Pokémon VGC
The Video Game Championships — Pokémon's official competitive Double Battle format played on Nintendo Switch.
What is VGC?
VGC (Video Game Championships) is the official competitive format for Pokémon video game battles, sanctioned by The Pokémon Company International (TPCi). Players build teams of Pokémon and battle in Double Battle format — each player brings 6 Pokémon and selects 4 for each match.
At The Trainer Shed, we run regular VGC tournaments using the latest official rules and regulations, giving players the chance to practise and compete using the same format as Regional Championships, International Championships, and the Pokémon World Championships.
Currently, VGC is played on Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Starting April 2026, competitive play will transition to Pokémon Champions.
Format Rules
- • Double Battle (4v4 from team of 6)
- • Species Clause — no duplicate Pokémon
- • Item Clause — no duplicate held items
- • Level set to 50 for all Pokémon
- • Official VGC timer (7 min per player, 45 sec per turn)
- • Best-of-3 in Top Cut
What to Bring
- • Nintendo Switch with Pokémon Scarlet or Violet
- • Your competitive team ready in-game
- • Switch charger (recommended)
- • Active Nintendo Switch Online subscription (for QR battles)
- • Your phone (for bracket updates)
Coming Next: Pokémon Champions
In April 2026, Pokémon Champions will launch as the next major competitive Pokémon game. We expect VGC tournaments to transition to this new title for the 2026-2027 competitive season.
Learn about Pokémon ChampionsJoin Our Next VGC Tournament
Register for an upcoming event and test your team against Singapore's best trainers.