The Pokémon Company (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara) is pleased to share the following news about the Nintendo Switch and mobile device (iOS/Android) software title Pokémon Champions.
Release date confirmed for the Nintendo Switch version!
Mega Meganium, Mega Emboar, and Mega Feraligatr appear in Pokémon Champions too!
1. Release date confirmed for the Nintendo Switch version!
The Nintendo Switch version is slated for release on Wednesday, April 8!
The release of the Nintendo Switch version of Pokémon Champions is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
The Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack, a bundle including the base game and in-game benefits, will also be releasing on Wednesday, April 8.
We hope you look forward to jumping into battle!
Free update available on Nintendo Switch 2!
A free update is available for Pokémon Champions on Nintendo Switch 2. When playing on Nintendo Switch 2, you'll be able to enjoy Pokémon Champions with even clearer graphics.
Note: You will need to connect to the internet and download the latest update data (available at no cost).
What is Pokémon Champions?
In Pokémon Champions, you'll enjoy Pokémon battles like those in previous Pokémon series games. These battles will utilize familiar mechanics such as Pokémon types, Abilities, and moves, enabling the rich and varied battle strategies that players know and love. What's more, you can battle cross-platform between the Nintendo Switch and mobile devices, making it even easier to enjoy!
Pokémon Champions will also link with Pokémon HOME, allowing players to team up with certain Pokémon brought over from past Pokémon series games and Pokémon GO.
For further details about gameplay, services, and more, please see the official webpage: https://champions.pokemon.com/en-us/
2. Mega Meganium, Mega Emboar, and Mega Feraligatr appear in Pokémon Champions too!
Mega Evolve Meganium, Emboar, and Feraligatr and use them in battles!
Originally appearing in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Mega Meganium, Mega Emboar, and Mega Feraligatr will also be appearing in Pokémon Champions! When they undergo Mega Evolution, some of these Pokémon will have never-before-seen Abilities that are making their first appearance in this title.
Mega Meganium
Category Herb Pokémon
Type Grass/Fairy
Ability Mega Sol
Height 7'10" (2.4 m)
Weight 443.1 lbs. (201.0 kg)
Ability: Mega Sol
Mega Meganium's Ability Mega Sol is a new Ability appearing for the first time in this title. When a Pokémon with this Ability uses its moves, it gains the same effect as if the weather were harsh sunlight.
Mega Emboar
Category Mega Fire Pig Pokémon
Type Fire/Fighting
Ability Mold Breaker
Height 5'11" (1.8 m)
Weight 397.5 lbs. (180.3 kg)
Ability: Mold Breaker
Mega Emboar's Ability is Mold Breaker. The Pokémon's moves are unaffected by the Ability of the target.
Mega Feraligatr
Category Double Jaw Pokémon
Type Water/Dragon
Ability Dragonize
Height 7'7" (2.3 m)
Weight 239.9 lbs. (108.8 kg)
Ability: Dragonize
Mega Feraligatr's Dragonize Ability is a new Ability appearing for the first time in this title. Not only can the Pokémon use Normal-type moves as Dragon-type moves, but the power of these moves is boosted by 20%.