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The February International Challenge Online Competition for Pokemon Sword and Shield will start on February 18, and you can sign up now! Check here for February International Challenge rulesets, battle formats, and available Pokemon.
List of Contents
| Duration | February 18, 2022 to February 20, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Registration Date | February 3 - 17, 2022 |
| Battle Format | Doubles |
| Match Rules | Ranked Battle Series 12 |
| Eligible Pokemon | Select Pokemon from National Pokedex |
| Team Composition | 3-6 Pokemon Team |
| Pokemon Level | Level 1 to 100 (Automatically set to Level 50) |
| Battle Limits | 15 Battles per day |
| Rewards | Shiny Galarian Articuno |
The February International Challenge follows the same ruleset as Ranked Batte Series 12, which allows two restricted Pokemon and the use of Dynamax and Gigantamax.
 Mewtwo
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 Lugia
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 Ho-oh
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 Kyogre
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 Groudon
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 Rayquaza
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 Dialga
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 Palkia
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Rayquaza
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 Reshiram
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 Zekrom
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 Kyurem
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 Cosmog
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 Cosmoem
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 Solgaleo
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 Lunala
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 Necrozma
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 Zacian
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 Zamazenta
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 Eternatus
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 Calyrex
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Players who participate in the February International Challenge will receive a shiny Galarian Articuno as a Mystery Gift at the end of the Online Competition.
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| Level | 70 |
|---|---|
| Original Trainer | Crown |
| Ability | Competitive |
| Nature | Random Nature |
| IVs | Random IVs |
| Held Item | No Held Item |
| Moveset | ・Freezing Glare
・Hurricane ・Psycho Cut ・Psycho Shift |
You need to have participated in at least 3 matches to qualify for the online competition's prize.
Moveset & Best Build for Galarian Articuno
| 1 | Complete the First Event in Slumbering Weald |
|---|---|
 The Mystery Gift feature will not be available until you complete the first event in the Slumbering Weald, which is the first time you encounter the game's legendary Pokemon. |
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| 2 | Choose Mystery Gift from the Menu |
 Open the game menu by pressing X, and select Mystery Gift; it has a pink present icon. |
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| 3 | Select Get a Mystery Gift |
 Select the first option, Get a Mystery Gift. |
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| 4 | Select Receiving Method |
 Choose Get Battle Stadium Rewards. |
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| 5 | Choose the Mystery Gift |
 Choose the Mystery Gift you want to receive. |
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| How to Sign Up | |
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| 1 | Press the X button to go to the menu. |
| 2 | Choose the Vs Option in the menu. |
| 3 | Select Battle Stadium. |
| 4 | Select Online Competition |
| 5 | Select Search Official Competition. |
| Competition | Description |
|---|---|
 Global Challenge Spring 2020
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Description: Two Restricted Pokemon allowed in intense Double Battles! Duration: April 15, 2022 ~ April 17, 2022 |
| Competition | Description |
|---|---|
 April International Challenge
|
Description: Two Restricted Pokemon allowed in intense Double Battles! Duration: April 15, 2022 ~ April 17, 2022 |
 March International Challenge
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Description: Two Restricted Pokemon allowed in intense Double Battles! Duration: March 11, 2022 ~ March 13, 2022 |
| February International Challenge
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Description: Two Restricted Pokemon allowed in intense Double Battles! Duration: Feb. 18, 2022 ~ Feb. 20, 2022 |
 Test Your Luck Online Competition
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Description: Test your luck with Metronome-only battles! Duration: Dec. 23, 2021 ~ Jan. 6, 2022 |
 Tiny Tourney Onlne Competition
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Description: Pokemon that are yet to evolve and are under 3'03'' take the center stage! Duration: Dec. 10, 2021 ~ Dec. 12, 2021 |
 Gym Challenge |
Description: Battle with Pokemon used by Gym Leaders! Duration: November 12 ~ November 14, 2021 |
 Spooky Cup 2021 |
Description: Doubles Battle for Spooky Pokemon! Duration: October 15 ~ October 17, 2021 |
 Mythical Melee |
Description: Legendary and Mythical Pokemon Only! Duration: September 10 ~ September 12, 2021 |
 Same Double Beat |
Description: Duplicate Pokemon and Items for Doubles Play! Duration: August 13 ~ August 15, 2021 |
 Water Paradise |
Description: A Water-type Pokemon only Online Competition! Duration: July 16 ~ July 18, 2021 |
 Fair and Square |
Description: Sub-Legandary Pokemon banned from competitive play! Duration: June 17 ~ June 20, 2021 |
 2020 International Challenge
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Description: Year-long Online Competitions! Duration: February 19 ~ February 27, 2020 |
February International Challenge
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There are two rayquazas, I'd assume the second one is supposed to be giratina