The 2019 Video Game Championships has been split up into three series, each featuring a slightly different rule set. The season has officially kicked off with the Sun Series, followed by the Moon Series and then the Ultra Series. In the Sun Series, not only will Rayquaza not be permitted to use Dragon Ascent, but also the Red Orb and Blue Orb items and all Z-Crystals and Mega Stones will be prohibited. Players are now able to test out their strategies in the Sun Series by competing in Rating Battles using the Championships Battle format on the Pokémon Global Link.
Sun Series
September 4, 2018–January 7, 2019
- Z-Crystals and Mega Stones are not permitted.
- Blue Orb and Red Orb items are not permitted.
- Rayquaza may not know the move Dragon Ascent.
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