Battle Competition

Within the Global Link, there is the special Battle Competition option. From time to time, various special competitions will run which have you use your Pokémon in battle against others. This runs akin to the Random Matchup mode and has you gain points based upon your defeat of other trainers, or lose points if you are defeated. They tend to last four days and are selectable in the Battle Competition part of the main menu, using Pokémon you need to register in your Battle Box.

A new feature added to this, is the inclusion of penalties for disconnecting. If you disconnect now from battle, you will have a loss recorded.

Below is a list of all the Battle Competitions for Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

3rd Pokémon Dragon Cup Preliminaries

Region: Japan
Registration Period: November 17th 2017 - December 1st 2017
Battle Period: December 1st 2017 - December 4th 2017
Battle Type: Single Battle
Battle Limits: 15 Battles per day
Pokémon Restrictions: Alola Pokédex #001-#400.
Special Rules: Only 1 Special Pokémon per team
Entry Gift: 50BP

This is the 3rd Pokémon Dragon Cup Preliminaries. It runs Single Battle Alola Pokédex rules, allowing for you to use 1 of Zygarde, Solgaleo, Lunala or Necrozma on your team. High ranking players will then be invited to a live event.

Johto X Alola

Region: International
Registration Period: December 7th 2017 - December 14th 2017
Battle Period: December 15th 2017 - December 17th 2017
Battle Type: Double Battle
Battle Limits: 15 Battles per day
Pokémon Restrictions: Alola Pokédex #001-#400 & Johto Pokédex #001-251.
Banned Pokémon: Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Zygarde, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala, Necrozma, Magearna, Marshadow
Entry Gift: 50BP

This is the Johto X Alola competition. This competition has you use Pokémon from both the Johto and Alola Pokédexes. It is a Double Battle and transferred Pokémon, including those from the Gold & Silver Virtual Console releases, can be used.

2018 International Challenge January

Region: International
Registration Period: January 18th 2018 - January 25th 2018
Battle Period: January 26th 2017 - January 28th 2018
Battle Type: Double Battle
Battle Limits: 15 Battles per day
Pokémon Restrictions: National Pokédex.
Banned Pokémon: Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Diancie, Hoopa, Volcanion, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala, Necrozma, Magearna, Marshadow, Ash-Greninja, Pokémon not captured or hatched in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun or Ultra Moon
Entry Gift: 50BP

This is the 2018 International Challenge January competition. It runs standard VGC 2018 rules allowing for National Pokédex and banning main Legendary Pokémon & Mythical Pokémon. Placement can help earn CP towards qualifying for the Pokémon 2018 World Championships.

Ultra Sinnoh Classic

Region: International
Registration Period: February 15th 2018 - February 22nd 2018
Battle Period: February 23rd 2017 - February 25th 2018
Battle Type: Single Battle
Battle Limits: 15 Battles per day
Pokémon Restrictions: Sinnoh Pokédex.
Banned Pokémon: Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus
Entry Gift: 50BP

This is the Ultra Sinnoh Classic competition. Players can only use Pokémon that have been in the Sinnoh Pokédex, excluding some legendary Pokémon and all Mythical Pokémon. Transferred Pokémon can be used.
Eligible Pokémon

2018 International Challenge March

Region: International
Registration Period: March 15th 2018 - March 22nd 2018
Battle Period: March 23rd 2018 - March 25th 2018
Battle Type: Double Battle
Battle Limits: 15 Battles per day
Pokémon Restrictions: National Pokédex.
Banned Pokémon: Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Diancie, Hoopa, Volcanion, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala, Necrozma, Magearna, Marshadow, Ash-Greninja, Pokémon not captured or hatched in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun or Ultra Moon
Entry Gift: 50BP

This is the 2018 International Challenge March competition. It runs standard VGC 2018 rules allowing for National Pokédex and banning main Legendary Pokémon & Mythical Pokémon. Placement can help earn CP towards qualifying for the Pokémon 2018 World Championships.

Japan Championships 2018 Qualifiers

Region: Japan
Registration Period: April 6th 2018 - May 11th 2018
Battle Period: May 11th 2018 - May 14th 2018
Battle Type: Double Battle
Battle Limits: 15 Battles per day
Pokémon Restrictions: National Pokédex.
Banned Pokémon: Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Diancie, Hoopa, Volcanion, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala, Necrozma, Magearna, Marshadow, Ash-Greninja, Pokémon not captured or hatched in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun or Ultra Moon
Entry Gift: 50BP

This is the Japan Championships 2018 Qualifierscompetition. This is a Double Battle competition using standard VGC rules, with players being able to earn a place in the Japan Championships being held in June 9th & 10th in the Makuhari Messe Exhibition Hall 11 in Chiba, Japan, to gain entry to the World Championships being held in Nashville this August.

Ultra Kalos Classic

Region: International
Registration Period: April 19th 2018 - April 26th 2018
Battle Period: April 27th 2018 - April 29th 2018
Battle Type: Single Battle
Battle Limits: 15 Battles per day
Pokémon Restrictions: Kalos Pokédex.
Banned Pokémon: Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Diancie, Hoopa, Volcanion, Ash-Greninja, Alolan Forms
Banned Items: Z-Crystals
Entry Gift: 50BP

This is the Ultra Kalos Classic competition. Players can only use Pokémon that have been in the Kalos Pokédex, excluding some legendary Pokémon and all Mythical Pokémon. Transferred Pokémon can be used.
Eligible Pokémon

Ultra No Holds Barred

Region: International
Registration Period: May 17th 2018 - May 24th 2018
Battle Period: May 25th 2018 - May 27th 2018
Battle Type: Single Battle
Battle Limits: 15 Battles per day
Pokémon Restrictions: National Pokédex.
Banned Pokémon: Mewtwo, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Arceus, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Xerneas, Yveltal, Solgaleo, and Lunala
Entry Gift: 50BP

This is the Ultra No Holds Barred competition. It allows for the use of all Mythicals except for Arceus and the use of the Legendary Pokémon, Necrozma. All Pokémon are Level 100 for the duration of the matches.

2018 International Challenge June

Region: International
Registration Period: June 7th - June 14th 2018
Battle Period: June 15th - June 17th 2018
Battle Type: Double Battle
Battle Limits: 15 Battles per day
Pokémon Restrictions: National Pokédex.
Banned Pokémon: Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Diancie, Hoopa, Volcanion, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala, Necrozma, Magearna, Marshadow, Ash-Greninja, Pokémon not captured or hatched in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun or Ultra Moon
Entry Gift: 50BP

This is the 2018 International Challenge June competition. It runs standard VGC 2018 rules allowing for National Pokédex and banning main Legendary Pokémon & Mythical Pokémon. Placement can help earn CP towards qualifying for the Pokémon 2018 World Championships.

Let's Go! Cup

Region: International
Registration Period: July 26th through August 2nd 2018
Battle Period: August 3rd through 5th 2018
Battle Type: Single Battle
Battle Limits: 10 Battles per day
Pokémon Restrictions: Pikachu & Eevee Only
Entry Gift: Wallpaper

This is the Let's Go! Cup, a small cup designed to promote the upcoming games, Let's Go, Pikachu & Let's Go, Eevee. This cup has you only able to use Pikachu or Eevee.

World Championships Friendly

Region: International
Registration Period: September 6th through September 13th 2018
Battle Period: September 14th through September 16th 2018
Battle Type: Double Battle
Battle Limits: 10 Battles per day
Pokémon Restrictions: National Pokédex. Only up to 2 of the following Pokémon on a team: Mewtwo, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Groudon, Kyogre, Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala & Necrozma
Banned Pokémon: Mew, Celebi, Jirachi, Deoxys, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Diancie, Hoopa, Volcanion, Magearna, Marshadow, Zeraora, Ash-Greninja, Pokémon not captured or hatched in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun or Ultra Moon
Entry Gift: 50BP

This is the World Championships Friendly. Following the announcement and commencement of the VGC 2019 ruleset, a friendly competition using the series' Ultra Series rules where there are no restrictions is to go live.

Ultra Spooky Cup

Region: International
Registration Period: October 18th through October 25th 2018
Battle Period: October26th through October 28th 2018
Battle Type: Single Battle
Battle Limits: 15 Battles per day
Pokémon Restrictions: National Pokédex
Banned Pokémon: Pokémon not listed below.
Entry Gift: Shiny Mimikyu

This is the Ultra Spooky Cup, a halloween themed competition using only scary and Halloween related Pokémon. It bans Mega Stones. All players get a Shiny Mimikyu


Eligible Pokémon
2018 International Challenge November

Region: International
Registration Period: November 22nd through November 29th 2018
Battle Period: November 30th through December 2nd 2018
Battle Type: Double Battle
Battle Limits: 10 Battles per day
Pokémon Restrictions: National Pokédex. Only up to 2 of the following Pokémon on a team: Mewtwo, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Groudon, Kyogre, Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala & Necrozma
Banned Pokémon: Mew, Celebi, Jirachi, Deoxys, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Diancie, Hoopa, Volcanion, Magearna, Marshadow, Zeraora, Ash-Greninja, Pokémon not captured or hatched in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun or Ultra Moon
Banned Items: Z-Crystals, Mega Stones
Entry Gift: Shiny Tapu Lele

This is the 2018 International Challenge November competition. It runs standard VGC 2019 Sun Series rules allowing for National Pokédex and Mythical Pokémon. Placement can help earn CP towards qualifying for the Pokémon 2018 World Championships.

Simple Symphony

Region: International
Registration Period: January 15t through January 24th 2019
Battle Period: January 25th through January 27th 2019
Battle Type: Single Battle
Battle Limits: 15 Battles per day
Pokémon Restrictions: National Pokédex - Single-type Pokémon only. No Legendary or Mythical Pokémon other than Ultra Beasts allowed
Banned Pokémon: Pokémon not listed below.
Banned Items: Mega Stones
Entry Gift: 50BP

This is a Single Battle competition using special rules where only Pokémon of a single type can be used, excluding Mythical Pokémon and all non-Ultra Beast Legendary Pokémon. Mega Stones can also not be used on the Pokémon


Eligible Pokémon
2019 International Challenge February

Region: International
Registration Period: February 14th through February 21st 2019
Battle Period: February 22nd through February 24th 2019
Battle Type: Double Battle
Battle Limits: 10 Battles per day
Pokémon Restrictions: National Pokédex. Only up to 2 of the following Pokémon on a team: Mewtwo, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Groudon, Kyogre, Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala & Necrozma
Banned Pokémon: Mew, Celebi, Jirachi, Deoxys, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Diancie, Hoopa, Volcanion, Magearna, Marshadow, Zeraora, Ash-Greninja, Pokémon not captured or hatched in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun or Ultra Moon
Banned Items: Mega Stones, Red Orb, Blue Orb, Ultranecrozium Z
Banned Moves: Dragon Ascent
Entry Gift: Shiny Tapu Bulu

This is the 2019 International Challenge Februarycompetition. It runs standard VGC 2019 Moon Series rules allowing for National Pokédex and Mythical Pokémon. Placement can help earn CP towards qualifying for the Pokémon 2019 World Championships.

Japan Championships 2019 Qualifiers

Region: Japan
Registration Period: April 4th through April 19th 2019
Battle Period: April 19th through April 22nd 2019
Battle Type: Double Battle
Battle Limits: 10 Battles per day
Pokémon Restrictions: National Pokédex. Only up to 2 of the following Pokémon on a team: Mewtwo, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Groudon, Kyogre, Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala & Necrozma
Banned Pokémon: Mew, Celebi, Jirachi, Deoxys, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Diancie, Hoopa, Volcanion, Magearna, Marshadow, Zeraora, Ash-Greninja, Pokémon not captured or hatched in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun or Ultra Moon
Entry Gift: Shiny Tapu Fini

This is the Japan Championships 2019 Qualifierscompetition. This is a Double Battle competition using standard VGC Ultra Series rules, with players being able to earn a place in the Japan Championships being held in June in Japan, to gain entry to the World Championships being held in Washington DC this August.

2019 International Challenge May

Region: International (except Japan)
Registration Period: May 16th through May 23rd 2019
Battle Period: May 24th through May 26th 2019
Battle Type: Double Battle
Battle Limits: 10 Battles per day
Pokémon Restrictions: National Pokédex. Only up to 2 of the following Pokémon on a team: Mewtwo, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Groudon, Kyogre, Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala & Necrozma
Banned Pokémon: Mew, Celebi, Jirachi, Deoxys, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Diancie, Hoopa, Volcanion, Magearna, Marshadow, Zeraora, Ash-Greninja, Pokémon not captured or hatched in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun or Ultra Moon
Entry Gift: Shiny Tapu Fini

This is the 2019 International Challenge Februarycompetition. It runs standard VGC 2019 Ultra Series rules allowing for National Pokédex and Mythical Pokémon. Placement can help earn CP towards qualifying for the Pokémon 2019 World Championships.

Ultra Final Online Competition

Region: International
Registration Period: September 27th - October 3rd 2019
Battle Period: October 4th - 6th 2019
Battle Type: Single Battle
Battle Limits: 15 Battles per day
Pokémon Restrictions: None
Entry Gift: Shiny Tapu Koko

This is the final Generation VII online competition and allows you to use all Pokémon from Bulbasaur to Zeraora with duplicate Pokémon and items allowed in your team.