2013 Series - National Championships

VGC Rule Set: (From January 1st 2013)

Usable Games Pokémon Black 2, Pokémon White 2
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

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?
Italy Nationals Assago Italy 11th - 12th May 2013
Metagross		 No
Germany Nationals Bochum, Germany Germany 25th - 26th May 2013
Metagross		 No
UK Nationals Birmingham, United Kingdom United Kingdom 1st - 2nd June 2013
Metagross		 No
US Nationals Indianapolis, Indiana United Stats 5th - 7th July 2013
Metagross		 No
Australia Nationals Melbourne, Victoria Australia 20th - 21st July 2013 None No