Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 29
  2. Negative: 1 out of 29
  1. Apr 20, 2026
    Pokémon needed a separate, dedicated platform to manage its competitive scene, and Champions is the answer we’ve been demanding for years. It’s a fantastic world—easily one of the most thrilling experiences when it comes to turn-based combat. From a design perspective, it delivers where it truly matters; however, it also carries inexcusable technical issues and certain rough edges that make building a top-tier competitive team more of a chore than it should be. [Recommended]
  2. It’s not hard to take issue with Champions but for better or worse it’s clearly not finished yet and… it’s free. If you’re a veteran Pokémon fan then the only real benefit you’re getting here is easy access to a constant stream of online matches, since the matchmaking is actually pretty good. Otherwise, this seems to be aimed at a slightly awkward mix of hardcore esports fans and people brand new to the franchise, who want to know how the battles work (and to be fair, the tutorials are pretty good and the interface fairly straightforward)...Champions fulfils that remit reasonably well but it’s a hard game to get excited about and probably something you’re better off just making a mental note of, so you can come back later when it’s working properly and is more content complete. [Review in Progress]