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

Published by The Verge By Kallie Plagge · 6 September 2026 at 16:00
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Competitive Pokémon is on phones now, but you still need a Switch to become a champion - The Verge
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The mobile version of Pokémon Champions isn’t allowed at high-level tournaments, but it’s unclear why.

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