The Pokémon North American International Championships are the fourth and final International Championships event of the 2017 Championship Series season. This event will also be the last opportunity to earn Championship Points in the 2017 season. This event, one of the season's largest, will take place at the Indiana Convention Center from June 30 to … Continue reading You can now register for the 2017 North American Pokémon International Championships
Pokémon World Championships qualifications adjusted for the 2017 season
After a midseason review of the expected number of invitations to the 2017 Pokémon World Championships, we've decided to make some changes to allow more players to earn invitations to the big event. The changes are happening in two ways: lowering the invitation threshold in some regions (meaning players can qualify for Worlds with fewer … Continue reading Pokémon World Championships qualifications adjusted for the 2017 season
Learn more about Pokémon Video Game Championship Points
Video Game Championship Points are awarded to players based on their finish position at Play! Pokémon Championship Series events. Players will also receive Play! Points. To be eligible for Championship Points and Play! Points, players must have a registered Player ID attached to their Pokémon Trainer Club account and must opt in to the Play! … Continue reading Learn more about Pokémon Video Game Championship Points
Competitive Pokémon players sometimes change teams at the last minute
Most competitive Pokémon players spend anywhere from a few hours to weeks building, refining and practicing with a Pokémon team before bringing it to a live event. However, as it turns out, constant preparation and practice aren’t of central importance in competitive Pokémon. Some players understand the game so well that they can outplay their … Continue reading Competitive Pokémon players sometimes change teams at the last minute
What to watch out for at the 2017 Pokémon Latin American International Championships
Some of the world's top Pokémon Trainers are heading to Sao Paolo, Brazil, to compete in the Latin American International Championships from April 21–23, 2017. With big prize money on the line, battles are sure to be intense. Plus, August's World Championships in Anaheim are drawing near, and time is running short for Trainers to … Continue reading What to watch out for at the 2017 Pokémon Latin American International Championships
Japan Championships 2017 Battle Competition registration begins for Pokémon Sun and Moon
Registration of the next Battle Competition has begun for Pokémon Sun and Moon players in Japan. This is the special Japan Championships 2017 Battle Competition and runs standard VGC 2017 rules. This competition is used in order for players from Japan to qualify for this year’s Pokémon World Championships in Anaheim and runs differently compared … Continue reading Japan Championships 2017 Battle Competition registration begins for Pokémon Sun and Moon
The 2017 Pokkén Tournament Championship Series has been announced
The 2017 Pokkén Tournament Championship Series has officially been announced, giving fans another shot at becoming the Pokkén Tournament World Champion. In addition to the title, a combined $30,000 in prizes are on the line at the qualifying competitions in June and the World Championships event in Anaheim, California, this August. This year, 16 players … Continue reading The 2017 Pokkén Tournament Championship Series has been announced
Japan Championships 2017 Battle Competition announced for Pokémon Sun and Moon
Details of the next Battle Competition have been announced for Pokémon Sun and Moon players in Japan. This is the special Japan Championships 2017 Battle Competition and runs standard VGC 2017 rules. This competition is used in order for players from Japan to qualify for this year's Pokémon World Championships in Anaheim and runs differently … Continue reading Japan Championships 2017 Battle Competition announced for Pokémon Sun and Moon
