2010 Series - National Championships

VGC Rule Set: (From January 1st 2010)

Usable Games Pokémon HeartGold, Pokémon SoulSilver
Battle Type: Double Battle
Pokémon Restrictions: National Pokédex. No more than 2 of the following: Mewtwo, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina
Banned Pokémon: Mew, Celebi, Jirachi, Deoxys, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus
Banned Items: Soul Dew
Clauses: No same Pokémon, No same item

Nationals Details

National Championships are where the best players in the respective country or area come to compete. No points were required to enter but the winners were able to earn placement in the World Championships. The winners in areas outside of the US will often receive travel awards for the World Championships.

Name Location Country Date Streamed?
Japan Nationals Tokyo Japan 20th June 2010 No
US Nationals Indianapolis, Indiana United States 25th - 27th June 2010 No