2012 Series

The 2012 VGC World Championship Series is the second utilising the Pokémon Black & White games. This format was altered from the previous year to allow for the full range of Pokémon to be used from the National Pokédex. This series also added a second wave of Regional Championships in the United States. The World Championships were held in Waikoloa in Hawaii. The winners of this competition had their teams appear as battleable in downloadable competitions in the Pokémon World Tournament in Black 2 & White 2 VGC Rule Set: (From January 1st 2012) Usable Games Pokémon Black, Pokémon White 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, Victini, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect Banned Items: Soul Dew Clauses: No same Pokémon, No same item VGC Winners Junior: Abram Burrows (US) Senior: Toler Webb (US) Master: Ray Rizzo (US) TCG Winners Junior: Shuto Itagaki (Japan) Senior: Chase Moloney (Canada) Master: Igor Costa (Portugal)

Online Competitions

Throughout the Play! Pokémon series, there were numerous online competitions that will give CP to players if their Play! Pokémon account is linked to their Organised Play ID. The CP is organised to the top 256 players worldwide, regardless of region.

Regionals Details

Regional Championships are set up across the world, mostly in North America, to provide small competitions that allow for players to increase their score in order to get a better chance at going to Worlds. There are a number of Regional competitions each year and they all follow the standard format. They often have side events for all players.

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?
UK Nationals	Birmingham, United Kingdom	United Kingdom	3rd March 2012	Larvitar	No
Germany Nationals	Essen, Germany	Germany	10th March 2012	Larvitar	No
France Nationals	Paris, France	France	17th March 2012	Larvitar	No
Spain Nationals	Madrid, Spain	Spain	24th March 2012	Larvitar	No
Italy Nationals	Assago, Milan	Italy	31st March 2012	Larvitar	No
US Nationals	Indianapolis, Indiana	United States	30th June - 1st July 2012	Larvitar	No
Canada Nationals	Toronto, Ontario	Canada	30th June - 1st July 2012	Larvitar	No

Worlds Details

The World Championships are where the best of the world come to participate and fight it off to become World Champion. Participation in the events is by invitation based on score and position, but people could gain entry in the Last Chance Qualifiers.

Name	Location	Country	Date	Distribution Pokémon	Streamed?
World Championships	Waikoloa, Hawaii	United States	10th - 12th August 2012	Pikachu	Yes