On June 23 and June 24, 2018, The Pokemon Company will be hosting battles at Pokemon Center locations across Japan.

The theme of the battle is “Pokemon Center 20th Anniversary Shaymin Battle”. Anyone can participate in the battle as long as they have a Nintendo 3DS and copy of Pokemon Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon, Sun, or Moon.

Open battles for all age groups take place on June 23 from the time of the store’s opening to 5pm (last reception 2:30pm), while Junior Battles for elementary age children and below are held on June 24 from the time of the store’s opening to 5pm (last reception 2:30pm).

Participants will receive 10BP (Battle Points), while victorious trainers win a Pokemon Center 20th Anniversary Shaymin Battle Card with the winner’s name printed on it: