Welcome to Cal Pokémon!

Welcome to the Pokémon community at UC Berkeley! If you're a student, there are many ways to join in on the fun. Check out our DeCal class, competitive battling club, and Gym Challenge event.

Cal Pokémon Academy

CPA is a student-run DeCal course. Join us each semester to learn more about the Pokémon franchise, discuss the social implications of the Pokéverse, examine fan culture and meta-gaming, delve into the theoretical science behind Pokémon, and more.

See course description

Pokémon Club

Are you a fan of competitive Pokémon? Then join the Pokémon Club! Newcomers are always welcome!

Join our Facebook Group

Berkeley Gym Challenge

Get ready for some real-life gym battles! Every semester, take on the gym leaders of Berkeley and earn real badges, as you strive to become the very best. If you play the newest Pokémon games, this is the event for you.

Join our Facebook group