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iPhone users can now join the ‘Pokemon Champions’ fray

“Pokemon Champions” has arrived on iPhone and iPad, giving players access to a dedicated competitive battle platform and the same matchmaking ecosystem available on Nintendo’s consoles.

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The Pokemon Company launched “Pokemon Champions” on the iPhone, iPad, and Android on June 17, expanding its competitive battle game beyond Nintendo Switch. The free-to-play title focuses entirely on Pokemon battles instead of exploration or story content.

Players can compete in ranked, casual, and private matches using familiar mechanics such as Pokemon types, abilities, and moves. “Pokemon Champions” is built around competitive play rather than the collection-focused approach used by “Pokemon GO.”

The game supports cross-platform battles between mobile devices, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. Players can also connect Pokemon Home to bring eligible Pokemon from existing collections into the game.

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