The latest news on the Pokémon VGC world: new announcements, events and ruleset updates, all you need to stay updated!
This document, which replaces the old VG Rules, Formats and Penalties, sets the guidelines for VGC tournaments in the 2026 season. The most major change is the inclusion of Nintendo Switch 2!
There will be 5 Grand Challenges this season (in September, October, November, January and May), with Global Challenges to be announced soon. The combined BFL is now 4, and the Championship Point payouts are reduced due to the separation of rating zones.
Still running separate from the Ranked Battles ruleset, which will be Regulation Set J at the start, a ruleset to be announced will be in use until the expected transition to Pokémon Champions.
Spots for the 2026 Frankfurt Regional, one of the major VGC events in Europe, held on 13–14 September 2025, had been sold out.
The latest trailer, “FULL MATCH: Hawlucha vs. Machamp!”, is a special video revealing the first look at Mega Hawlucha! Pokémon Legends: Z-A will release on 16 October!
