Renzo Raizer
Nintendo BlastPublished 4/17/2026
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85
+17 vs critic avg
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Switch 2 / Android / iOS / Switch - 4/8/2026
Pokémon Champions
Get ready to experience everything you love about Pokémon battles all in one place—in Pokémon Champions. This new, battle-focused game will feature familiar mechanics such as Pokémon types, Abilities, and moves, creating an environment conducive to rich and varied strategies for new and experienced Trainers alike. It’s not just familiar mechanics—you’ll be able to bring in classic Pokémon from Pokémon HOME, too! Look forward to cross-platform battles alongside your favorite Pokémon on Nintendo Switch and mobile, with a variety of different modes available for your desired experience.
- Developer
- The Pokémon Works
- Publisher
- The Pokémon Company, Nintendo
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Critic avg
68
21 scored reviews
Total coverage
21
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Score range
40–90
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 68 across 21 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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21 included scored reviews
90–1002 reviews · 10%
80–894 reviews · 19%
70–795 reviews · 24%
Below 7010 reviews · 48%
Showing 11-20 of 21 matching critic reviews. 21 total critic reviews. Page 2 of 3.
Lyle Pendle
Loot Level ChillPokémon Champions review
Published 4/16/2026
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90
+22 vs critic avg
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Read originalPietro Iacullo
The Games MachinePokémon Champions | Review
Published 4/16/2026
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77
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalOliver Buge
Nintendo ConnectPokémon Champions Review on Nintendo Switch 2
Published 4/13/2026
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60
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalScott Baird
DualShockersPokémon Champions Review: Not The Pokémon Online Stadium People Hoped For
Published 4/13/2026
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60
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalJorge Ba-oh
Cubed3Pokémon Champions Review
Published 4/11/2026
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70
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalDalton Cooper
Game RantPokemon Champions Review
Published 4/11/2026
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50
-18 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris Carter
Screen RantPokémon Champions Review: Not Quite Champion Material
Published 4/10/2026
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50
-18 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlfonso Majarucon
Game8Pokemon Champions Review | The Winning Formula Is Still Incomplete
Published 4/10/2026
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82
+14 vs critic avg
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Read originalJake Dekker
GameSpotPokemon Champions brings competitive battling to the masses but fails to adequately explain all of its intricacies.
Published 4/10/2026
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+2 vs critic avg
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