Pokémon Champions mobile launch set for June 17

The mobile version of the strategy game Pokémon Champions will launch on June 17, arriving on both iOS and Android devices. The game, which debuted on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 consoles on April 8, will support cross-platform progression and play, allowing players to continue their existing save data and compete against others regardless of their device.

Players who link their Nintendo account between the console and mobile versions can carry over their progress. To celebrate the mobile launch, a special event will run from June 17 until September 1. All players who log in during that period will receive a free Raichu and two Mega Stones, called Raichunite X and Raichunite Y, which enable the Pokémon to mega evolve. The items will be delivered to the player's in-game mailbox.

The release coincides with the start of a new competitive season in the game, introducing the Regulation MB ruleset. This marks the first major ruleset change since the game's console launch, potentially altering the playable roster and battle mechanics. The simultaneous influx of new mobile players and the rule adjustments could significantly impact the competitive landscape.