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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.

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.

Pokémon Champions update 1.0.3 addresses a handful of launch issues

But no Switch 2 dock resolution fix yet.

By Matthew Reynolds

/ 23 Apr 2026

A Pokémon Trainer in a pink zipped hoodie in Pokémon Champions.

Sorry I haven't posted about Pokémon Champions lately, I knocked my Switch 2 into the bath

Insert joke about Electric- and Water-types here.

By Matthew Reynolds

/ 23 Apr 2026

A Switch 2 turned upside down on a white towel, next to a red game cartridge.

Playing around with the dock improves how Pokémon Champions looks on Switch 2

Removing and reinserting the console into the dock gives the game a resolution boost. I asked Digital Foundry's Tom Morgan what's going on.

By Matthew Reynolds

/ 9 Apr 2026

A Switch 2 running Pokémon Champions next to a Switch 2 dock.

How to link Pokémon Champions to Pokémon Home using Switch or mobile

Get your Pokémon Home collection into Champions, step-by-step.

By Matthew Reynolds

/ 9 Apr 2026

A mobile phone and Nintendo Switch running Pokémon Home against a textured background from Pokémon Champions.

Pokémon Champions Mystery Gift codes and giveaways for August 2026

All current freebies for the competitive Pokémon game.

By Matthew Reynolds

/ 8 Apr 2026

A promotional image for Pokémon Champions.

How to get VP in Pokémon Champions

The reoccurring and one-off sources of Victory Points in Pokémon Champions.

By Matthew Reynolds

/ 8 Apr 2026

A Jolteon behind a wooden gate in a Pokémon Champions cutscene.

How to get Teammate Tickets in Pokémon Champions

How to recruit Pokémon permanently without the need to spend VP in Pokémon Champions.

By Matthew Reynolds

/ 8 Apr 2026

Kitt and Cordy in Pokémon Champions.

How to get Training Tickets in Pokémon Champions

How to train your squad without the need to dip into your VP wallet in Pokémon Champions.

By Matthew Reynolds

/ 8 Apr 2026

An empty Pokémon Gym in Pokémon Champions.

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