5 best Pokemon to use in Pokemon VGC under Regulation D

The announcement that the Pokemon VGC competitive format would shift to Regulation D has taken the community by storm. The changes went live on July 1, 2023, and are expected to last until September 30, 2023. Any event during this period will implement Regulation D, which has left Pokemon VGC players hot under their collars.

In this article, we look at the five best creatures you can use after implementing the new Regulation D in the VGC, also referred to as the Video Game Championships.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinions.

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A look at the five best Pokemon that you can use in Regulation D for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet VGC

The following list is not ranked in any particular order and reflects the writer’s opinion on this topic.

1) Flutter Mane

Type: Ghost- and Fairy-type creature

Flutter Mane has a base attack statistic of 55 and a special attack of 135. This gives it a lot of viability in the current meta. Furthermore, its dual Ghost/Fairy typing provides it high resistance against Dark-type critters. It can also make use of Booster Energy to enhance its attack.

Its special defense of 135 gives it plenty of bulk, allowing Flutter Mane to endure attacks thrown at it by enemies.

Moves like Moonblast, Shadow Ball, and Protect offer this Pokemon good typing coverage on the VGC battlefield.

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2) Urshifu (Rapid-Strike style)

Type: Fighting- and Water-type creature

This beast has a base attack statistic of 130, making it one of the best Fighting and Water-type attackers in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet VGC. It also has a high base defense stat of 100, meaning Urshifu will not be a glass cannon on the battlefield.

When you use Mystic Water on Urshifu, you can team it up with Tornadus and have a really solid base for your roster, with an attack boost of up to 156. You can also use Focus Slash and bump up your attack and speed stats to 252, providing you an advantage over Regieleki, which is popular in the current meta.

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3) Tornadus

Type: Flying-type creature

Given its well-formed synergy with Urshifu, you may want to use Tornadus to have a strong defense against Dragonite, Arcanine, and Regieleki.

Moves like Tailwind, Rain Dance, and Bleakwind Storm give it viability in the current meta of Regulation D in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet VGC.

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4) Chien-Pao

Type: Dark- and Ice-type creature

The combination of Chien-Pao and Tornadus works well in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet VGC, as you can go on offensive mode with the former while relying on the latter to take some damage as it has greater bulk.

This critter has a base attack stat of 120, allowing it to deal high damage to enemies with moves like Ice Spinner, Sucker Punch, and Sacred Sword. Since it has a low base defense stat of 80, you need a slightly tankier beast like Tornadus or Landorus if you are looking to keep a Ground-type alternative.

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5) Landorus

Type: Ground- and Flying-type creature

Landorus is the other genie besides Tornadus, and it gels well with Flutter Mane. It has an insane base attack stat of 145, which can be utilized for great offensive maneuvers. However, it lacks bulk due to a low defense stat of 90. You will need Flutter Mane to tank shots for Landorus if you are going to use them in conjunction.

Furthermore, it completely throws Regieleki out of the game, as it's Flying and Ground typings make it immune to electric-type moves.

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What is Regulation D in the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet VGC?

Ranked Battle Regulation D, more commonly referred to as Regulation D, was implemented in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet on July 1, 2023. This means trainers can use creatures from Pokemon HOME by transferring them to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. The only exceptions to this rule are certain restricted legendary creatures and mythical beasts.

This means there will be an increase in the number of powerful Pocket Monsters in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, as trainers will be able to port them from other games like Pokemon Legends Arceus through HOME.

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All Pocket Monsters available under Regulation D in the VGC

The following creatures are valid under Regulation D in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet:

• Paldea Pokedex entries
• Paradox Pokemon
• Four Treasures of Ruin
• Pokemon HOME

The new usable Pokemon in VGC are as follows:

• The Charizard line of evolution
• Alolan Raichu
• Alolan Dugtrio
• Alolan Persian
• Perrserker
• Hisuian Arcanine
• Galarian Slowbro
• Galarian Slowking
• Alolan Muk
• Hisuian Electrode
• Quagsire
• Overqwil
• Tauros
• Articuno
• Zapdos
• Moltres
• Galarian Articuno
• Galarian Zapdos
• Galarian Moltres
• Typhlosion
• Hisuian Typhlosion
• Uxie
• Mesprit
• Azelf
• Heatran
• Cresselia
• Samurott
• Hisuian Samurott
• Hisuian Lilligant
• Basculegion (Male and Female)
• Hisuian Zoroark
• Hisuian Braviary
• Tornadus (Incarnate Form and Therian Form)
• Thundurus (Incarnate Form and Therian Form)
• Landorus (Incarnate Form and Therian Form)
• Enamorus (Incarnate Form and Therian Form)
• Chesnaught
• Delphox
• Greninja
• Hisuian Goodra
• Decidueye
• Hisuian Decidueye
• Rillabboom
• Cinderace
• Inteleon
• Kubfu
• Urshifu (Rapid-Strike Style and Single-Strike Style)
• Regieleki
• Regidrago
• Glastrier
• Spectrier
• Wyrdeer
• Kleavor
• Ursaluna
• Carbink

The following characters are banned:

• Koraidon and Miraidon
• Walking Wake and Iron Leaves (Even though they are Paradox Pokemon, they will remain banned)
• Mewtwo and Mew
• Kyogre, Groudon, and Rayquaza
• Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina
• Arceus
• Meloetta
• Hoopa
• Diancie
• Volcanion
• Magearna
• Zacian and Zamazenta
• Eternatus
• Zarude
• Calyrex

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That brings us to the end of this guide for the best Pokemon in Regulation D of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet VGC.