Platforms
- Nintendo Switch 2Apr 08, 2026NAplayscore6.19 CriticsNA0 Players
- Nintendo SwitchApr 08, 2026NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
10 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
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Critic Reviews
- It's never been easier to get into the competitive Pokémon scene, and playing Pokémon Champions has been a highlight of my last week. Champions seems to be designed for people like me, who are familiar with competitive battles and want an easier way to participate. However, it also makes moves to cater to completely new players and extremely seasoned players, and by trying to satisfy all three audiences, it fails to properly serve either. With minimal content and a pressure to collect Pokémon in mainline games, it works best as an additional mode for the main series. As a standalone product, it's a game confused about its own goals. And much like the in-game status condition, that confusion only hurts it in the long run.
Charles Harte · Jun 17, 2026 Reviewed on Switch 2 - Does Pokémon Champions successfully open up a previously difficult-to-access side of the franchise? Or is it less than super effective?
Nathan Birch · Apr 27, 2026 Reviewed on Switch 2Read full review - Pokemon Champions is a disappointing, battle-focused spin-off that lacks the depth, story, and visual flair needed to justify its existence over the mainline games.
Alister Kennedy · Apr 23, 2026 Reviewed on Switch 2Read full review - Pokémon Champions is a battle simulator that isn't quite ready for launch, but it has the potential to be a major cornerstone of the franchise.
Scott Baird · Apr 13, 2026 Reviewed on Switch 2Read full review - With that all said, the core mechanics of online competitive Pokémon battles remain as solid as a Steelix. Predicting whether your opponent will switch out their Whimsicott, protect with their Mega Charizard Y, or try to catch you off guard with a powerful, offensive attack creates mind games as addictive and intense as ever.
Lowell Bell · Apr 10, 2026 Reviewed on Switch 2Read full review - At launch, Pokemon Champions feels a bit too much like a proof of concept. The onboarding process for players unfamiliar with the ins and outs of competitive battling is fantastic.
Joe Pring · Apr 08, 2026 Reviewed on Switch 2, SwitchRead full review - El nuevo free-to-play llega a Nintendo Switch (y pronto, a móviles) para subir el listón de los combates por turnos en el circuito del Mundial
Mario Gómez · Apr 17, 2026 Reviewed on Switch 2, SwitchRead full review - Le lotte tra Pokémon sono ora alla portata di tutti. Non è l’opzione migliore sul mercato, ma il modello sembra funzionare (per ora)
Jacopo Retrosi · Apr 20, 2026 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Abbiamo provato la nuova app che slegherà le lotte Pokémon dalle console Nintendo: ecco come cambia il meta senza EV e IV.
Luca Forte · Apr 13, 2026 Reviewed on Switch 2Read full review - A czy ty chcesz zostać mistrzem Pokemon? Jeżeli tak, to… trafiłeś pod zły adres, bo niestety Pokemon Champions zawodzi na całej linii.
· Apr 26, 2026 Reviewed on Switch 2, SwitchRead full review
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About the game
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Get ready to experience everything you love about Pokémon battles all in one place—in Pokémon Champions. This new, battle-focused game will feature familiar mechanics such as Pokémon types, Abilities, and moves, creating an environment conducive to rich and varied strategies for new and experienced Trainers alike. It’s not just familiar mechanics—you’ll be able to bring in classic Pokémon from Pokémon HOME, too! Look forward to cross-platform battles alongside your favorite Pokémon on Nintendo Switch and mobile, with a variety of different modes available for your desired experience.
Developer: The Pokémon Works