Pokémon Champions, the battle-focused entry that has been living on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 since April, is coming to phones. The Pokémon Company International has set June 17, 2026 as the global launch day for the iOS and Android versions, and preregistration is already open on both stores.
Pokémon Champions mobile release date and preregistration
The mobile version goes live worldwide on June 17, 2026, roughly two months after the game first appeared on Switch and Switch 2 on April 8. That spacing mirrors how Pokémon Unite rolled out, with a Switch debut followed by a phone release about two months later.
Preregistering through a store does the legwork for you. When you sign up on the iOS App Store or Google Play, the game downloads to your device the moment it unlocks globally, so you are not chasing the listing on launch day.
Cross-play and cross-save between Switch and mobile
This is not a stripped-down phone port. Pokémon Champions supports full cross-platform play between Nintendo Switch and mobile devices, so Switch and smartphone players battle each other directly using the same types, Abilities, and move sets.
Your progress travels with you too. Log in with the same Nintendo Account on both systems and your save data carries across, letting you grind the ranked ladder on the couch and continue on your phone. An internet connection is required to play on any platform.
Mega Raichu launch event (June 17 to September 2, 2026)
The mobile debut comes with a limited-time campaign built around Raichu and the newly added Mega Stones. From June 17, 2026 through September 2, 2026, you can collect Raichu, a Raichunite X, and a Raichunite Y by opening your in-game mailbox. These rewards land in both the Switch and mobile versions, so console players are not left out.
Which item Raichu holds decides how it Mega Evolves. Hold the Raichunite X to reach Mega Raichu X, or equip the Raichunite Y to transform into Mega Raichu Y. Raichu can be obtained through other means as well, and the Mega Stones may show up in the in-game shop or other features later.
| Mega Evolution | Type | Ability | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Raichu X | Electric | Electric Surge | Sets Electric Terrain for five turns on entry; grounded Pokémon get a 30% boost to Electric-type moves and cannot fall asleep. |
| Mega Raichu Y | Electric | No Guard | All moves used by and against it hit with 100% accuracy. |
What the mobile version includes
The phone release is expected to match the Switch content rather than trail behind it. That covers the roughly 186-Pokémon roster, the signature Omni Ring mechanic, and three distinct battle modes. The free-to-start model carries over, with optional in-game purchases and a Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack bundle on the menu.
Roster building stays flexible across platforms. You can pull past partners into Champions through Pokémon HOME and recruit Pokémon inside the game itself, then customize your Trainer with rewards earned from challenges. Full details on gameplay and updates sit on the official Pokémon Champions website.
With cross-play, cross-save, and the Mega Raichu event arriving together, the June 17 launch turns Pokémon Champions into a single competitive pool spanning Switch and phones, ready for players of any skill level to jump in.