VGC tournaments: competing online and in official events
There are two ways to compete in VGC: online tournaments, which you can play from home almost any day, and the official Play! Pokémon circuit, with in-person events all over the world.
Online tournaments: the best place to start
Limitless hosts online Pokémon Champions tournaments almost every day, open to everyone. They are played in Swiss rounds and, if you finish near the top, you make the final cut. Their team lists are public and are the basis of infovgc's data.
The official Play! Pokémon circuit
The Pokémon Company runs Regionals, Internationals and Worlds. At Regionals and Internationals you earn Championship Points, which are used to qualify for Worlds. They are in person, played best of three, and you need the game and a Play! Pokémon account.
How to prepare for a tournament
Pick your team early and play dozens of games with it. A week before, check the weekly report and the trends: if something is rising, use the calculator to see how you handle it. On tournament day, know which four you bring against the most common teams.
Online and official, together or apart
On infovgc online and official tournaments can be viewed together or separately with the Tournament type filter. A Regional has far more teams than an online tournament, so it is worth looking at both to know what is played where.
Frequently asked questions
What are Championship Points?
The official circuit points you earn based on your placement at Play! Pokémon events. With enough of them in a season you qualify for Worlds.
What is a Swiss round?
A system where each round pairs you with someone on the same record. Everyone plays every round and the best records make the cut at the end.
Does infovgc separate official and online tournaments?
Yes. The Tournament type filter lets you see both together or each one separately, because a Regional has far more teams than an online tournament.
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