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Pokemon VGC

The Pokemon Video Game Championships, or VGC, is a term that refers to the official multiplayer competitive scene.  Both in-person competitions and online competitions are available. The Pokemon Video Game Championships are part of the Play! Pokémon program.

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Pokemon VGC

Franchise
Pokemon
Released
2020-00-00
Developer(s)
The Pokemon Company
Publisher(s)
The Pokemon Company
Genre(s)
trading card game
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer , Local Multiplayer

Summary

The Pokemon Video Game Championships, or VGC, is a term that refers to the official multiplayer competitive scene.

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