The 2018 International Challenge June online competition for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon has been announced on the Pokémon Global Link website. Full details are listed below and on our 7th Generation Online Competitions page which will be updated as new tournaments are announced.

2018 International Challenge June

Information
Region: International Registration Period: Thursday, June 7th, 2018 at 00:00 (UTC) through Thursday, June 14th, 2018 at 23:59 (UTC) Tournament Period: Friday, June 15th, 2018 at 00:00 (UTC) through Sunday, June 17th, 2018 at 23:59 (UTC) Ranking Results Announcement: July 2018 Player divisions: Junior Division: Born 2003 or later Masters Division: Born 2002 or earlier Junior Division players are limited to playing between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m., based on the easternmost time zone in each player’s country. Compatible Games: Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon Battle Type: Double Battle Banned Pokémon: Eligible Pokémon are restricted to those that were caught, traded, hatched from Eggs, or received as a Mystery Gift inPokémon Ultra Sun, Pokémon Ultra Moon, Pokémon Sun, or Pokémon Moon. Each Pokémon must have the black clover symbol on its Summary page. Pokémon from the National Pokédex No. 001 through 806 are permitted. Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Diancie, Hoopa, Volcanion, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala, Necrozma, Magearna, Marshadow, and Ash-Greninja cannot be used. Entry Gift: Qualified participants will receive 50 Battle Points.
Description
In the 2018 International Challenge June, Pokémon throughout the National Pokédex—excluding Mythical Pokémon and some Legendary Pokémon—are permitted in battle. Put together your best team and shoot for the top of the leaderboards! The 2018 International Challenge June Online Competition promises exciting online battles using the 2018 Championship Series format. This competition features Double Battles with teams of six Pokémon, of which four will participate in each match. Pokémon brought in via Poké Transporter are not permitted. See the competition regulations for a complete list of eligible Pokémon. All Pokémon will be set to Lv. 50 for the duration of the battles. There are no item restrictions except that no duplicate items are allowed. There will be a 5-minute player clock and 45-second turns. The top players in each age division will receive Championship Points, which contribute toward the chances of earning an invitation to the 2018 Pokémon World Championships. Players must be opted in to the Play! Pokémon program and have a Player ID at the time the competition begins to be eligible for Championship Points. All qualified competitors will also earn 50 Battle Points.
Competition Rules
• Items are allowed, but Trainers may not have duplicate items in their Battle Team. • Register four to six of your Pokémon to your Battle Team. • No two Pokémon on your team may have the same National Pokédex number. • All Pokémon in this competition will automatically become Lv. 50 for the duration of each match. • Four of the Pokémon you register to your Battle Team will be chosen to battle in each match. • A 5-minute time limit for each player will automatically be enforced in-game, beginning at the start of each battle. When a player’s time limit expires, that player will lose the game. • At the beginning of each battle, players have 90 seconds to select four Pokémon to battle with. • At the beginning of each turn, players have 45 seconds to select a move or change the Pokémon in battle. If a player’s selections have not been made by the end of this period, the game will automatically make selections for the player. • Players may battle up to 15 times per day of the competition. Any unplayed games will carry over to the following day. A new day begins at 00:00 (UTC).

Source: https://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/82a0eddc-b87c-40ea-bf02-4c94b4bbc7d4

The Ultra No Holds Barred online competition for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon has been announced on the Pokémon Global Link website. Full details are listed below and on our 7th Generation Online Competitions page which will be updated as new tournaments are announced.

Ultra No Holds Barred

Information
Region: International Registration Period: Thursday, May 17th, 2018 at 00:00 (UTC) through Thursday, May 24th, 2018 at 23:59 (UTC) Tournament Period: Friday, May 25th, 2018 at 00:00 (UTC) through Sunday, May 27th, 2018 at 23:59 (UTC) Ranking Results Announcement: June 2018 Player divisions: Junior Division: Born 2003 or later Masters Division: Born 2002 or earlier Junior Division players are limited to playing between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m., based on the easternmost time zone in each player’s country. Compatible Games: Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon Battle Type: Single Battle Banned Pokémon: Eligible Pokémon are restricted to National Pokédex No. 001 through 806, except Mewtwo, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Arceus, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Xerneas, Yveltal, Solgaleo, and Lunala. Entry Gift: Qualified participants will receive 50 Battle Points. To qualify, players must complete at least one battle.
Description
In the Ultra No Holds Barred Online Competition, Trainers create a team using Pokémon from the National Pokédex No. 001 through 806, excluding Arceus and some Legendary Pokémon.
Competition Rules
• Duplicate Pokémon are permitted. • Duplicate items are permitted. • Register three to six of your Pokémon to your Battle Team. • All Pokémon in this competition will automatically become Lv. 100 for the duration of each match. • A 10-minute time limit for each player will automatically be enforced in-game, beginning at the start of each battle. When a player’s time limit expires, that player will lose the game. • At the beginning of each battle, players have 90 seconds to select three Pokémon to battle with. • At the beginning of each turn, players have 30 seconds to select a move or change the Pokémon in battle. If a player has not made their selections at the end of this period, the game will automatically make selections for the player. • Players may battle up to 15 games per day of the competition. Any unplayed games will carry over to the following day. A new day begins at 00:00 (UTC).

Source: https://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/6681d4f2-b6c6-44f7-82c9-255b6fb21859

The 7th Global Misssion for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon called Get BP at the Battle Tree! will take place from May 1st, 2018 until May 14th, 2018. The goal is to collect 2,000,000 Battle Points.

Climb to the Top in the Next Global Mission!

Get ready to put your battle skills to the ultimate test during the “Get BP at the Battle Tree!” global mission in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon. During this challenge, the goal is to collect 2,000,000 Battle Points (BP) worldwide between May 1, 2018, at 00:00 (UTC) and May 14, 2018, at 23:59 (UTC). If this lofty goal is reached, every participant will receive 2,000 Festival Coins as a reward for their battle prowess.

Even if the goal isn’t reached, everyone will get a participation prize of 1,000 Festival Coins. Trainers who have registered their game at the Pokémon Global Link before the end of the global mission will receive double the number of Festival Coins—4,000 when the goal is reached, and 2,000 even if it isn’t. You’ll need a Pokémon Trainer Club account to register your game and collect the bonus Festival Coins, so be sure to sign up for a free account today.

In order to compete in the Battle Tree in Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Ultra Moon, you will need to play the game until you become Champion. The Battle Tree can then be accessed on Poni Island to the west of Poni Gauntlet. At the Battle Tree, Trainers will face a gauntlet of challengers. The goal is to defeat as many opponents in a row as possible without suffering a defeat. The more opponents you conquer, the more BP you earn.

So gather up a party of your most skilled Pokémon and prepare to battle your way to victory and glory! Together, we can make this global mission a success!

Source: https://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/2da95cd9-ebae-497e-bf49-7942ff5f4474

The Ultra Kalos Classic online competition for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon has been announced on the Pokémon Global Link website. Full details are listed below and on our 7th Generation Online Competitions page which will be updated as new tournaments are announced.

Ultra Kalos Classic

Information
Region: International Registration Period: Thursday, April 19th, 2018 at 00:00 UTC through Thursday, April 26th, 2018 at 23:59 UTC Tournament Period: Friday, April 27th, 2018 at 00:00 UTC through Sunday, April 29th, 2018 at 23:59 UTC Ranking Results Announcement: May 2018 Player divisions: Junior Division: Born 2003 or later Masters Division: Born 2002 or earlier Junior Division players are limited to playing between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m., based on the easternmost time zone in each player’s country. Compatible Games: Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon Battle Type: Single Battle Banned Pokémon: Eligible Pokémon are restricted to Pokémon found in the Kalos Pokédex. Regional variants of eligible Pokémon are prohibited. Mythical and some Legendary Pokémon cannot be used. Entry Gift: Qualified participants will receive 50 Battle Points. Players must complete at least one battle to qualify.
Description
We’re going back to Kalos with the Ultra Kalos Classic Online Competition hosted at the PGL. Only Pokémon from the Kalos region will be allowed in this tournament, but no region symbol is required, so you can bring in Pokémon from other games via Poké Transporter as long as they’re in the Kalos Pokédex. For this Single Battle competition, players will make a team of six Pokémon, of which three will compete in each match. Although Greninja is famously from the Kalos region, the special Ash-Greninja will not be allowed to battle. Mythical Pokémon, some Legendary Pokémon, and the Alolan variants of any Pokémon will not be permitted. All Pokémon above and below Lv. 50 will be set to Lv. 50 for the duration of the battles.
Competition Rules
• Z-Crystals are prohibited. • Duplicate items are prohibited. • Register three to six of your Pokémon to your Battle Team. • All Pokémon in this competition will automatically become Lv. 50 for the duration of each match. • A 10-minute time limit for each player will automatically be enforced in-game, beginning at the start of each battle. When a player’s time limit expires, that player will lose the game. • At the beginning of each battle, players have 90 seconds to select three Pokémon with which to battle. • At the beginning of each turn, players have 60 seconds to select a move or change the Pokémon in battle. If a player has not made their selections at the end of this period, the game will automatically make selections for the player. • Players may battle up to 15 times per day of the competition. Any unplayed games carry over to the following day. A new day begins at 00:00 UTC.

Source: https://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/1c8c3a4e-9b91-4199-be1f-8485e10705b8

The 6th Global Misssion for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon called Hatch a lot of Eggs! will take place from April 3rd, 2018 until April 16th, 2018. 5 million eggs need to be hatched worldwide for participants to receive 2,000 Festival Coins. Please note that the in-game goal states that the requirement is 3 million, not 5 million that the press release originally stated.

The Next Global Mission Is an Eggs-travaganza!

Pokémon fans, it’s your time to shine as the “Hatch a lot of Eggs!” global mission in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon involves hatching as many Pokémon Eggs as you can. The goal is to hatch 5,000,000 Eggs worldwide between 00:00 April 3, 2018, and 23:59 April 16, 2018 (UTC). If this Eggs-traordinary goal is reached, every participant will receive 2,000 Festival Coins as a reward for doing such an Egg-cellent job.

Even if the goal isn’t reached, everyone will get a participation prize of 1,000 Festival Coins. Trainers who have registered their game at the Pokémon Global Link by the end of the global mission will receive double the number of Festival Coins—4,000 when the goal is reached, and 2,000 even if it isn’t. Be sure to sign up today.

In order to discover Pokémon Eggs in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon, you will need to play the game until you reach Akala Island. There, you will find the Pokémon Nursery nestled within Paniola Ranch (just north of Paniola Town). If you drop off two compatible Pokémon there and leave them for a while, you may find an Egg when you return.

Pokémon Eggs are normally only found if Pokémon with opposite genders are left together in the Pokémon Nursery. Pokémon of similar types and caught in similar locations are often compatible, especially Pokémon of the same species. Ditto is a very handy Pokémon to leave at the Pokémon Nursery, as it can be paired with just about any other Pokémon. When you speak to the lady outside the Pokémon Nursery, she will tell you how well the two Pokémon you dropped off get along. The more the Pokémon like each other, the higher the odds that she’ll discover an Egg.

Now that you know what to do, it’s time to get cracking and hatch as many Pokémon Eggs as you can. Together, we can make this global mission an Eggs-plosive success!

Source: https://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/62a9ebe2-339d-4c8e-9e7b-c91fb046c7ca

The 5th Global Mission for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon called Trade Pokémon at the GTS! takes place from March 6th, 2018 until March 19th, 2018 and all Trainers must collectively collectively trade 1,000,000 Pokémon to receive 2,000 Festival Coins as a reward.

Make Tons of Trades for the Next Global Mission

Head to Festival Plaza in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon and trade as many Pokémon as possible using the GTS feature for the “Trade Pokémon at the GTS!” global mission, now in progress. The goal is for all Trainers to collectively trade 1,000,000 Pokémon by 23:59 UTC on March 19, 2018. If the goal is reached, every participant will receive 2,000 Festival Coins as a reward. Even if the goal isn’t reached, everyone will get a participation prize of 1,000 Festival Coins. Trainers who have registered their game at the Pokémon Global Link by the end of the global mission will receive double the number of Festival Coins—4,000 when the goal is reached, and 2,000 even if it isn’t. Be sure to sign up today.

Source: https://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/cc6718cf-c907-4c13-96b8-34013480c657

The fourth international tournament for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon has been announced. The 2018 International Challenge March will take place from Friday, March 23rd, 2018 through Sunday, March 25th, 2018 at 23:59 UTC. Full details are listed below and on our 7th Generation Online Competitions page which will be updated as new tournaments are announced.

2018 International Challenge March

Information
Region: International Registration Period: Thursday, March 15th, 2018 at 00:00 UTC through Thursday, March 22nd, 2018 at 23:59 UTC Tournament Period: Friday, March 23rd, 2018 at 00:00 UTC through Sunday, March 25th, 2018 at 23:59 UTC Ranking Results Announcement: April 2018 Player divisions: Junior Division: Born 2003 or later Masters Division: Born 2002 or earlier Junior Division players are limited to playing between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m., based on the easternmost time zone in each player’s country. Compatible Games: Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon Battle Type: Double Battle Banned Pokémon: Eligible Pokémon are restricted to those that were caught, traded, hatched from Eggs, or received as a Mystery Gift in Pokémon Ultra Sun, Pokémon Ultra Moon, Pokémon Sun, or Pokémon Moon. Each Pokémon must have the black clover symbol on its Summary page. Pokémon from the National Pokédex No. 001 through 806 are permitted. Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Diancie, Hoopa, Volcanion, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala, Necrozma, Magearna, Marshadow, and Ash-Greninja cannot be used. Entry Gift: Qualified participants will be eligible to earn Championship Points. All qualified participants will also receive 50 Battle Points. To qualify, eligible players must earn a place in the rankings by completing at least three battles.
Description
In the 2018 International Challenge March, Pokémon throughout the National Pokédex—excluding Mythical Pokémon and some Legendary Pokémon—are permitted in battle. Put together your best team and shoot for the top of the leaderboards! This competition features Double Battles with teams of six Pokémon, of which four will participate in each match. Pokémon brought in via Poké Transporter are not permitted. See the competition regulations for a complete list of eligible Pokémon. All Pokémon will be set to Lv. 50 for the duration of the battles. There are no item restrictions except that no duplicate items are allowed. There will be a 5-minute player clock and 45-second turns. The top players in each age division will receive Championship Points, which contribute toward the chances of earning an invitation to the Pokémon World Championships. Players must be opted in to the Play! Pokémon program and have a Player ID at the time the competition begins to be eligible for Championship Points. All qualified competitors will also earn 50 Battle Points.
Competition Rules
• Items are allowed, but Trainers may not have duplicate items in their Battle Team. • Register four to six of your Pokémon to your Battle Team. • No two Pokémon on your team may have the same National Pokédex number. • All Pokémon in this competition will automatically become Lv. 50 for the duration of each match. • Four of the Pokémon you register to your Battle Team will be chosen to battle in each match. • A 5-minute time limit for each player will automatically be enforced in-game, beginning at the start of each battle. When a player’s time limit expires, that player will lose the game. • At the beginning of each battle, players have 90 seconds to select four Pokémon to battle with. • At the beginning of each turn, players have 45 seconds to select a move or change the Pokémon in battle. If a player’s selections have not been made by the end of this period, the game will automatically make selections for the player. • Players may battle up to 15 times per day of the competition. Any unplayed games will carry over to the following day. A new day begins at 00:00 UTC.

Source: https://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/da60dd45-d12a-4700-b875-c2e351c2cb5e

The 4th Global Mission for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon called Harvest Poké Beans takes place from February 6th, 2018 until February 19th, 2018 and all Trainers must collectively harvest 30,000,000 Poké Beans to get the 2,000 Festival Coins reward.

The Next Global Mission Is Full of Beans!

Head to Poké Pelago in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon and gather as many Poké Beans as possible for the “Harvest Poké Beans!” global mission, now in progress. The goal is for all Trainers to collectively harvest 30,000,000 Poké Beans by 23:59 UTC on February 19, 2018. If the goal is reached, every participant will receive 2,000 Festival Coins as a reward. Even if the goal isn’t reached, everyone will get a participation prize of 1,000 Festival Coins. Trainers who have registered their game at the Pokémon Global Link by the end of the global mission will receive double the number of Festival Coins—4,000 when the goal is reached, and 2,000 even if it isn’t. Be sure to sign up today.

Source: https://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/f9c07bb4-392f-4110-b708-58a4624e2d92

The third international tournament for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon has been announced. Ultra Sinnoh Classic will take place from Friday, February 23rd, 2018 at 00:00 UTC through Sunday, February 25th, 2018 at 23:59 UTC. Full details are listed below and on our 7th Generation Online Competitions page which will be updated as new tournaments are announced.

Ultra Sinnoh Classic

Information
Region: International Registration Period: Thursday, February 15th, 2018 at 00:00 UTC through Thursday, February 22nd, 2018 at 23:59 UTC Tournament Period: Friday, February 23rd, 2018 at 00:00 UTC through Sunday, February 25th, 2018 at 23:59 UTC Ranking Results Announcement: March 2018 Player divisions: Junior Division: Born 2003 or later Masters Division: Born 2002 or earlier Junior Division players are limited to playing between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m., based on the easternmost time zone in each player’s country. Compatible Games: Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon Battle Type: Single Battle Banned Pokémon: Eligible Pokémon are restricted to Pokémon found in the Sinnoh Pokédex. Regional variants of eligible Pokémon are prohibited. Mythical and some Legendary Pokémon cannot be used. Entry Gift: Qualified participants will receive 50 Battle Points. Players must complete at least one battle to qualify.
Description
In the Ultra Sinnoh Classic Competition, Trainers create a team using only Pokémon found in the Sinnoh Pokédex, excluding Mythical and some Legendary Pokémon. The competition features Single Battles with teams of three to six Pokémon, of which three will compete in each match. Pokémon brought in via Poké Transporter will be permitted in battle. All Pokémon above and below Lv. 50 will be set to Lv. 50 for the duration of the battles. There are no item restrictions except that Mega Stones and Z-Crystals are banned, and no duplicate items are allowed. There will be a 10-minute player clock, with 60-second turns. All qualified participants in the Ultra Sinnoh Classic Online Competition will receive 50 Battle Points. Players must complete at least one battle to qualify. Registration for the Ultra Sinnoh Classic Online Competition starts Thursday, February 15, 2018, at 00:00 UTC.
Competition Rules
• Items are allowed, but Mega Stones, Z-Crystals, and duplicate items in a Battle Team are prohibited. • Register three to six of your Pokémon to your Battle Team. • All Pokémon in this competition will automatically become Lv. 50 for the duration of each match. • A 10-minute time limit for each player will automatically be enforced in-game, beginning at the start of each battle. When a player’s time limit expires, that player will lose the game. • At the beginning of each battle, players have 90 seconds to select three Pokémon with which to battle. • At the beginning of each turn, players have 60 seconds to select a move or change the Pokémon in battle. If a player has not made their selections at the end of this period, the game will automatically make selections for the player. • Players may battle up to 15 times per day of the competition. Any unplayed games carry over to the following day. A new day begins at 00:00 UTC.

Source: https://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/98e52b61-f498-4cee-8765-8cedceaf8e8a

The Pokémon Global Link website has announced another Global Mission for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon called "Win at the Battle Agency!". If participating players win a collective 100,000 times at the Battle Agency in Festival Plaza between January 9th, 2018 at 0:00 (UTC) and January 22nd, 2018 at 23:59 (UTC), every participant will receive 2,000 Festival Coins as a reward.

Get Ready to Battle in the Next Global Mission!

Travel to Festival Plaza and prepare for anything in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon during the “Win at the Battle Agency!” global mission. The goal is to win as many times as possible at the Battle Agency in Festival Plaza during the mission period! If players win a collective 100,000 times between January 9, 2018, at 0:00 (UTC) and January 22, 2018, at 23:59 (UTC), every participant will receive 2,000 Festival Coins as a reward.

Even if the goal isn’t reached, everyone will get a participation prize of 1,000 Festival Coins. Trainers who registered their game at the Pokémon Global Link by the end of the global mission will receive double the number of Festival Coins—4,000 when the goal is reached, and 2,000 even if it isn’t.

If you haven’t experienced the Battle Agency in Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Ultra Moon yet, you will need to complete Sophocles’s trial. Then visit Festival Plaza, enter the castle, and talk to the receptionist behind the right-hand table in the back. To start battling, select Challenge.

The Battle Agency tests your Pokémon battling skills when you take on a series of Trainers with a unique condition—you can’t use your own Pokémon! Instead, you rent one of three preselected Pokémon from the Battle Agency for free. Then you’ll be joined by two other Pokémon belonging to guests who have visited your Festival Plaza. It’s a fun and challenging take on the standard Pokémon battle.

Source: https://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/b58d30d7-dae1-47d6-8763-db5d754b37dd