US EditionPokémon Champions Looks to Have a Solid Training Suite, As It Aims for a 2026 Launch
JUL 22 – Pokémon Champions introduces ranked and private battles with advanced training options using Victory Points earned through gameplay, enhancing competitive play for trainers worldwide.
- Pokémon Champions is a battle-focused game scheduled for release in 2026 on Nintendo Switch and mobile devices.
- The game builds on the legacy of Nintendo 64-era Pokémon Stadium titles and was first announced earlier this year with minimal details.
- Players can battle in stadiums with NPC audiences using teams formed from rental Pokémon or transfers via Pokémon Home across single and double ranked, casual, or private matches.
- The July 2025 trailer introduced a training system using Victory Points to adjust stats, natures, and movesets, alongside features like Terastallization, Mega Evolution, and move effectiveness indicators including "It's extremely effective!"
- Many players expect Pokémon Champions to become the main competitive platform, potentially superseding main series games at events like the Pokémon World Championships.
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Pokémon Champions release date year confirmed as new trailer arrives online
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Huge Pokémon Champions Shake-Up Leads An Uneven Pokémon Presents
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Pokémon Champions cleverly lowers the barrier to competitive play
Pokémon Champions now has a 2026 launch window, as confirmed in the Pokémon Presents video aired overnight. Based on the new footage shown, it looks like it brings back the battling action of Pokémon Stadium with a focus on getting stuck into stats. Like the Stadium games of the Nintendo 64 era, Pokémon Champions lets you recruit the eponymous critters on a trial basis to see if they vibe with your strategy. Battling nets you “Victory Points”, w…
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