Competitive Pokémon is on phones now, but you still need a Switch to become a champion

September 6, 2026 · 1:00 pm 1 sources

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• Competitive Pokémon is on phones now, but you still need a Switch to become a champion
  The Verge · September 6, 2026 13:00
  To get started with competitive Pokémon battles, all you need is your phone. But to compete at the highest level, like at the Pokémon World Championships, you're going to need a Switch. And there doesn't seem to be a good reason why. Battle simulator Pokémon Champions originally launched on the…