NAIC 2026 VGC Malamar Format
June 12-14, 2026
Time zone: America/Chicago CDT
For complete and up to date information visit the event website.
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A three round Swiss event using Double Battles in the current VGC regulation where players hold their Nintendo Switch™ System upside down during battle. Participants receive Prize Wall Tickets based on their record. Players require a Nintendo Switch™ System with Pokémon Champions installed, current VGC regulation legal team of six Pokémon.
Tournament details
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Registration closed
- June 14, 2026
9:45 AM CDT (America/Chicago)
- Tournament start
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June 14, 2026
10:00 AM CDT (America/Chicago) - Price
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$15.00
- Refund policy
- Registration for all scheduled side events are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Non-transferable
- Registrations are valid for the named player only, and are not transferable between players and/or tournaments.
- Venue
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Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70130
Venue website - Host organizer
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The Pokémon Company International
For more information: Event website
For event support: Event support website
All participants in scheduled side events must already have a pass to enter the venue,
either as a main event competitor or with a spectator pass.
either as a main event competitor or with a spectator pass.