Pokemon Champions has not had the best launch so far, with a massive bug that could essentially delete Pokemon emerging amid a plethora of other issues. Indeed, Pokemon Champions has been criticized for its Pokedex size, lackluster mechanics, and lack of features, but killing Pokemon that fans have worked diligently on to train is a whole other story.
Pokemon Champions has, more or less, been billed as the next step in competitive Pokemon battles. It will replace Pokemon Scarlet and Violet in VGC eventually, and many casual fans and competitive players have been looking forward to it. Unfortunately, it hasn't gone well, with competitive VGC player Justin Carris highlighting how much he has lost due to this glitch. Describing it as an unacceptable setback, Carris highlighted how he "spent hours and hours cultivating the Pokemon I would be sending to my copy of Champions" so he could grind the game, record footage, and understand the meta for his competitive coaching and consulting business. But for now, he can't use them at all.
Pokemon Champions FAQ: Answers to your burning questions about the new Pokemon Videogame Championship platform, including compatibility with Pokemon Home, microtransactions, and more.
The bug occurs when transferring...
