Is Pokémon Champions cross-platform?
Pokémon Champions supports full cross-platform play across Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, iOS and Android, placing every player into a single unified matchmaking pool so mobile Trainers can battle Switch and Switch 2 Trainers directly. Cross-progression is also supported: linking the same Nintendo Account lets you carry your progress and teams between console and mobile. The game additionally connects to Pokémon HOME, letting you bring Pokémon transferred from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Legends: Arceus/Z-A, GO and other supported titles into your Champions battle teams.
Cross-play, at a glance
Supported
Full cross-platform play
Sources · Last verified: July 24, 2026.
Cross-play and cross-progression span all four platforms with no opt-out required for standard matchmaking. Note that Pokémon HOME connectivity is limited to species included in Champions at launch and added in later updates, and some moves do not carry over when transferring a Pokémon in from Scarlet/Violet, so imported teams may need adjusting inside Champions.
Pokémon Champions — frequently asked
Does Pokémon Champions have cross-platform play?
Sources
- Pokemon.com — Pokémon Champions releases April 8, 2026 (Switch & Switch 2)
- The Pokémon Company Press — Pokémon Champions Launches April 8
- The Pokémon Company Press — Available Now on iOS and Android
- Nintendo Official Site — Pokémon Champions (Switch)
- Nintendo Life — You Can Now Download Pokémon Champions On Switch (2.1 GB)
- Champions.pokemon.com — Official site (cross-play, gameplay, Pokémon HOME)
- Game8 — Pokémon HOME connectivity and features
- GamesRadar — Does Pokémon Champions require Nintendo Switch Online?
- StrataDex — Pokémon Champions Mobile Guide (iOS & Android size, cross-play)
- Last verified: July 24, 2026. Sizes and specs can change with patches — tell us if something is out of date.