Local Play Info
1upGames hosts many play nights and tournaments for trading card games, video games, and even board game play nights and trading events. Whether looking for ways to learn to play or get started in local events, or even how to play the games, here's where to get started! This page will be updated to help you out.
POKEMON VGC
Pokemon VGC Eligible Pokemon (Regulation G)
1upGames will use Regulation G starting in January 2025 Local Play
Though the rules seem complicated, they're easier than you think. Here's what is required for Regulation H competition that runs from Sept. 1, 2024 until Jan. 5, 2025 (though 1upGames will use Regulation H rules for its August local play.
1. Pick six pokemon for your team, and you'll play with four pokemon for the match. When the match is best of 3, you are allowed to change which four you use for each round.
2. You will need to fill out the Team Sheet completely for play, both pages. The judges get one page, the other you keep to show your opponent in each match.
3. WHICH POKEMON CAN I USE? For Regulation G any pokemon from the Paldean, Kitakami, and Blueberry Academy pokedexes, as well as pokemon transferred from Pokemon Home, are legal for play. Legal pokemon are not limited to pokemon caught in Paldea/Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, as long as they can be transferred from Pokemon Home. EXCLUDED pokemon that cannot be used are Pecharunt and those on the banned list. One Legendary Pokemon can be included on a team.
4. Matches are double matches, meaning there are two pokemon on the field at a time (unless you only have one left, of course).
5. No two pokemon of the same species, or that have the same pokedex number. Pokemon may hold items but no two pokemon can hold the same item. No two pokemon may have the same name, and pokemon cannot be named after another species of pokemon (for instance, you cannot name your pikachu "Raichu" or "Bulbasaur".
6. You must bring your own Nintendo Switch, and you alone are responsible for being able to charge the system and keep it charged during each match. Players whose systems lose power during a match will be penalized a match loss. Players must also have a legal copy of the game, either an official cartridge or an official download from the online store.
7. Players must also have a Pokemon Trainer account, which can be aquired at Pokemon.com. Players will need to bring their Trainer Account Number to the competition. This must be completed before the start of competition.
8. LOCAL RULES OF PLAY - NO foul language. No yelling. No fighting. No drugs or alcohol are permitted. Good hygeine is expected and required by Pokemon International rules, and you can be disqualified and asked to leave the store for not following these rules.
9. HAVE FUN!!! This should be the golden rule. Have fun, and allow others at the store to have fun as well. Good sportsmanship and manners are key.
Rules and banned pokemon listed on Victory Road website.
POKEMON TGC
Pokemon TGC Eligible Pokemon (Sets F, G, & H)
1upGames will use these sets until mid-March 2025 Rotation Local Play
Though the rules seem complicated, they're easier than you think. Here's what is required:
1. Deck must have exactly 60 cards, no more than four of any card with the same name except the following:
Radiant Pokemon - only one allowed.
Ace Spec cards - only one allowed.
Basic Energy cards - up to 59 allowed.
2. Players are to provide their own accessories, including playmat if used, dice, coins, damage markers, VStar markers, etc.
3. Players must be on time ready to play at the scheduled time. Please come up to an hour early to register, pay for events, and ensure decklists are filled and turned in. Failure to be on time may result in penalties up to and including a game loss or ineligibility for entry.
4. Card sleeves are required and available for purchase in store. All sleeves must be exactly the same in every respect, not see-through on the back, and not have any damage such as bends or tears. All these can be seen as "marking cards" and forbidden in official Play! Pokemon events.
5. There are three divisions: Juniors, Seniors, and Masters. Juniors and Seniors may be asked to play Masters Players if not enough people are available for those divisions.
6. Players must also have a Pokemon Trainer account, which can be aquired at Pokemon.com. Players will need to bring their Trainer Account Number to the competition. This must be completed before the start of competition. Assistance can be given in store if needed.
7. LOCAL RULES OF PLAY - NO foul language. No yelling. No fighting. No drugs or alcohol are permitted. Good hygeine is expected and required by Pokemon International rules, and you can be disqualified and asked to leave the store for not following these rules.
8. HAVE FUN!!! This should be the golden rule. Have fun, and allow others at the store to have fun as well. Good sportsmanship and manners are key.
Rules and banned pokemon listed on Victory Road website.