Competition Dates
00:00 UTC, Friday, February 15, 2013, through 
23:59 UTC, Monday, February 18, 2013
Registration Period
00:00 UTC, Thursday,February 7, 2013, through 
23:59 UTC, Thursday February 14, 2013
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To participate, you must first register for the competition at the Pokémon Global Link (PGL).
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Entry is on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the participant limit is reached, registration will be closed.
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No one can enter the competition after it has begun. You must register for the competition at the PGL during the registration period.
Participant Limit
50,000 (limit subject to change; first come, first served).
Ranking Results Announcement
00:00 UTC, Thursday, February 21, 2013 
(announcement time subject to change)

 

Prizes
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All participants who enter the ranking will earn a Micle Berry.
Raises the accuracy of the holder’s moves by 20% one time when its HP becomes low.

 

 

Compatible Game Cards
Pokémon Black Version 2 or Pokémon White Version 2

Competition Rules
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Battle Format: Rotation Battle
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Rankings will be decided based on player Ratings at the end of the competition.
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Players may use Pokémon found in the Pokémon Black Version 2 or Pokémon White Version 2 National Pokédex, from No. 001–649.
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The following Pokémon cannot be used in this competition:
Chatot
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Pokémon may not hold the item Soul Dew.
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Pokémon cannot use the move Sky Drop or Dark Void during battle.
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For details, check the Rules section.
Participation Requirements
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A Pokémon Trainer Club membership
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A wireless Internet connection
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A  Pokémon Black Version 2 or Pokémon White Version 2 Game Card with a Game Sync ID registered in the PGL
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If you have registered both Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 to a single PGL account, please choose only one version to use in this competition.

 

Age Division
Players competing in the 2013 Winter Friendly will be divided into two age divisions:
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Junior/Senior Division: Born 1998 or later
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Masters Division: Born 1997 or earlier

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Please check the following for detailed information about the competition regulations.

In Wi-Fi Competition Battles, players can't see each other, so be considerate.
Follow the proper battle etiquette and play fairly.

Once you are matched with an opponent, do not turn off the power or disconnect until the match is completed and the results have uploaded. Turning off the power or disconnecting before a match is completed may result in penalties.

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If you absolutely must forfeit a match, choose the Run command on your turn and then select the option to forfeit. Forfeiting a match counts as a loss. Please avoid forfeiting as much as possible by only playing matches when you have enough time to finish the match.
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Be considerate of your opponents. Do not harass, insult, or slander other players on Internet message boards, blogs, or anywhere else. Show your excellent sportsmanship even after a match ends.
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Players who behave inappropriately or attempt to obstruct the competition may be penalized.
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Players with a significant number of disconnects may be removed from the final Rankings. Read the "Once you have an opponent, finish the match!" section carefully, follow the rules, and avoid disconnecting during a match. Play matches using a stable Wi-Fi Internet connection, and fully charge your system before beginning a match.
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If a player is found to be behaving in a way not befitting a Pokémon Trainer at any time, he or she may be disqualified from participating in all current and future competitions.

About the Rankings

The conditions for entering the ranking of the 2013 Winter Friendly are listed below:
① Players must complete a minimum of 1 match that end in a win or a loss.
Players who do not complete a minimum of 1 match will not be included in the Rankings.
② Players who consistently play in matches that are interrupted or disconnected may be restricted from future GBU events
*Please check the "Once you have an opponent, finish the match!" part of the Wi-Fi Competition Etiquette section for more information about disconnections.

* In addition to the criteria listed above, if The Pokémon Company International finds a player to be behaving in an inappropriate way that harms the environment, he or she may be excluded from the ranking.

 

After logging into the Pokémon Global Link (PGL), go to Wi-Fi Competitions to enter the competition.

 
* Caution: No one can enter the competition after it has begun.

Set Up Your Battle Box!
Once in the game, go to a Pokémon Center and access the PC. Select "Someone’s PC" or "Amanita’s PC," then select "Battle Box." Choose up to six Pokémon and move them to your Battle Box, then close the PC menu.

Download Your Digital Player ID!
In the main menu, select "Battle Competition," then "To the Wi-Fi Competition," then "Participate." Follow the prompts to connect to Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and download your Digital Player ID. After downloading, do not turn off the power until your game has saved.

Register your Battle Box!
After downloading your Digital Player ID, confirm that the Pokémon in your Battle Box are the ones you want to use in the competition and then register your Battle Box.
* Once your Battle Box has been registered, it will be locked until the competition is completed.

Participate in the Competition!
Once the competition starts, go to the main menu and select "Battle Competition," then "To the Wi-Fi Competition," then "Participate." Follow the prompts to connect to Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and then choose "Battle" from the menu to be matched with an opponent.

This Wi-Fi Competition will be held on the Pokémon Global Link. To register for the Pokémon Global Link, you first need a Pokémon Trainer Club account and password. To register a new Pokémon Trainer Club account, click the Pokémon Trainer Club Registration button.

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After registering for the Pokémon Trainer Club, you will see a Pokémon Global Link registration page.
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If you already have a Pokémon Trainer Club account, use your Trainer Club user name and password to log in to the Pokémon Global Link. You'll be prompted to register a PGL account.
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If you have a copy of Pokémon Black Version 2 or Pokémon White Version 2, have your Game Sync ID ready when you log in to the Pokémon Global Link. To obtain a Game Sync ID, click the button to the right and read the "Steps before signing up" section of the "How to Play" page.
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If you do not yet have a copy of Pokémon Black Version 2 or Pokémon White Version 2, please only register your PGL nickname.

Detailed Registration Information

 

For questions about the Pokémon Global Link (PGL), please click Customer Service or How to Play.