Pokémon Champions Launches on Mobile June 17 as Mega Raichu X and Y Abilities Emerge
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Updated · The Verge · Jun 3
Pokémon Champions Launches on Mobile June 17 as Mega Raichu X and Y Abilities Emerge
2 articles · Updated · The Verge · Jun 3
Summary
June 17 is the iOS and Android launch date for Pokémon Champions, with The Pokémon Company pairing the release news with new playable Mega Raichu forms.
Mega Raichu X will carry Electric Surge and Mega Raichu Y will use No Guard, abilities revealed as part of the mobile rollout announcement.
Free in-game rewards will unlock those forms in Champions, tying the character giveaway directly to the mobile debut.
The distribution starts June 17 and runs through September 2 across mobile and Switch, extending content from the game’s April Switch release.