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{{outdated|needs=information on TCG League Challenges, TCG League Cups, VG Premier Challenges, VG Midseason Showdowns, International Championships, disappearances of old competitions (Nationals, City...), etc. And an update in most sections that haven't been updated since 2014}} | {{outdated|needs=information on TCG League Challenges, TCG League Cups, VG Premier Challenges, VG Midseason Showdowns, International Championships, disappearances of old competitions (Nationals, City...), etc. And an update in most sections that haven't been updated since 2014}} | ||
[[File:Play Pokemon logo.png|thumb|right|The | [[File:Play Pokemon logo.png|thumb|right|The current Play! Pokémon logo, debuting in August 2010]] | ||
'''Play! Pokémon''' (formerly known as '''Pokémon Organized Play''' and often abbreviated as '''POP''') is an official gathering of players of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] and the [[Pokémon games|Pokémon video games]] (often referred to as just ''Pokémon games'') to play, trade, and just generally have fun and learn about the games. Play! Pokémon formerly oversaw activity within the [[Pokémon Trading Figure Game]], which is no longer active, and have also included [[Pokkén Tournament]] in events since 2016. | '''Play! Pokémon''' (formerly known as '''Pokémon Organized Play''' and often abbreviated as '''POP''') is an official gathering of players of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] and the [[Pokémon games|Pokémon video games]] (often referred to as just ''Pokémon games'') to play, trade, and just generally have fun and learn about the games. Play! Pokémon formerly oversaw activity within the [[Pokémon Trading Figure Game]], which is no longer active, and have also included [[Pokkén Tournament]] in events since 2016. | ||
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==Registration== | ==Registration== | ||
[[File:POP logo.png|thumb|right|The POP logo used until August 2010]] Players playing the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] or [[Pokémon games|Pokémon video games]] in organized play events or competitions are assigned a player ID. Event organizers upload player event information that may then be viewed on the [[Pokémon.com]] website by players if players also create a [[#Pokémon Trainer Club|Pokémon Trainer Club]] account, including a player's Rankings, {{TCG|Premier Ratings}}, Tournaments (for {{TCG|Tournament Organizer}}s only), or Leagues (for {{TCG|League Leader}}s only). After setting up a Pokémon Trainer Club account and linking that account to the player's ID, organized play information is accessed by going to ''"My Profile"'' under the {{DL|Pokémon.com|Pokémon Trainer Club|Pokémon.com Pokémon Trainer Club}} section of the website and selecting ''"Play! Pokémon Settings"'' and then ''"My Play! Pokémon"''. | [[File:POP logo.png|thumb|right|The POP logo used until August 2010]] | ||
Players playing the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] or [[Pokémon games|Pokémon video games]] in organized play events or competitions are assigned a player ID. Event organizers upload player event information that may then be viewed on the [[Pokémon.com]] website by players if players also create a [[#Pokémon Trainer Club|Pokémon Trainer Club]] account, including a player's Rankings, {{TCG|Premier Ratings}}, Tournaments (for {{TCG|Tournament Organizer}}s only), or Leagues (for {{TCG|League Leader}}s only). After setting up a Pokémon Trainer Club account and linking that account to the player's ID, organized play information is accessed by going to ''"My Profile"'' under the {{DL|Pokémon.com|Pokémon Trainer Club|Pokémon.com Pokémon Trainer Club}} section of the website and selecting ''"Play! Pokémon Settings"'' and then ''"My Play! Pokémon"''. | |||
The player Pokémon Trainer Club account is also used to adjust general website settings, many [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]] settings, and may be used by parents to setup and control sub-accounts for their children. | The player Pokémon Trainer Club account is also used to adjust general website settings, many [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]] settings, and may be used by parents to setup and control sub-accounts for their children. | ||
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* '''Masters Division''': Born in 2004 or earlier | * '''Masters Division''': Born in 2004 or earlier | ||
These age divisions apply for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 seasons, due to the cancellation of the 2019-2020 season, and the subsequent decision to allow accumulation of | These age divisions apply for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 seasons, due to the cancellation of the 2019-2020 season, and the subsequent decision to allow accumulation of Championship Points across both seasons. | ||
These divisions are officially adjusted when the new tournament season begins, around mid-July each year, sometime between the conclusion of National Championships worldwide and the start of the [[World Championships|Pokémon World Championships]]. However, the World Championships are considered part of the previous tournament season and use its age division years. | These divisions are officially adjusted when the new tournament season begins, around mid-July each year, sometime between the conclusion of National Championships worldwide and the start of the [[World Championships|Pokémon World Championships]]. However, the World Championships are considered part of the previous tournament season and use its age division years. | ||
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==TCG Premier Events== | ==TCG Premier Events== | ||
Premier Events are tournaments held throughout the year, offering opportunities to earn invitations to the World Championships held each August. Invitations to the World Championships could be earned, in season, by a player's {{TCG|Premier Ratings}} from 2003-2010. Each player's Premier Rating would go up and down as wins and losses were accumulated, calculated by a factor called a {{TCG|K-Value}}. In 2011, the system changed to allow only the top players in each regional zone to be invited based on [[Championship Point]]s accumulated throughout the 2011-2012 season. | Premier Events are tournaments held throughout the year, offering opportunities to earn invitations to the World Championships held each August. Invitations to the World Championships could be earned, in season, by a player's {{TCG|Premier Ratings}} from 2003-2010. Each player's Premier Rating would go up and down as wins and losses were accumulated, calculated by a factor called a {{TCG|K-Value}}. In 2011, the system changed to allow only the top players in each regional zone to be invited based on [[Championship Point]]s accumulated throughout the 2011-2012 season. | ||
===League Challenges=== | ===League Challenges=== | ||
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===Regional Championships=== | ===Regional Championships=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Regional Championship logo.png|thumb|right|Regional Championships logo]] | ||
First introduced in 2005, this event divides countries into large regions and pits players against each other in order to become the Regional champion. Regional Championships are held around the year. These tournaments offer up to 200 Championship Points. In some countries, Regional Championships are replaced by Special Championships, which give the same Championship Point yield but no prize money. | First introduced in 2005, this event divides countries into large regions and pits players against each other in order to become the Regional champion. Regional Championships are held around the year. These tournaments offer up to 200 Championship Points. In some countries, Regional Championships are replaced by Special Championships, which give the same Championship Point yield but no prize money. | ||
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===International Championships=== | ===International Championships=== | ||
[[File:International Championships Logo.png|thumb|right|International Championships logo]] | |||
International Championships are the highest level of Premier event, aside from the World Championships. Only four of these events are held per year, in North America, Europe, Latin America, and Oceania. These events offer up to 500 Championship Points and a large prize pool. All competitors also receive an entry kit containing merchandise such as promotional cards, play mats, pin badges, deck boxes and card sleeves. These events always support both TCG and VGC, and often also comprise Pokkén Tournament events. | International Championships are the highest level of Premier event, aside from the World Championships. Only four of these events are held per year, in North America, Europe, Latin America, and Oceania. These events offer up to 500 Championship Points and a large prize pool. All competitors also receive an entry kit containing merchandise such as promotional cards, play mats, pin badges, deck boxes and card sleeves. These events always support both TCG and VGC, and often also comprise Pokkén Tournament events. | ||
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===World Championships=== | ===World Championships=== | ||
{{main|World Championships}} | {{main|World Championships}} | ||
[[File:Pokémon World Championships logo.png|thumb|right | [[File:Pokémon World Championships logo.png|thumb|right|World Championships logo]] | ||
The season comes to a climax at the World Championships held in August. Only players who receive invitations via their National Championships, Premier Rating, or performance at the previous World Championships are permitted to play in this event. The event hosts top players from around the world competing for the title of Pokémon World Champion. [[Championship Point]]s earned at the World Championships will be used in the next year's totals. | The season comes to a climax at the World Championships held in August. Only players who receive invitations via their National Championships, Premier Rating, or performance at the previous World Championships are permitted to play in this event. The event hosts top players from around the world competing for the title of Pokémon World Champion. [[Championship Point]]s earned at the World Championships will be used in the next year's totals. | ||
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All competitors receive a stamped promotional card. | All competitors receive a stamped promotional card. | ||
===State | ===State • Province • Territory Championships=== | ||
[[File:TCG SPT Championships logo.png|thumb|right|State | [[File:TCG SPT Championships logo.png|thumb|right|State • Province • Territory Championships logo]] | ||
Previously known as 'State Championships' before the 2006-2007 season, this event, held on one of three weekends in March, brings together players from States, Provinces, and Territories, as well as neighboring areas, to determine the State, Provincial | Previously known as 'State Championships' before the 2006-2007 season, this event, held on one of three weekends in March, brings together players from States, Provinces, and Territories, as well as neighboring areas, to determine the State, Provincial or Territorial Champion. Players can earn up to 100 Championship Points, and these events come together with Regional Championships to form a Best Finish Limit of 4. This level of tournament has now been combined with Regional Championships. | ||
====Typical prize structure==== | ====Typical prize structure==== | ||
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==Video Game Championships== | ==Video Game Championships== | ||
[[File:Video Game Championships logo.png|thumb|right| | [[File:Video Game Championships logo.png|thumb|right|Video Game Championship Series logo]] | ||
The Pokémon video games have their own set of tournaments which usually parallel with the Trading Card Game. One of the first instances of a major video game tournament was the [[Pokémon 10th Anniversary Journey Across America]], where tournaments were held as part of the tour. The first Video Game National Championships was held at the [[Party of the Decade]] on August 8, 2006 at {{wp|Bryant Park}} in {{wp|New York City}}. In 2008, at the TCG World Championships, a special Video Game Showdown was held. Players were separated into Junior and Senior Divisions. This tournament would evolve into the [[2009 World Championships|first formal World Championships]] for the Pokémon video games in 2009. | The Pokémon video games have their own set of tournaments which usually parallel with the Trading Card Game. One of the first instances of a major video game tournament was the [[Pokémon 10th Anniversary Journey Across America]], where tournaments were held as part of the tour. The first Video Game National Championships was held at the [[Party of the Decade]] on August 8, 2006 at {{wp|Bryant Park}} in {{wp|New York City}}. In 2008, at the TCG World Championships, a special Video Game Showdown was held. Players were separated into Junior and Senior Divisions. This tournament would evolve into the [[2009 World Championships|first formal World Championships]] for the Pokémon video games in 2009. | ||
===Premier Challenges=== | ===Premier Challenges=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Video Game Championships Premier Challenge logo.png|thumb|right|Premier Challenge logo]] | ||
Premier Challenges are the smallest level of VGC Premier Event, and can be seen as a parallel to League Challenges. These are organized by local Tournament Organizers and intended as an entry level for new players. These events offer up to 30 Championship Points. | Premier Challenges are the smallest level of VGC Premier Event, and can be seen as a parallel to League Challenges. These are organized by local Tournament Organizers and intended as an entry level for new players. These events offer up to 30 Championship Points. | ||
===Midseason Showdowns=== | ===Midseason Showdowns=== | ||
[[File:Midseason Showdown logo.png|thumb|right|Midseason Showdown logo]] | |||
Midseason Showdowns, commonly abbreviated to MSS, are the second smallest level of VGC Premier Event. These can be seen as a parallel to League Cups. Like Premier Challenges, these are organized by local Tournament Organizers, but often attract more players due to the higher point yield. These events offer up to 50 Championship Points. | Midseason Showdowns, commonly abbreviated to MSS, are the second smallest level of VGC Premier Event. These can be seen as a parallel to League Cups. Like Premier Challenges, these are organized by local Tournament Organizers, but often attract more players due to the higher point yield. These events offer up to 50 Championship Points. | ||