Sign-up now for the latest Global Challenge Online Competition in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Competition to run May 5th through May 7th

Registration for the next Global Challenge competiton in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet is now open until May 4th, at 11:59pm (UTC), with the competition itself scheduled to run from May 5th, at Midnight (UTC) through to May 7th, at 11:59pm (UTC).

This Online Competition will follow Regulation Set C, with Trainers competing in 4v4 Double Battles with teams of between 4 and 6 Pokémon. Under this regulation set, only Pokémon numbered 001-398 in the Paldea Pokédex, that have been are caught, hatched, and obtained as gifts in either Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet, are eligible to be used. Pokémon may be entered at any level, but will be set to level 50 during matches. Pokémon may also be given Held Items, however no more than one copy of any item can be present on a player's team. All battle teams must be registered during sign-up.

All battles will be limited to 20 minutes total, including 7 minutes of time per player, with Turn Time and Preview Times of 45 and 90 seconds respectively. Trainers will be limited to 15 matches per day, however any unused matches will be carried over to Trainer's limits for the next day of the competition.

Entries are limited to one per user per game version per Nintendo Switch console, and no entries will be accepted once the competition period has started. All qualifying Trainers who participate in and complete at least three battles during the event will receive 10,000 League Points, regardless of their win record. Trainers whose Nintendo Accounts are linked to the mobile version of Pokémon HOME will additionally receive a Mystery Gift code to redeem an Ultra Ball Canvas Backpack accessory in-game.

To register for the competition, follow these steps:

1. Launch your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game.
2. Open the X menu.
3. Select Poké Portal.
4. Select Battle Stadium.
5. Select Online Competitions.
6. Under Official Competitions, select Search for a Competition.

To check rankings after the competition is over, follow these steps:

1. Launch your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game.
2. Open the X menu.
3. Select Poké Portal.
4. Select Battle Stadium.
5. Select Online Competitions.
6. Select Previous Results.

Good luck competing in the latest Global Battle Challenge!