Pokémon Champions hits iOS and Android on June 17

Kris Holt· Jun 3, 2026 · 2:16 PM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 43 views

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Pokémon Champions is set to launch on iOS and Android on June 17. The game, which originally debuted on Nintendo Switch in April, allows players to continue their progress from the console version. Players can also enjoy cross-platform play and earn rewards through various game modes.

Key facts

▪Pokémon Champions will be available on mobile devices starting June 17.
▪Players can transfer their save data from the Nintendo version by linking their accounts.
▪The game features ranked battles, casual modes, and online competitions.

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▪ Your next Pokémon obsession hits Android and iOS very soon — Android Authority

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Publication time	Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:16:33 +0000
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Gaming Nintendo Pokémon Champions hits iOS and Android on June 17 The Pokémon battle game debuted on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 back in April. By Kris Holt June 3, 2026 10:16 am EST Nintendo Folks who've been waiting to play Pokémon Champions on an iOS or Android device can do just that pretty soon. The latest Pokémon battle game is coming to mobile on June 17. It debuted on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 back in April. If you've already been playing Pokémon Champions on a Nintendo console, you can continue where you left off on iOS and Android. After you link the mobile version of the game to the same Nintendo account, your save data will carry over. There's full support for cross-platform play as well. This is a Pokémon battle game in the vein of Pokémon Stadium.

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