← Training Modes
Test your VGC knowledge in a high-speed matching challenge.
The Gauntlet is your final exam. Match VGC facts under pressure in a timed memory challenge. Clear the board as fast as you can and compete on the leaderboard.
Matching game
Speed test
Leaderboard
This mode will teach you:
- Pokemon VGC knowledge test
- how to memorize Pokemon facts quickly
- Pokemon competitive memory game
- how to improve recall speed for Pokemon VGC
- Pokemon VGC speed matching challenge
What This Mode Trains
- Match pairs of related VGC facts, such as Pokemon to their typings or items to their effects.
- Train your brain to recognize competitive Pokemon information instantly.
- Compete for the fastest clear time on the global leaderboard.
Why It Matters in VGC
- Fast recall is the difference between a good player and a great player.
- When you don't have to think about basic facts, you can focus entirely on strategy.
- The Gauntlet forces you to rely on instinct and muscle memory.
Example
You might need to match "
Choice Scarf" to "Boosts Speed by 50% but locks into one move" or "
Incineroar" to "Fire/Dark".
Common Questions
How do I get on the leaderboard?
Clear the board as fast as possible. The top 10 fastest times for each difficulty are displayed.
What kind of facts will I need to match?
Everything from typings and abilities to item effects and stat modifiers.
