IITH Pokémon Showdown Random Doubles Tournament #01

Get ready for the ultimate test of adaptability and battling skills!

After the huge success of the VGC Tournament, The Otaku Club and Glitch are coming together to host the first-ever Pokémon Showdown Random Doubles Tournament! Whether you're a seasoned Pokémon battler or just looking to have some fun, this tournament is your chance to jump into competitive Pokémon battles, test your skills, and compete against fellow trainers.

🎮 Tournament Details

• Format: Pokémon Showdown Random Battle (Doubles)
• Date: 22 October 2026 (May extend to the next day)
• Time: 9:00 PM onwards
• Platform: Pokémon Showdown
• Mode: Online

⚔️ Tournament Format

All battles will be played in the Gen 9 Random Battle (Doubles) format on Pokémon Showdown. Teams are randomly generated for every battle, so there's no need to build a team beforehand!

Matchmaking, pairings, and tournament standings will be managed through Limitless VGC.

📋 How to Participate

1. Register for the tournament through this page.
2. Make sure you have access to Pokémon Showdown.
3. Join the tournament at the scheduled time and keep an eye on the pairings and announcements on Limitless VGC.
4. Play your matches on Pokémon Showdown, ensuring that the battle timer is enabled.

Please ensure that you're available at the scheduled time and check for tournament announcements and match instructions.

🏆 Who Can Participate?

This tournament is exclusively open to current students, faculty, staff, and alumni of IIT Hyderabad (IITH). We welcome all members of the IITH community to participate, compete, and showcase their Pokémon battling skills!

Whether you're an experienced Random Battles player or a beginner who wants to experience the excitement of Pokémon battles, come join us. Since teams are randomly generated, the tournament is all about making the most of what you're given, adapting to unexpected situations, and outplaying your opponent!

🏆 Prizes

The battles aren't just for glory! The top trainers will walk away with some special Pokémon-themed rewards.

🥇 1st Place

• ✨ A Shiny Dialga, delivered through Pokémon HOME.
• An A3-size Dialga poster.

🥈 2nd Place

• An A4-size Pokémon poster.

Compete, strategize, and battle your way to the top for a chance to take home these rewards!

Note: The Shiny Dialga will be distributed through Pokémon HOME only. The winner must have access to Pokémon HOME to receive the Pokémon.

Hosted By

The Otaku Club × Glitch

Gotta battle 'em all!

Note: Please save your matches as there is a chance for them to be put up on the official Otaku Club Youtube Channel.

For any queries, please reach out here: WhatsApp Group