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.
The mobile version of Pokémon Champions is planned for release on Wednesday, June 17! Currently accepting preregistrations!
Mega Evolve Raichu in a campaign celebrating the release!
Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y's Abilities revealed!
1. The mobile version of Pokémon Champions is planned for release on Wednesday, June 17! Currently accepting preregistrations!
The mobile version of Pokémon Champions, a game where you can enjoy Pokémon battles, is slated for release on Wednesday, June 17, 2026!
Leading up to the release, preregistration is now available on the App Store and Google Play.
Please note that the release date is subject to change without notice.
The basic gameplay of Pokémon Champions is available to enjoy at no cost. (Optional in-game purchases available.)
The Nintendo Switch version of Pokémon Champions is currently available on Nintendo eShop. Additionally, a free update is available for Pokémon Champions on Nintendo Switch 2.
Enjoy complex battles like those of past Pokémon series games more easily through cross-platform play on Nintendo Switch and mobile devices.
An internet connection is required to play Pokémon Champions.
You can use your Pokémon Champions save data on any device if you use the same Nintendo Account to log in to the game.
2. Mega Evolve Raichu in a campaign celebrating the release!
To celebrate the release of the mobile version of Pokémon Champions, we plan to hold a campaign in which players can receive Raichu, Raichunite X, and Raichunite Y.
Availability period: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, to Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 08:49
How to claim: You can claim these by checking your mailbox in-game.
By having Raichu hold a Raichunite X stone, it can Mega Evolve into Mega Raichu X, and by having it hold a Raichunite Y stone, it can Mega Evolve into Mega Raichu Y.
Raichu, Raichunite X, and Raichunite Y can be claimed in both the Nintendo Switch version and mobile version of the game.
Pokémon you have received through Mystery Gifts or elsewhere in Pokémon Champions cannot be deposited in Pokémon HOME.
3. Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y's Abilities revealed!
Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y's Abilities have now been revealed in Pokémon Champions.
Mega Raichu X
Category Mouse Pokémon
Type Electric
Ability Electric Surge
Height 3'11" (1.2 m)
Weight 83.8 lbs. (38.0 kg)
Ability: Electric Surge
Turns the entire field into Electric Terrain for 5 turns when the Pokémon enters a battle. When Electric Terrain is active, Pokémon on the ground have the power of their Electric-type moves boosted by 30% and they cannot fall asleep.
Mega Raichu X
Category Mouse Pokémon
Type Electric
Ability No Guard
Height 3'3" (1.0 m)
Weight 57.3 lbs. (26.0 kg)
Ability: No Guard
The accuracy of moves used both by and against the Pokémon becomes 100%.