Pokémon Champions will be released on June 17 for smartphones

Pokémon Champions will be released on June 17 for iOS and Android, The Pokémon Company announced. Players can pre-register for the global release via the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. The game will also have cross-platform functionality.

The Pokémon Company reports that players on various systems can access their save data by logging into their Nintendo Account. This means players playing on their Switch or Switch 2 don't have to start from scratch if they want to play on a mobile device. Pokémon Champions was released on April 8 for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Console players and mobile players can play together.

Mega Raichu

The Pokémon Company is also announcing a special in-game event celebrating its mobile launch. As a result, players can receive the Pokémon Raichu and the mega stones Raichunite With those mega stones, players can use Raichu's mega evolutions. These rewards are available on console and mobile.

Pokémon Champions is a multiplayer game all about Pokémon battles. Players can obtain Pokémon in-game with victory points earned or transfer Pokémon from previous games via the Pokémon Home app. Players can also purchase a starter pack, a subscription and a Battle Pass.