Earn Points towards the World Championships
Not sure how to play - Tutors and Judges available to teach on day.
Entry Fee: $15.00 = 2 x pokemon packs & 1 x Prize pack plus extra for winners.
To play Pokémon VGC (Video Game Championships), you'll need a Nintendo Switch console, a copy of Pokémon Scarlet or Violet, an active Nintendo Switch Online membership, and accounts for Play! Pokémon (Trainer Club and POP ID). You may also want to familiarize yourself with VGC rules and team-building strategies.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
1. Hardware and Software:
Nintendo Switch: The console needed to play the game.
Pokémon Scarlet or Violet: The current generation of Pokémon games used for VGC.
Nintendo Switch Online Membership: Required for online battles, including VGC.
2. Accounts and IDs:
Pokémon Trainer Club Account: This is a general account for all things Pokémon, including online features and event registration.
Play! Pokémon ID: You'll need this to register for and participate in official Play! Pokémon events.
3. Understanding the VGC Format:
Double Battles:
VGC is played as double battles, meaning you and your opponent both use two Pokémon at a time.
Team Building:
You'll need to build a team of six Pokémon, with only four being selected for each battle. You cannot have duplicate Pokémon or items on your team.
Current Format:
Keep up-to-date with the current VGC regulations, as they can change with new sets of Ranked Battle regulations.
Game Rules:
Familiarize yourself with the rules of VGC, including restricted Pokémon, move legality, and more.
4. Most of all have fun!
