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London, UK \u2013 17 June 2026 \u2013 The Pok\u00e9mon Company International is thrilled to announce that Pok\u00e9mon Champions is now available to download at no cost on mobile devices in addition to the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 consoles, bringing fast-paced, competitive Pok\u00e9mon battles straight to players wherever they are. ###\u00a0<\/p>\n About Pok\u00e9mon\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
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\nFrom today until Wednesday, 2 September 2026, a special in-game campaign featuring Raichu begins. Players in both the mobile app and Nintendo Switch versions of the game can receive Raichu plus Raichunite X and Raichunite Y stones by checking their in-game mailbox. Players will be able to Mega Evolve Raichu into Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y using these Mega Stones.
\nPok\u00e9mon Champions is designed to be inclusive and accessible to all players, with free downloads, cross-play compatibility across mobile and Nintendo Switch systems, and gameplay that welcomes both new players and competitive veterans.
\nFor more information on Pok\u00e9mon Champions,\u00a0including details on gameplay, services, and updates,\u00a0please visit the official\u00a0website<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nThe Pok\u00e9mon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pok\u00e9mon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pok\u00e9mon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment and the official Pok\u00e9mon website. Pok\u00e9mon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children\u2019s entertainment properties in the world. For more information, please visit\u00a0www.pokemon.com\/uk<\/a>.\u00a0
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\nAbout Nintendo\u00a0
\nNintendo Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, has created franchises that have become household names worldwide, including Mario\u2122, Donkey Kong\u2122, The Legend of Zelda\u2122, Metroid\u2122, Pok\u00e9mon\u2122, Animal Crossing\u2122, Pikmin\u2122 and Splatoon\u2122, through its integrated hardware and software products. Nintendo aims to deliver unique,\u00a0intuitive entertainment experiences for everyone,\u00a0manufacturing\u00a0and marketing video game devices such as the Nintendo Switch\u2122 family of systems, developing and operating applications for smart devices, and collaborating with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like visual content and theme parks. Nintendo has sold more than 5.8 billion video games and over 850 million hardware units globally. From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System\u2122 more than 30 years ago, through today and into the future, Nintendo\u2019s continuing mission is to create unique entertainment that puts smiles on the faces of people all over the world. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of Europe, based in Frankfurt, Germany, serves as headquarters for Nintendo\u2019s operations in Europe. For more information about Nintendo\u00a0of\u00a0Europe, please visit the company\u2019s website at\u00a0www.nintendo.com\/EU<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n