Pokemon Champions announces Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer

The release date for Pokemon Champions has just come in. On Nintendo Switch, the game launches on April 8, 2026. A free update will be available on Nintendo Switch 2 for enhanced visual performance.

New abilities were also unveiled today. The first one, for Mega Meganium is Mega Sol, which lets the creature use its moves as if the weather were harsh sunlight. For Mega Emboar, Mold Breaker will be available, allowing it to ignore opposing Abilities when using moves. Finally, Mega Feraligatr’s new Ability Dragonize converts its Normal‑type moves into Dragon‑type moves and boosts their power by 20 percent.

A new trailer going along with the release date news for Pokemon Champions can be found below.

Release Date Trailer

Remember that Pokemon Champions will also be available on mobile, but that version will follow later. If you’re wondering what to expect from storage limits and the game’s subscription, we have those details for you here.