>>58989474First of all, things would undoubtedly go into the point shop right after the pass ends. The point is though that it would require a LOT of grinding, like an absolute ton. They're not going to make it where you flat out couldn't have something in time for a VGC tournament if you missed the battle pass.
Second of all, VGC players don't get a say here. This is it, they won't run tournaments in the main games anymore. Adapt or give up on comp forever.
It SHOULD be cosmetics only, but it won't be, because GF knows they can get away with it.
How many people do you think would've played the online mode of ZA if the only special reward was a hat huh? But they offer exclusive mega stones so of course people will go for it.