Pokémon Champions Launches on iOS and Android, Offering Free Raichu Until Sept. 1
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Updated · TechRadar · Jun 21
Pokémon Champions Launches on iOS and Android, Offering Free Raichu Until Sept. 1
3 articles · Updated · TechRadar · Jun 21
Summary
Pokémon Champions has rolled out on iOS and Android, with players who log in by Sept. 1 receiving a free Raichu plus Mega Stones for its X and Y forms.
The mobile release makes the battler easier to play in short sessions, with internet-connected matches available on the go and a smoother fit for daily use than on Nintendo Switch 2.
The Pokémon Company has kept monetization relatively light: players can buy storage, teams and a Battle Pass, but gameplay content is not locked behind payment and transferred Pokémon remain usable.
Raichu Y is emerging as an early standout in the current meta thanks to No Guard and guaranteed-hit moves such as Zap Cannon and Focus Blast, while Raichu X looks more situational for now.
The launch extends Champions beyond Nintendo hardware and supports its slower content-rollout strategy, which aims to refresh the competitive scene without overwhelming casual players.