Pokémon Champions — Here's What You Need To Know About The Paid Content
March 25, 2026
Pokémon Champions is free-to-play, but the game wouldn’t be releasing on mobile platforms if The Pokémon Company didn’t see a great financial opportunity. Champions is hardly similar to the average mirotransaction-heavy title, but the base game being as restrictive as it is comes as no accident. Convenience is king, and Pokémon Champions really wants players to make their lives easier — by using their wallets, of course.
The Battle Pass & Premium Battle Pass
Every season, Pokémon Champions will have a Battle Pass for players to slowly work through. Season Points (SP) can be acquired through a variety of different methods, but most notably through Ranked Battles. Winning delivers the best results, but players can expect to earn SP even in losses. Overall, Pokémon Champions employs a pretty standard battle pass system, with most of the better rewards locked behind the premium tier.
For around $9 USD — exact prices are unknown at the time of writing — players can purchase the Premium Battle Pass. For a good while, this will come out to be a pretty fair offer. Collecting Mega Stones through the Premium Battle Pass will save players from a lot of Victory Points (VP) grinding. Mega Stones cost 2,000 VP, which is nothing light. Also, having the ability to recruit the users of those reward stones right through the same pass is great for quick team building.
In the long-term, Pokémon Champions’ Premium Battle Pass will stand out as a must-have for collectors. I think the lack of balance in the first couple of months will be a big point of contention, but it’s an investment that just makes sense for a lot of people. Especially as Champions slowly begins to add in other mechanics like Z-Moves and Terastallization, the Premium Battle Pass will consistently prove to be essential for accessing the game’s full strategic depth at a healthier pace. Exclusive clothing rewards every season are just the cherry on top.
Become a Pokémon Champions Member for A Smoother Experience
If one monthly subscription option doesn’t sound like enough, Pokémon Champions actually has two currently available. Pokémon Champions memberships directly address the overall restrictive nature of the base game. An active membership gives players access to more storage in their Box, more Battle Teams usable at one time, membership-exclusive songs, and membership-exclusive missions that seemingly reward extra VP. For just about $5 per month or $50 annually, players can improve their Pokémon Champions experience pretty drastically.
Get More Than Just A Head Start With the Starter Pack
Rounding the paid content out is the Starter Pack. The name doesn’t quite do it justice, honestly, because it actually offers more than just a comfier introduction to Pokémon Champions. Training and obtaining Pokémon more easily is certainly a priority of the pack, with 50 Training Tickets and 30 Quick Tickets being provided, but the Starter Pack also gives players a couple of other nice perks.
The most notable benefit of the Starter Pack is its permanent expansion of a player’s Box space. By default, Pokémon Champions only allows players to hold up to 30 Pokémon. The Starter Pack boosts that number up to 80. It’s an appreciable difference, especially if you want to add in Pokémon from Pokémon HOME. Lastly, the Starter Pack also gifts players the "Battle! Trainer" track from Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee! as a song that can be played during battles. Frankly, this isn’t that big of a deal, but it is a pretty nice track.
Given that the Starter Pack only costs around $7, I think most will agree that it does more than it even needs to. It’s an offer that all players should deeply consider, and that’s the point. If you’re considering spending money on Pokémon Champions, I hope this article has informed you well on your options.
