The qualification requirements of the Pokémon World Championships have been adjusted to increase Championship Points and decrease the requirements needed in order to receive an invitation to the Pokémon World Championships. For VGC, to qualify for Worlds in the Masters Division in North America it remains 500 Championship Points, but Europe and Latin America now … Continue reading Pokémon World Championships qualification requirements adjusted to increase Championship Points and decrease requirements
Pokkén Tournament will be a part of the 2017 Pokemon World Championships in Anaheim
The Pokémon Company has confirmed that Pokkén Tournament will be a part of the 2017 Pokémon World Championships. This officially marks the Wii U fighting game's second inclusion to the Pokémon World Championships, the first being in 2016. Pokkén Tournament battles will once again be taking place alongside VGC and TCG matches during this year's … Continue reading Pokkén Tournament will be a part of the 2017 Pokemon World Championships in Anaheim
Learn more about participating in official Pokemon League Cup events
Pokemon fans can now take part in League Cup events in their area to earn Championship Points toward an invitation to the Pokémon World Championships. Participants can also win prizes and other rewards, such as special playmats and promo cards that can't be earned anywhere else. League Cup competitions are typically smaller than Regional Championships, … Continue reading Learn more about participating in official Pokemon League Cup events
New Pokemon Global Link feature lets you download rule sets
There's a brand-new feature at the Pokemon Global Link (PGL) that lets players download rule sets, allowing you to practice with the 2017 Pokémon Video Game Championships (VGC) rules. To download the rules and start battling and training with your friends in Pokemon Sun and Moon, visit the Festival Plaza in either game.
New format for 2017 Pokémon Video Game Championships season officially kicks off
The new format for the 2017 Pokémon Video Game Championships (VGC) season officially went into effect on December 1, giving players a new opportunity to compete using Pokemon Sun and Moon. All Championship Series events will use these new rules immediately, including the Premier Challenge Winter Series that recently begun and the upcoming Pokémon European … Continue reading New format for 2017 Pokémon Video Game Championships season officially kicks off
All-new Pokemon VGC format kicks off this December
With an entirely new generation of Pokemon games coming out, the 2017 Pokemon Video Game Championship Series (VGC) is attached to new rules and regulations. Featuring Pokemon Sun and Moon, the upcoming VGC season format will be the official format for all VGC events, leading up to the 2017 Pokemon World Championships. The new format … Continue reading All-new Pokemon VGC format kicks off this December