Pokémon Champions is entering a new era with the long-awaited mobile launch of the title, bringing a flood of new players into the game, and a major update coincides with the drop.
Released earlier this year on Nintendo Switch devices, Pokémon Champions has become the format for Pokémon’s competitive VGC scene, and the doors are now set to open for those on mobile.
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When Does Pokémon Champions Release on Mobile?
The release of Pokémon Champions on mobile is set for Wednesday, June 17, but time zone differences mean the exact date does vary.
For those in North and South America, Pokémon Champions releases on mobile in the late evening on June 16, while those in Europe will see the drop in the early hours of the morning on June 17.
In the eastern part of the world, Pokémon Champions’ mobile release will vary from market to market, and the drop comes alongside a new update to the title on all devices.
Alongside the Pokémon Champions mobile release, the game shifts to Regulation M-B, the first change in ruleset since the title first released, coming fresh off the back of the North American International Championship at the weekend.
What Time Does Pokémon Champions Mobile Release?
Pokémon Champions’ mobile debut has a simultaneous release worldwide, becoming available across the globe at exactly the same moment.
This is instead of a staggered release, like many game releases, which sees titles drop in the likes of New Zealand and Australia first. However, such an approach doesn’t work for a major live title like Pokémon Champions.
The exact timing varies significantly, with some set for a late night if they want to jump into Pokémon Champions on mobile, or experience the new update immediately, while others see the drop happen around lunchtime.
Take a look at the exact Pokémon Champions Mobile release date across all major time zones below.
| Region / Time Zone | Pokémon Champions Mobile Release Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 7 PM – June 16 |
| Central Time (CT) | 9 PM – June 16 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 10 PM – June 16 |
| Brasilia Time (BRT) | 11 PM – June 16 |
| British Summer Time (BST) | 3 AM – June 17 |
| Central European Summer Time (CEST) | 4 AM – June 17 |
| China Standard Time (CST) | 10 AM – June 17 |
| Korean Standard Time (KST) | 11 AM – June 17 |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | 11 AM – June 17 |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 12 PM – June 17 |
| New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) | 2 PM – June 17 |
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