The official Pokémon website has announced the Pokémon Players Cup II with the first quallifier taking place from Thursday, September 24th, at 5:00 p.m. PDT until Sunday, September 27th, at 4:59 p.m. PDT. Details have been added to our 8th Generation Online Competitions page.

The Pokémon Players Cup II Starts in September 2020, featuring Pokémon TCG and Video Game Events

Find out what you need to know to participate in or follow along with the tournament.

The Pokémon Players Cup II online tournament is just around the corner, taking place September through December 2020. It's an exciting opportunity for Pokémon Trainers around the world to pit their knowledge and skill against one another in a battle for prizes, glory, and bragging rights. Participation in the Pokémon Players Cup II is open to all Masters Division players, and the tournament will take place entirely online.

The Pokémon Players Cup II will comprise two separate competitions—one featuring the Pokémon Trading Card Game, and one featuring the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield video games. A Pokkén Tournament DX event will not be included in this tournament, but we hope to include Pokkén Tournament DX again in a future event.

Eligible competitors can earn their places in the Region Qualifiers through qualifying events. To participate in these events, players MUST have a Pokémon Trainer Club account and have a Player ID by September 21 at 10:00 a.m. PDT. Pokémon TCG players also need to have logged in to the Pokémon TCG Online with a Player ID attached to their PTC account between June 21 and September 21 to participate.

Video game players will battle in the Pokémon Players Cup II Qualifier to lock in a spot for the Region Qualifiers. Video game players need to have linked their Pokémon Trainer Club account to their Nintendo account before the Pokémon Players Cup II Qualifier begins. Get details on this event.

Pokémon TCG players will compete in tournaments during a qualifying period in the Pokémon TCG Online. We've added new features to the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online to enhance players' experience: Eligible players will automatically have 50 Tournament Keys delivered to their Pokémon TCG Online account before the start of the qualifier period, which runs from September 28 to October 26. Tournament Keys provide special entry into a Standard format Pokémon Players Cup II qualifier queue, ensuring that each player has the same number of opportunities to qualify.

Both the Pokémon TCG and video game events will be streamed so fans can watch intense battles and cheer on their favorite competitors. Follow along here on www.pokemon.com, on Twitch, or on YouTube. Our team of experts will be providing insightful commentary every step of the way. Get details on Pokémon Players Cup II streaming.

Get additional information about the Pokémon Players Cup II, including rules, eligibility requirements, dates, and more.

Good luck, Trainers!

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Battle in the Pokémon Players Cup II Qualifier Online Competition with Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield

Compete against fellow Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Trainers to advance to the Pokémon Players Cup II Region Qualifier.

Test your skills as a Pokémon Trainer and earn an opportunity to play in the Pokémon Players Cup II Region Qualifiers by battling in the Pokémon Players Cup II Qualifier Online Competition. This event takes place from Thursday, September 24, at 5:00 p.m. PDT until Sunday, September 27, at 4:59 p.m. PDT.

All Trainers who participate in the competition will receive 50 Battle Points, which can be redeemed after rankings are announced. Players must participate in at least one battle to receive the Battle Points. However, Pokémon Players Cup II participation is open to Masters Division players only. Competition rules will be those established in Ranked Battles Series 6.

Competition Format

The Pokémon Players Cup II Qualifier Online Competition will be comprised of Double Battles. Each Trainer can bring a lineup of four to six Pokémon of Lv. 1–100, and all Pokémon will become Lv. 50 for the duration of each battle. Four Pokémon will be selected per battle. Only Pokémon obtained in Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield (excluding certain Legendary or Mythical Pokémon) or those with the battle-ready symbol are eligible. For a list of Pokémon prohibited from competing, view the Ranked Battles Series 6 rules.

Total time per battle is 20 minutes. Each Trainer will be allotted seven minutes in total. Preview time is 90 seconds, and turn time is 45 seconds. Trainers can compete in a maximum of 15 battles per day. Trainers who don't reach the daily limit can carry additional battles over to the following day. Each battle day ends at 5:00 p.m. PDT.

Sign-Up Period

Trainers can sign up to compete in the Pokémon Players Cup II Qualifier Online Competition starting on Wednesday, September 9, at 10:00 p.m. PDT and going until Thursday, September 24, at 4:59 p.m. PDT. Entry is not allowed once the competition has started.

To sign up, follow these steps:

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

May your Pokémon be swift and strong in your future battles!

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