Global Challenge 2023 I
Masters Division
Entry Period
03/30/2023 00:00 (UTC±0) - 04/06/2023 23:59 (UTC±0)
Duration
04/07/2023 00:00 (UTC±0) - 04/09/2023 23:59 (UTC±0)
Competition Rules
This competition will follow Regulation Set C and is comprised of Double Battles using Pokémon from the Paldea Pokédex. Certain Pokémon may not be used.
Participation Prize
10,000 League Points
You must finish three or more matches with a win or a loss during the competition period to be eligible for rewards.
If a player is unable to receive the participation prize due to ineligibility, we are unable to provide individual support.

Qualifying players who have a Nintendo Account linked to the mobile version of Pokémon HOME can receive a code that can be redeemed via Mystery Gift for an in-game Poké Ball Canvas Backpack accessory. In order to receive the code, players must first link the Nintendo Account used to sign up for the event with Pokémon HOME.

If a player is unable to receive the participation prize due to ineligibility, we are unable to provide individual support. Only one participation prize may be redeemed per Nintendo Account.
Age Divisions
Junior/Senior Division: Born in or after 2007
Masters Division: Born in or before 2006
Pokémon Info
Eligible Pokémon
Paldea Pokédex No. 001–398 are eligible to participate.
Certain Pokémon may not be used.
Only Pokémon obtained in the Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet games are eligible.

Eligible Pokémon
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 Info
    Competition Time Limits
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Player Time: 7 minutes
    Turn Time: 45 seconds
    Preview Time: 90 seconds
    Other
    Ranking Results Announcement Information
    Planned release date: April 2023
    To view your rankings, 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.
    Notes and Terms of Use
    Only one user per game version (Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet) may participate per each Nintendo Switch™ system. If your Nintendo Account is registered to users on multiple Nintendo Switch systems, you may participate with only one user and system per game version. Championship Points will be awarded to the top finishers only once per Nintendo Account.

    Any Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. Learn more at nintendo.com/switch-online.

    Battle data and results will be provided to Nintendo Co., Ltd., and The Pokémon Company (and its subsidiaries).

    Players engaging in or exhibiting the following may receive penalties and be restricted from participating in future online events.
    • Use of unauthorized methods to alter game save data, use of Pokémon that have data altered via altering code, or Pokémon created through the use of altering code
    • Significantly large number of disconnects during battle, from when your opponent has been decided to when the match results have been fully sent to the server (please ensure a stable connection environment when connecting to the internet)
    • Troubling behavior that could affect other participants or make others feel unpleasant
    • Actions that would obstruct battles and operations, such as hacking
    • Registering with incorrect information or impersonating another player
    • Other actions that operation hosts determine to be inappropriate