Pokémon Champions | Software Update History (Nintendo Switch 1 & 2)

*Last Updated on September 8, 2026 (Ver. 1.2.0)

From the latest to the first, here’s an extensive reminder of every update ever released for Pokémon Champions, playable on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, along with details on what each update changed:

Pokémon Champions Update History:

• Ver. 1.2.0 (Released September 8, 2026)
• Ver. 1.1.0 (Released June 16, 2026)
• Ver. 1.0.3 (Released April 22, 2026)

Ver. 1.2.0 (Released September 8, 2026):

The following updates have been made to the game:

• Pokémon and held items have been added for Regulation Set M-C.
• Adjustments have been made to balance the battle system.
  • The following Pokémon can no longer use the moves listed here.Politoed:
    PoundArchaludon:
    Mirror Coat
    Metal Burst
  • The following move can now be used.Slash
  • PP adjustments have been made.Wish: 12 → 8Strength Sap: 12 → 8
• The following features have been added.
  • “View Log”This feature displays a history of all actions taken during the course of the current battle.
  • “Selection Support”This feature allows you to display battle data on the Pokémon selection screen to assist in choosing Pokémon to send into battle.
• Some bugs have been fixed.

Ver. 1.0.3 (Released April 22, 2026):

The following issues have been fixed:

• The explanation for Leech Seed is incorrect.
• The gender listed for certain Pokémon in the tutorial is listed incorrectly.
• The player is unable to select a move when they move the cursor over Mega Evolution while viewing move details and then press the B Button.
• The Unnerve ability doesn’t work on Pokémon with certain abilities, and they are able to eat Berries.
• The changes in speed caused by held items are not reflected in the order in which abilities activate.
• Certain other issues related to networking and visual appearance during battles.

Source: Nintendo