Pokémon Champions, a battle simulator that originally launched on Switch and Switch 2, has expanded to mobile phones. This move makes casual competitive Pokémon battles accessible to a wider audience without requiring console hardware.

Despite the mobile release, aspiring champions face a barrier: reaching the highest levels of competition, including qualification for the Pokémon World Championships, still requires a Switch. According to reporting from The Verge, there does not appear to be a clear reason for this restriction.