The second international tournament for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon has been announced. 2018 International Challenge January will take place from Friday, January 26th, 2018 at 00:00 UTC through Sunday, January 28th, 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 January

Information
Region: International Registration Period: Thursday, January 18, 2018, at 00:00 UTC, through Thursday, January 25, 2018, at 23:59 UTC Tournament Period: Friday, January 26, 2018, at 00:00 UTC, through Sunday, January 28, 2018, at 23:59 UTC Ranking Results Announcement: February 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 receive 50 Battle Points. To qualify, players must complete at least one battle.
Description
Try new tactics using the 2018 Championship Series format in the 2018 International Challenge January Online Competition. With the new regulations in place, Pokémon throughout the National Pokédex—excluding Mythical Pokémon and some Legendary Pokémon—are permitted in battle. It’s a great opportunity to showcase new strategies and try out fresh ideas. The 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 above and below Lv. 50 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. Registration for the 2018 International Challenge January begins Thursday, January 18, 2018, at 00:00 UTC. The competition goes from Friday, January 26, 2018, at 00:00 UTC, until Sunday, January 28, 2018, at 23:59 UTC. Trainers will be limited to 15 battles per day. Junior and Senior Division players (born in 2003 or later) are limited to playing between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m., based on the easternmost time zone in each player’s country.
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/71bc8aca-0e9b-4bc9-bcff-b956957f68d6

From December 12th, 2017 until December 25th, 2017, the second Global Mission for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon, called Have Fun Mantine Surfing!, took place. The goal was for all participating Trainers to collectively earn 1,000,000 Beach Points (BP) in Mantine Surf events.

The “Have Fun Mantine Surfing!” Global Mission Was a Success!

The “Have Fun Mantine Surfing!” global mission has concluded, and the goal was reached! You and Pokémon fans all around the world joined together to hit the sands of Alola and earn 8,543,244 Beach Points in the Mantine Surf activity in the new Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon games. Everyone who contributed will receive a reward of 2,000 Festival Coins. Trainers who have registered their games at the Pokémon Global Link will earn 4,000 Festival Coins. Check with the global mission receptionist in Festival Plaza to receive your participation prize. Congratulations again to everyone who participated in the latest global mission.

Source: https://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/403243c7-1443-498a-a3c0-12e43d054865

The Pokémon Global Link website has announced that a patch will be coming in December 2017 for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon that addresses some issues.

The Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon Update Is on the Way

An update for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon will be available later in December 2017. This update will be required to play online—you will receive a message in your game if you attempt to go online before updating.

Note that once this version has been installed, any Battle Videos saved prior to the update cannot be played or shared.
The update will include fixes to these issues:
· On rare occasions at the beginning of the game, if you choose Litten as your first partner Pokémon, the game stops right after the cutscene and prevents you from proceeding.
· The Wide Guard move doesn’t work correctly against some Z-Moves.
​· The Ion Deluge move doesn’t work correctly.
· When a Pokémon learns moves using BP at Mantine Surf Spots or Battle Tree, it will sometimes automatically forget moves it already knows.

Source: https://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/23373794-1b54-4148-b297-706f6a1f715e

The first tournament for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon has been announced. Johto x Alola (ジョウト×アローラ) will take place from Friday, December 15th, 2017 at 00:00 UTC through Sunday, December 17th, 2017 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.

Johto x Alola (ジョウト×アローラ)

Information
Region: International Registration Period: Thursday, December 7th, 2017 at 00:00 UTC through Thursday, December 14th, 2017 at 23:59 UTC Tournament Period: Friday, December 15th, 2017 at 00:00 UTC through Sunday, December 17th, 2017 at 23:59 UTC Ranking Results Announcement: December 2017 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 Pokémon found in the Johto and Alola Pokédexes. Mewtwo, Ho-Oh, Lugia, Zygarde, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala, Necrozma and all Mythical Pokémon cannot be used. Entry Gift: Qualified participants will receive 50 Battle Points. To qualify, players must complete at least one battle.
Description
The first Online Competition featuring the Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon games brings together Pokémon from two regions. In the Johto x Alola Competition, Trainers create a team using only Pokémon found in the Johto and Alola Pokédexes, excluding Mythical Pokémon and some Legendary Pokémon. It’s a great opportunity to put Pokémon you may have caught in the recently rereleased Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver into action! With new Pokémon adventures come new Pokémon Global Link Online Competitions! It’s time to get ready for the Johto x Alola Online Competition, the first Online Competition to feature Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon. This Double Battle tournament will permit the Pokémon found in the Alola region’s expanded Pokédex. And to celebrate the recent release of Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver on Virtual Console, it’ll permit Pokémon originally discovered in Johto and Kanto, too. Pokémon transferred through Poké Transporter will be permitted in this competition. All held items will be permitted—including Mega Stones and Z-Crystals. Mythical Pokémon and some Legendary Pokémon will be prohibited, so you should check out the regulations for full details before you start planning your team. Adjusting to the unusual group of Pokémon available for this competition is sure to be a fun challenge for veterans and first-time participants alike. We’ll go over some key elements to consider when constructing your team for this competition: Mega-Evolved Pokémon, the new Ultra Beasts, and Move Tutors found in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon, and some other key Pokémon likely to be major players in the Johto x Alola Online Competition. Make Room for Mega-Evolved Pokémon After a year off from most competitions, expect Mega-Evolved Pokémon to be major factors in the Johto x Alola Online Competition. Many powerful Mega-Evolved Pokémon are available for this competition, so you should make sure your team has a plan against each of them. Mega Salamence is one of the most powerful Mega-Evolved Pokémon, and it could be especially effective in this competition because Mega Gardevoir isn’t permitted. The Aerilate Ability causes Hyper Voice and Double-Edge to deal sky-high damage, and Mega Salamence’s attacks will come quick thanks to its breakneck Speed. Even the Intimidate Ability most Salamence have is sure to be highly coveted because the competition bars Landorus. Battles using Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire games rarely featured Mega Metagross, but the discovery of Tapu Lele has made it a more formidable opponent. Zen Headbutt deals incredible damage on Psychic Terrain, and Mega Metagross’s Steel-type attacks are impactful against the bevy of Fairy-type Pokémon in modern battles. It’s sure to stand out with Aegislash and many of the most powerful Ground-type Pokémon unavailable for this competition, but you can pair it with Tapu Bulu’s Grassy Surge if you’re still concerned about Earthquake attacks. Mega Charizard Y is a dominant attacker under the harsh sunlight summoned by its Drought Ability, and it too has some unique advantages in this competition. Teams based around the Drizzle Ability are missing Ludicolo and Swampert for this competition, while teams built around Sandstorm are missing Excadrill. This could cause fewer Trainers to bring teams featuring Abilities that change the weather and keep the skies clear for Trainers employing Charizard, who may only have to worry about Tyranitar. Most Pokémon we often see holding Mega Stones in competitions have been spotted in Alola, too. Perhaps the biggest beneficiary of Landorus’s and Heatran’s absences is Mega Mawile, which is likely to be the premier Mega-Evolved Pokémon on teams focused around Trick Room. Teams built around Mega Gengar’s Shadow Tag will be missing out on Gothitelle and Liepard in this competition, but Whimsicott’s presence ensures some Trainers will try out the tricky Ghost type. And plenty of less frequently seen Mega-Evolved Pokémon will be available to resourceful Trainers, including Mega Ampharos, Mega Manectric, Mega Lopunny, Mega Houndoom, Mega Sableye, Mega Steelix, and Mega Tyranitar. New Challengers Approach The Johto x Alola Online Competition will be the first opportunity for Trainers to try out the newly discovered Ultra Beasts in tournament play. Each are sure to be worthy competitors. Don’t forget that each of them has the Beast Boost Ability, which increases the Ultra Beast’s highest stat after it knocks out a foe. The capacity to learn Trick Room and strong scores in key stats may enable UB Assembly to overcome its challenging type combination in this competition. Trainers may seize the opportunity to try it out in a tournament where so few other Pokémon that can learn Trick Room are permitted—especially with Aegislash, Landorus, and Terrakion prohibited. UB Burst might have been more hotly anticipated when the Alola region featured fewer Fire-type Pokémon than it does now, but its Special Attack and types may still allow it to heat up the tournament. Its type combination should enable it to be a key attacker against Metagross, Tapu Lele, and Charizard, and it can learn Will-O-Wisp to slow down physical attackers like Kangaskhan. Several previously introduced Alolan Pokémon moved up the roster a little thanks to new discoveries. Two new Z-Moves could garner some attention. Kommo-o’s Clangorous Soulblaze boosts all its stats and damages both foes, so Trainers may take the chance to try out stat-boosting strategies that require less commitment than Eevee’s Extreme Evoboost. Mimikyu has a new Z-Move, too, and we expect to see some Trainers try it given how popular Fairium Z was. And don’t forget to check out the new Move Tutors—Tapu Fini and Primarina can now learn Icy Wind, Togedemaru can learn Electroweb, and Silvally can learn Tailwind. Regional Reinforcements Several hundred Pokémon are eligible for this competition, so it can be tricky to know which ones to focus on as you prepare. There are a few more Pokémon to give special attention. Arcanine was one of the most popular Pokémon in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon competitions, largely because few other Pokémon with the Intimidate Ability were permitted. It’s still likely to be a popular choice in the Johto x Alola Online Competition, but expect the additions of Hitmontop and Scrafty to diversify the field. Both are also capable of learning Fake Out, making them better choices for strategies that take a few turns to get going. Teams looking to combat Intimidate have the option of selecting Bisharp for its Defiant Ability, but we’ve seen more Trainers stick with Milotic’s Competitive Ability recently (even when both Pokémon are available). Jellicent’s Cursed Body could be another key Ability in longer battles in this competition: the Floating Pokémon has been a much more popular choice for battles in Alola than it was in Hoenn or Kalos. Keep an eye out for some tricky combinations available in this competition. We often see Trainers pair a Volcarona that knows Quiver Dance with a Pokémon that knows Fake Out to help it safely raise its Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed. An Azumarill that knows Belly Drum and Aqua Jet can be almost unstoppable if you don’t take it down quickly, so be careful if you see one paired with a Pokémon that knows Follow Me or Rage Powder. Most of Kanto and Johto’s Legendary Pokémon are permitted in this competition, and many of them will join the tapu as this tournament’s preeminent threats. Zapdos is normally selected because it can use Tailwind, but it’s a tricky foe because it can do heavy damage with Electrium Z or hunker down for a long battle with Misty or Psychic Seed (keep an eye out for Hawlucha using similar strategies). Entei’s Sacred Fire makes it an amazing Fire-type attacker, while Suicune’s appeal is incredible stoutness combined with Tailwind or Icy Wind. Veteran competitors are probably used to fighting the tapu and their Surge Abilities by now. Each are important enough that we’d suggest brushing up on Terrains if you’re not sure how each of them work. Keep an eye out for Abilities that change the weather as well—Charizard and Tyranitar are likely to be frequent combatants in the Johto x Alola Online Competition. Pelipper, Politoed, Torkoal, Ninetales, and Alolan Ninetales could all make appearances, too. Don’t forget to register for the Johto x Alola Online Competition between Thursday, December 7, 2017, at 00:00 UTC, through Thursday, December 14, 2017, at 23:59 UTC so you don’t miss out. Battles will start on Friday, December 15, 2017, and you’ll net an easy 50 BP if you complete at least one battle. Good luck in the competition, and check back once rankings are posted to find out which strategies were victorious.
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. • 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 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 four Pokémon with which to battle. • At the beginning of each turn, players have 45 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.

Sources: https://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/f3982e5b-1a59-432f-8d64-e54650916f41 and https://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/cb263209-c5fb-4e56-94c7-845902f6e233

The official Pokémon Global Link has announced that Global Missions will be returning for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon and have also announced a schedule for the upcoming missions. The first Global Mission: Catch a lot of Pokémon! will take place from November 17th, 2017 until November 28th, 2017. Trainers must collectively catch 10,000,000 Pokémon to reach the goal.

Global Missions Begin Anew

Global missions return with the launch of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon! The first global mission is now active: “Catch a lot of Pokémon!” The goal is for all Trainers to collectively catch 10,000,000 Pokémon by November 28, 2017. 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, so be sure to sign up today.

Start catching as many Pokémon as you can for the “Catch a lot of Pokémon!” global mission now!

Source: https://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/9d5db968-3a32-40b8-9e11-f4d13d5f9701

How to Participate in Global Missions

Band together with your fellow Trainers in global missions: limited-time events where everyone tries to meet a collective goal. If the goal is met, everyone who participated gets a global mission reward! Don’t worry if the goal isn’t reached—you can count on a global mission participation prize for everyone who chipped in.

Follow these steps to join the global mission:
1. Enter Festival Plaza in Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Ultra Moon by selecting it in your in-game menu, which you’ll find by pressing the X Button.
2. Enter Festival Plaza’s central castle.
3. Speak to the global mission receptionist on the right and let her know you want to participate in the global mission.
4. Remember to return before the mission ends to sync your game to add to the global count! Once you’ve joined the global mission, talk to the receptionist to have your progress sent to the Pokémon Global Link. Also, if you’ve registered your game to a PGL account, simply connecting to the internet while in Festival Plaza will cause your game to sync automatically, sending your progress to the server.

How to check your progress toward the global goal

Talk to the receptionist to check on the overall progress toward the goal and to update your own progress as well. You can also check on the progress by visiting the home page of the Pokémon Global Link.

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon Global Mission Schedule

November 17–28, 2017: Catch a lot of Pokémon!
December 12–27, 2017: Have Fun Mantine Surfing!
January 9–23, 2018: Win at the Battle Agency!
February 6–20, 2018: Harvest Poké Beans!
March 6–20, 2018: Trade Pokémon at the GTS!
April 3–17, 2018: Hatch a lot of Eggs!
May 1–15, 2018: Get BP at the Battle Tree!
June 5–19, 2018: Play in Festival Plaza!

Source: https://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/9d5db968-3a32-40b8-9e11-f4d13d5f9701

The official Pokémon Global Link website has announced that those that register or use Game Sync with Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Ultra Moon between November 17th, 2017 and January 30th, 2018 will receive a free Master Ball.

Receive a Master Ball!

It’s one of the rarest and most valuable items in the world of Pokémon—a special Poké Ball that will catch any Pokémon in one shot 100 percent of the time. Even Legendary Pokémon are no match for it. We speak, of course, of the mighty Master Ball, coveted by Pokémon Trainers everywhere as a surefire way to add an elusive Pokémon to their Pokédex.

Can’t believe we’re just giving away Master Balls?! It’s true! Trainers who register and use Game Sync to connect their copies of Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Ultra Moon with the Pokémon Global Link between November 17, 2017, and January 30, 2018, will receive a free Master Ball as an introductory bonus. And yes—if you own both Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon, you’ll be able to score a Master Ball for each game!

Click here for directions on how to register your game and use Game Sync to connect with the Pokémon Global Link. If you register and then use Game Sync during the eligible time window, a link will be provided toward the end of January 2018 with instructions on how to claim your Master Ball.

So which Pokémon will you catch with your Master Ball? Start thinking about it now, and remember to perform Game Sync with the PGL once you have your games, whether Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Ultra Moon—or both!

Source: https://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/60c5ca2f-d4e2-460c-a728-5b21d18ffb0d

In preparation for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, it has been announced that the Pokémon Global Link will be down for updating from November 10th, 2017 until November 17th, 2017. A special gift will be given out when the service returns on November 17th, 2017.

Pokémon Global Link Update Beginning November 10th, 2017

To prepare for the launch of the Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon video games, the Pokémon Global Link will be down from November 10 until November 17, 2017. During this time, players will not be able to access the site. This includes functionality such as the QR Code Rental feature.

When the site returns on November 17, be sure to register your new Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Ultra Moon game to receive a special gift!

Source: https://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/713eb1e5-67f0-4816-a0cf-893b05de8e0a

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo revealed that more than 400 Pokémon will be discoverable in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon. Also revealed was the new feature Alola Photo Club and a brand-new Mantine Surf.

NEW DETAILS REVEALED FOR POKÉMON ULTRA SUN AND POKÉMON ULTRA MOON

Plus Pokkén Tournament DX and Pokémon Gold Version & Pokémon Silver Version are OUT NOW!

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo have revealed more details for the highly anticipated games Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon. In Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Trainers took part in the Island Challenge. In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon, the Island Challenge returns but this time some of the challenges are different and there is an additional new Trial. As players work through the Island Challenge they will be confronted with trouble involving the Legendary Pokémon Necrozma. Trainers will meet mysterious people and Pokémon as they witness the new dangers closing in on the Alola region.


More than 400 Pokémon will be discoverable in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon, many of which were not available in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon. Some of these Pokémon will only appear depending on which version of the game is played. For example, in the same patch of tall grass where Houndoom will appear in Pokémon Ultra Sun, Manectric will appear in Pokémon Ultra Moon.

In the Alola region you can ride Pokémon in many areas and have them help you out on your journey. Now, in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon you can ride the waves on the vast ocean with Mantine, thanks to the brand-new Mantine Surf. Mantine Surf isn’t just a way to get between the islands of Alola, but it is also a sport in its own right, with Trainers competing for the highest score by pulling off a variety of radical moves. Become a pro and pull off some super cool tricks across Alola’s sea with Mantine Surf!

Another new feature making its way to Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon is the Alola Photo Club. Trainers can now take photos together with their Pokémon and choose backgrounds, camera angles, Trainer outfits, poses and more to capture amazing images. After the shoot, players can decorate the photos with cool frames and over 100 different stickers to create the perfect photo. These photos can then be shared with other players through communication features on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. When players take photos with their Pokémon, their Pokémon will become more affectionate towards them.

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon are also scheduled to be compatible with the Pokémon Global Link, a linked website that allows users to connect with other players all over the worlds using saved and gameplay data from their Pokémon series games, when they launch globally on 17 November 2017.

Today also sees the launch of three Pokémon video games. The first of these is Pokkén Tournament DX for the Nintendo Switch Console, which includes all the content from both the Wii U and arcade versions of Pokkén Tournament. Pokkén Tournament DX introduces an array of exciting new features to create the ultimate Pokkén experience. Features include the brand new fighter Decidueye, new support Pokémon Litten and Popplio, new battle modes, daily challenges and more. Thanks to the Nintendo Switch, you can now play Pokkén anytime and anywhere. Play Pokkén Tournament DX in TV mode, handheld mode, or share a Joy-Con controller with another Trainer to battle one-on-one in tabletop mode anywhere. Pokkén Tournament DX is available to purchase at retail and in Nintendo eShop.


The second titles in the Pokémon Series, Pokémon Gold Version and Pokémon Silver Version, are also launching today on Nintendo 3DS family of systems. Fan favourite titles, and originally among the first mainstream RPG games to appear on the Game Boy Color, Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver continued to expand the Pokémon universe, adding 100 Pokémon, held items and real-time events, thanks to an internal game clock. Featuring wireless communication functionality, the new Virtual Console versions of the games allow Trainers to trade and battle wirelessly and both games are compatible with Pokémon Bank. Through Pokémon Bank, players will be able to bring the Pokémon that they catch in the Virtual Console versions of Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver into Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon when those games launch. Fans who purchase Pokémon Gold or Pokémon Silver at retail or in Nintendo eShop before 21 September 2018 will receive a special code which will grant them the Mythical Pokémon Celebi in the Pokémon Sun, Pokémon Moon, Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Ultra Moon video games.

YouTube Video - Surf's Up in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smKrpqoDMyE

The Pokémon Global Link website has announced the details for Rating Battle Season 6 for Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon.

Rating Battle Season 6

It’s that time again! The new Rating Battle Season 6 is upon us! Put your Pokémon Trainer skills to the test as you compete in ranked online matches with players from around the world. The leaderboards are reset each Rating Battle Season, so everyone starts on equal footing. As you battle, you’ll move up and down the rankings based on your match outcomes. Rating Battle Season 6 runs from September 12 through November 14, 2017, so get in there and start battling!

Eligible Pokémon for Rating Battle Season 6 include Pokémon from the National Pokédex No. 001–802. However, this season’s Special Battles rules feature only Pokémon that haven’t ranked in the top 15 at the end of Single Battle Seasons 2–4. Additionally, all Pokémon that ranked in top 15 of the Pokémon ranking as of August 3 (during Single Battle Season 5) cannot be used. These Pokémon include Charizard, Gengar, Gyarados, Porygon2, Blaziken, Salamence, Garchomp, Lucario, Hippowdon, Mamoswine, Ferrothorn, Landorus, Greninja, Aegislash, Mimikyu, Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, and Tapu Fini.

Other Pokémon that are not permitted in Rating Battle Season 6 are 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.

Source: https://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/c05e9ef6-d9fd-4a20-b926-7b81a3350277

The tenth online competition for Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon has been announced. 2017 No Holds Barred Competition (シャドースチール) will take place from Friday, August 25th, 2017 at 00:00 UTC, through Sunday, August 27th, 2017, 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.

2017 No Holds Barred (シャドースチール)

Information
Region: International Registration Period: Thursday, August 17th, 2017 at 00:00 UTC, through Thursday, August 24th, 2017, at 23:59 UTC Tournament Period: Friday, August 25th, 2017 at 00:00 UTC, through Sunday, August 27th, 2017, at 23:59 UTC Ranking Results Announcement: September 2017 Player divisions: Junior/Senior Division: Born 2002 or later Masters Division: Born 2001 or earlier Junior/Senior 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 Sun and Pokémon Moon Battle Type: Single Battle Banned Pokémon: Eligible Pokémon are restricted to National Pokédex No. 001 through 802, except Arceus and some Legendary Pokémon. Duplicate Pokémon are permitted. Entry Gift: Qualified participants will receive 50 Battle Points. To qualify, players must complete at least one battle.
Description
It's an all-out brawl in the 2017 No Holds Barred Online Competition. Get ready to battle with (nearly) everything you got—with the exception of several Legendary Pokémon and Arceus, the whole Pokédex is eligible for you to include on your toughest team. Plus, you can use duplicate Pokémon and duplicate items, and every Pokémon will be set to Lv. 100 for the duration of these Single Battle clashes. The battles will take place in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, and Pokémon brought in via Poké Transporter are permitted in battle. The complete list of eligible Pokémon will be available in the competition regulations. All qualified participants in the 2017 No Holds Barred competition will receive 50 Battle Points. Players must complete at least one battle to qualify.
Competition Rules
• Items are permitted, including Mega Stones and Z-Crystals. • A Trainer’s Battle Team may have duplicate items. • 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 with which to battle. • 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.

Sources: https://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/c8a271a4-dcdd-43f4-8dc8-ee7131dc7802 and https://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/9602e82f-cd2d-4944-acbc-8227d90f9847