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Pokemon Champions

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Release
game · 2026-04 · worldwide · 2026-06-27
Release
game · June 17, 2026 · 2026-06-14
Release
game · 2026-06-17 · global · 2026-06-03
Noted
surpassed 10 million downloads worldwide · 2026-06-27

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Jun 27

Pokémon Champions Surpasses 10 Million Downloads Worldwide

Pokémon announced that Pokémon Champions, available on Nintendo Switch and smartphones, has surpassed 10 million downloads worldwide. Multiple in-game campaigns are underway, including a distribution commemoration campaign offering Raichu and Mega Stones, an early download bonus for Dragonite, and a collaboration with Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A that rewards players with Mega Stones for transferring specific Pokémon.

Jun 14

This Week's New Game Releases Include Pokemon Champions, EA Sports UFC 6

Game Spark's weekly roundup for June 14-20, 2026, lists notable new game releases across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch. Highlights include The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales on June 18-19, Pokemon Champions on June 17, and EA Sports UFC 6 on June 20.

Jun 3

Pokémon Champions Smartphone Version Launches June 17

Pokémon announced the smartphone version of Pokémon Champions will launch on iOS and Android on June 17, 2026. The Nintendo Switch version has been available since April 8. A campaign offering Raichu and Mega Evolution items Raichunite X and Raichunite Y will run until September 2.

May 27

Pokémon Battle Scope AI Returns to Japan Championships for Third Year

HEROZ and The Pokémon Company will bring the battle analysis AI 'Pokémon Battle Scope' to the Pokémon Japan Championships 2026 on June 6 and 7 at Pacifico Yokohama. It is the third consecutive year the AI has been used at the tournament. This year, the system has been retuned to support the new title 'Pokémon Champions' and its Mega Evolution rules.