"Pokemon Champions" has arrived on iPhone and iPad, giving players access to a dedicated competitive battle platform and the same matchmaking ecosystem available on Nintendo's consoles.
The Pokemon Company launched "Pokemon Champions" on the iPhone, iPad, and Android on June 17, expanding its competitive battle game beyond Nintendo Switch. The free-to-play title focuses entirely on Pokemon battles instead of exploration or story content.
Players can compete in ranked, casual, and private matches using familiar mechanics such as Pokemon types, abilities, and moves. "Pokemon Champions" is built around competitive play rather than the collection-focused approach used by "Pokemon GO."
The game supports cross-platform battles between mobile devices, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. Players can also connect Pokemon Home to bring eligible Pokemon from existing collections into the game.
Pokemon battlingThe App Store listing reveals several details that weren't included in the launch announcement. Pokemon Champions is a universal app for iPhone and iPad, requires iOS or iPadOS 16 or later, and has a download size of 2.25 GB.
App Store details show that "Pokemon Champions" relies on subscriptions and other optional purchases to support its live-service model. Players can buy a $9.99 Premium Battle Pass or subscribe for $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year.
The Pokemon Company is celebrating the mobile launch of "Pokemon Champions" with a free in-game giveaway. Players who log in between June 17 and September 1 can claim a Raichu along with Raichunite X and Raichunite Y.
Cross-platform matchmaking means iPhone and Android players aren't limited to a separate pool of opponents. "Pokemon Champions" runs across phones, tablets, and Nintendo consoles through a shared matchmaking ecosystem.
