Mega Rayquaza and Dragon Ascent now banned from Pokémon VGC

The Play! Pokémon rules and regulations are periodically reviewed to maintain competitive balance in the Championship Series. The documents have been updated to reflect the latest review in summer 2019. Pokémon TCG and video game players and Professors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the latest rules and regulations ahead of their next competition. According … Continue reading Mega Rayquaza and Dragon Ascent now banned from Pokémon VGC

Official Play! Pokémon rules and regulations documents updated, July 17

Play! Pokémon Rules and Regulations Updated. Be ready for upcoming Play! Pokémon competitions by reviewing the latest rules and regulations. The Play! Pokémon rules and regulations are periodically reviewed to maintain competitive balance in the Championship Series. The documents have been updated to reflect the latest review in summer 2019. Pokémon TCG and video game … Continue reading Official Play! Pokémon rules and regulations documents updated, July 17

Official Play! Pokémon rules and regulations documents updated, April 18

Play! Pokémon Rules and Regulations Updated. Be ready for this summer’s Play! Pokémon competitions by reviewing the latest rules and regulations. The Play! Pokémon rules and regulations are periodically reviewed to maintain competitive balance in the Championship Series. The documents have been updated to reflect the latest review in spring 2019. Pokémon TCG and video … Continue reading Official Play! Pokémon rules and regulations documents updated, April 18

Ultra Series now running for the 2019 Pokémon Video Game Championships through the Pokémon World Championships in August

The Ultra Series format is now running for the 2019 Pokémon Video Game Championships through the 2019 Pokémon World Championships in August 2019. Read on below for more details: Ultra Series April 2, 2019–Pokémon World Championships in August 2019 All moves and items obtainable through normal gameplay are permitted.

Z-Moves officially return in the Pokémon Video Game Championships Moon Series

Z-Moves Return in the Pokémon Video Game Championships Moon Series The new year is bringing changes to the rules of official Pokémon video game tournament battles! Pokémon will again be permitted to hold Z-Crystals as battles shift to the Moon Series format on January 8, 2019. This change will go into effect at all Play! … Continue reading Z-Moves officially return in the Pokémon Video Game Championships Moon Series

2019 Play Pokémon Championship Series: Dates and locations announced for two new events in Bolzano, Italy, and Jönköping, Sweden

They Pokémon Company has announced the dates and locations for two new events as part of the 2019 Championship Series: March 23 and March 24, 2019, at Four Points by Sheraton in Bolzano, Italy. June 16 and June 17, 2019, at DreamHack Summer in Jönköping, Sweden. European Special Events Schedule Date Location TCG Format 7/13/18–7/14/18 DreamHack … Continue reading 2019 Play Pokémon Championship Series: Dates and locations announced for two new events in Bolzano, Italy, and Jönköping, Sweden

Everything you need to know about the new Sun Series for the 2019 Pokémon Video Game Championships

Get Primed for Battles in the Sun Series! The 2019 Video Game Championship Series features the GS Cup format, where, alongside the usual rules, Trainers are permitted to use two of the powerful Legendary Pokémon typically prohibited from tournament play. This year, there'll be another twist—there will be three series throughout the season, each with different sets … Continue reading Everything you need to know about the new Sun Series for the 2019 Pokémon Video Game Championships

The 2019 Video Game Championships has officially kicked off with the Sun Series at the Pokémon Global Link

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 … Continue reading The 2019 Video Game Championships has officially kicked off with the Sun Series at the Pokémon Global Link