Want to get a small headstart on what will probably be the VGC 2020 format? Come join us for the VGC 2020 tour! Obviously gen 8 pokemon, dynamaxing and the new items are not usable but hey, it's a start.

The tour will be held on Sceptember 7 at 9:00 PST in our discord server https://discordapp.com/invite/aYgMFZw. Check ins will occur 30 minutes beforehand. Each round will be bo3. Games will be held on pokemon showdown with vgc2018 selected as the format. This way moves not obtainable in gen 7, and most likely gen 8 will not be allowed.

Rules:

-Only pokemon from the Galar Pokedex are allowed with the exception of mew and other gen 8 pokemon. https://serebii.net/swordshield/galarpokedex.shtml

-Regular vgc rules will apply, including no duplicate items, auto level up/down to lv50 and bring 6 pokemon bring 4.

-Z moves and mega stones are not allowed.

-Gen 7 move tutors will be allowed for the usable pokemon. This is because Gastrodon was seen using Earth Power in one of the trailers, thus it's somewhat fair to assume other moves might become available.

-You are allowed to switch teams between rounds but not between games of a set.

- The number of rounds will depend on the number of participants. There will be a top cut of 8.

-Winner gets a tour winner role for a month.

GL HF!