Know Your Game A group of three Australian gamers have gotten together and started a YouTube channel called Know Your Game. The first 2 episodes went up last week and focused on competitive Pokémon, both Smogon and VGC! Ever wondered what a Smogon is? Keen to get started in Official VGC? Henshin Media is here to help. Know Your Game ...
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EXP Gaming: 2017 EXP Circuit Announced
Last week, EXP Gaming announced their first ever non-official Pokémon Video Game Circuit for Pokémon fans in Australia! The Circuit kicks off on January 27th and runs until August. Smaller events throughout the year give points which help you work towards qualifying for the “Invitational” near the end of the Circuit. Due to this, EXP has introduced a $10 ...
Read More »Pokémon TCG European International Championship: Event Report
From December 9th-11th 2016, the ExCel Exhibition Centre in London played host to the first of four International Championships to be held across the globe during the 2016-2017 Pokémon TCG competitive season. The big cash prizes, Championship Points on offer and the desire to taste the salty tears of fallen enemies attracted 492 masters division competitors, including players who ...
Read More »Rotom’s Resources: Glossary of Pokémon Terminology
Not sure what all the jargon and technical terms in our articles mean? We’ve made this glossary to help you out so you don’t get confused when reading our content. Pokémon.com also has a glossary you can check out, as well as further information on a Rules and Resources page. Circuit Specific Terms Tournament Specific Terms Trading Card Game ...
Read More »The Life of a Wannabe Professional Pokémon VGC Player – Part 2
I, Phil Nguyen (Boomguy) set off this year to achieve my childhood dream, to become a Pokemon Master, to be recognised by the official Pokemon Company International, to become number 1! I have written a three part article on my road to the Pokemon World Championships including an updated competitive ladder throughout the season, videos of my battles against the ...
Read More »Phil Mauled by Wolfe and Jackson and Jordan Continue Their Win Streak in Round 4 of the Nugget Bridge Major
Round 4 has concluded, and so we are half way through the Swiss rounds; it is still looking great for the Aussies, as most are still in contention for the top cut rounds. So, the goal is to finish the Swiss rounds with 6 wins and 2 losses (or better) by the end of the eighth round. Round 4 gave ...
Read More »A New Aussie Challenger Has Been Discovered; 3 Aussies, 3 Wins in Round 3 of the Nugget Bridge Major
Round 3 of the Nugget Bridge Major concluded on the morning of Tuesday the 18th of February, and it was mixed results for the Aussies. We lost Brent Tonnison (aguy) in the tournament, but we found another Aussie player that is already in the mix. Brent wasn’t active this week, and has therefore been dropped out of the tournament. The ...
Read More »Success and Upset: Australia’s Progress in Round 2 of the Nugget Bridge Major
The second set of Swiss rounds has concluded in the Nugget Bridge Major, and the tension is already high! Four Australian players have scored wins amidst the juicy round 2 action, which featured top world players and lots of drama. While Emma Williams (cobalte) lost her opening match last week, she has redeemed herself with a 2-1 victory over Fuzilla. ...
Read More »Successful Start for Australia in Round 1 of the Nugget Bridge Major
With $100 on the line and valuable practice for the 2014 VGC World Championship, the world’s best VGC players have lined up to play in the biggest online VGC event. Players including the defending World Champion, Arash Ommati (Mean), from Italy; strong American players like Aaron Zheng (Cybertron), who made top 4; and, the ever creative genius, Wolfe Glick (Wolfey), ...
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