Pokémon fans were shocked when Pokémon Champions was revealed during the recent Pokémon Presents, immediately starting conversations about what changes it could bring to the esports scene.
The 2025 Pokémon Presents, an annual presentation held on Pokémon Day, had fans expecting more information about the upcoming Legends Z-A, a narrative-focused game set in the Kalos Region. However, Pokémon Champions stole the spotlight for many being a new video game for the Nintendo Switch and mobile devices that is focused solely on multiplayer battles.
The other relevant news from the reveal trailer was the game’s development process, its interoperability in the Pokémon ecosystem, and its role in the Pokémon competitive scene.