ferrum League and our article The Ferrum League Story Mode.
How do you level up your fighters?
By fighting: they gain skill levels, and the points are allocated in My Town. Team Battle and the Daily Challenge are the most efficient. See My Town.
Multiplayer and content
Can two people play on a single Switch?
Yes, with one Joy-Con each, on shared or split screen. See Multiplayer and Online Play.
Do you need a subscription to play online?
Yes, Nintendo Switch Online.
What does the Battle Pass include?
Aegislash and Blastoise, the Mega Rayquaza and Mimikyu then Mew and Celebi Support sets, outfits and titles. See Battle Pass.
Which controller should you choose?
All Switch controllers work. The HORI Pokkén Tournament controller, wired and inspired by the arcade cabinet, is the tournament standard. See Controllers, amiibo and codes.
What are amiibo for?
Scanning an amiibo earns you Poké Gold, a title or a customization item, sometimes exclusive.
