Trainers, turn your hats backwards and get ready to battle. The Pokemon Global Showdown is taking place from July 26 to July 29, and registration starts today. Read more about the competition and sign up here.

Pokemon Battle

The tournament is played over Wi-Fi through the Global Link system. Matches take place in a Single Battle Format, and every Pokemon is allowed (except for Chatot, because it plays back recorded voice, and people can make it say whatever they want).

So if you have a copy of Pokemon Black 2 or White 2, head over and register. Because if you register and compete, not only will you be one step closer to becoming a Pokemon Master, you’ll also be given the ability to participate in an online test competition for Pokemon X/Y.