Pokémon Company Unveils Android Battle Sim: Pokémon Champions

Yesterday, February 27th, marked Pokémon Day—a special occasion for fans around the globe. To celebrate, The Pokémon Company delivered an exciting lineup of announcements during a dedicated Pokémon Presents stream. Among the reveals were updates on Pokémon Legends: Z-A, sneak peeks at new episodes of Pokémon Concierge, and the debut of an all-new battle-focused title: Pokémon Champions.

Among the many reveals, Pokémon Champions has quickly become one of the most anticipated titles. Developed by The Pokémon Works in partnership with Game Freak, this game is designed exclusively for competitive battling. That means no catching Pokémon, no traversing tall grass, and no Gym Badges—just pure, intense battles from start to finish.

What to Expect From Pokémon Champions?

Pokémon Champions is built as a multiplayer-centric experience, supporting cross-platform play between Nintendo Switch and mobile devices. While specific gameplay modes have not yet been detailed, the game promises a variety of ways to engage in strategic combat across different platforms.

One of the standout features is its integration with Pokémon Home. Players will be able to import select Pokémon from their previous games, bringing along familiar favorites into the arena. However, not all Pokémon will be available at launch, and only a curated selection will be playable when the game first releases.

With Pokémon Champions, The Pokémon Company appears to be creating a dedicated space for high-level competitive play—free from the traditional RPG elements that define the core series. It’s a fresh direction that focuses solely on strategy, skill, and the thrill of battle.

Until more details are released, fans can enjoy the official announcement trailer embedded above. For ongoing updates about the game, visit the official Pokémon Champions website. In the meantime, check out our coverage of A Perfect Day, a compelling time-loop narrative puzzle game set in the nostalgic year of 1999.