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Come join the NFE Open and play with some of your favorite not-fully-evolved Pokemon!
https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/nfe-open-signups.3776588/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/nfe-open-signups.3776588/
January 19, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Come join the NFE Open and play with some of your favorite not-fully-evolved Pokemon!
https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/nfe-open-signups.3776588/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/nfe-open-signups.3776588/
Primal Kyogre's never-ending battle with Primal Groudon continues in National Dex Ubers!
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January 18, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Primal Kyogre's never-ending battle with Primal Groudon continues in National Dex Ubers!
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Smogon’s sea monster lurks as a sneaky defensive pick in NFE!
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January 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Smogon’s sea monster lurks as a sneaky defensive pick in NFE!
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99.9% Brave Bird usage—Staraptor is the bravest of birds!
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January 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM
99.9% Brave Bird usage—Staraptor is the bravest of birds!
Explore more Pokemon Showdown usage stats here: http://smogon.com/stats/2025-12/
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Slither Wing boxes out its opposition!
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January 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Slither Wing boxes out its opposition!
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In our very own Z-A OU PetMod, Mega Absol Z can be seen rushing past its enemies!
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January 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM
In our very own Z-A OU PetMod, Mega Absol Z can be seen rushing past its enemies!
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Live Wo-Chien reaction
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January 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Live Wo-Chien reaction
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The Ubers UU Open has begun signups! Ever wanted to try Pokemon too powerful for OU but not strong enough for Ubers? Here's your opportunity!
https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/ubers-uu-open-signups.3776155/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/ubers-uu-open-signups.3776155/
January 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM
The Ubers UU Open has begun signups! Ever wanted to try Pokemon too powerful for OU but not strong enough for Ubers? Here's your opportunity!
https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/ubers-uu-open-signups.3776155/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/ubers-uu-open-signups.3776155/
Blissey stands as the inevitable wall of all the special attackers in Ubers!
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January 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Blissey stands as the inevitable wall of all the special attackers in Ubers!
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Through its futuristic attacks, Iron Crown is able to blast through metagame staples of Regulation F!
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January 10, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Through its futuristic attacks, Iron Crown is able to blast through metagame staples of Regulation F!
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Sneasler is extremely toxic!
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January 9, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Sneasler is extremely toxic!
Explore more Pokemon Showdown usage stats here: http://smogon.com/stats/2025-12/
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Spectrier rides into 1v1 as a strong anti-meta threat!
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January 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Spectrier rides into 1v1 as a strong anti-meta threat!
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Alcremie is all the sugar you need during the holiday season!
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January 7, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Alcremie is all the sugar you need during the holiday season!
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The ZU Open has begun! Earn points towards both the UM and ZU circuits, for chances to win stuff like a CA, ribbon, or forum banner!
https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/zu-open-signups.3775849/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/zu-open-signups.3775849/
January 6, 2026 at 11:00 PM
The ZU Open has begun! Earn points towards both the UM and ZU circuits, for chances to win stuff like a CA, ribbon, or forum banner!
https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/zu-open-signups.3775849/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/zu-open-signups.3775849/
Larvesta burns through the competition!
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January 6, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Larvesta burns through the competition!
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The AG Open has begun as part of the UM circuit! Come play SV with no restrictions for a chance at a custom PS! avatar and a Smogon ribbon later this year!
https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/ag-open-signups.3775854/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/ag-open-signups.3775854/
January 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The AG Open has begun as part of the UM circuit! Come play SV with no restrictions for a chance at a custom PS! avatar and a Smogon ribbon later this year!
https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/ag-open-signups.3775854/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/ag-open-signups.3775854/
Join the Ubers Seasonal and play with some of the strongest Pokemon in SV! https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/ubers-winter-seasonal-xi-signups.3775860/
January 5, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Join the Ubers Seasonal and play with some of the strongest Pokemon in SV! https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/ubers-winter-seasonal-xi-signups.3775860/
Pheromosa speeds through National Dex Ubers!
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January 5, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Pheromosa speeds through National Dex Ubers!
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SmogCord Winter Seasonal II has launched signups, featuring SV/SS/SM OU as tiers for you to come and compete in!
Sign up here: https://discord.gg/smogon
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January 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM
SmogCord Winter Seasonal II has launched signups, featuring SV/SS/SM OU as tiers for you to come and compete in!
Sign up here: https://discord.gg/smogon
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Servine annoys foes with its multifaceted toolkit!
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January 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Servine annoys foes with its multifaceted toolkit!
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Great Tusk rushes into Monotype!
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January 1, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Great Tusk rushes into Monotype!
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Happy new tier shifts!
More usage stats and information here: https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/usage-based-tier-update-for-january-2026.3775727/
More usage stats and information here: https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/usage-based-tier-update-for-january-2026.3775727/
January 1, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Happy new tier shifts!
More usage stats and information here: https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/usage-based-tier-update-for-january-2026.3775727/
More usage stats and information here: https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/usage-based-tier-update-for-january-2026.3775727/
Mega Blaziken turns up the heat in Balanced Hackmons!
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December 31, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Mega Blaziken turns up the heat in Balanced Hackmons!
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With Metagrossite, Urshifu-R truly becomes a rapid-fighting master!
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December 30, 2025 at 10:00 PM
With Metagrossite, Urshifu-R truly becomes a rapid-fighting master!
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No Sharpness, no problem!
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December 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM
No Sharpness, no problem!
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