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Pokémon Champions launches as dedicated competitive battling platform

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Pokémon Champions is a new free-to-play game on Nintendo Switch and mobile devices that focuses exclusively on competitive monster battling. It aims to lower the barrier to entry for competitive play by allowing players to recruit and customize Pokémon teams directly, rather than relying on traditional in-game mechanics like catching and breeding. This platform serves as a dedicated space for online battles and supports official Pokémon tournaments, showcasing the franchise's traditional turn-based combat system. AI

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Pokémon Champions launches as dedicated competitive battling platform

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Sam Rutherford) ·

    Pokémon Champions review: Peak monster battling

    If you want to be the very best, Pokémon Champions is your new arena.

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