Singapore Pokémon fans, clear some storage space — Pokémon Champions is now free to download on iOS and Android, with a global simultaneous launch rolling out today at 10am SGT. The competitive battling game that arrived on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on 8 April is finally in your pocket.
What is Pokémon Champions?
Pokémon Champions is The Pokémon Company’s dedicated competitive battle simulator — a free-to-start title built from the ground up for serious trainer-vs-trainer battles. Think of it as the official home of the Pokémon Video Game Championships (VGC) format, playable on your own terms. Since its Switch debut in April, the game has built a dedicated following despite a mixed initial reception, and the mobile launch is set to open it up to a much wider audience.
Gameplay is structured around complex, strategy-driven 6-on-6 battles. A rental system lets you build competitive teams without grinding a mainline game, and ongoing updates are steadily adding more Pokémon to the roster.
Cross-Save and Cross-Play: Your Progress Moves With You
If you have been grinding on Switch or Switch 2, your progress is not left behind. Link your Nintendo Account and your save data transfers seamlessly to the mobile version — and cross-platform multiplayer means you can battle against Switch players from your phone and vice versa. One account, all platforms.
Free Raichu Launch Bonus — With Two Mega Evolutions
To mark the mobile launch, every player on any platform — Switch or mobile — can claim a Raichu, Raichunite X, and Raichunite Y from the in-game mailbox. The promotion runs from today (17 June) through 2 September 2026.
Both Mega forms bring distinct competitive value:
- Mega Raichu X — gains the Electric Surge ability, setting Electric Terrain for five turns on entry. Grounded Pokémon see a 30% boost to Electric moves and are shielded from sleep.
- Mega Raichu Y — gains No Guard, meaning all moves used by and against it land with 100% accuracy. Thunder and Thunder Wave become perfectly reliable in any weather.
New Regulation M-B Launches Simultaneously
The mobile release also brings in Regulation M-B, the first ruleset change since Pokémon Champions’ April launch. Both Switch and mobile players step into the new format at the same time, so the competitive field resets cleanly across all platforms.
How to Download in Singapore
Pokémon Champions is free to download and play, with optional in-game purchases for cosmetics and quality-of-life features. No upfront cost.
- iOS: Search Pokémon Champions on the App Store (App ID 6741503079) or visit the official site for the direct link.
- Android: Available on Google Play under the same name.
iOS 16.0 and above is required for mobile play.
Last Words
Singapore players now have a legitimate, official competitive Pokémon client in their pocket — for free. Whether you are a long-time VGC competitor or just someone who wants to settle who truly has the best team among friends, Pokémon Champions on mobile removes the Switch paywall from the equation entirely. The Raichu bonus is a solid reason to log in today even if you are already on Switch. Check out our other game news for more on what is landing in Singapore this week.