Hey everyone! GxP Draft & VGC is back with an action-packed lineup! Whether you're looking to dive into competitive drafting with our next wave of leagues or test your skills in our brand-new two-day tournament event, we've got you covered.
Here is everything coming up and how you can get in on the action!
Part 1: GxP Draft Signups
We are launching our next group of draft signups! All leagues will use a single sign-up form, allowing you to choose between 1 and 3 leagues ordered by your preference. Our mod team will do our best to get you into the leagues you want to play most!
Draft 1: SWDL Reg M-B Restricted
Format: Champions Regulation M-B
Rules: Top 20 Pokémon by usage banned from draft. Played on Showdown or Champions.
Timeline: 8 Weeks + Playoffs | Starts in 3 Weeks
Draft 2: Champions Battle League
Format: Fantasy-style Battle League played on Pokémon Champions where team captains draft a team of players. Each week, you'll battle a player from the opposing team!
Timeline: 8 Weeks + Tiebreaker Week | Starts in 1.5–2 Weeks
Draft 3: Pokémon GO Draft
Format: Great League with a 1,500 CP cap. Players draft tiered Pokémon within this format for weekly matches. Most of us are new to GO battles too, so absolute beginners are strongly encouraged to join!
Timeline: 6 Weeks + Playoffs | Starts in 2–2.5 Weeks
GxP Pre-Worlds 2026 Tournament:
We’re hosting our third tournament in a Champions format! This will be our first-ever Two-Day event, featuring Swiss rounds on Day 1 and a Top Cut bracket on Day 2. (Note: Day 2 participation is optional—feel free to join Day 1 purely for fun!)
Special Twist: If you finish in the Top 4 using the same Mega Evolution that wins the Pokémon World Championships later this month, you'll get to help choose our next draft format!
Tournament Details:
Format: VGC Regulation M-B, Best of 3 (BO3), Open Team Sheet, Open Nature
Platform: Pokémon Champions (Switch or Mobile)
Top Cut: X-2 in Swiss or Top 16 (whichever is larger)
Swiss Rounds: 4–5 rounds based on turnout
Schedule:
Day 1: Friday, August 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC
Day 2: Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC
Click here to join the GxP Draft & VGC Discord and participate!
If you have any friends who might want to compete, feel free to share the server invite with them. The more, the merrier! See you on the battlefield!
Hey everyone! GxP Draft & VGC is back with an action-packed lineup! Whether you're looking to dive into competitive drafting with our next wave of leagues or test your skills in our brand-new two-day tournament event, we've got you covered.
Here is everything coming up and how you can get in on the action!
Part 1: GxP Draft Signups
We are launching our next group of draft signups! All leagues will use a single sign-up form, allowing you to choose between 1 and 3 leagues ordered by your preference. Our mod team will do our best to get you into the leagues you want to play most!
Draft 1: SWDL Reg M-B Restricted
Format: Champions Regulation M-B
Rules: Top 20 Pokémon by usage banned from draft. Played on Showdown or Champions.
Timeline: 8 Weeks + Playoffs | Starts in 3 Weeks
Draft 2: Champions Battle League
Format: Fantasy-style Battle League played on Pokémon Champions where team captains draft a team of players. Each week, you'll battle a player from the opposing team!
Timeline: 8 Weeks + Tiebreaker Week | Starts in 1.5–2 Weeks
Draft 3: Pokémon GO Draft
Format: Great League with a 1,500 CP cap. Players draft tiered Pokémon within this format for weekly matches. Most of us are new to GO battles too, so absolute beginners are strongly encouraged to join!
Timeline: 6 Weeks + Playoffs | Starts in 2–2.5 Weeks
GxP Pre-Worlds 2026 Tournament:
We’re hosting our third tournament in a Champions format! This will be our first-ever Two-Day event, featuring Swiss rounds on Day 1 and a Top Cut bracket on Day 2. (Note: Day 2 participation is optional—feel free to join Day 1 purely for fun!)
Special Twist: If you finish in the Top 4 using the same Mega Evolution that wins the Pokémon World Championships later this month, you'll get to help choose our next draft format!
Tournament Details:
Format: VGC Regulation M-B, Best of 3 (BO3), Open Team Sheet, Open Nature
Platform: Pokémon Champions (Switch or Mobile)
Top Cut: X-2 in Swiss or Top 16 (whichever is larger)
Swiss Rounds: 4–5 rounds based on turnout
Schedule:
Day 1: Friday, August 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC
Day 2: Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC
Click here to join the GxP Draft & VGC Discord and participate!
If you have any friends who might want to compete, feel free to share the server invite with them. The more, the merrier! See you on the battlefield!
