Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s first restricted format, Regulation G, just started, and early data has already confirmed just how much VGC players were eagerly awaiting the change.

Scarlet and Violet’s Regulation G might’ve officially kicked off on May 1, but hardcore VGC players have been prepping and practicing the new format since it was announced a month ago. With Regulation G permitting the use of one restricted Legendary Pokémon per team, this completely shakes up the metagame with the emergence of threats like Caylrex, Terapagos, and more. Naturally, players rushed to the popular battle simulator, Pokémon Showdown, to test the format before it went live in Scarlet and Violet.