[ORAS] The 2016 International Challenge June Has Been Announced!

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Get ready to battle in the 2016 International Challenge June, another chance to compete with the 2016 Video Game Championship Series format. Top finishers will be eligible to earn Championship Points as progress toward an invitation to the Pokémon World Championships this August. Opportunities to earn Championship Points are running out, so don’t miss this chance!

All battles are Double Battles played in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. You may not bring in Pokémon from earlier games via Poké Transporter (the blue pentagon is required). All Pokémon above and below Lv. 50 will be set to Lv. 50 for the duration of the match. See the 2016 Championship Series rules announcement for an overview of the new format for this season.

Registration for the 2016 International Challenge June begins Thursday, June 16, at 00:00 UTC. You’ll need a Pokémon Trainer Club account and your own copy of the Pokémon Omega Ruby or Pokémon Alpha Sapphire video game with a party of eligible Pokémon. And you’ll need to read and accept the regulations on the Pokémon Global Link before the battle period begins on June 24 at 00:00 UTC.

Check Pokemon.com and the Pokémon Global Link for more information on the 2016 International Challenge June!