Pokemon Video Game Championship Rules Announced

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By Brian Barnett

The Pokemon Company has announced new rules for their 2018 video game championships.

A post on the official Pokemon website outlines the rules that players can try out when battling online as soon as Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are released on November 17. All live tournaments will use them beginning January 1, 2018.

Play! Pokemon has an overview at what to expect:

• All matches will be in the Double Battle format, played in Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
• All Pokemon in the National Pokedex are allowed, with a few exceptions:
  • Pokemon must have been caught in the Alola region
  • Mythical Pokemon, Ash-Greninja, and some Legendaries are forbidden
• Duplicate Pokemon are forbidden
• All items are allowed, but no duplicates
• All Pokemon are set to Level 50, including entrants below Level 50
• Player time is 5 minutes (down from 10)

An exhaustive list of rules and regulations can be found here.

Since Mega Evolution will be allowed, check our Mystery Gift Code page to make sure you are prepared before the codes expire on October 31, and don't forget to grab a code for the special Event Charizard from Target if you haven't already.

Brian Barnett is an IGN Freelancer. He may not compete in the 2018 Championship, but you can believe he'll be spending tons of time playing Ultra Sun when it comes out. Follow him on Twitter @Ribnax.

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