Competitive Bonanza — Special Battles Season 4, Mamoswine Giveaway & More!

Today has been a slightly busy day for those who follow the competitive scene of Pokémon. First up, Season 4 of the Special Battles series has been announced, and unlike the previous seasons the standard VGC Rules no longer apply. Instead, players will battle it out in Single, Inverse type battles, with all Pokémon from the National Dex permitted aside from the usual banned ‘mon. Expect full details on the Pokémon Global Link site soon.

As previously announced, the European VGC Nationals take place next month, and the over at TPCI Germany it was recently announced that competitors and spectators at the events will be able to receive a special Mamoswine. The Pokémon — based on Arash Ommati’s Mamoswine — is Shiny and will arrive to players’ games at Level 50, knowing the moves Icicle Spear, Earthquake, Icicle Crash and Rock Slide.

On a parting note, stay tuned for some very exciting news from us very, very soon!