The news surrounding Pokémon Champions keeps coming. Following its free-to-play launch on Nintendo Switch and its upcoming release on mobile devices, players are already enjoying a variety of new features, from gift codes to official competitions. In recent days, numerous details directly affecting the game have been revealed, and we've compiled a summary of them all so you don't miss a thing.
The competitive community is celebrating, as Pokémon Champions has been integrated into this year's World Championships. But before that big event, there's other news worth knowing about, such as a new Mystery Gift code and the start of the Monthly Challenge Series. There's also been talk of some bugs affecting the game, and fixes are already planned.
Gift code to get Victory Points
One of the immediate surprises is the new Mystery Gift code W0R1DCHAMP10NS26 , which grants 500 Victory Points as a reward. This redemption has been released in anticipation of the World Championship, as a way to celebrate the competitive event. Furthermore, it's not the only way to obtain rewards, as other items are being distributed over the next few days.
The codes usually have a limited validity period, so trainers who want to take advantage of them should act quickly. It's recommended to enter them in the game's shop before they expire. Additionally, it's common in these cases for there to be more surprise gifts linked to the tournament.
Monthly Challenge Series: competition in August
The August 2026 Monthly Challenge Series has begun, featuring rules that will appeal to more experienced players. It is played under the MB rules in a Single Combat format and will take place according to the following schedule: registration is open from August 14th to August 24th at 01:59 UTC, while the competition will run from August 21st at 02:00 UTC to August 24th at 01:59 UTC.
Players who complete at least 3 battles will receive an Alolan Raichu and 100 Speed-Up Coupons . But there are more prizes depending on the final placement. Everyone gets the title of “MCS 08/2026 Challenger,” but the top ten receive “MCS 08/2026 Master,” the next 100 are “Veteran,” the next 1.000 “Ace,” and up to 10.000 “Rising Star.”
This means that it's not all about the gift code; there's plenty of competitive action for all skill levels.
Pokémon Champions, the star of the World Championship
The 2026 Pokémon World Championships will be held from August 28 to 30 in San Francisco, California. The best trainers from various Pokémon games will gather at the Moscone Center, while the finals on Sunday will take place at the Chase Center. This edition coincides with the franchise's 30th anniversary and adds a special sport: Pokémon Champions will be included in the official competitive program.
In total, there will be championships for Pokémon Trading Card Game , Pokémon GO, Pokémon UNITE, and, for the first time, Pokémon Champions. If you follow these tournaments from Spain or Europe, you can watch them online, as digital coverage is free on Twitch and YouTube . However, you should pay attention to the times, as those in mainland Spain will need to add 9 hours (CEST) in August.
For example, the matches on Friday the 28th will begin at 10:00 AM local time (San Francisco time), which is 19:00 PM in Madrid, and are expected to last until 20:45 PM. Saturday's matches start at 19:00 PM and end around 20:15 PM. On Sunday, the grand finals will begin at 02:15 AM on Monday morning (peninsular time). Some broadcasts are separate for each game , so it's a good idea to check the official schedule for each title to avoid missing the start of the matches.
Especially relevant for Pokémon Champions is the series of competitions that has been designed for the event, with all the details still to be finalized regarding the qualifiers.
Errors in the game are acknowledged and solutions are provided.
Not all the news has been good, as the game has experienced some bugs that are currently being fixed . Among them, players have reported issues transferring Pokémon from the Pokémon Home app, which resulted in the loss of creatures in some cases. Additionally, there are other problems ranging from glitches in online battles to issues with the rewards for certain missions.
The game's developers have confirmed they are aware of these bugs and will fix them in future updates . This has drawn some criticism from the community, though it's expected that the patches will minimize the issues. In the meantime, there's no other option but to be patient and avoid backing up important Pokémon.
In parallel, the World Championship event is mentioned in the game as the place to introduce new features, such as the possible addition of legendary Pokémon and new mega evolutions.
I haven't been able to connect this week. It's been a week of important announcements regarding Pokémon Champions: from the gift code to the battle in San Francisco, the new Challenge Series season, and the acknowledgment of system errors. Everything indicates that the game is constantly evolving, and neither the player experience nor the future of its competitive model is being neglected.
