Pokémon Sword and Shield confirms new official online tournament with major lockouts

We have good news for fans of competitive Pokémon Sword and Shield. A new tournament has just been announced and you can start preparing for it now.

This online tournament is known as Fair and Square, with registration now available until 17 June at 23:59 UTC. Note that the matches will run from 18 June at 00:00 UTC until 20 June at 23:59 UTC.

Here are the details:

  • Individual competition
  • Only allow Pokémon in the Pokédex Galar, Armour Island, and Snows of the Crown.
  • Locks all Legendary Pokémon, including Sub Legendary Pokémon such as Articuno, Landorus, Tapu Koko, Naganadel, etc.
  • All participating players get 50 BP.