Pokemon players highlight lack of features as Scarlet and Violet World Championship allegations arise
After multiple players were disqualified from the 2023 Pokémon Scarlet and Violet World Championships for using illegally obtained ‘mons, the new World Champion is now also facing hacking allegations. Fellow VGC players, however, are more concerned about the lack of features in the game that could potentially eliminate the need to use hacked Pokémon in the first place.
On Aug. 13, Shohei Kimura was crowned the 2023 Pokémon Scarlet and Violet World Champion in Yokohama, Japan. One of the key members of his winning team was Amoonguss—the best support Pokémon in the game—with its ability to put foes to sleep, heal its allies, and redirect attacks.