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Pokémon Champions

Pokémon Champions is the new home of competitive Pokémon battling, and is free-to-play on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 from 8th April 2026, and mobile devices later in the year. See One More Catch's Pokémon Champions guides, news and features below.

How to get Staraptor and Mega Staraptor in Pokémon Champions

On the Contrary.

By Matthew Reynolds

/ 17 Jun 2026

Mega Staraptor flying against a seated stadium in Pokémon Champions.

Pokémon Champions on Switch 2's low resolution dock issue remains unfixed

Despite today's major update.

By Matthew Reynolds

/ 17 Jun 2026

A promotional image for Pokémon Champions featuring two Trainers face off against each other with Pikachu, Charizarda and more.

Pokémon Champions Regulation Set M-B eligible Pokémon, rules and dates explained

What is - and isn't - allowed in the current Regulation Set.

By Matthew Reynolds

/ 17 Jun 2026

A promotional image for Pokémon Champions Regulation Set M-B, featuring Mega Scrafty, Mega Raichu X.Metagross, and Mega Raichu

All Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

Plan your team with this complete roster of Pokémon.

By Matthew Reynolds

/ 17 Jun 2026

Rows of Pokémon icons from the Pokémon Champions roster.

What's changed in the new Pokémon Champions M-3 season?

All new Pokémon and Mega Evolutions listed, alongside every other change this season.

By Matthew Reynolds

/ 17 Jun 2026

When does Pokémon Champions Season M-4 start, and what can we expect?

It will be the same Regulation, but does that mean the same Pokémon?

By Matthew Reynolds

/ 17 Jun 2026

When does Pokémon Champions release on mobile for iOS and Android?

Plus what we know - and don't know - about the mobile editions.

By Matthew Reynolds

/ 5 Jun 2026

When does Pokémon Champions Season M-3 start, and what can we expect?

A new regulation, Pokémon and platform to play on await.

By Matthew Reynolds

/ 13 May 2026

When do Champion Tier and Master Ball Tier release in Pokémon Champions?

For those good enough to climb to the top, you have to wait before you can hit the highest ranks.

By Matthew Reynolds

/ 13 May 2026

What's changed in the new Pokémon Champions M-2 season?

A new Battle Pass, a rank reset, and a couple of bug fixes.

By Matthew Reynolds

/ 13 May 2026

Pokémon Champions Season M-2 Battle Pass rewards

Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Skarmory, and another trilby await.

By Matthew Reynolds

/ 13 May 2026

Pokémon Champions Season M-2 Battle Pass rewards, with Mega Kangaskhan and Mega Skarmory flanking a Pokémon Trainer against a purple background.

Pokémon Champions Global Challenge 2026 Special Roster list

All 31 Pokémon available to recruit during the competition period.

By Matthew Reynolds

/ 24 Apr 2026

A promotional image for the 'Global Challenge 2026' competition in Pokémon Champions.

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