Below are all of the niche moves for Pokemon in VGC 2018. If you see something missing that definitely belongs on this list, please contact @Braverius via Twitter or let us know in the comments. BOLD indicates the Pokemon can learn the move in USUM but not in SM. Catelog of Categories A) Setup Moves / Stat Boosters B) Speed Control ...
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Glossary of Pokémon VGC 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 Video Game Specific Terms
Read More »Team Analysis – Therazer456’s Gardevoir + ZapCat
Hello Trainer Tower readers, I’m Conan Wild, otherwise known as Therazer456. I started my journey into doubles with the Black and White online ladders in 2013. I started VGC in 2014 with the April Friendly, my first event was 2015 UK Nationals where I got a top 128/6-3 finish with a Mega Gardevoir based team with Life Orb HP Grass ...
Read More »VGC 18 – Useful Items and TMs
In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon there are countless Items and TMs to discover whilst exploring Alola. Below, we’ve listed the most useful Items and TMs that you’re going to need to get you ready for VGC18! Items TMS Find more VGC18 resources here!
Read More »VGC 18 Move Tutors
In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon there are numerous Move Tutors throughout Alola. In VGC18, moves taught by the Move Tutors are allowed in competitive play! Below, we have provided the most important moves your Pokémon can learn from the various Move Tutors. These moves are what we’ve deemed most important for VGC18. Find more VGC18 resources here!
Read More »VGC 2018 Resource Index
Everyone has to start somewhere! Many new or returning players may struggle to find VGC-specific resources. From the basics of strategy to team construction or format information, knowing where to read and who’s knowledge to trust can be a hard task. In an information-based game such as ours, the right resources are critical to both learning to play, elevating your ...
Read More »Milotic among the stars – a 7th place London IC report
Hello everyone! I’m Davide Carrer, a VGC player from Milan, Italy. You may also know me from my Twitter or IGN, Nirinbo (@Nirinbo_VGC). I started playing competitively at the end of VGC 16, knowing a lot about Pokemon, but nothing about VGC itself. In roughly one year, I earned some important achievements, such as second place at Lipsia Regionals, a ...
Read More »Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Giveaway
Trainer Tower is giving away a copy of Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon! Read to find out more about how you can enter this giveaway!
Read More »PKMN-id Trainer Circuit
Take a look at the grassroots circuit in Indonesia, conducted by the PKMN-id community!
Read More »Welcome to the 2017 VGC World Cup
The World Cup of VGC is designed to be an annual, post-Worlds tournament to showcase the best of the best in each country
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