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[[File:Video Game Championships 2009 logo.png|thumb|left|150px|The international logo for the 2009 Video Game Championships]] | [[File:Video Game Championships 2009 logo.png|thumb|left|150px|The international logo for the 2009 Video Game Championships]] | ||
The worldwide tournaments continued the following year; however, the name of the tournament was changed to the '''Pokémon Video Game Championships''' outside of Japan. Players could only use | The worldwide tournaments continued the following year; however, the name of the tournament was changed to the '''Pokémon Video Game Championships''' outside of Japan. Players could only use {{game|Platinum}}, and the [[form differences|alternate forms]] introduced in Platinum were ineligible. The [[Double Cup]] rules were reinstated. | ||
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In 2010, powerful legendary Pokémon such as {{p|Mewtwo}} were allowed once again. These Pokémon, referred to as '''special Pokémon''', were limited to two per team. Event Pokémon such as {{p|Mew}} were still disallowed. | In 2010, powerful legendary Pokémon such as {{p|Mewtwo}} were allowed once again. These Pokémon, referred to as '''special Pokémon''', were limited to two per team. Event Pokémon such as {{p|Mew}} were still disallowed. | ||
The tournament used only {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, and the rules followed the [[GS Cup]] rule set found in [[Flat Battle]] mode. All Pokémon above level 50 were leveled down to 50, while Pokémon below level 50 will retain their levels. Also, [[Pseudo-legendary|pseudo-legendaries]] like {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Tyranitar}} could finally compete, and Giratina | The tournament used only {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, and the rules followed the [[GS Cup]] rule set found in [[Flat Battle]] mode. All Pokémon above level 50 were leveled down to 50, while Pokémon below level 50 will retain their levels. Also, [[Pseudo-legendary|pseudo-legendaries]] like {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Tyranitar}} could finally compete, and Giratina in its [[Form differences#Giratina|Altered Forme]] was allowed. | ||
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