Communities
VGC Academy - Exploring competitive Pokemon
This group is for learning concepts and tips about competitive VGC and exploring relevant updates of metagame trends. I'll be posting new articles as I make them alongside team reviews and explanation for my supporters
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NikyuAlex's Coaching Group
Welcome in my VGC Pokémon Coaching Group! In this community we'll discuss various aspects of VGC with various benefits for the members depending on their subscription's tier.
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AverageSiege's Community
Welcome to AverageSiege's Community! This is your place to connect with and learn from AverageSiege and like-minded peers. Share opinions, insights, or tips.
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Formic Colosseum
A group of casual VGC players who play for fun and have fun in playinh!
Sessions
My name is Paul Ruiz aka Ralfdude. I won the VG Pokemon World Championships in 2018 and finished 3rd in Worlds 2017. I've been playing Pokemon competitively since 2013. Pokemon is my life. I've traveled to lots of different countries to play Pokemon and I've always been a very competitive person in everything I do and Pokemon is no exception. Some people have told me I am considered the best Pokemon VGC player of generation 7 of Pokemon, mainly because of my results back-to-back in the World Championships of 2017 and 2018, getting 3rd and 1st place respectively. I am also considered part of the top 5 Pokemon players of all time. I started to work as a VGC coach in 2019 and decided to do it full-time in 2020. During this journey as a coach, I've had the pleasure of working with lots of different players, like: newer players, veteran players, streamers, YouTubers, and junior and senior players. I've also had the privilege of working with people from all around the world! To mention a few of the countries: US, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, Mexico, Chile, Brazil, Spain, Sweden, Russia, Singapore, and many more!
My name is Joseph Ugarte and I have been a professional Pokémon player for over 4 years. I have also been professionally coaching for 2 years, working with all different skill levels for coaching, helping a lot of players reach their personal goals in the game! I believe that with the right amount of ambition and effort, any goal is within your reach and achievable. Along with focusing on Pokémon VGC as my full time career between content, competing, and coaching, I am also the most consistent coach when it comes to my own results and my students results. I am 100% invested in your success, and will be with you every step of the way working towards your goals. I take Pokémon very seriously and I will push you to achieve all of your individual goals. If you do not see times that work for you here, I am more than willing to find a time that works for us off the listed schedule, so message me on Twitter if that is the case! I also have a professional website for coaching, where I list my student's achievements, also offering coaching bookings there: https://www.x9academy.com/about-me
My name is Eduardo Cunha, I'm a 26 year old Pokémon player from Portugal and the 2022 World Champion! I also work as a STEM and English teacher, so coaching is my full time job! My journey playing VGC started in 2013 and have shown results at the highest level since 2016. I've made top cut of Worlds three times, finals of Internationals twice and have won tournaments in all 3 levels of Majors. I've also been offering coaching for 2 years now, with plenty of positive results, as my students accomplished Regional 1st places and have earned Travel Awards across the World. I also offer a unique set of classes, introducing the concept of advanced theory. If you want to increase your level, I'm the right person to help you!
Hi, my name is Alex, and I have been playing the competitive Pokémon for 8 years. I have qualified for the Pokémon World Championships six times, cut many regionals, and have won several stipends in the past. I recently just graduated with Bachelors of Science in Computer Science and Engineering. I love helping every player who has any questions about competitive play get the right answers and guide them in the correct direction when it comes to making plays or building teams. If you would like a more personalized experience, I would love to assist you grow as a player with my coaching. I have had over 250 students over the past couple years, so whether you are just starting with VGC to a player who is stuck and wants to learn how to improve their play, I can help in all of those departments. We can build a team together and ladder on Pokémon Showdown or in game together, or review VOD's of your matches, whether those be Pokémon Showdown replays or in game replays. My goal of each coaching session is to not only help you grow as a player, but help you understand my methodology behind the game to help you accomplish your goals. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me on twitter or discord! I will be happy to answer any questions you have!
Hey! I'm Oliver Eskolin, a passionate and dedicated Pokémon VGC competitor from Finland, and I'm read to take your game to the next level! My journey in the Pokémon VGC has been marked by notable successes. I am proud to be the 2024 Gdańsk Regional Champion, a title that stands as a testament to my dedication and love for the game. Additionally, my performance as a finalist in the 2022 European International Championships and a Top 16 placing at the Pokémon World Championships in 2024, showcases my ability to compete at the highest levels against top-tier opponents. Moreover, my career is highlighted by consistent achievements, including multiple appearances in Regional Championships Top Cuts and reaching the prestigious Day 2 stage at several International Championships. These accomplishments reflect not just my skill within the game, but also my deep understanding of team building, strategy, and the constantly evolving meta-game. With a career spanning over six years, I've gathered a wealth of knowledge and experience that I am eager to share. Whether you're new to the world of Pokémon VGC or an experienced player looking to elevate your game, I'm here to guide you on your journey. Let's unlock your potential together and achieve greatness in the world of Pokémon VGC! For updates regarding coaching, availability and my tournament schedules, check out my twitter @OweVGC
Hello everyone, I'm Guilherme AKA GuiVGC and I'm here to offer coaching for Pokémon VGC. You might have seen my name on top cuts and wins of multiple limitless tournaments and on the Oceania CP leaderboards. I can also offer coaching in Portuguese.
Pro Player of Pokémon VGC (started to play in 2017) and also a Game Designer, Game Analyst and former tutor for kids. My best skill, even above my in-game ability, is understand the metagame and find valuable and/or alternative solutions for both playing it and countering it. I used some meta trend in advance through the years, such as Togekiss-Excadrill (Mold Breaker) - Dragapult in VGC 20 or Dragon Tera on Gholdengo in VGC 2023 to name the most recent ones, and also created some unique ideas and pick such as the Worry Seed Amoonguss at the Barcelona SPE 2023, or Mega Blaziken in Ultra Series alongside Xernala in 2019. In my lessons I also explain my methods to find such picks and how I analyze the metagame.
Events
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
Guides
Pokémon Scarlet and VioletBACK TO BASICS
1025 Pokemon. 934 moves. 188 abilities. Endless items. Where do you even start? In "Back to Basics", I will introduce you to the most core, central aspects of competitive Pokemon in the most digestible way possible. More than just things you can look up on your own - I'll help you know common things to look out for, the easiest tips and tricks to utilize, and the path forward to becoming an ever-advancing Pokemon Mastermind. The strongest foundation starts with the basics.
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