We are a group of students, faculty and staff at the University of Oregon with one goal: To be the very best, like no one ever was.

The Emerald League exists to foster a sense of community between those who play Pokémon, whether as a passing hobby or with the same dedication that leads to the Pokémon Video Game Championship.

We strive to promote a fair and fun environment in a structured and competitive system. Anyone can enter as a trainer and begin his or her journey to our end-of-term tournament. Just defeat all eight of our gym leaders, each of whom specializes in a particular type. It’s simple, really. Defeat gym leaders. Earn badges. Enter the tournament. (Or just hang out. It’s not just about the competition.)

The league is governed by the community. Officers are appointed at our amendment meetings, during which rules and regulations are examined, reviewed and revised as the group consents. The Emerald League has adopted Smogon University guidelines with a few exceptions, which can be found here. Above all, we’re here to give fellow Pokémaniacs a place to trade, battle and share our love of the game.

We only have one question: Are you a boy or a girl?