Get ready for
double trouble in the next Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield in-game competition, which has been dubbed
Same Double Beat. As the name suggests, this latest competition lets Trainers
show off their skills in a series of Double Battles. You’re allowed to have
duplicate Pokémon on your team, and you can come equipped with duplicate items.
However, Legendary Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon are prohibited from this
competition. Participants will earn 50 Battle Points, so assemble your best
team and prepare for a challenge!
The sign-up period
for the Same Double Beat in-game competition is from Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at 10:00 p.m. PDT until Thursday, August 12,
2021, at 4:59 p.m. PDT.
To register for the competition, follow these steps:
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Launch your Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield game.
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Open the X menu.
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Select VS.
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Select Battle Stadium.
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Select Online Competitions.
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Select Search Official Competitions.
The competition
takes place from Thursday, August 12,
2021, at 5:00 p.m. PDT until Sunday, August 15, 2021, at 4:59 p.m. PDT.
The competition will
be comprised of Double Battles, and you can have duplicate Pokémon on your
Battle Team. Your Pokémon can also be holding more than one of the same item.
Galar Pokédex No.
001–380 and 383–397, Isle of Armor Pokédex No. 001–099 and 102–210, and Crown
Tundra Pokédex No. 001–196 are eligible for battle.
Each Pokémon in
your Battle Team must have the Galar symbol or battle-ready symbol. Review the
Eligible Pokémon section of the competition rules from within your game for
details.
To view your rankings after the competition has ended, follow these steps:
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Launch your Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield game.
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Open the X menu.
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Select VS.
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Select Battle Stadium.
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Select Online Competitions.
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Select Search Official Competitions.
To receive your participation gift after the competition, follow these steps:
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Launch your Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield game.
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Open the X menu.
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Select Mystery Gift.
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Select Get a Mystery Gift.
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Select Get Battle Stadium Rewards.
Which Pokémon and items will you bring into these Double Battles? Choose wisely, and good luck in the Same Double Beat competition!
Source: Pokemon
