Pokemon Champions Launches On Mobile With Free Raichu Giveaway
Originally published Jun 17, 2026
By Blair Marnell · GameSpot
AI-generated summary based on GameSpot · Aggregated by GamingCurve · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 17, 2026
Key points
- Pokemon Champions is now available on iOS and Android as a free-to-play game.
- Players can claim Raichu and its Mega Stones until September 2 through an in-game mailbox.
- The game supports cross-play between mobile and Switch platforms.
- GameSpot's Switch 2 review gave it a 7/10, praising its competitive gameplay.
- The game includes in-game purchases and downloadable content.
Pokemon Champions is now available on iOS and Android, following its earlier release on Switch and Switch 2. The free-to-play mobile version includes a limited-time offer for players to receive Raichu and its Mega Stones, Raichunite X and Raichunite Y, by checking their in-game mailbox until September 2. These items allow players to evolve Raichu into its more powerful Mega forms. The game supports cross-play between mobile and Switch platforms, and while it's free to play, it includes in-game purchases and downloadable content. GameSpot's review of the Switch 2 version gave it a 7/10, calling it a thrilling competitive experience for dedicated players.
Read the original story: GameSpot — by Blair Marnell