Pokémon Champions is a space tailor-made for fiery battlers just like you—and there’s plenty to enjoy, from fun Casual Battles to heated Ranked Battles.
Enjoy Pokémon Battles
There are three different modes of Pokémon battles to try: Ranked Battles, Casual Battles, and Private Battles. You can challenge these modes in both Single Battle and Double Battle formats.
In Ranked Battles mode, you’ll test your skills against Pokémon Trainers from all over the world. Your rank will change depending on your battle results. This way, you’re sure to experience intense battles against Trainers of a similar skill level. Playing Ranked Battles also lets you obtain VP after your matches, depending on the outcome.
Victory Points (VP) can be gained from Ranked Battles and other places in Pokémon Champions. You’ll need VP to recruit and train Pokémon. VP cannot be directly purchased, so keep battling and gaining VP to power up your team even more!
Selecting your music when battling other Trainers online has been a common feature of Pokémon video games on Nintendo Switch, but Pokémon Champions is taking it one step further. In addition to original tracks from Pokémon Champions, you can enjoy battle songs from a variety of other titles in the Pokémon series!
Under the first set of rules for Ranked Battles held in Pokémon Champions, Pokémon will be able to undergo Mega Evolution. Get ready for intense battles between Mega-Evolved Pokémon!
The protagonists of this title wear a device called an Omni Ring, an item necessary for Mega Evolution. It’s similar to the Mega Rings in the Pokémon video game series. Other special features may be added to the Omni Ring in the future!
Research is being conducted to make the Omni Ring capable of drawing out a variety of Pokémon capabilities.
Starting in 2026, Pokémon Champions will be used as the VGC software for the Pokémon World Championships and for Championship Series events leading up to Worlds. Pokémon can be brought from Pokémon HOME into Pokémon Champions to assemble powerful teams.
Note: In certain regions, Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet may be used for Championship Series events.
Ranked Battle results will be tallied each season and used to determine your final placement and rank, as well as your final season rewards. New regulations for Ranked Battles will be set every few seasons to mix up the competition and keep Trainers on their toes. The Pokémon you can use and other parameters will change with each new set of regulations. You never know—new Pokémon just might become eligible.
