Pokemon Champions has been heating up the competitive scene on Nintendo Switch since April, and now the battle is soon moving to your phone. If you've been on the sidelines waiting for a mobile version, the wait is almost done. Here are all the details for Pokemon Champions Mobile release date and its countdown.
Pokemon Champions Mobile Release Date
Pokemon Champions launches on iOS and Android on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Pre-registration is live right now on both the App Store and Google Play, so you can already lock it in on your device.
The game first dropped on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on April 8, 2026. So that means mobile players are going to jump into a game that already has an active ranked scene, real strategies, and a growing competitive community.
No exact launch hour has been officially confirmed yet, but here is when the date lands across the world:
| Time Zone | Release Date and Time |
|---|---|
| PT — Pacific Time (US) | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 |
| ET — Eastern Time (US) | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 |
| BRT — Brasília Time (Brazil) | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 |
| CET — Central European Time | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 |
| IST — India Standard Time | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 |
| CST — China Standard Time | Thursday, June 18, 2026 |
| JST — Japan Standard Time | Thursday, June 18, 2026 |
| AEST — Australian Eastern Time | Thursday, June 18, 2026 |
Pokemon Champions Mobile Release Date Countdown
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Will My Switch Save Data Carry Over?
Already have hours in on the Switch version? You do not have to start from zero. If you link the same Nintendo Account on both your Switch and your mobile device, your save data transfers over automatically.
This is great, because the game's ranked seasons are already running. Jumping to mobile without losing progress is a huge deal for anyone who has been grinding battles since launch.
How to Get Free Raichu and Two New Mega Stones
To mark the mobile launch, The Pokemon Company is giving every player a great welcome gift. From June 17 to September 1, 2026, you can grab Raichu, Raichunite X, and Raichunite Y straight from your in-game mailbox. These two Mega Stones are completely new to Pokemon Champions and have never been available before. Both Mega forms come from the same stones but play very differently in battle.
The gift window closes on September 1, 2026. Here is the exact cutoff for every region, so you need to log in before these deadlines or you will miss your chance to claim these Mega Stones, at least for now.
| Time Zone | Gift Deadline |
|---|---|
| PT — Pacific Time (US) | Tuesday, September 1 — 6:49 PM |
| ET — Eastern Time (US) | Tuesday, September 1 — 9:49 PM |
| BRT — Brasília Time (Brazil) | Tuesday, September 1 — 10:49 PM |
| CET — Central European Time | Wednesday, September 2 — 3:49 AM |
| IST — India Standard Time | Wednesday, September 2 — 7:19 AM |
| CST — China Standard Time | Wednesday, September 2 — 9:49 AM |
| JST — Japan Standard Time | Wednesday, September 2 — 10:49 AM |
| AEST — Australian Eastern Time | Wednesday, September 2 — 11:49 AM |
Pokemon Champions Mobile Requirements
Here is everything you need to run the game on your phone:
| Platform | Requirement |
|---|---|
| iOS | iOS 16.0 and above |
| iPadOS | iPadOS 16.1 and above |
| App Size | 2.2 GB |
| Android | Similar specs to supported iOS devices |
For iOS, the oldest supported phones include the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, and iPhone XS series. If your phone runs iOS 16 or higher, you are good to play.
Android specs have not been officially listed yet. However, based on the iOS requirements, a device running Android 10 or newer with similar hardware should be able to handle it. Check the Google Play Store page closer to launch for confirmation.
Pokemon Champions is completely free to download and play on mobile. No upfront cost, same as the Switch version. There are in-game purchases available for cosmetics and account boosts, but the core battles and competitive modes do not cost anything extra. Are you going to download the game in your phone?
