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There was a lot to take in during the short presentation.
But it looks like that may be whats happening.
Many people have pointed toPokemon Championsand shouted, new Pokemon Stadium!, but I think its slightly different.
This isnt New Pokemon Stadium, its Official Pokemon Showdown.
Its 2v2 battles, like the esport.
It will be available on mobile and Switch.
This seems to be intended as an easy route into competitive Pokemon battling.
We also see Pokemon Mega EvolveandTerastalize, which is surprising.
The answer is probably as simple as Megas sell games.
However, we can learn more from the press releases.
That also makes sense.
Pokemon VGC, the format the esport runs, is more popular than ever.
Last week sawWolfe Glickwin the EUIC, the biggest official Pokemon tournament ever.
One year ago,he also won the biggest ever Pokemon tournament.
These competitions are growing to an almost untenable level.
But how do people practice for these tournaments?
Sure, they build their teams in the official games.
They breed for IVs and train for EVs and find the right items.
Most people use Pokemon Showdown.
Many players, serial champion Glick included, use Showdown to build teams and practice.
I do use Showdown to prepare for tournaments,Glick told me six years ago.
I generally do some laddering and then use [Showdown] to test versus other players I trust.
Now, I think Pokemon has created an official rival.
TheJapanese website for Pokemon Championsoffers a little more information.
While this is slightly different from Showdown, I suspect itll be used for the same reasons.
There will be a way to capture or create Pokemon in Champions, we know that much for certain.
Pokemon has been working towards making the competitive scene more accessible for a long time.
Building a Pokemon team is easier than ever before.
And might be played on your phone.
Gen 2’s queen is coming back for her crown.
