Pokémon VGC Resources

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Are you looking to get into Pokémon VGC or get better at the game but don't know where to find resources? Then you've come to the right place! Throughout this article, you'll find great resources from articles, content creators, and websites that will help make sure you can find the best links to improve your VGC game.

Websites and Tools

  • Damage Calculator: Our damage calculator allows you to optimize your EV Spreads by seeing how much damage a Pokémon takes from an attack and how much damage an attack will do.
  • Jolly Breloom: A dedicated forum that connects the Chinese VGC community.
  • LabMaus: A VGC website that shows usage statistics from both online and offline tournaments.
  • Liberty Note: A VGC website that's dedicated to Japanese players and their community.
  • Limitless VGC: Includes a detailed history of previous VGC tournaments and players.
  • Nugget Bridge: Highly quality VGC articles and team reports from 2012 to 2015.
  • Pikalytics: A website compiling usage stats from both Pokémon Showdown and online ranked battles.
  • Pokémon Liquidpedia: The official Pokémon wiki on Liquidpedia.
  • Pokémon Showdown: An online battle simulator that allows players to battle and test teams without the need to breed them for both VGC and Smogon.
  • r/VGC: A VGC-focused subreddit.
  • Smogon VGC: A subforum dedicated to VGC on the most popular competitive Pokémon website.
  • VGC guide: A VGC website that's perfect for players of all skill levels to learn the important aspects of competitive Pokémon at their own pace.
  • Victory Road: A VGC website in English and Spanish features real-time event coverage, team reports, and event results.

Content Creators

Podcasts

Facebook and Discord

Online Tournaments

Online tournaments are a great way to practice and compete from the comfort of your home. This section will highlight notable organizers who regularly host online tournaments, some hosting multiple weekly tournaments. The tournaments listed below are all held on Limitless' tournament platform and are free to enter.

VGC Coaching

The following VGC players offer coaching sessions where for different prices, they can help you improve your skills in specific areas of your battling. Check out the players below and schedule your next coaching session!

Articles and Guides

  • AchiEVing Perfection: Leonard Craft III talks about how to create great EV Spreads for your Pokémon.
  • Defend Yourself with a Question: 4-time Regional Champion Zach Droegkamp talks about justifying the decisions you make in battle.
  • Glossary: A collection of common terminology you'll hear when attending events.
  • How to Win a Regional: Official caster and 5-time Regional Champion Aaron Zheng talks about some helpful steps to take to win a Regional (This information applies to other types of events).
  • Key Differences between Singles and Doubles: This article discusses the main differences between Smogon Singles and the Double battles of VGC.
  • Momentum Management: Sam Bentham talks about maintaining the advantage over your opponent in battle.
  • Player’s Psychology: Psychologist and veteran player Ruben Yanguas discusses how situational positioning and Beck's Cognitive Theory apply to Pokémon.
  • Playing to Win: Daniel Nolan talks about developing a good attitude as a player.
  • Small Ways to Improve Your Game: Leonard Craft III talks about the small steps to become a better player (Written in 2013 but still applicable now).
  • Training for Pokémon like an Elite Athlete: Olympic athlete Rhydian Cowley talks about how his preparation for the Olympics translates to Pokémon.

Videos

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