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The Pokémon Champions Backlash Won’t Change Its Destiny
The battle simulator had a wave of pushback when it launched, but it doesn’t seem fundamentally broken
Pokémon Champions Dev Responds To Technical Criticism: ‘We’ve Truly Tried To Do Our Best’
The battle sim launched on Switch earlier this month, with a mobile version on the way
Pokémon Champions producer Masaaki Hoshino says the game has to deal with more "limitations" when it comes to graphics
Masaaki Hoshino is a technical director at The Pokémon Company and one of the most veteran figures within the company. Originally a part of Pokémon Yellow's development - and later producer on fighter spinoff Pokkén Tournament - he's helped produce Unite and Champions, too. Read more
Pokémon Champions Review – Confined Competition
While most folks play Pokémon relatively casually, simply catching critters that look cool and building whatever team suits their fancy, there's always been a more hardcore, competitive side to the franchise. This competitive aspect of Pokémon has traditionally been rather difficult to get into,...
Pokémon Champions Producer Acknowledges Visual 'Limitations' Amid Ongoing Fan Scrutiny of Series' Graphics
The Pokémon Company's technical director has acknowledged continued fan scrutiny of the series' visuals, seen most recently in criticism for Pokémon Champions.
Pokémon Champions Ver. 1.0.3 Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Effective against Bugs. A couple of weeks ago, The Pokémon Company announced that it was working on a bug-squashing update to fix up Pokémon Champions' launch state. Well, surprise! Said patch is now live. The ver. 1.0.3 update launched on Switch yesterday, fixing a handful of issues that were...
The Pokémon Champions meta is getting dominated by Incineroar
Pokémon Champions' meta is coming into focus after two weeks, and it's clear that Incineroar is the game's top Pokémon (for now).
Pokémon Champions Review
Champions feels like it needs an evolution of its own if it wants to be the very best.
Pokémon Champions Review: Not The Pokémon Online Stadium People Hoped For
Pokémon Champions is a battle simulator that isn't quite ready for launch, but it has the potential to be a major cornerstone of the franchise.
Best Replica Team codes in Pokémon Champions and how to use them
Replica Teams are an easy way to get wins in Pokémon Champions if you're not getting the hang of things. These are pre-made teams that you can use to build your own lineup. Not only can you use teams of other community members, but this can also include pro players from the VGC scene. The first 24...
Pokémon Champions launch feels more like a customer service than a game
The Pokémon Company's new live-service online battle game had a rough launch on Nintendo Switch, but it's to be expected
Pokemon Champions Battle Pass Season M-2 rewards leaked
Pokémon Champions has already leaked details about its Battle Pass Season M-2 rewards. The next season isn’t expected to start for quite a bit. Pokemon Champions just launched this week, and alongside that, Season M-1 started up. It should be running until May 12, so the next one isn’t expected...
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (11th April)
Fight night. The weekend is finally upon us, so it's time for another edition of What Are You Playing! We thought that things might slow down a little after last week's Galaxy Movie extravaganza, but nooo. We got a new Pokémon game in the shape of Pokémon Champions (complete with bugs and unusual...
Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Pokémon Champions
Here's what the critics think. The new "free-to-start" battle game Pokémon Champions launched for the Switch this week and critics have now had their say. Starting with our own review here on Nintendo Life, we said this new title was the most accessible but flawed competitive Pokémon has ever been,...
Pokémon Champions Doubles battles: Best Pokémon to use
Doubles battles in Pokémon Champions can be a true test to master, and more so if you're new to the competitive scene. This is the official format of all championships, and you have to take on 2v2 battles. Naturally, you need to be far more strategic when it comes to team building. This guide will...
Pokémon Champions Singles battles: Best Pokémon to use
Pokémon Champions allows you to fight 1v1 battles with Pokémon in Singles, where you go up directly against your opponent. You pick three from your lineup of six, and then it's a matter of who can outlast whom. That said, there's a fair amount of strategy involved in the Pokémon you pick and the...
Pokémon Champions May Have The Hardest Shiny Hunting In The Series
Please, love yourself enough to search for shiny Pokémon anywhere else
Pokémon Champions’ First Tournament Confirmed Everyone’s Worst Fear
The more things change, the more they stay the same in competitive Pokémon
Pokémon Champions items tier list: Best ones to use
Pokémon Champions offers different items for you to equip with your Pokémon, and all of them have distinct in-game effects. Some of them restore HP, while others raise the attack. Not every item is equally effective, and the launch week has some clear favorites. This guide will help you understand...
Review: Pokémon Champions (Switch) – The Most Accessible & Flawed Competitive Pokémon Has Ever Been
More bugs than Viridian Forest. Keeping up with competitive Pokémon battling has always been a hassle. As the mainline series shifts from generation to generation, so does which Pokémon are available, access to specific Pokémon, methods for training those Pokémon, the introduction of new moves,...
Fear Not, Pokémon Champions' Naff Switch 2 TV Resolution Is Fixable
Doctors hate this one simple Dock trick. Even if we overlook the limited launch Pokémon, the swathe of bugs, and the strange monetisation, Pokémon Champions still had more issues up its sleeve — talk about a dramatic launch, eh? Those playing in Docked Mode on Switch 2 might have noticed that the...
Best Replica Team codes in Pokémon Champions and how to use them
Replica Teams are an easy way to get wins in Pokémon Champions if you're not getting the hang of things. These are pre-made teams that you can use to build your own lineup. Not only can you use teams of other community members, but this can also include pro players from the VGC scene. The first 24...
"The gender of some Pokémon in the tutorial is incorrect" - Pokémon Champions bug fixes to tackle mega evolution issues and more
Pokémon Champions will be receiving some substantial bug fixes in upcoming patches, developer The Pokemon Works has announced. Read more
Pokémon Champions launches to mixed reception, as performance woes and competitive changes turn some away
Pokémon Champions has been released, a battling focused competitive game hoping to capture the hearts of the series' dedicated players. However, some performance limitations and gameplay choices have a slice of the community feeling disappointed. Read more