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Update 1.1: a wave of Mega Evolutions, new Pokémon and mobile launch

Version 1.1 lands on June 17 with 20+ Pokémon, a big Mega Evolution wave, 2 new abilities and the Hoenn-themed Season M-3.

Update 1.1: a wave of Mega Evolutions, new Pokémon and mobile launch

Pokémon Champions' 1.1 update rolled out on June 17, 2026, the very same day as the iOS and Android launch. It's the biggest content update since release.

More than 20 new Pokémon join the roster, including Blaziken, Sceptile, Swampert, Metagross, Grimmsnarl, Annihilape and Gholdengo.

Above all, a large wave of Mega Evolutions arrives: Mega Blaziken, Mega Metagross, Mega Swampert, Mega Sceptile, Mega Mawile, Mega Staraptor, Mega Scolipede, Mega Scrafty, Mega Malamar, Mega Dragalge, Mega Barbaracle, Mega Pyroar, Mega Eelektross and the brand-new Mega Raichu X and Y.

The update also adds 2 new abilities, new moves and items, plus several balance changes. It launches alongside Regulation M-B, Ranked Season M-3 (themed around the Hoenn region) and the Battle Pass M-3 (Canari outfit, Mega Stones for Eelektross, Metagross and Starmie). Finally, a Raichu with its X and Y Mega Stones is given out on login.