The latest title in the Pokémon series, the smartphone version of Pokémon Champions, launches Wednesday, June 17, 2026!
Pre-registration has begun on the App Store and Google Play.
Enjoy "Pokémon Champions" even more conveniently on iOS and Android!
🏆 #PokemonChampions is coming to iOS and Android on June 17! ✨
Begin your journey, take the Battle Arena with you anywhere, and compete to become a Champion! pic.twitter.com/EykSaN0gtg
— Pokémon Champions (@Pokemon_Champs) June 3, 2026
The smartphone version of Pokémon Champions, which is currently available to great acclaim on Nintendo Switch, launches Wednesday, June 17, 2026!
Ahead of this, pre-registration has begun on the App Store and Google Play.
Just like the Nintendo Switch version, the game is free-to-play, with the exception of some items.
Additionally, cross-platform support is available between Nintendo Switch and smartphones.
Furthermore, if you log into the game using the same Nintendo Account as the Nintendo Switch version, you can play with the same save data from any device.
With this, you can enjoy Pokémon battles anytime, anywhere.
Mega Evolve Raichu in the Launch Celebration Campaign!
⚡️Mega Evolve Raichu, and unleash their power in battle!⚡️
To celebrate the release of #PokemonChampions on iOS and Android, Raichu and Mega Stones will be distributed starting June 17!
🔽 Learn Morehttps://t.co/4AjXVww0YN pic.twitter.com/eQ3L2i2vlC
— Pokémon Champions (@Pokemon_Champs) June 3, 2026
To celebrate the release of the smartphone version, everyone will receive "Raichu," "Raichunite X," and "Raichunite Y" as gifts.
By giving Raichu a "Raichunite X," you can Mega Evolve it into "Mega Raichu X," and by giving it a "Raichunite Y," you can Mega Evolve it into "Mega Raichu Y."
- Distribution Period: From Wednesday, June 17, 2026, until Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 10:59 AM
- How to Claim: Check the in-game "Mailbox."
Let's Mega Evolve them into Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y to have them excel in battle.
The Abilities of Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y Revealed!
The Abilities of Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y have been revealed.
Mega Raichu X Ability: Electric Surge
The Pokemon Company International official websiteMega Raichu X, the Electric-type Mouse Pokémon, features the Ability Electric Surge, which turns the battlefield into Electric Terrain for five turns upon entering battle. While Electric Terrain is active, grounded Pokémon experience a 30% boost to Electric-type moves and are protected from falling asleep.
Mega Raichu X's Ability is Electric Surge.
Those who have played past Pokémon games probably think of Tapu Koko.
This will further refine Mega Raichu X's specialty, Electric-type moves.
Mega Raichu Y Ability: No Guard
The Pokemon Company International official websiteMega Raichu Y, also an Electric-type Mouse Pokémon, introduces the Ability No Guard, ensuring that all moves used by and against it will hit with 100% accuracy.
Mega Raichu Y's Ability is No Guard.
This is the same as Machamp and other existing Pokémon.
You can use moves with worrisome accuracy stats like Zap Cannon and Thunder without any hesitation.
Please also check the "Pokémon Champions" Official Website for more details about the game.
| Title Overview | |
|---|---|
| Title | Pokémon Champions |
| Compatible Platforms | Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android (You can play on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.) |
| Format | Download Only |
| Release Date | Nintendo Switch Version: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Smartphone Version (iOS / Android): Wednesday, June 17, 2026 |
| Price | Free-to-play (Some in-game purchases available) |
| CERO | A |
| Genre | Pokémon Battle |
| Supported Languages | Japanese, English, European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, French, German, Italian, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese |
| Planning & Production | GAME FREAK inc., The Pokémon Company |
| Development | Pokémon Works Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | The Pokémon Company |
| Distribution | Nintendo Switch Version: Nintendo Co., Ltd. Smartphone Version (iOS / Android): The Pokémon Company |
