Pokémon Champions (Switch, Switch 2, Mobile): all the updates (latest: Ver. 1.0.3)

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On this page, you will find all there is to know about the various updates for Pokémon Champions on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and Mobile.

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Pokémon Champions – Ver. 1.0.3

Release date: Apris 21st/22nd 2026
Platforms: Nintendo Switch / Nintendo Switch 2
Patch notes:

The following issues have been fixed:

The explanatory text for the Leech Seeded status is incorrect.
Gender is displayed incorrectly for certain Pokémon within the tutorial.
When you look at move details during battle, move your cursor to align with MEGA EVOLVE, and then press the B Button, you will become unable to select a move.
The Ability Unnerve does not trigger against Pokémon with certain Abilities, and they are able to eat Berries.
The order in which Abilities trigger is not reflecting changes to the Speed stat caused by held items.
Other fixes to the visuals during battles and certain network-related issues.

Additional notes: none
Source: Nintendo

Pokémon Champions – Ver. 1.0.2

Release date: April 7th/8th 2026
Platforms: Nintendo Switch / Nintendo Switch 2
Patch notes:

No patch notes available. This update brings the following to the game:

brings enhanced visual performance

Additional notes: none
Source: The Pokémon Company PR (24/03/2026)

How to download updates for Pokémon Champions on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2?

To download the updates for Pokémon Champions, you have three options:

let the console do its thing if you have automatic downloads activated, and didn’t completely turn it off

If not…

try to launch the game from the Home Menu while being connected to the internet. You should get a prompt when doing so: simply follow the instructions on screen;

select the game > press either + or – to go to the Options page > select Software update > select Via the Internet.

To check that you have the latest version installed, simply select the game on the Home Menu, and press – or + to go to the Options: the version number is displayed just below the game title.

How to update Pokémon Champions on Android and iOS?

To download updates for Pokémon Champions on smart devices, you have two options:

tap on the notification that should appear on your phone;
go to the App Store / Google Play Store, and more precisely to the “My Apps & Games” section > Installed tab (Play Store, Android) or the Updates tab (AppStore, iOS).

To check that you have the latest version installed, simply launch the game. You should see the version number on the title screen.