Popular Games by The Pokémon Company
Pokémon Champions Switch eShop
The Pokémon Company / Pokémon Works
- 8th Apr 2026 (JPN)
- 8th Apr 2026 (UK/EU)
- 8th Apr 2026 (NA)
The Pokémon Company / Game Freak
- 21st Nov 1999 (JPN)
- 15th Oct 2000 (NA)
- 6th Apr 2001 (UK/EU)
The Pokémon Company / Tencent Games
- 21st Jul 2021 (UK/EU)
- 21st Jul 2021 (NA)
Pokémon Café ReMix Switch eShop
Nintendo / The Pokémon Company
- 23rd Jun 2020 (NA)
- 24th Jun 2020 (UK/EU)
Pokémon Sword and Shield - The Isle Of Armor Switch eShop
Nintendo / The Pokémon Company
- 17th Jun 2020 (UK/EU)
- 17th Jun 2020 (NA)
The Pokémon Company / Wonderfy
- 22nd Jul 2025 (UK/EU)
- 22nd Jul 2025 (NA)
Pokémon Sword and Shield - The Crown Tundra Switch eShop
Nintendo / The Pokémon Company
- 23rd Oct 2020 (UK/EU)
- 23rd Oct 2020 (NA)
Reviews of The Pokémon Company Games
Review Pokémon Champions (Switch) – The Most Accessible & Flawed Competitive Pokémon Has Ever Been
More bugs than Viridian Forest
Keeping up with competitive Pokémon battling has always been a hassle. As the mainline series shifts from generation to generation, so does which Pokémon are available, access to specific Pokémon, methods for training those Pokémon, the introduction of new moves, abilities, and held items, as well as a continued...
Review Pokémon Friends (Switch) – Pretty Plushies, Puzzling Pricing
A PokéPuzzle a day keeps the Nurse Joy away
It seems like every Pokémon Direct spends more than half its runtime detailing updates for or announcing casual Pokémon spin-offs. From Pokémon Café ReMix to Pokémon Sleep, we’ve gotten so many Pokémon-themed experiences that any new announce
Review Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket (Mobile) - A Breezy, Beautiful Take On TCG, Gacha Aside
Ironically, no trading allowed
Digital card games like Marvel Snap have seen a lot of success in recent years with short, satisfying matches that you can finish in a few minutes. The mobile release of Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket almost seems like a direct answer to this trend. From uncomplicated card text to simplified rules, it axes much of...
Review Pokémon Sleep - A Snore-Fest In Mostly The Right Ways
Is this a game to sleep on?
Pokémon Sleep has been a bit of an enigma ever since its reveal in 2019 and nobody quite knew what to make of it or even how it could possibly work. After years of silence, finally, in 2023, we have the game so we’ve fully got to grips with what's on offer, and it is definitely an interesting one. We’ve spent over a...
Review Pokemon Unite (Switch) - Pokémon Divides In Free-To-Start MOBA
Fun, in the right circumstances
Since the original release of Pokémon Red and Blue on the Game Boy, The Pokémon Company has consistently tried to take its successful monster-collecting RPG through many different iterations, genres, and applications. Pokémon has taken forays into genres such as digital/physical card games, the Mystery Dungeon...
Cold Pokémon go brrr
Pokémon Sword & Shield is now finally complete with the release of The Crown Tundra, the second part of the DLC pass to go alongside The Isle of Armor. But how does it stack up compared to its great – if inconsistent – main game? Well, we'll tell you, because we’re nice like that. We have to be honest, our first...
Latest The Pokémon Company News
Thursday16th Apr 2026
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Ranked Battle Season 10 Start Date And Rewards Revealed
Hop in next week
If you can believe it, we're almost in the tenth season of Ranked Battles in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. What is time? The Pokémon Company has today revealed that Season 10 will get underway next week on 23rd April at 6am UTC, and will be hanging around until 14th May. As was the case with the last season, there's no big Mega Stone...
Wednesday15th Apr 2026
News Pokémon Pokopia's Next Event Is All About Jump Rope
*Mario Odyssey flashbacks*
The next Pokémon Pokopia event is coming this weekend, but be wary, as it'll require dextrous timing and button pressing on your part. Bulbasaur's Jump Rope Challenge is coming to the game on 19th April. The event will kick off 5am local time and will run for a week until 26th April. And all you need to have done is...
Saturday11th Apr 2026
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Pokémon Champions
Here's what the critics think
The new "free-to-start" battle game Pokémon Champions launched for the Switch this week and critics have now had their say. Starting with our own review here on Nintendo Life, we said this new title was the most accessible but flawed competitive Pokémon has ever been, awarding it five out of ten stars: "The core...
Friday10th Apr 2026
News Fear Not, Pokémon Champions' Naff Switch 2 TV Resolution Is Fixable
Doctors hate this one simple Dock trick
Even if we overlook the limited launch Pokémon, the swathe of bugs, and the strange monetisation, Pokémon Champions still had more issues up its sleeve — talk about a dramatic launch, eh? Those playing in Docked Mode on Switch 2 might have noticed that the latest battler looked... a bit naff. Up on the...
Thursday9th Apr 2026
Guide Pokémon Champions: In-Game Purchases - Membership & Battle Pass Explained
Break out your Poké Dollars
Pokémon Champions is set to be the go-to competitive battler for the series moving forward, and while the game is free to start for everyone, there are some paid options to consider down the line. In this guide, we'll be breaking down all of Champions' in-game purchases, explaining how much each one will set you back,...
News Pokémon Champions Bug-Squashing Update Is In The Works, Here's What's Being Targeted
Bug Spray
Pokémon Champions launched yesterday in a... less-than-perfect state. Fortunately, it looks like The Pokémon Company is working on a fix. Even if we put aside the limited available Pokémon and Items at launch, the game was quickly criticised for the sheer number of bugs on display (and no, we're not talking about Beedrill and Pinsir)...
News Pokémon Pokopia Updated To Version 1.0.3, Includes Improvements & Fixes
Here are the full patch notes
The relaxing life-sim Pokémon Pokopia has received a new update this week, bumping the Switch 2 exclusive up to Version 1.0.3. Similar to the last patch, this one comes loaded with some improvements as well as multiple game fixes, so the overall experience should be better now. Although there is still an issue that's...
PSA Pokémon Champions First Mystery Gift Distribution Now Live
Add some muscle to your team
Pokémon Champions has officially arrived on the Switch this week, and putting the teething issues aside for one moment, the battle title's first mystery gift event has now officially gone live. This will allow you to add a Machamp to your party. This Pokémon comes in a Cherish Ball and is equipped with the following...
Wednesday8th Apr 2026
News "Feels Like A Fleshed Out Beta" - Fans Are Unhappy With Pokémon Champions At Launch
Players use Work Up
Pokémon Champions, which stands to become the place for competitive VGC for Pokémon going forward, has arrived on the Switch today as a free-to-start experience. But early impressions from fans and competitive players has been... mixed, to say the least. Promising snappy competitive battles and a way for newcomers to get into...
Guide Pokémon Champions: Mystery Gift Codes List
All current Pokémon Champions Mystery Gift codes
Mystery Gift codes have been a mainstay of Pokémon games for years now, and that trend continues in Pokémon Champions. Below, we'll be keeping track of every Champions Mystery Gift code, detailing what it unlocks and its expiry date — so you never have to worry about missing out on a freebie. As...
PSA You Can Now Download Pokémon Champions On Switch
There's also a free update for Switch 2
Pokémon battles level-up today with the release of Pokémon Champions on the Switch eShop. If you aren't already playing it, here's our reminder that this free download is now officially available across Nintendo's storefronts around the globe. Before you jump in, it's worth noting that there's a starter...
Sunday5th Apr 2026
Video Pokémon Champions 'World Overview' Trailer Released
Introducing two characters from Frontier City
The new "free-to-start" battle title Pokémon Champions is out next week for the Switch on 8th April 2026, and to help build some excitement, The Pokémon Company has released a new "world overview" trailer. As you might have guessed from the title, this cinematic introduces trainers to the world of...
Thursday2nd Apr 2026
News Pokémon Home Gets An Alpha-Sized Distribution To Celebrate Legends Z-A Compatibility
Here come the big boys and girls
In case you missed it, Pokémon Home compatibility is now available (or at least rolling out) in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. And not only does that mean you can finally transfer your 'mons from the game and store them, there are also a few rewards to nab — thanks to Serebii for catching
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is Getting Pokémon HOME Connectivity This Week
Update: Pokémon Home Version 4.0.0 is now live
If you've been wondering when Pokémon Legends: Z-A will be getting connectivity with the storage and trading cloud service app Pokémon Home, we've got some news. The Pokémon Company has officially announced Home on Switch and mobile devices will undergo maintenance at 9:00am JST on 2nd April 2026,...
Wednesday1st Apr 2026
News A Lovely Little Pokémon-Themed Garden Has Opened Up In London, UK
A new Tangrowth
We all need a little bit of lightness in the world at the moment, right? Pokémon Pokopia has been providing a lot of people that on Switch 2, but if you're out and about in London between now and 30th September, there's another way you can get some adorable Pokémon goodness in your life right now. The Pokémon Company...
News Pokémon Pokopia's New Mystery Gift Distribution Is Now Live
Use this code while you can
Pokémon Pokopia only just arrived on the Switch 2, but it's already dishing out plenty of free goodies for trainers to claim. In case you missed it, the latest distribution is now available, allowing you to receive a free Chansey Plant. Here's a look at this large plant, which can also be used to craft a Chansey resting...
Tuesday31st Mar 2026
News April Fool's Comes To 'Pokémon Pokopia' With Inflatable Sudowoodo Event
For one day only
A one-day event comes to Pokémon Pokopia on 1st April 2026, celebrating both April Fool's Day and Sudowoodo, the imitation Pokémon. From 5am local time on 1st April until 5am on 2nd April, you'll be able to participate in a fun little game called the Imitation Quiz (thanks, Serebii). To answer questions, you need to interact...
News Pokémon Pokopia Teams Up With IKEA For Charming Collaboration
Head in the clouds
The Pokémon Company and furniture giant IKEA are teaming up for a rather lovely promotion, appearing in Pokémon Pokopia from tomorrow (thanks, Genki!). From 1st April until 30th June 2026 (and yes, despite the date, this appears to be official) you'll be able to visit a Cloud Island with special rooms that have been designed by...
Sunday29th Mar 2026
News Pokémon VGC Competitions Officially Transition To Pokémon Champions
It's the "standard platform" for the VGC going forward
Last year, it was announced Pokémon's Video Game Championships would shift across to Pokémon Champions in 2026. With the "free-to-start" game's release date now locked in for 8th April 2026, it's been officially reconfirmed Pokémon's VGC competitions will transition from Pokémon Scarlet &...
News Pokémon Champions First Details About Price Reportedly Surface
Here's what to expect from the "free-to-start" experience
Pokémon Champions launches as a "free-to-start" game on the Switch next month, and although Nintendo hasn't officially announced the pricing just yet, the first details have reportedly surfaced at PAX East in the US this weekend. As highlighted by Nintendo Everything, YouTube Channel...
Thursday26th Mar 2026
News Pokémon Champions Plans To Keep The Stadium Lights On For A Very Long Time
"Basically forever"
The new battle game Pokémon Champions is now just weeks away from release, and once it's up and running, the plan is to keep it going for as long as possible. Game producer Masaaki Hoshino has revealed how the team wants this new title to go the distance, or "basically forever", as long as the series keeps going, and is...
Wednesday25th Mar 2026
News Grind Has Brewed Up A Super Sweet Pokémon Collaboration, And It's Out Right Now
Koffeeing
The Pokémon Company is no stranger to a collaboration, and its upcoming crossover is for all those who assumed Minccino can come in a Grande size with cream and syrup. That's right, Pokémon is teaming up with coffee brand Grind on a new range of products. The collection will consist of "drinks inspired" by the world of 'mon — best not...
Random Breath Of The Wild's Rito Village Looks Incredible In Pokémon Pokopia
Spriga-Rito
We knew Pokémon Pokopia would bring out the creative types in many players — some have spent years practicing in Minecraft and Animal Crossing, after all. And it was only a matter of time until those Nintendo crossovers started to crop up. moyashi, who brings that aforementioned experience with them, has recreated Rito Village and...
Interview How An Italian Lunch Led To The New Standard For Competitive Pokémon Battling
Speaking to the champion of Champions
With Pokopia out of the way and Winds and Waves not launching until 2027, you might assume that we're due a break from Pokémon, but you'd be wrong. Pokémon Champions is right around the corner. After being revealed in the series' anniversary 'Presents' showcase last year, The Pokémon Company has drip-fed us...
Hands On Pokémon Champions Promises Top-Tier Battling, But At What Cost?
Put your money where your Meowth is
From the moment that it was revealed, I knew Pokémon Champions was going to be a tough sell for fans like me. You see, the battling has always been my least favourite part of the series — I'm more of a "catch 'em all" than "be the very best, like no one ever was" kinda guy — so seeing a game that promised to...
ICYMI Pokémon Champions Is Getting A Free Update For Switch 2
It will be available at launch
The Pokémon Company previously announced Pokémon Champions would be coming to the Switch 2, and it's now been revealed how exactly it will be made available. In case you missed it, alongside the release date confirmation this week, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company confirmed trainers on Switch 2 will have access to...
Tuesday24th Mar 2026
ICYMI You Can Access Pokémon Pokopia's Second In-Game Event Early
The apple of my Sableye
We're almost at the end of the first in-game event in Pokémon Pokopia. Hoppip is getting ready to close up shop and, hopefully, make a home in your town — wherever that may be. But don't worry, more events are on the way, and if you're feeling a bit cheeky, you can actually access the next one... now! And in this event,...
News Pokémon Champions Nails Down Switch Release Date, And It's Only Two Weeks Away
Battle away
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have announced that Pokémon Champions is coming to Switch on 8th April 2026. The iOS and Android release will follow later in the year. While the game won't be getting a Switch 2 version, we will be getting a free update which will boost the visuals on the newer console (separate from that shiny Boost...
Saturday21st Mar 2026
News Mario Tennis Fever Takes Out Top Spot In February 2026 Nintendo Charts (US)
And Requiem debuted as the best-selling game of the year
It's been quite a busy start to the year with a lot of major games releasing on not only the Switch 2, but across all platforms. Now that February is over, Circana's Mat Piscatella has shared data for the "Top Best-Selling Platinum Games" on Nintendo platforms in the US for this same month...
Friday20th Mar 2026
Opinion Is Winds & Waves Just 'Pokémon: Tears Of The Kingdom'?
Gequa used Bubbul Beam!
If you’re reading this, then you’ve probably already seen the Pokémon: Winds and Waves trailer with its underwater exploration and probably-important cloud. You’ve marvelled at the tropical setting, sighed with relief at the 2027 release date, and admitted that Gecqua would be a cooler hang than Pombon. Pomeranians are...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: Walkthrough, All Pokémon, Abilities, Building Tips & Tricks
A Pocket Monster Paradise
Welcome to our Pokémon Pokopia Full Walkthrough Guide hub! The Switch 2-exclusive is making a splash online, and we're here to help guide you through every single aspect of the game. Our Pokémon Pokopia Walkthrough will help you make your way through the main story, from exploring each of the four main towns to rolling...
Rumour Minifigure Scale Pokémon Lego Appears Online In New Leak
I choose you...
Pokémon Lego is now officially in the wild, and if you're hoping to see some minifigures (or something similar) in the future, you might be in luck. A new set leak has reportedly surfaced online and it supposedly reveals a...spoiler alert...minifigure scale version of Eevee. This Pokémon will apparently be part of an expensive...
Thursday19th Mar 2026
News Pokémon TCG Pocket's Next Expansion Is A Shiny Hunter's Dream
I wanna be SHINY
Just like clockwork, The Pokémon Company has revealed this month's booster pack expansion heading to Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, and it's absolutely packed with shinies. As its name suggests, the Mega Shine expansion is all about shiny Pokémon. The above reveal trailer showcases sparkly Mega Gengar ex and Mega Charizard ex...
News Pokémon Legends Z-A Has Received A Small Patch Today
Update: Version 2.0.2 is out now, just don't expect much
[Thu 22nd Jan, 2026 02:11 GMT]: Pokémon Legends: Z-A has received its first update of the year today for the Switch and Switch 2. When you download it, your copy will be updated to Version 2.0.1. It focuses on some adjustments for obtaining certain items (including an increase to the...
Wednesday18th Mar 2026
Opinion Pokémon Pokopia Is Nostalgia Done Right
Rebuilding the past
When I step out of the starting cave for the first time in Pokémon Pokopia and look across the barren, dried-out grass, the withered trees, and abandoned caves, it all feels rather uncanny. The red brick roads. The Pokémon Center wreckage with two empty plots for buildings right next to it. A blocked-off pathway to the north,...
News Pokémon Pokopia Updated To Version 1.0.2, Includes Improvements & Fixes
Here's what you can expect
Last week, The Pokémon Company announced its relaxing life sim Pokémon Pokopia, which sold more than 2.2 million units globally in its first four days, would be getting a new update to address multiple issues with the game. This update is now available, and as part of this, the
News Nintendo Expands Switch 2's GameCube Library This Week
Catch 'em all in Pokémon XD
Last month, during the annual Pokémon Day broadcast, The Pokémon Company announced the 2005 GameCube role-playing title Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness was on the way to Switch 2 in March. Following this news, the successor to Pokémon Colosseum is now officially available to Switch 2 user
Sunday15th Mar 2026
Video How To Build A 'Real' House In Pokémon Pokopia
Get building with this quick tutorial
Pokémon Pokopia has been available on the Switch 2 for over a week now, and if you're still getting your head around the basics (or haven't got the game just yet), this quick and easy tutorial about how to make a 'real' house for you or your Pokémon offers some handy advice. We're not referring to assembly...
Friday13th Mar 2026
News Pokémon Pokopia Is Getting A New Update Soon, Here Are The Details
Fixes for progression bugs and more
The relaxing life sim Pokémon Pokopia has got off to a tremendous start, with The Pokémon Company yesterday reporting the game's sales had already surpassed 2.2 million units globally in just four days. With the launch patch out of the way, the development team has now announced the next update will be arriving...
Thursday12th Mar 2026
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Ranked Battle "Special Season" Begins Today With New Rules & Rewards
It's Shard out here
Pokémon Legends: Z-A's next Ranked Battle event begins today (12th March), and this one is a little different to those which have come before. You see, Season 8 is a "Special Season". What does that mean, exactly? Well, this Special Season has its own unique ruleset and rewards, the latter of which will see you loading up on...
News Pokémon Pokopia Sales Surpass 2.2 Million Units Globally In First Four Days
The Switch 2 exclusive is off to a strong start
The relaxing life sim Pokémon Pokopia for the Switch 2 has got off to a roaring start, with The Pokémon Company and Nintendo today announcing global sales of the title have already surpassed 2.2 million units. Pokopia managed to achieve this in just the "first four days" since its launch on 5th...
Monday9th Mar 2026
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Pokémon Pokopia?
Has it crafted a space in your heart?
A Pokémon-meets-Minecraft life sim has been at the top of our 'Pokémon spin-offs we'd love to see' list for, well, forever, and last week, TPC finally made it happen. If you have taken one look at any of the Pokémon Pokopia marketing, then you'll know how adorable it is. This is a game that sees you hop into...
Sunday8th Mar 2026
PSA Pokémon Pokopia Players Can Now Tour The Developer's Cloud Island
You'll need a code and Switch Online sub to visit
Apart from Mystery Gifts and events, the new relaxing life-sim Pokémon Pokopia for Switch 2 also allows you to visit Cloud Islands, which are separate from the main game experience. To give players a sample of what's to come in this new adventure, The Pokémon Company has joined in on the fun -...
Saturday7th Mar 2026
Poll So, Will You Be Getting Pokémon Pokopia?
Go on, tell us
Pokémon Pokopia launched exclusively for the Switch 2 this week, and if you haven't already heard about this new relaxing life-simulation, it's been getting quite a lot of praise. The game has already shot to the top of Metacritic as one of the highest-rated Pokémon games of all time, and here in our review on Nintendo Life, we...
Friday6th Mar 2026
News The Pokémon Company Issues Response To The White House's Pokopia Meme
"no permission was granted"
Ahead of the release of Pokémon Pokopia for Switch 2, fans have been passing the time by posting memes via a font generator from Pixel Frame, recreating the Pokopia logo with custom text. Someone on The White House's social media team apparently caught wind of this and created its own image using the Pokopia font...
Thursday5th Mar 2026
PSA You Can Access Pokémon Pokopia's First In-Game Event Right Now
One week ahead of schedule
The Pokémon Company revealed the first details for Pokopia's debut limited-time in-game event earlier today. The 'More Spores for Hoppip' event officially kicks off on 9th March and runs until the 24th, but if you picked up your copy today and want to get involved early, you can now do exactly that. Yes, as spotted by...
News Pokémon Pokopia's Launch Trailer Is Too Cute To Handle
Ditto used Attract!
Well, fellow Trainers, today is finally the day. After months of having our hearts melted by adorable little trailers, Pokémon Pokopia is finally here, and what do you know, there's a fittingly sweet launch trailer to mark the occasion. There's nothing particularly new about today's footage (not if you've kept up with the news...
Guide Best Pokémon Spin-Off Games Of All Time
Ranked by you, now including Pokopia
We've updated this list with Pokémon Pokopia now that you've all had a chance to spend some quality time with it. It's been a massive hit from the off, but find out below how it ranks against 30 years' worth of Pokémon spin-offs. Enjoy! If there's any franchise that's no stranger to a spin-off or two, it's...
News Pokémon Pokopia Limited-Time Special Event Announced - "More Spores For Hoppip"
Befriend these Pokémon while you can!
The relaxing and cosy life simulation game Pokémon Pokopia is now available on the Switch 2, and to celebrate the launch, there'll be a "limited-time" in-game event taking place next week. This is apparently just the beginning of these special events. The first one is called "More Spores for Hoppip" and will...
News Pokémon Confirms Anniversary Pikachu Plush Local Release
Following the confirmation of restocks in Japan
[Tue 3rd Mar, 2026 06:55 GMT]: Pokémon is celebrating its 30th anniversary in all sorts of ways, and one of the most in-demand products is the "Beginning Pikachu" plush, available at the Pokémon Center. At the moment, this retro Pikachu inspired the Pokémon's pixel design and look from the Game...
