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Pokemon Champions Will Not Support All 1000+ Pokemon At Launch
Pokemon Champions will launch on April 8 for Nintendo Switch and mobile devices, but will only feature fully evolved Pokemon at release, according to producer Masaaki Hoshino. This restriction will impact the competitive scene, as the game replaces Pokemon Scarlet and Violet as the featured title for the VGC. Earlier evolutions may be considered for future updates.
Pokemon Champions Will Take A Key Stat Out Of Its Battle Equation
Pokemon Champions, launching April 8 on Nintendo Switch and later on mobile, will remove Individual Values (IVs) and simplify Effort Values (EVs) from its battle mechanics. This change aims to lower the barrier to entry for new players, though the exact reasons for removing IVs were not fully explained. The game will be free-to-start.
Pokemon Champions Is Something We've Needed For A Long Time
Pokemon Champions aims to be a free-to-play, live-service battle simulator that keeps traditional turn-based Pokemon battles available indefinitely. Development director Masaaki Hoshino stated the game simplifies competitive mechanics like EVs and IVs to lower the barrier to entry. Set to release on Nintendo Switch and mobile devices, the game streamlines the process of obtaining and training Pokemon for competitive play.
