Major Changes to ​the​ Competitive Pokémon ‌Landscape

The Pokémon Company International has announced meaningful​ changes ⁢to the competitive ⁢Pokémon scene, most notably the replacement⁣ of Video ⁢Game Championships (VGC) with ⁤a new format for the 2026 ​Pokémon Championship⁢ Series according to ​Pokemon.com.

These ‍changes are being​ described as the most vital in competitive Pokémon ⁢history as ‌reported by TheGamer.

What’s Replacing VGC?

Details‍ regarding the new format replacing VGC ‌are ⁤still emerging.‍ The shift represents ⁢a ⁣fundamental change in how competitive Pokémon will be structured and played. Further details will be released by The Pokémon Company International as the ⁤2026 ​Championship Series approaches.