Game Details:

Developer: Game Freak
Publisher: Nintendo / The Pokémon Company
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Release Date(s): Worldwide: November 18th, 2022
Mode(s): Single Player, Multiplayer
Rating(s): CERO: A (JPN), ESRB: E (USA), PEGI: 7 (EUR)
Controller(s): Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 2DS
Extra Contents: Scarlet and Violet Main Page, Pre-Order Gifts, Patches, Connecting to Pokémon GO, 9th Generation Online Competitions

9th Generation Online Competitions

Participants of the tournaments need to register to participate. Any Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and a Nintendo Account are required for online features.

List of Tournaments

Below is a list of the tournaments that took place throughout the world. Each description details the specific rules for the competition as each one had their own list.

• Paldea Prologue
• 2023 Global Challenge I Online Competition
• 2023 Global Challenge II Online Competition
• 2023 Global Challenge III Online Competition
• Kitakami Prologue
• Trick Magic Online Competition
• Pokémon Dragon King Qualifying Tournament 2024 (ポケモン竜王戦2024 挑戦者決定戦)
• Blueberry Prologue Online Competition
• 2024 Global Challenge I Online Competition
• 2024 Global Challenge II Online Competition
• 2024 Global Challenge III Online Competition
• 2025 Grand Challenge I Online Competition
• 2025 Grand Challenge II Online Competition
• Team Star Challenge Online Competition (スター団チャレンジ)
• 2025 Grand Challenge III Online Competition

Paldea Prologue

Information
Region: International Registration Period: Monday, February 27, 2023, at 15:00 UTC to Sunday, March 12, 2023, at 23:59 UTC Tournament Period: Friday, March 10, 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, March 12, 2023, at 23:59 UTC Ranking Results Announcement: Mid-March 2023 Compatible Games: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Battle Type: Double Battle Banned Pokémon: Pokémon in the Paldea Pokédex are eligible to participate. One special Pokémon may be used. Only Pokémon obtained in Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet games are eligible. You may have one special Pokémon (Koraidon or Miraidon) on your team. Entry Gift: 10,000 League Points After the event ends and results are announced, you may be eligible for a participation gift. You must finish at least one match with a win or loss during the event period to be eligible for rewards.
Description
Get ready to battle! The first official Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Online Competition, Paldea Prologue. This competition will be comprised of Double Battles using Pokémon from the Paldea Pokédex. You may have one special Pokémon (Koraidon or Miraidon) on your team.
Competition Rules
Pokémon on Team or Battle Team: From 4 to 6 Pokémon Pokémon Chosen for Battle: 4 Pokémon Pokémon's Levels: Pokémon of Lv. 1 to Lv. 100 may participate. All Pokémon will become Lv. 50 for the duration of each battle. Pokémon's Held Items: You may give your Pokémon items to hold in this competition. However, no two Pokémon that will participate in the competition can hold the same item. Competition Time Limits: Total Time: 20 minutes Player Time: 7 minutes Preview Time: 90 seconds Turn Time: 45 seconds

2023 Global Challenge I Online Competition

Information
Region: International Registration Period: Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 23:59 UTC Tournament Period: Friday, April 7, 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, April 9, 2023, at 23:59 UTC Ranking Results Announcement: Mid-April 2023 Compatible Games: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Battle Type: Double Battle Banned Pokémon: This competition followed Regulation Set C and Pokémon from the Paldea Pokédex (excluding Koraidon and Miraidon) could participate. Entry Gift: 10,000 League Points and PokéBall Canvas Bag After the event ends and results are announced, you may be eligible for a participation gift. You must finish at least 3 matches during the event period to be eligible for rewards.
Description
Get ready to earn Championship Points and test your skills against Trainers from around the world in the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games!
Competition Rules
Pokémon on Team or Battle Team: From 4 to 6 Pokémon Pokémon Chosen for Battle: 4 Pokémon Pokémon's Levels: Pokémon of Lv. 1 to Lv. 100 may participate. All Pokémon will become Lv. 50 for the duration of each battle. Pokémon's Held Items: You may give your Pokémon items to hold in this competition. However, no two Pokémon that will participate in the competition can hold the same item. Competition Time Limits: Total Time: 20 minutes Player Time: 7 minutes Preview Time: 90 seconds Turn Time: 45 seconds

2023 Global Challenge II Online Competition

Information
Region: International Registration Period: Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 23:59 UTC Tournament Period: Friday, April 21, 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, April 23, 2023, at 23:59 UTC Ranking Results Announcement: Mid-April 2023 Compatible Games: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Battle Type: Double Battle Banned Pokémon: This competition followed Regulation Set C and Pokémon from the Paldea Pokédex could participate except for a few. Entry Gift: 10,000 League Points and Great Ball Canvas Backpack After the event ends and results are announced, you may be eligible for a participation gift. You must finish at least 3 matches during the event period to be eligible for rewards.
Description
Get ready to earn Championship Points and test your skills against Trainers from around the world in the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games!

2023 Global Challenge III Online Competition

Information
Region: International Registration Period: Thursday, April 27, 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 23:59 UTC Tournament Period: Friday, May 5, 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, May 7, 2023, at 23:59 UTC Ranking Results Announcement: May 2023 Compatible Games: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Battle Type: Double Battle Banned Pokémon: This competition followed Regulation Set C and Pokémon from the Paldea Pokédex could participate except for a few. Entry Gift: 10,000 League Points and Ultra Ball Canvas Backpack After the event ends and results are announced, you may be eligible for a participation gift. You must finish at least 3 matches during the event period to be eligible for rewards.
Description
Get ready to earn Championship Points and test your skills against Trainers from around the world in the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games!

Kitakami Prologue

Information
Region: International Registration Period: Monday, October 2, 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, October 8, 2023, at 23:59 UTC Tournament Period: Friday, October 6, 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, October 8, 2023, at 23:59 UTC Ranking Results Announcement: October 2023 Compatible Games: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Battle Type: Double Battle Banned Pokémon: This competition used Pokémon from the Kitakami Pokédex. The following Pokémon were not allowed: Raichu, Sandshrew, Sandslash, Vulpix, Ninetales, Growlithe, Arcanine, Geodude, Graveler, Golem, Weezing, Wooper, Sneasel, Lilligant, Basculin, Basculin, Sliggoo, Goodra Entry Gift: 10,000 League Points
Description
The Kitakami Prologue Online Competition is to celebrate the launch of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask!

Trick Magic Online Competition

Information
Region: International Registration Period: Monday, October 23, 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, November 5, 2023, at 23:59 UTC Tournament Period: Friday, November 3, 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, November 5, 2023, at 23:59 UTC Ranking Results Announcement: November 2023 Compatible Games: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Battle Type: Single Battle Eligible Pokémon: Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Typhlosion, Misdreavus, Sableye, Shuppet, Banette, Duskull, Dusclops, Drifloon, Drifblim, Mismagius, Spiritomb, Dusknoir, Froslass, Rotom, Giratina, Zorua, Zoroark, Litwick, Lampent, Chandelure, Phantump, Trevenant, Decidueye, Sandygast, Palossand, Mimikyu, Sinistea, Polteageist, Dreepy, Drakloak, Dragapult, Spectrier, Basculegion, Basculegion, Skeledirge, Ceruledge, Bramblin, Brambleghast, Greavard, Houndstone, Annihilape, Flutter Mane, Gimmighoul, Gholdengo, Poltchageist, Sinistcha Banned Pokémon: This competition comprised of Ghost type Pokémon only. Entry Gift:
Description
Ghost-type Pokémon are gathering for some bone-chilling battles in the Trick Magic Online Competition!

Pokémon Dragon King Qualifying Tournament 2024 (ポケモン竜王戦2024 挑戦者決定戦)

Information
Region: Japan Registration Period: Monday, November 20th, 2023 at 9:00 to Friday, December 1st, 2023 at 8:59 JST Tournament Period: December 1st, 2023 at 9:00 to December 4th, 2023 at 8:59 JST Compatible Games: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Battle Type: Single Battle Eligible Pokémon: Pokémon from the Paldea Dex No.001-400 Pokémon from the Kitakami Dex No.001-200 Koraidon or Miraidon Banned Pokémon: Mewtwo, Mew, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Meloetta, Diancie, Hoopa, Volcanion, Magearna, Zacian, Zamazenta, Eternatus, Zarude, Calyrex, Walking Wake, Iron Leaves Entry Gift: 10,000 League Points
Description
The top eight winners of this tournament were invited to the Pokémon Dragon King Tournament 2024. The Pokémon Company sent an e-mail to the registered e-mail address of the Nintendo account to those eligible for the invitation. Cancellation and Rescheduling: On November 28th, 2023, it was announced that the original time period for this tournament would be cancelled and the tournament would be rescheduled so that everyone could participate fairly at a later date. The issue allowed players to register Miraidon or Koraidon into their Battle Party but change their locked in Battle Team.

Blueberry Prologue Online Competition

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Region: Japan Registration Period: Thursday, January 4, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, January 14, 2024, at 23:59 UTC Tournament Period: Friday, January 12, 2024 to Sunday, January 14, 2024, at 23:59 UTC Compatible Games: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Battle Type: Double Battle Eligible Pokémon: Blueberry Pokédex No. 001-242 Banned Pokémon: Sandshrew, Sandslash, Vulpix, Ninetales, Geodude, Graveler, Golem, Slowpoke, Slowbro, Grimer, Muk, Tauros, Typhlosion, Slowking, Qwilfish, Samurott, Decidueye Entry Gift: 10,000 League Points
Description
The Blueberry Prologue Online Competition is under way to celebrate the launch of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk!

2024 Global Challenge I Online Competition

Information
Region: International Registration Period: Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 23:59 UTC Tournament Period: Friday, February 2, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, February 4, 2024, at 23:59 UTC Ranking Results Announcement: February 2024 Compatible Games: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Battle Type: Double Battle Banned Pokémon: Paldea Pokédex No. 001-398, Kitakami Pokédex no. 001-200, and Blueberry Pokédex No. 001-239, 241, and 242, as well as certain other Pokémon are eligible to participate. Pokémon that appear in the Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet games, including those that appear in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero can be used. Certain Pokémon may not be used. Entry Gift: You must finish three or more matches with a win or a loss during the competition period to be eligible for rewards. 100,000 League Points, Gold Bottle Cap ×1, Ability Patch ×1
Description
Get ready to earn Championship Points and test your skills against Trainers from around the world! The 2024 Global Challenge I Online Competition is coming soon to the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games.
Competition Rules
Pokémon on Team or Battle Team: From 4 to 6 Pokémon Pokémon Chosen for Battle: 4 Pokémon Pokémon's Levels: Pokémon of Lv. 1 to Lv. 100 may participate. All Pokémon will become Lv. 50 for the duration of each battle. Pokémon's Held Items: You may give your Pokémon items to hold in this competition. However, no two Pokémon that will participate in the competition can hold the same item. Competition Time Limits: Total Time: 20 minutes Player Time: 7 minutes Preview Time: 90 seconds Turn Time: 45 seconds

2024 Global Challenge II Online Competition

Information
Region: International Registration Period: Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 23:59 UTC Tournament Period: Friday, March 1, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, March 3, 2024, at 23:59 UTC Ranking Results Announcement: March 2024 Compatible Games: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Battle Type: Double Battle Banned Pokémon: Paldea Pokédex No. 001-398, Kitakami Pokédex no. 001-200, and Blueberry Pokédex No. 001-239, 241, and 242, as well as certain other Pokémon are eligible to participate. Pokémon that appear in the Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet games, including those that appear in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero can be used. Certain Pokémon may not be used. Entry Gift: You must finish three or more matches with a win or a loss during the competition period to be eligible for rewards. 100,000 League Points, Gold Bottle Cap ×1, Ability Patch ×1.
Description
Get ready to earn Championship Points and test your skills against Trainers from around the world! The 2024 Global Challenge II Online Competition is coming soon to the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games.

2024 Global Challenge III Online Competition

Information
Region: International Registration Period: Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 23:59 UTC Tournament Period: Friday, March 29, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, March 31, 2024, at 23:59 UTC Ranking Results Announcement: April 2024 Compatible Games: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Battle Type: Double Battle Banned Pokémon: Paldea Pokédex No. 001-398, Kitakami Pokédex no. 001-200, and Blueberry Pokédex No. 001-239, 241, and 242, as well as certain other Pokémon are eligible to participate. Pokémon that appear in the Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet games, including those that appear in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero can be used. Certain Pokémon may not be used. Entry Gift: You must finish three or more matches with a win or a loss during the competition period to be eligible for rewards. 100,000 League Points, Gold Bottle Cap ×1, Ability Patch ×1
Description
Get ready to earn Championship Points and test your skills against Trainers from around the world! The 2024 Global Challenge III Online Competition is coming soon to the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games.

2025 Grand Challenge I Online Competition

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Region: International Registration Period: Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 4:59 p.m. PDT Tournament Period: Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Sunday, September 22, 2024, at 4:59 p.m. PDT Ranking Results Announcement: October 2024 Compatible Games: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Battle Type: Double Battle Banned Pokémon: Pokémon that appear in the Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet games, including those that appear in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero can be used. Certain Pokémon may not be used. Entry Gift: You must finish three or more matches with a win or a loss during the competition period to be eligible for rewards. • 100,000 League Points • Gold Bottle Cap ×1 • Ability Patch ×1
Description
Get ready to earn Championship Points and test your skills against Trainers from Championship Point–earning regions! The 2025 Grand Challenge I Online Competition is coming soon to the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games.

2025 Grand Challenge II Online Competition

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Region: International Registration Period: Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 23:59 UTC Tournament Period: Friday, October 25, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, October 27, 2024, at 23:59 UTC Ranking Results Announcement: November 2024 Compatible Games: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Battle Type: Double Battle Banned Pokémon: Pokémon that appear in the Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet games, including those that appear in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero can be used. Certain Pokémon may not be used. Entry Gift: You must finish three or more matches with a win or a loss during the competition period to be eligible for rewards. • 100,000 League Points • Gold Bottle Cap ×1 • Ability Patch ×1
Description
Get ready to earn rewards and test your skills against other Trainers from Championship Point–earning regions! The 2025 Grand Challenge II Online Competition is coming soon to the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games.

Team Star Challenge Online Competition (スター団チャレンジ)

Information
Region: International Registration Period: Monday, October 28, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 23:59 UTC Tournament Period: Friday, November 8, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 23:59 UTC Ranking Results Announcement: End of November 2024 Compatible Games: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Battle Type: Single Battles Eligible Pokemon: Wigglytuff, Primeape, Arcanine, Muk, Azumarill, Houndoom, Torkoal, Cacturne, Honchkrow, Skuntank, Lucario, Toxicroak, Krookodile, Pawniard, Dragalge, Klefki, Toxapex, Passimian, Coalossal, Hatterene, Dachsbun, Armarouge, Mabosstiff, Revavroom, Annihilape, Kingambit Entry Gift: Starf Berry ×1. You must finish at least one match with a win or a loss during the competition period to be eligible for rewards. Pokémon on Team or Battle Team: From 3 to 6 Pokémon Pokémon Chosen for Battle: 3 Pokémon Pokémon's Levels: Pokémon of Lv. 1 to Lv. 100 may participate. All Pokémon will become Lv. 50 for the duration of each battle. Pokémon's Held Items: You may give your Pokémon items to hold in this competition. However, no two Pokémon that will participate in the competition can hold the same item. Competition Time Limits: Total Time: 20 minutes Player Time: 7 minutes Turn Time: 45 seconds Preview Time: 90 seconds Battle Counts: Reward Eligibility: 1 matches Results will only be recorded if you complete reward eligibility or more matches. Daily Match Limit: 15 Daily match limits reset at 0:00 UTC. If you do not participate in the maximum number of matches per day, the number of remaining matches will be added to your limit for the next day.
Description
You’re the boss...of Team Star?! The Team Star Challenge Online Competition is coming soon to the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games. This competition will be comprised of Single Battles using only Pokémon featured on the teams of Team Star bosses (Giacomo, Mela, Atticus, Ortega, and Eri). Additionally, out of the 3–6 Pokémon registered to your team, one of the three Pokémon selected for battle must be a Revavroom.

2025 Grand Challenge III Online Competition

Information
Region: International Registration Period: Thursday, November 28, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 23:59 UTC Tournament Period: Friday, December 6, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 23:59 UTC Ranking Results Announcement: Late December 2024 Compatible Games: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Battle Type: Double Battle Banned Pokémon: Pokémon that appear in the Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet games, including those that appear in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero. Certain Pokémon may not be used. Entry Gift: You must finish three or more matches with a win or a loss during the competition period to be eligible for rewards. • 100,000 League Points • Gold Bottle Cap ×1 • Ability Patch ×1
Description
Get ready to earn rewards and test your skills against other Trainers from Championship Point–earning regions! The 2025 Grand Challenge III Online Competition is coming soon to the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games.

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