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[[File:Pokémon World Championships 2013 logo.png|thumb|right|250px|Logo]] | [[File:Pokémon World Championships 2013 logo.png|thumb|right|250px|Logo]] | ||
The '''2013 Pokémon World Championships''' | The '''2013 Pokémon World Championships''' are currently taking place in the East Building of the {{wp|Vancouver Convention Centre}} in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada from August 9 to 11, 2013. It marks the tenth invitation-only championships for players of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], as well as the fifth for players of the Pokémon video games. For the first time, the World Championships are being held outside of the United States. | ||
==Trading Card Game Championships== | ==Trading Card Game Championships== | ||
The Pokémon Trading Card Game | The Pokémon Trading Card Game will continue with the {{TCG|2012-13 Modified format}} introduced this year using all cards from {{TCG|Black & White}} onward. Players were able to receive invites from outstanding performances at their country's [[Play! Pokémon#National Championships|National Championships]], the previous year's [[2012 World Championships|World Championships]], or through the number of Championship Points they obtain throughout the year. In addition, players could win an invitation during the [[Play! Pokémon#Last Chance Qualifier|Last Chance Qualifier]] on the first day of the tournament. | ||
The second day of the tournament will feature Swiss Pairings within each division. At the end of rounds, the top players in each division will be seeded into single-elimination tournaments, with the finals being played on Sunday, to determine each division's World Champion. | |||
===Junior Division=== | ===Junior Division=== | ||
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==Video Game Championships== | ==Video Game Championships== | ||
This year | This year, participants will be using {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}. All matches will be conducted via [[Double Battle]]s and any Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|National Pokédex]] can be entered, with the exception of {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Lugia}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}}, {{p|Celebi}}, {{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Rayquaza}}, {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Deoxys}}, {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, {{p|Giratina}}, {{p|Phione}}, {{p|Manaphy}}, {{p|Darkrai}}, {{p| Shaymin}}, {{p|Arceus}}, {{p|Victini}}, {{p|Reshiram}}, {{p|Zekrom}}, {{p|Kyurem}}, {{p|Keldeo}}, {{p|Meloetta}} and {{p|Genesect}}. | ||
Similar to [[Flat Battle]] mode, Pokémon of Levels 51 and above will be temporarily reduced to Level 50, while Pokémon Level 50 and below will retain their levels. Held items may be used, but no two Pokémon from the same team may hold the same held item. Players are not allowed to change their held items after they have registered, and can only use items from within the game and those received at an official Pokémon event or promotion. | Similar to [[Flat Battle]] mode, Pokémon of Levels 51 and above will be temporarily reduced to Level 50, while Pokémon Level 50 and below will retain their levels. Held items may be used, but no two Pokémon from the same team may hold the same held item. Players are not allowed to change their held items after they have registered, and can only use items from within the game and those received at an official Pokémon event or promotion. | ||