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{{outdated|needs=information on TCG League Challenges, TCG League Cups, VG Premier Challenges, VG Midseason Showdowns, International Championships, disappearances of old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 And an update in most sections that haven't been updated since 2014}} | {{outdated|needs=information on TCG League Challenges, TCG League Cups, VG Premier Challenges, VG Midseason Showdowns, International Championships, disappearances of old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 Pokémon formerly oversaw activity within the [[Pokémon Trading Figure Game]], which is no longer active, and have also included [[Pokkén Tournament]] in events since 2016.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 Pokémon formerly oversaw activity within the [[Pokémon Trading Figure Game]], which is no longer active, and have also included [[Pokkén Tournament]] in events since 2016.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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* '''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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===State • Province • Territory Championships=== | ===State • Province • Territory Championships=== | ||
[[File:TCG SPT Championships logo.png|thumb | [[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 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. | 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. | ||
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===Premier Challenges=== | ===Premier Challenges=== | ||
[[File:Video Game Championships Premier Challenge logo.png|thumb|right| | [[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 | [[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. | ||