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Pokemon VGC

The Pokemon Video Game Championships, or VGC, is a term that refers to the official multiplayer competitive scene.  Both in-person competitions and online competitions are available. The Pokemon Video Game Championships are part of the Play! Pokémon program.

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Franchise:
Pokemon
Released:
2020
Developer:
The Pokemon Company
Publisher:
The Pokemon Company
Genre:
trading card game
Multiplayer:
Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer
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