The latest information on "Pokémon Champions" and "Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A" has been revealed! The Switch 2 bundle will be available for pre-order starting September 5th.

The latest information on "Pokémon Champions", scheduled for release in 2026, and "Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A", to be released on Thursday, October 16, 2025, is now available.

"Pokémon Champions" rank battles now feature Mega Evolution!

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The first rule of the Ranked Battles in "Pokémon Champions" is that Pokémon can Mega Evolution! The newly discovered "Mega Dragonite" from "Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A" will also make an appearance.

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The "Omni ring," a new item worn by the main character, will function as a keystone necessary for Mega Evolution, just like the Mega Ring in the "Pokémon" series. Other special features of the Omni ring will be added in the future. The "Z-Waza" symbol can also be seen on the ring, and it is possible that in the future all of the previous enhancement systems, such as "Dymax" and "Terastallize," will be available.

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It was also announced that "Pokémon Champions" will be included in the Pokémon World Championships (Pokémon WCS), an official world tournament for Pokémon games and card games, in the game category from 2026. Pokémon Champions" will be available on Nintendo Switch (including Switch2), iOS and Android in 2026.

Information on the "Z-A Battle Club," a communication battle function for "Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A" has been released!

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Information about " Z-A Battle Club," a new feature of "Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A" has been released. Z-A Battle Club" is a communication battle mode in which up to four players compete for first to fourth place based on the number of Pokémon they have defeated within a three-minute time limit. Points are earned by defeating the opponent's Pokémon, and rankings are determined according to the points. In the stages, you can collect Mega Energy clumps, which enable Pokémon to Mega Evolution, and tools that temporarily boost Pokémon abilities to give you an advantage in battles.

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In "Ranked Battle" mode, which is played via Internet communication, four players compete against trainers from around the world. Various rewards are available depending on the battle results and the final rank at the end of the season. In "Private Battle," which can be played via local or Internet communication, you can enjoy battles with up to four other players using your favorite battle rules.

The "Nintendo Switch 2 Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Set" will be available for pre-order on September 5!

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The "Nintendo Switch 2 (Japanese, domestic exclusive) Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Set", which includes a Nintendo Switch 2 console and a downloadable version of "Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A", will be available for pre-order from 2025. "Edition Set" will be available for pre-order or lottery starting on September 5, 2025 (Friday). The release date is the same as the software, October 16, 2025 (Thursday). The set will not be available at My Nintendo Store or NintendoTOKYO/OSAKA/KYOTO, but will be sold at Pokémon Center and other game retailers and online stores nationwide.

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