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==Video Game Championships== | ==Video Game Championships== | ||
{{bulbanews|VGC 2011 locations announced}} | {{bulbanews|VGC 2011 locations announced}} | ||
Participants had to use the {{ | Participants had to use the {{game|Black and White|s}} for the tournament, and matches were conducted via the Live Event Battle Competition function that is found within the game. This feature allows players to preview the opponents Pokémon at the start of the match without revealing held items or learned moves. | ||
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This year, players competed in one of three divisions instead of two: the Junior Division, the Senior Division and the Masters Division. | This year, players competed in one of three divisions instead of two: the Junior Division, the Senior Division and the Masters Division. | ||
All matches were [[Double Battle | All matches were [[Double Battle]]s and only Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number|Unova Pokédex]] could be entered, with the exception of {{p|Victini}}, {{p|Reshiram}}, {{p|Zekrom}}, {{p|Kyurem}}, {{p|Keldeo}}, {{p|Meloetta}} and {{p|Genesect}}. | ||
Similar to [[Flat Battle]] mode, Pokémon of Levels 51 and above would be temporarily reduced to Level 50, while Pokémon Level 50 and below would retain their levels. Held items may be used, but no two Pokémon from the same team may hold the same held item. Players were not allowed to change their held items after they have registered, and could only use items from within the game and those received at an official Pokémon event or promotion. | Similar to [[Flat Battle]] mode, Pokémon of Levels 51 and above would be temporarily reduced to Level 50, while Pokémon Level 50 and below would retain their levels. Held items may be used, but no two Pokémon from the same team may hold the same held item. Players were not allowed to change their held items after they have registered, and could only use items from within the game and those received at an official Pokémon event or promotion. | ||