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Image via The Pokemon Company Pokémon fans can look forward to a big new release this spring. Pokémon Champions will officially launch on April 8, 2026, bringing a competitive, battle-driven experience to the Nintendo Switch family. Even better, players who upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 will receive a free visual enhancement update upon launch. The Pokémon Company announced Pokémon Champions, which is intended to focus only on battling and will include familiar mechanics f