Start/End Dates	2012-03-03 through 2012-03-03
Country	United Kingdom

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The Pokémon Video Game National Championships were held throughout Europe during March and April of 2012 and were open to all players. Winners can earn invitations and Travel Awards to the Pokémon Video Game World Championships in Waikoloa, Hawaii, as well as other cool prizes. This Shiny Larvitar was distributed at the championships at Birmingham, National Exhibition Centre, Hall 11.


A promo video for the United Kingdom's National Championships was also released and can be viewed below.

United Kingdom National Championships Promo Video

Press Release - GO SHINY LARVITAR!

A rare Shiny Pokémon confirmed as character distribution at the 2012 Pokémon Video Game National Championships: www.pokemon.co.uk/vgc

The Pokémon Company International today announced that there will be a unique character distribution at the 2012 Pokémon™ Video Game National Championships taking place across Europe during March and April. Attendees will be able to walk away with a rare Shiny Larvitar, a Rock- and Ground-type Pokémon with unusual colouring. Players will need to bring along their copy of the Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version game and their Nintendo DS™, Nintendo DSi™, Nintendo DSi XL™, or Nintendo 3DS™ system to receive this unique distribution.

This Shiny Larvitar knows the powerful Fighting-type move Superpower, which can only be learned in Pokémon HeartGold or Pokémon SoulSilver from a special tutor. It also comes holding a useful Chople Berry, which is difficult to obtain in the games. Larvitar can eventually evolve into Tyranitar, which, thanks to its strong stats and its Ability to kick up an unending Sandstorm, has been a very popular character since its introduction in Pokémon Gold Version and Pokémon Silver Version in 2000.

Source: http://www.pokemon.co.uk/vgc

Larvitar Shines at the National Championships!

Be sure to get a shiny Larvitar when you attend a Pokémon Video Game National Championship event!


Pokémon video game players: don't miss your chance to compete at a Pokémon National Championship event near you! The Pokémon National Championships are free events open to everyone, whether you plan to participate or you just want to watch the action.

When you come, don't forget to bring your Nintendo DS system and your copy of Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version so you can receive a special Shiny Larvitar via local wireless distribution! This Larvitar would be extremely difficult to catch and raise in the wild, so this is an opportunity that you can't miss. The Shiny Larvitar already knows the Superpower move, a move that would otherwise be tough to learn. And the Pokémon is holding a Chople Berry, one of the rare Berries usually found in the Pokémon Dream World. Plus, Shiny Larvitar comes in a Cherish Ball and is marked with an Event Ribbon, making it a truly special Pokémon!

Have fun playing in the Pokémon National Championships, and be sure to bring your copy of Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version so you can get an amazing Shiny Larvitar!

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-news/op_shiny_larvitar-2012-02-21/