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The Pok\u00e9mon Scarlet<\/em> and Violet<\/em> VGC format will be shifting to Regulation D from July 1 to Sept. 30, 2023. This means the most important tournament of the season, the Pok\u00e9mon <\/em>World Championships, will be held under Regulation D rules.<\/p>

Whether you\u2019re headed to Worlds or plan on climbing the online ladder, here\u2019s everything you need to know about Regulation D.<\/p>