Welcome to our official guide for Pokémon Champions! This free-to-play game, focused on Trainer battles and available for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and mobile devices (Android and iOS), follows in the footsteps of legendary titles such as Pokémon Stadium. This time, however, the experience is entirely focused on competitive play, with multiplayer battles where you can prove that you are the very best in the world.
Are you ready to take on other players? If you want to get off to a strong start, find out which Pokémon are the best, discover everything the game has to offer, learn how its monetization systems work, and more, this guide contains all the tips and tricks you need to answer the most common questions.
Are you ready to dive into the battles of Pokémon Champions? If so, the first thing you need to do is download the game completely free of charge. It is officially available on both Nintendo Switch consoles and mobile devices, and downloading it will only take a few minutes. If you are unsure how to get started, we explain how to download it on each platform.
Do not forget to check out our page covering the mobile requirements and list of compatible devices.
Pokémon Champions brings together a huge number of Pokémon from every generation of the franchise for players to use in multiplayer battles. If you want to quickly check how many Pokémon species are included in the game, you will find all the information you need here. This section of the guide also covers several important Pokémon-related topics, including the following:
Naturally, our guide includes a dedicated section featuring the tier list of the best Pokémon in Champions. If you are unfamiliar with the current competitive meta, unsure which creatures are the best for winning battles, or do not know which Pokémon, moves, Abilities, and held items to choose for your teams, you can quickly check the top-performing Pokémon here. We also cover several related topics, including the following:
Pokémon Champions features a huge number of Pokémon moves that your creatures can use in battle, allowing you to develop all kinds of different strategies. This section of the guide contains the complete list of moves, along with their details and characteristics, so that you can easily look them up. It also includes the following additional tips:
Every Pokémon in Pokémon Champions has different Abilities that directly affect battles. Some Pokémon have more than one—or even more than two—to choose from. Naturally, you will want to know which Abilities are available in the game and understand their effects and unique properties. This section of the guide provides the complete list.
The main currency in Pokémon Champions is Victory Points. This is an extremely important resource, as you can use these points to unlock new Pokémon, train and improve them, and even purchase items from the shop. If you want to know how to earn them quickly, you will find all the relevant details here.
In addition to Victory Points, Pokémon Champions features several other important currencies and resources, including Quick Coupons and Tickets. These include both Scout Tickets and Training Tickets. This section of the guide explains what each one is used for and the easiest ways to obtain them.
Pokémon Champions also lets us customize our character’s appearance, as is common in the main games in the series, by obtaining clothing and accessories for our avatar. If you are unsure how to unlock new items of clothing either for free or exclusively by spending real money, we explain every available method here.
Are you still unsure what Pokémon Champions has to offer in terms of gameplay? This section of the guide explains all of its game modes, along with the features, rules, and systems used by each one. This will give you a clear idea of all the content available. We also show you how many Ranked Battle tiers there are, the rewards they offer, and how to climb the rankings.
Like many other free-to-play games, Pokémon Champions features a Battle Pass that changes with each season and offers a variety of worthwhile rewards across its many levels. It also includes premium rewards. If you have any questions, we explain how much it costs and how to level it up.
Pokémon Champions players can claim and redeem various Mystery Gifts, a feature that has undoubtedly become a hallmark of modern Pokémon games. To make sure you do not miss out on any rewards, we show you which gifts are currently available, their expiration dates, and other important details.
In this final section of the guide, we have collected the frequently asked questions about Pokémon Champions, along with any other questions or concerns you might have while playing The Pokémon Company’s free-to-play competitive game:
