Welcome to VGC Gemeinde Showdown!

Format and Rules

• Format: VGC Standard Rules – Regulation F, played on Pokémon Showdown

• Team Sheets: Open Team Sheets

• Check-In: 5-minute check-in timer

• Round Timing: Each round will begin a few minutes after the previous round concludes.

Discord

All participants must join the official Discord server to receive notifications about check-ins and new rounds.

Swiss Rounds & Top Cut

17–32 players → 5 Swiss → Top 4 or Top 8

33–64 players → 6 Swiss → Top Cut: X-2 or better (Max 16)

65–128 players → 7 Swiss → Top Cut: X-2 or better (Max 16)

129–256 players → 8 Swiss → Top Cut: X-2 or better (Max 16)

257+ players → 9 Swiss → Top Cut: X-2 or better (Max 16)

Match Structure

• All matches are Best-of-Three.

• Every game is allowed to run its natural course; no game will be terminated early except in exceptional circumstances such as Sudden Death.