2009 Series - National Championships

VGC Rule Set: (From January 1st 2009)

Usable Games Pokémon Platinum
Battle Type: Double Battle
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
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 Distribution Pokémon Streamed?
Japan Nationals Tokyo Japan 4th May 2009 None
US Nationals St. Louis, Missouri United States 27th - 28th June 2009 None No