I Choose ’Chu! Online Competition open for registration in Pokémon Sword and Shield - Competition to run from August 11th to 14th

Trainers can now register for the new I Choose ’Chu! Online Competition in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. Registrations will remain open until August 11th, at 4:59pm (PDT). The competition itself will then take place from August 11th at 5:00pm, through to August 14th, at 4:59pm (PDT).

The competition will be conducted in a Singles Battles format, with teams consisting only of Pichu, Pikachu, and either Raichu or Alolan Raichu. Check in-game for more rules. Trainers who participate in at least one Battle, regardless of whether they win or lose, will earn 50 Battle Points.

To register for the competition, follow these steps:

1. Launch your Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield game.
2. Open the X menu.
3. Select VS.
4. Select Battle Stadium.
5. Select Online Competitions.
6. Select Search Official Competitions.

To view your rankings after the competition has ended, follow these steps:

1. Launch your Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield game.
2. Open the X menu.
3. Select VS.
4. Select Battle Stadium.
5. Select Online Competitions.
6. Select Search Official Competitions.

To receive your participation gift after the competition, follow these steps:

1. Launch your Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield game.
2. Open the X menu.
3. Select Mystery Gift.
4. Select Get a Mystery Gift.
5. Select Get Battle Stadium Rewards.