Pokemon: Tips for Having a Successful run in the International Challenge
Players across the world are currently battling in what will (presumably) be the final International Challenge tournament to take place in Pokemon’s 3DS era. These...
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Upcoming April tournaments that players should have their eyes on
For some reason, April has brought a bit of a lull in the action for the Pokemon Video Game Championships. There are only two major...
What Pokemon and strategies to expect during the March International Challenge
It’s time yet again for another International Challenge tournament. The International Challenges are online tournaments held on the Pokemon Global Link that pit players across...
What VGC 2018 could look like without the return of staple Legendary Pokemon
With the announcement of the Ultra Wormholes allowing players to catch legendary Pokemon in Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, there remains uncertainty over which...
Metagross and Swampert: Two Mega Evolutions looking to dominate the 2018 metagame
The seventh generation introduced new speed mechanics for Mega Evolution, potentially allowing some new Mega’s to share the spotlight for the upcoming VGC 2018 format....
Strategies to expect for the remaining 2017 Pokemon VGC season
The 2017 World Championships have come and gone, and so far, two regionals have already taken place. There are still many remaining events that will...
Analyzing Meta-Mence: Is it really that good?
What were once some of the most niche Pokemon in the metagame have solidified themselves as a duo to be reckoned with in the late...
Pokemon World Championships metagame preview
Just one week remains between now and the long-awaited Pokemon World Championships. With the metagame virtually on hold since the end of July, many are...
Pokemon Global Link tournament analysis: Welcome to Weakness Cup!
While we wait for the inevitable showdown in Anaheim, let’s talk about a tournament with much lower stakes that has players excited to compete. Welcome...
Taking a look at VGC 2017’s potential “Big 6”
After securing a second place finish at the North American International Championships following numerous Top Cut appearances, this team composition of VGC 2017’s best is...