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Competitive Pokémon is on phones now, but you still need a Switch to become a champion

Pokémon Champions, a competitive battle simulator, is now available on mobile alongside its Switch and Switch 2 versions. While the mobile experience is nearly identical and cross-platform, competing at the highest level like the World Championships still requires a Switch, raising questions about why mobile players are excluded from top-tier competition.

Background

Pokémon Champions is a competitive battle simulator released by The Pokémon Company, allowing players to engage in ranked battles. The game supports cross-platform play between Switch and mobile devices.

Source
The Verge
Published
Sep 6, 2026 at 09:00 PM
Score
5.0 / 10