Competitive Pokémon is on phones now, but you still need a Switch to become a champion

To get started with competitive Pokémon battles, all you need is your phone. But to compete at the highest level, like at the Pokémon World Championships, you're going to need a Switch.

Source: The Verge6 September 2026 at 6:30 pm ISTrss

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Original headline: Competitive Pokémon is on phones now, but you still need a Switch to become a champion
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