Pokémon Champions removes all the additional hard work in traditional mainline games and allows you to focus solely on the battling, Pokémon Stadium style.
Before now, you had to have a Nintendo Switch console in order to get in on the action, but Champions has officially launched on iOS and Android devices, making it easier than ever to boot up and get some online matchups going.
What’s more, if the game even remotely piques your interest, you’ll get a free Raichu for playing.
If you’ve been dreaming of firing up some Pokémon battles without having to lug around your Switch console, now is your time to shine.
With Pokémon Champions releasing on iOS and Android, you can just whip out your phone instead, allowing you to turn the cap backwards and go full Ash Ketchum on the bus, train, or even at your desk at work.
If you have been playing on the Switch prior, though, if you link the same Nintendo account you’ve been using, your save data will transfer over.
This is fantastic for those of you who have been grinding out the battles, perfecting your party to counter almost all situations that have been thrown at you.
From the game’s mobile launch date (June 17, 2026) until September 2, 2026, if you log in, whether that be on one of those devices or on a Switch console, you’ll also earn yourself a nice little Raichu, alongside Raichunite X and Raichunite Y.
You won’t need to enter any codes to do so, either, since the rewards can simply be claimed from the in-game mailbox, making things even easier.
If you plan on using Raichu on your way to the top, Mega Raichu X has the Electric Surge Abilit, and Mega Raichu Y has the No Guard Ability. Either has its strengths, so get to strategizing how you can fit this freebie in.
Jacob has been gaming since the original Game Boy was placed in his hands. Due to his passion for the field, writing talent, and a keen eye for SEO, he made his games journalism debut in 2019. When he isn’t playing the latest titles, he is tinkering with retro tech to bring it into the modern era.
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