Registration

This VG League Challenge is intended for all players and skill levels. Each event can host a limit of 36 competitors. Players can register in person prior to the tournament start time on the day of the event and registration is open until all spots have been reserved. Players should arrive at 12:00 PM. Last call for check-in is 12:50 PM on the day of the event. Registration will be closed promptly at 1:00 PM.

Preparation

All participating players are responsible for bringing the TWO required versions of their Team Sheets, available here: https://www.pokemon.com/static-assets/content-assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-team-list-2023.pdf Players will be responsible for replacing their team sheet if lost or damaged. You are more than welcome, and even encouraged to, submit your two team lists to dmvpokemon@gmail.com prior to the event.

Systems must be updated to the latest version of both system software and game cartridge updates (Version number and most recent rule set). Players may be penalized, including Disqualification, if their game does not have the latest update, or if their system is not running on the latest firmware.

Competition

The first round starts at 1:10 PM, and the first match-ups are randomized by the tournament software. All subsequent rounds are determined by a player’s calculated win-loss ratio for direct matches. This means that each round, players are randomly matched up with other players that have the same win-loss ratio within their division. We will play Best-of-3 for Swiss Rounds, followed by Best-of-3 matches for Single-elimination Top Cut (if necessary). For more info on team construction and rules, see Pokémon.com, specifically the document "Play! Pokémon VG Rules and Formats"