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Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield 2020 International Friendly Online Competition
Take on Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield players from around the world in this fun competition using the official battle format.
June 12, 2020
Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield players can challenge Trainers from around the world in the International Friendly Online Competition. This competition, which runs from Thursday, June 25, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. PDT until Sunday, June 28, 2020, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, will use similar rules and regulations as the current Championship Series format. This competition is a great opportunity to see how you can do in a format similar to the Video Game Championships without the pressure of Championship Points up for grabs. In addition to battling for pride, Trainers who complete at least one battle in the International Friendly will earn 50 Battle Points.
Battles will use the Double Battle Format, and players will be permitted to use Pokémon No. 001–397 in the Galar Pokédex, as well as Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Slowpoke (Galarian Form), Rowlet, Dartrix, Decidueye, Litten, Torracat, Incineroar, Popplio, Brionne, and Primarina. The following Pokémon capable of Gigantamaxing may be also used: Charizard, Butterfree, Pikachu, Meowth, Machamp, Gengar, Kingler, Lapras, Eevee, Snorlax, Garbodor, Corviknight, Orbeetle, Drednaw, Coalossal, Flapple, Appletun, Sandaconda, Toxtricity, Centiskorch, Hatterene, Grimmsnarl, Alcremie, Copperajah, and Duraludon.
The sign-up period will last from Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at 10:00 p.m. PDT until Thursday, June 25, 2020, at 4:59 p.m. PDT. Remember that entry into the competition is not allowed once the competition has started, so be sure to sign up before the event begins.
To register for the competition, just follow these steps:
- Launch your Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield game.
- Enter the VS menu.
- Select Battle Stadium.
- Select Online Competitions.
- Select Search Official Competitions.
You will be able to redeem your in-game gift once rankings are announced. To claim your in-game gift, remember to complete at least one battle in the International Friendly, then follow these steps:
- Launch your Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield game.
- Select Mystery Gift.
- Select Get Battle Stadium Rewards.
Also, players may receive penalties and be restricted from participating in future online events if there are a significantly large number of disconnects during battle, starting from when your opponent has been decided until match results have been fully sent to the server. Please ensure a stable connection environment when connecting to the internet.
Make sure to try your luck in this Online Competition and see how you stack up internationally. Good luck, Trainers!
— Pokémon News
Source: Pokémon.
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