The battling and strategy game Pokémon Championships will be released in 2026

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The battling and strategy game Pokémon Championships will be released in 2026

After being announced last February, Pokémon Champions is back on the spotlight because this tuesday's Pokémon Presents.

We got a new trailer showcasing the various aspects of the game, expected on Switch, iOS and Android next year. Players will be able to transfer their creatures from Pokémon Home, train them and battle with them across three distinct battle modes. The game features gameplay mechanics that should be familiar to fans of the series.

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