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Pokemon Champions is the new free-to-play competitive game on Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite, set to launch on April 8th. Its the official battle format for the 2026 Pokemon World Championships. The game features fresh Mega Pokemon at launch and ties into Pokemon Home for storage and swapping. Team building starts slow, with one random Pokemon unlocked each day. Wins earn currency for purchasing multiple Pokemon, making them permanent, or adjusting stats. New Mega evolutions from Pokemon Legends Z-A bring game-changing abilities to turn-based fights. A mobile version with cross-play is planned for late 2026.

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