Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack

What is Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack?

Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack is a complete digital game package for anyone who wants to get started with the Pokémon Trading Card Game or expand their collection on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. This starter pack includes a carefully built deck with Pokémon Champions cards, Energy cards and Trainers, giving you a strong foundation to start playing straight away. Thanks to its combination of ready-to-play cards and exclusive content, this Pokémon starter pack is ideal for both new players and experienced collectors.

What are Pokémon?

Pokémon are fictional creatures from a globally popular franchise, created by Satoshi Tajiri and published by Nintendo. Since their introduction in the 1990s through video games and trading cards, Pokémon have grown into one of the biggest entertainment brands in the world. Players collect, train and battle with their Pokémon, both in games and with physical cards.

The contents of the digital starter pack

With Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack, you receive everything you need to start playing straight away. The package includes a playable deck, special Pokémon Champions cards and essential accessories to help you learn the game properly. This makes it not only a perfect entry point for beginners, but also a valuable addition to existing Pokémon card collections. This is a digital package, so it does not include physical cards.

Gameplay and use

The Pokémon Trading Card Game is all about strategy, insight and cleverly combining cards. With this starter pack, you will quickly learn the basics and develop your own playing style. By using Pokémon Champions cards, you can create powerful combinations and surprise your opponents. This makes the gameplay dynamic and challenging.

The different game modes

Pokémon Champions offers different game modes that focus entirely on online multiplayer and competitive gameplay. You can choose from several options, depending on your playing style and experience:

• Ranked matches: play against players of a similar level and climb the rankings by winning matches.
• Casual battles: ideal for testing new strategies without pressure or simply enjoying a relaxed match.
• Private battles: challenge friends directly and play in a private match with your own rules.

This variety of game modes ensures that both beginners and experienced players can play in their own way and continue to develop within the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Multiplayer without a Nintendo Switch Online subscription

Pokémon Champions mainly focuses on multiplayer gameplay, where you compete online against other players. The game offers various competitive and casual modes, challenging both beginners and experienced players. The emphasis is on online battles and strategic interaction with other players. You do not need a Nintendo Online subscription to play Pokémon Champions, as this is a ‘free-to-start game’. You do, however, need an internet connection and a Nintendo Account, as the game is almost entirely built around online functionality.

Can you play this title on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2?

Yes, you can play this game on both versions of the Nintendo Switch console. On Switch 2, the graphics are even more detailed.

Where can you safely buy Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack online?

You can buy Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack easily, quickly and safely online at Gamecardsdirect, as we are an official Nintendo retailer. You can pay for your purchase using one of the many payment methods we offer and, within just a few moments, you will receive your order as a digital code by email. You can also give this extensive game to someone else as a gift, these options will be available during the order process. We can also digitally wrap your gift for you. In our webshop, you will only find digital products, no physical products