Return To Roots In Kanto Pokémon Online Competition!

The Pokémon Global Link often hosts specialized online competitions–usually with quirky rules.  These can range from Halloween competitions using only ghost pokemon, to even ones where specific legendary Pokemon are allowed.

The latest tournament, however, is a blast from the past!

Dubbed the “Kanto Classic”, this online competition only allows the use of the first 149 Pokémon in the National Pokedex, and they’re not allowed to hold items either.  This format mimics the battling conventions of the original Red/Blue/Yellow, which was before Pokémon were able to hold items.

Unfortunately you won’t be able to compete in this competition unless you own Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire, barring players who own X/Y.  Also, there are usually special prizes attached to each competition–most times it’s special berries, or even an obscene amount of Poke Miles… however for this one, you will received a free Dragonite!

And not just any Dragonite, but rather the exact one that the League Champion Lance used at the end of Pokémon R/B/Y–a level 62 Dragonite that knows the move Barrier (which is unobtainable through normal gameplay), as well as the moves Agility, Slam, and Hyper Beam.  In order to qualify for the Dragonite, you simply need to enter the competition through the Pokemon Global Link and battle three times through to completion.  The competition registration begins on Thursday, February 25, and ends on March 4, which is when the competition will start.

Will you be entering?  If so, I’ll be looking forward to seeing you in the competition!

Source: Pokemon Global Link