TL;DR
- Pokémon Champions was released on Android and iOS.
- All players will be able to get a free Raichu and its X and Y mega stones for a limited time.
- The game supports cross-platform play between mobile devices, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2.
The Pokémon Company International (TPCI) brings the battle directly to your mobile device. Pokémon Champions first debuted in April on Nintendo Switch. Now, the turn-based multiplayer strategy game is launching on Android and iOS.
Today, TPCI announced that Pokémon Champions is now officially available on mobile devices. As part of the launch, TCPI is running a special in-game campaign that will allow you to get a free Raichu along with Raichunite
This promotion starts today and will run until September 1, 2026 at 6:49 pm PDT. You’ll find Raichu and his Mega Stones in your in-game mailbox, available on both mobile and Switch. It’s worth noting that the company has said that you’ll be able to get Raichu through other means. Meanwhile, the Raichunite X and Raichunite Y Mega Stones could be available through the in-game store at a later date.
It is also important to mention that the game supports cross-platform play. This way you will be able to battle other trainers whether they are playing on a mobile device, Nintendo Switch or Switch 2. At the same time, if you have the free game on multiple devices, you will be able to access your saved data on any of the available platforms by logging into your Nintendo Account.
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