Pokémon Champions questions answered: Is it free and how do you link to Pokémon Home?

After a long wait, Pokémon Champions is now here, delivering the kind of competitive battling fans of the series have been itching for.

But as with any new release, there are all sorts of questions players might have.

So, from the price, platforms, number of Pokémon and more, here are the answers to your burning Pokémon Champions FAQs.

Pokémon Champions questions answered

For ease of reading, we've split things up into different sections for you to check out down below.

Is Pokémon Champions free?

Yes, Pokémon Champions is free.

The game was confirmed to be free-to-play right from the start, meaning all you need to do is head to the eShop to download it.

Is Pokémon Champions out yet?

Yes, Pokémon Champions is out now.

It officially launched on 8 April 2026.

Is Pokémon Champions on mobile?

No, Pokémon Champions is not on mobile.

The game has been confirmed to be getting a port for both iOS and Android later in 2026, but for now, it is a Nintendo Switch exclusive.

How do you link Pokémon Champions to Pokémon Home?

To link Pokémon Champions and Pokémon Home, you need to follow these simple steps:

1. Boot up Pokémon Home on your Nintendo Switch console
2. Log in, and select the Pokémon Champions icon in the bottom-right corner of your screen
3. Confirm that the Pokémon Champions account listed is the one you want to link
4. Your Pokémon Champions and Pokémon Home accounts will now be linked

From here on out, you can now use Pokémon Home to transfer Pokémon in and out of the game at your leisure.

How many Pokémon are in Pokémon Champions?

There are 185 total Pokémon in Pokémon Champions.

Naturally, this number cuts out a lot of competitively unviable Pokémon that players are probably never going to use.

However, it also cuts out a fair few popular Pokémon, somewhat limiting the number of interesting strategies that players can cook up on their own.

What new Mega Abilities are in Pokémon Champions?

With the new Mega Pokémon from Pokémon Legends: Z-A being added to Champions, there are a whole host of new Mega Abilities.

Here's the full list of new Megas and their respective Abilities:

• Mega Clefable – Magic Bounce
• Mega Victreebel –Innards Out
• Mega Starmie –Huge Power
• Mega Dragonite –Multiscale
• Mega Meganium –Mega Sol
• Mega Feraligatr –Dragonize
• Mega Skarmory – Stalwart
• Mega Chimeco –Levitate
• Mega Froslass – Snow Warning
• Mega Emboar – Mold Breaker
• Mega Excadrill – Piercing Drill
• Mega Chandelure –Infiltrator
• Mega Golurk –Unseen Fist
• Mega Chesnaught – Bulletproof
• Mega Delphox –Levitate
• Mega Greninja –Protean
• Mega Floette –Fairy Aura
• Mega Meowstic –Trace
• Mega Hawlucha – No Guard
• Mega Crabominable –Iron Fist
• Mega Drampa –Berserk
• Mega Scovillain –Spicy Spray
• Mega Glimmora –Adaptability

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