Trending Now - First Look at Pricing for Pokémon Champions Unveiled
WHO:
Nintendo Life - The game Pokémon Champions is developed by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company.
Nintendo Everything - Information about the game was shared by the YouTube Channel 'PanFro Games'.
WHAT:
Nintendo Life - Pokémon Champions is a "free-to-start" game.
Nintendo Life - The Starter Pack is priced at $9.99 and includes an increase in Box Space from 30 to 80, the song "Battle! Trainer" from LGPE, 50 Training Tickets, and 30 Quick Tickets.
Nintendo Life - The Battle Pass is free and allows players to earn rewards by accumulating Season Points in Ranked Battle.
Nintendo Life - The Premium Battle Pass costs $6.99 and unlocks extra rewards and exclusive clothing.
Nintendo Life - A 12-Month Membership is available for $49.99, allowing players to store more Pokémon, use more Battle Teams, and unlock exclusive missions and battle songs.
WHERE:
Nintendo Life - The pricing details were reportedly shared at PAX East in the United States.
WHEN:
Nintendo Everything - Pokémon Champions is set to launch on April 8, 2026.
Nintendo Everything - A free update for the Switch 2 will be available on the same day, April 8, 2026.
WHY:
Nintendo Everything - The game is designed to offer additional content and features for core fans through paid options.
HOW:
Nintendo Everything - Players can purchase the Starter Pack at any time, and the game will be available for download on the Nintendo Switch.
(UPDATED March 29, 2026 11:03 UTC)
Pokémon Champions, developed by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, is set to launch April 8th, with a free update for the Switch 2 available on the same day. The game is described as "free-to-start," and players can purchase a Starter Pack for $9.99, which includes various enhancements, while a Premium Battle Pass is available for $6.99 to unlock extra rewards. Pricing details were shared at PAX East, where it was also revealed that a 12-Month Membership can be purchased for $49.99, offering additional features for dedicated fans.