Pokémon Champions has recently had its release date confirmed. Here is when you can get your hands on the highly anticipated new Pokémon battler.
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Pokémon Champions will officially release on April 8th, 2026, on the Nintendo Switch, with a graphics upgrade available for Nintendo Switch 2 owners. This was confirmed in a recent trailer for the game released by Nintendo.
Pokémon Champions – Overview Trailer – Nintendo Switch
The new battler will likely become the mainstay for Pokémon VGC, the game’s competitive battling esport. We will continue to provide updates, stay tuned.
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