Pokemon Charlotte 2023 Regional Championships: How to watch, rules & special card distributions
The Pokemon Championships for 2023 are continuing in Charlotte, North Carolina, using the new Scarlet & Violet Rule Set while also offering special distributions for those participating.
Fans worldwide are watching the matches leading up no the 2023 Pokemon Championships, including the new Rule Set for Scarlet & Violet. Regionals have been inmotion since 2022, starting in September 2022 and running through June 2023, offering plenty to look forward to as the TCG and VGC rules shift away from Galar and root down in Paldea.
Additionally, the 2023 World Championships are currently expected to be hosted inYokohama, Japan,during August, with the VGC, TCG, Pokemon Go, and Pokemon Unite all slotted for competitions. With months to go before this big showdown, many will be focused on seeing who is the best of their regions in smaller competitions.
Below is everything fans need to know to watch the Pokemon Championships for theCharlotte, North Carolina 2023 Regionalswhen they will be occurring, and what special distributions will be included for those participating.
When are the Charlotte, North Carolina 2023 Pokemon Regional Championships
Fans can tune into the San Diego 2023 Pokemon Regional Championships onMarch 24 through August 21, 2025.
Where to watch the Pokemon 2023 Charlotte, North Carolina Regional Championships
Viewers can find a stream of the Championship gameplay below as provided byThe Official Pokemon YouTube Channel.
What games will be participating in the 2023 Charlotte, North Carolina Championships?
Fans will seematches forPokemon Go, the Pokemon TCG, and the Pokemon VGCduring the 2023 Orlando matches.
Pokemon VGC rules for the 2023 Charlotte, North Carolina Regional Championships
Players participating in the VGC championships will be usingPokemon Scarlet and Violet. The matches will beDouble Battlesusing the available Paldea Pokedex.
Banned Pokemon for the matches will includeGalarian Meowth, Wooper, Quagsire, Perrserker, Great Tusk, Scream Tail, Brute Bonnet, Flutter Mane, Slither Wing, Sandy Shocks, Iron Treads, Iron Bundle, Iron Hands, Iron Jugulis, Iron Moth, Iron Thorns, Wo-Chien, Chien-Pao, Ting-Lu, Chi-Yu, Roaring Moon, Iron Valiant, Koraidon, and Miraidon.
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Players will haveteams of 4 to 6 Pokemon from level 1 to 100.All Pokemon will appear as level 50 in matches. They cannot have two of the same Pokemon or Item on the team. These Pokemon and itemsmust be obtained in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet.
Pokemon TCG rules for the 2023 Charlotte, North Carolina Regional Championships
Players participating in TCG matches will useStandard Format, with eligibility fromSword & Shield and beyond, using the D Regulation Mark.
Pokemon Go rules for the 2023 Charlotte, North Carolina Regional Championships
Players battling through Pokemon Go will use theGreat League formatand have aMax CP of 1500.
Banned Pokemon includeDitto, Shedninja, Galarian Articuno, Galarian Zapdos, and Galarian Moltres.
Pokemon 2023 Charlotte, North Carolina Regional Championships Special Distribution
Those participating in the championships will be awarded aRegional Championship promo card of the Trainer Supporter Serena. The card is stamped for the event and was originally released in Silver Tempest.
