Competitive Pokémon is on phones now, but you still need a Switch to become a champion
To get started with competitive Pokemon battles, all you need is your phone. But to compete at the highest level, like at the Pokemon World Championships, you're going to need a Switch. And there doesn't seem to be a good reason why.
Battle simulator Pokemon Champions originally launched on the Switch and Switch 2 in April, with the mobile version following in June. The experience is nearly identical across the game's versions; since it's cross-platform, the choice really comes down to what devices you own and whether you prefer tapping or using a controller. I find myself playing Champions on my phone more often just because it's always in ...