How is Pokemon Showdown legal?
1 Answer. Pokemon Showdown uses images, sprites, music and other Intellectual Property (IP) of Gamefreak, Nintendo & The Pokemon Company. It is most likely breaching some of Nintendo's copyright. Note that Showdown and other sites don't need to be making money in order to be infringing.
How do you enter a tournament on Pokemon Showdown?
How to Join a Pokemon Showdown Tournament
- Discord Steps. You have successfully registered for the Pokemon Showdown tournament.
- Game.tv web app Steps. Under the Tournament Calendar tab, you can find the list of upcoming Pokemon Showdown tournaments.