Pokemon Champions launched in early April 2026 and already has its first Mystery Gift code in the wild. The free-to-start Nintendo Switch title, which you can read more about on the Pokemon Champions website, lets players battle using core series mechanics including types, Abilities, and moves. Getting a free Machamp right out of the gate is a solid early-game boost.
The one code you need right now
As of April 8, 2026, there is exactly one active Mystery Gift code in Pokemon Champions:
Machamp is a battle-ready reward, not just a cosmetic item. You can drop it straight into your roster and use it in fights, which makes this code worth redeeming even if you're still early in the game.
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You need an internet connection to receive Mystery Gifts, but you do not need a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Your console just needs to be online at the time of redemption.
How the Mystery Gift system works in Pokemon Champions
Mystery Gift is locked behind the opening tutorial. Once you clear it and reach the main Champions menu (the one with battle, recruit, and training options), the feature becomes available through the Submenu button in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
From there, scroll down to find Mystery Gift, enter your code, hit Confirm, and then check your in-game mailbox on the main menu to collect the reward. If you enter a valid code, the game sends a confirmation message pointing you to the mailbox. No message after confirming usually means a typo or an expired code.
The key here is that the mailbox is a separate step. Players who enter the code and immediately look for the Machamp in their roster will come up empty. Check the mailbox first.
A clean slate for expired codes
Pokemon Champions has no expired Mystery Gift codes yet. The game is brand new, so every code issued so far is still active. That said, CHAMP10N does have a hard expiry date of August 31, 2026, so there is a window to work with, but no reason to sit on it.
Given how recently the game launched, more codes will almost certainly follow, particularly around events, Nintendo Directs, or promotional partnerships. For a full breakdown of everything the game offers, the official Pokemon Champions website is the most detailed community resource available right now.
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