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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''' were held at the East Building of the {{wp|Vancouver Convention Centre}} in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada from August 9 to 11, 2013. It marked 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 were being held outside of the United States.
The '''2013 Pokémon World Championships''' were held at the East Building of the {{wp|Vancouver Convention Centre}} in {{wp|Vancouver}}, {{wp|British Columbia}}, {{pmin|Canada}} from August 9 to 11, 2013. It marked 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. This was the first time the Pokémon World Championships were held outside of the United States.


This year marked the only time that all four semifinalists in the TCG Masters Division were from the United States. In all other years of the tournament, at least one semifinalist was from outside of the United States, including the [[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007 edition]], where all four semifinalists were not American.
This year marked the only time that all four semifinalists in the TCG Masters Division were from the United States. In all other years of the tournament, at least one semifinalist was from outside of the United States; in the {{TCG|2007 World Championships}}, all four semifinalists were not American.


==Trading Card Game Championships==
==Trading Card Game Championships==
The Pokémon Trading Card Game continued with the {{TCG|2012-13 Modified format}}, 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 obtained 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 Pokémon Trading Card Game continued with the {{TCG|2012-13 Modified format}}, using all cards from {{TCG|Black & White}} onward. Players were able to receive invites from outstanding performances at their country's {{DL|Play! Pokémon|National Championships}}, the previous year's [[2012 World Championships|World Championships]], or through the number of Championship Points they obtained throughout the year. In addition, players could win an invitation during the {{DL|Play! Pokémon|Last Chance Qualifier}} on the first day of the tournament.


The second day of the tournament featured seven Swiss Rounds for the Junior Division, the Senior and Masters Divisions playing eight. At the end of rounds, the top players in each division were seeded into single-elimination tournaments, with the finals being played on Sunday, to determine each division's World Champion.
The second day of the tournament featured seven Swiss Rounds for the Junior Division, the Senior and Masters Divisions playing eight. At the end of rounds, the top players in each division were seeded into single-elimination tournaments, with the finals being played on Sunday, to determine each division's World Champion.


===Junior Division===
===Junior Division===
Shuto Itagaki, of Japan, was the defending Junior Division TCG World Champion; however, he became eligible for the Senior Division in 2013, where he finished in 72nd place after day two.
Shuto Itagaki of Japan was the defending Junior Division TCG World Champion; however, he became eligible for the Senior Division in 2013, where he finished in 72nd place after day two.


Ondrej Kujal, of the Czech Republic became the new Junior Division TCG World Champion, finishing with a record of 10-1.
Ondrej Kujal of the Czech Republic became the new Junior Division TCG World Champion, finishing with a record of 10-1.


{{16TeamBracket  
{{16TeamBracket  
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| RD2= Quarterfinals
| RD2= Quarterfinals
| RD3= Semifinals
| RD3= Semifinals
| RD4= Championship Match
| RD4= Championship match


| RD1-seed01= 1
| RD1-seed01= 1
| RD1-team01= '''Abaan Ahmed'''
| RD1-team01= '''Abaan Ahmed'''
| RD1-score01= US
| RD1-score01=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]
| RD1-seed02= 16
| RD1-seed02= 16
| RD1-team02= Roman Thome
| RD1-team02= Roman Thome
| RD1-score02= US
| RD1-score02=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]


| RD1-seed03= 9
| RD1-seed03= 9
| RD1-team03= '''Samuel Mowrey'''
| RD1-team03= '''Samuel Mowrey'''
| RD1-score03= US
| RD1-score03=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]
| RD1-seed04= 8
| RD1-seed04= 8
| RD1-team04= Marcos Haugestad
| RD1-team04= Marcos Haugestad
| RD1-score04= NO
| RD1-score04=[[File:Norway Flag.png|20px|Norway]]


| RD1-seed05= 5
| RD1-seed05= 5
| RD1-team05= '''Yugo Sato'''
| RD1-team05= '''Yugo Sato'''
| RD1-score05= JP
| RD1-score05=[[File:Japan Flag.png|20px|Japan]]
| RD1-seed06= 12
| RD1-seed06= 12
| RD1-team06= Jackson Ford
| RD1-team06= Jackson Ford
| RD1-score06= CA
| RD1-score06=[[File:Canada Flag.png|20px|Canada]]


| RD1-seed07= 13
| RD1-seed07= 13
| RD1-team07= Robert Lau
| RD1-team07= Robert Lau
| RD1-score07= DK
| RD1-score07=[[File:Denmark Flag.png|20px|Denmark]]
| RD1-seed08= 4
| RD1-seed08= 4
| RD1-team08= '''Quentin Deppe'''
| RD1-team08= '''Quentin Deppe'''
| RD1-score08= US
| RD1-score08=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]


| RD1-seed09= 3
| RD1-seed09= 3
| RD1-team09= '''Carson St. Denis'''
| RD1-team09= '''Carson St. Denis'''
| RD1-score09= US
| RD1-score09=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]
| RD1-seed10= 14
| RD1-seed10= 14
| RD1-team10= Xeius Tran
| RD1-team10= Xeius Tran
| RD1-score10= CA
| RD1-score10=[[File:Canada Flag.png|20px|Canada]]


| RD1-seed11= 11
| RD1-seed11= 11
| RD1-team11= '''Samuel Battis'''
| RD1-team11= '''Samuel Battis'''
| RD1-score11= US
| RD1-score11=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]
| RD1-seed12= 6
| RD1-seed12= 6
| RD1-team12= Koto Nishimura
| RD1-team12= Koto Nishimura
| RD1-score12= JP
| RD1-score12=[[File:Japan Flag.png|20px|Japan]]


| RD1-seed13= 7
| RD1-seed13= 7
| RD1-team13= '''Ondrej Kujal'''
| RD1-team13= '''Ondrej Kujal'''
| RD1-score13= CZ
| RD1-score13=[[File:The Czech Republic Flag.png|20px|Czech Republic]]
| RD1-seed14= 10
| RD1-seed14= 10
| RD1-team14= Omar Ben-Gacem
| RD1-team14= Omar Ben-Gacem
| RD1-score14= GB
| RD1-score14=[[File:United Kingdom Flag.png|20px|United Kingdom]]


| RD1-seed15= 15
| RD1-seed15= 15
| RD1-team15= Brian Rivas
| RD1-team15= Brian Rivas
| RD1-score15= US
| RD1-score15=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]
| RD1-seed16= 2
| RD1-seed16= 2
| RD1-team16= '''Alex Reger'''
| RD1-team16= '''Alex Reger'''
| RD1-score16= US
| RD1-score16=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]


| RD2-seed01= 1
| RD2-seed01= 1
| RD2-team01= '''Abaan Ahmed'''
| RD2-team01= '''Abaan Ahmed'''
| RD2-score01= US
| RD2-score01=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]
| RD2-seed02= 9
| RD2-seed02= 9
| RD2-team02= Samuel Mowery  
| RD2-team02= Samuel Mowery  
| RD2-score02= US
| RD2-score02=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]


| RD2-seed03= 5
| RD2-seed03= 5
| RD2-team03= '''Yugo Sato'''
| RD2-team03= '''Yugo Sato'''
| RD2-score03= JP
| RD2-score03=[[File:Japan Flag.png|20px|Japan]]
| RD2-seed04= 4
| RD2-seed04= 4
| RD2-team04= Quentin Deppe
| RD2-team04= Quentin Deppe
| RD2-score04= US
| RD2-score04=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]


| RD2-seed05= 3
| RD2-seed05= 3
| RD2-team05= Carson St. Denis  
| RD2-team05= Carson St. Denis  
| RD2-score05= US
| RD2-score05=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]
| RD2-seed06= 11
| RD2-seed06= 11
| RD2-team06= '''Samuel Battis'''
| RD2-team06= '''Samuel Battis'''
| RD2-score06= US
| RD2-score06=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]


| RD2-seed07= 7
| RD2-seed07= 7
| RD2-team07= '''Ondrej Kujal'''
| RD2-team07= '''Ondrej Kujal'''
| RD2-score07= CZ
| RD2-score07=[[File:The Czech Republic Flag.png|20px|Czech Republic]]
| RD2-seed08= 2
| RD2-seed08= 2
| RD2-team08= Alex Reger
| RD2-team08= Alex Reger
| RD2-score08= US
| RD2-score08=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]


| RD3-seed01= 1
| RD3-seed01= 1
| RD3-team01= Abaan Ahmed  
| RD3-team01= Abaan Ahmed  
| RD3-score01= US
| RD3-score01=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]
| RD3-seed02= 5
| RD3-seed02= 5
| RD3-team02= '''Yugo Sato'''
| RD3-team02= '''Yugo Sato'''
| RD3-score02= JP
| RD3-score02=[[File:Japan Flag.png|20px|Japan]]


| RD3-seed03= 11
| RD3-seed03= 11
| RD3-team03= Samuel Battis
| RD3-team03= Samuel Battis
| RD3-score03= US
| RD3-score03=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]
| RD3-seed04= 7
| RD3-seed04= 7
| RD3-team04= '''Ondrej Kujal'''
| RD3-team04= '''Ondrej Kujal'''
| RD3-score04= CZ
| RD3-score04=[[File:The Czech Republic Flag.png|20px|Czech Republic]]


| RD4-seed01= 5
| RD4-seed01= 5
| RD4-team01= Yugo Sato
| RD4-team01= Yugo Sato
| RD4-score01= JP
| RD4-score01=[[File:Japan Flag.png|20px|Japan]]
| RD4-seed02= 7
| RD4-seed02= 7
| RD4-team02= '''Ondrej Kujal'''
| RD4-team02= '''Ondrej Kujal'''
| RD4-score02= CZ
| RD4-score02=[[File:The Czech Republic Flag.png|20px|Czech Republic]]
}}
}}


===Senior Division===
===Senior Division===
Chase Moloney, of Canada, was the defending Senior Division TCG World Champion; however, he became eligible for the Masters Division in 2013.  There, Chase advanced to the Round of 16, where he would finish in 15th place.
Chase Moloney of Canada was the defending Senior Division TCG World Champion; however, he became eligible for the Masters Division in 2013.  There, Chase advanced to the Round of 16, where he finished in 15th place.


Kaiwen Kabbabe, of Australia, posted a perfect 13-0 record to win the Senior Division title.
Kaiwen Cabbabe of Australia posted a perfect 13-0 record to win the Senior Division title.


{{16TeamBracket  
{{16TeamBracket  
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| RD2= Quarterfinals
| RD2= Quarterfinals
| RD3= Semifinals
| RD3= Semifinals
| RD4= Championship Match
| RD4= Championship match


| RD1-seed01= 1
| RD1-seed01= 1
| RD1-team01= '''Kaiwen Cabbage'''
| RD1-team01= '''Kaiwen Cabbabe'''
| RD1-score01= AU
| RD1-score01=[[File:Australia Flag.png|20px|Australia]]
| RD1-seed02= 17
| RD1-seed02= 17
| RD1-team02= Hale Obernolte
| RD1-team02= Hale Obernolte
| RD1-score02= US
| RD1-score02=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]


| RD1-seed03= 24
| RD1-seed03= 24
| RD1-team03= Emily Cheng
| RD1-team03= Emily Cheng
| RD1-score03= US
| RD1-score03=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]
| RD1-seed04= 25
| RD1-seed04= 25
| RD1-team04= '''Dario Ang'''
| RD1-team04= '''Dario Ang'''
| RD1-score04= SG
| RD1-score04=[[File:Singapore Flag.png|20px|Singapore]]


| RD1-seed05= 28
| RD1-seed05= 28
| RD1-team05= '''Joey Gaffney'''
| RD1-team05= '''Joey Gaffney'''
| RD1-score05= CA
| RD1-score05=[[File:Canada Flag.png|20px|Canada]]
| RD1-seed06= 12
| RD1-seed06= 12
| RD1-team06= Jan Nickel
| RD1-team06= Jan Nickel
| RD1-score06= DE
| RD1-score06=[[File:Germany Flag.png|20px|Germany]]


| RD1-seed07= 13
| RD1-seed07= 13
| RD1-team07= Jacob Howard
| RD1-team07= Jacob Howard
| RD1-score07= US
| RD1-score07=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]
| RD1-seed08= 4
| RD1-seed08= 4
| RD1-team08= '''Spencer Lawson'''
| RD1-team08= '''Spencer Lawson'''
| RD1-score08= US
| RD1-score08=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]


| RD1-seed09= 3
| RD1-seed09= 3
| RD1-team09= Jeremy Gibson
| RD1-team09= Jeremy Gibson
| RD1-score09= US
| RD1-score09=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]
| RD1-seed10= 19
| RD1-seed10= 19
| RD1-team10= '''Ian Whiton'''
| RD1-team10= '''Ian Whiton'''
| RD1-score10= US
| RD1-score10=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]


| RD1-seed11= 11
| RD1-seed11= 11
| RD1-team11= Alexander Weber
| RD1-team11= Alexander Weber
| RD1-score11= AT
| RD1-score11=[[File:Austria Flag.png|20px|Austria]]
| RD1-seed12= 6
| RD1-seed12= 6
| RD1-team12= '''Alex Hedge'''
| RD1-team12= '''Alex Hedge'''
| RD1-score12= US
| RD1-score12=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]


| RD1-seed13= 26
| RD1-seed13= 26
| RD1-team13= Noah Yoshida
| RD1-team13= Noah Yoshida
| RD1-score13= US
| RD1-score13=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]
| RD1-seed14= 23
| RD1-seed14= 23
| RD1-team14= '''Jacob Carrasco'''
| RD1-team14= '''Jacob Carrasco'''
| RD1-score14= US
| RD1-score14=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]


| RD1-seed15= 18
| RD1-seed15= 18
| RD1-team15= '''Clement Lamberton'''
| RD1-team15= '''Clement Lamberton'''
| RD1-score15= FR
| RD1-score15=[[File:France Flag.png|20px|France]]
| RD1-seed16= 2
| RD1-seed16= 2
| RD1-team16= Tomas Blei
| RD1-team16= Tomas Blei
| RD1-score16= AR
| RD1-score16=[[File:Argentina Flag.png|20px|Argentina]]


| RD2-seed01= 1
| RD2-seed01= 1
| RD2-team01= '''Kaiwen Cabbabe'''
| RD2-team01= '''Kaiwen Cabbabe'''
| RD2-score01= AU
| RD2-score01=[[File:Australia Flag.png|20px|Australia]]
| RD2-seed02= 25
| RD2-seed02= 25
| RD2-team02= Dario Ang
| RD2-team02= Dario Ang
| RD2-score02= SG
| RD2-score02=[[File:Singapore Flag.png|20px|Singapore]]


| RD2-seed03= 28
| RD2-seed03= 28
| RD2-team03= '''Joey Gaffney'''
| RD2-team03= '''Joey Gaffney'''
| RD2-score03= CA
| RD2-score03=[[File:Canada Flag.png|20px|Canada]]
| RD2-seed04= 4
| RD2-seed04= 4
| RD2-team04= Spencer Lawson
| RD2-team04= Spencer Lawson
| RD2-score04= US
| RD2-score04=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]


| RD2-seed05= 19
| RD2-seed05= 19
| RD2-team05= '''Ian Whiton'''
| RD2-team05= '''Ian Whiton'''
| RD2-score05= US
| RD2-score05=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]
| RD2-seed06= 6
| RD2-seed06= 6
| RD2-team06= Alex Hedge
| RD2-team06= Alex Hedge
| RD2-score06= US
| RD2-score06=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]


| RD2-seed07= 23
| RD2-seed07= 23
| RD2-team07= Jacob Carrasco
| RD2-team07= Jacob Carrasco
| RD2-score07= US
| RD2-score07=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]
| RD2-seed08= 18
| RD2-seed08= 18
| RD2-team08= '''Clement Lamberton'''
| RD2-team08= '''Clement Lamberton'''
| RD2-score08= FR
| RD2-score08=[[File:France Flag.png|20px|France]]


| RD3-seed01= 1
| RD3-seed01= 1
| RD3-team01= '''Kaiwen Cabbabe'''
| RD3-team01= '''Kaiwen Cabbabe'''
| RD3-score01= AU
| RD3-score01=[[File:Australia Flag.png|20px|Australia]]
| RD3-seed02= 28
| RD3-seed02= 28
| RD3-team02= Joey Gaffney  
| RD3-team02= Joey Gaffney  
| RD3-score02= CA
| RD3-score02=[[File:Canada Flag.png|20px|Canada]]


| RD3-seed03= 19
| RD3-seed03= 19
| RD3-team03= Ian Whiton
| RD3-team03= Ian Whiton
| RD3-score03= US
| RD3-score03=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]
| RD3-seed04= 18
| RD3-seed04= 18
| RD3-team04= '''Clement Lamberton'''
| RD3-team04= '''Clement Lamberton'''
| RD3-score04= FR
| RD3-score04=[[File:France Flag.png|20px|France]]


| RD4-seed01= 1
| RD4-seed01= 1
| RD4-team01= '''Kaiwen Cabbabe'''
| RD4-team01= '''Kaiwen Cabbabe'''
| RD4-score01= AU
| RD4-score01=[[File:Australia Flag.png|20px|Australia]]
| RD4-seed02= 18
| RD4-seed02= 18
| RD4-team02= Clement Lamberton
| RD4-team02= Clement Lamberton
| RD4-score02= FR
| RD4-score02=[[File:France Flag.png|20px|France]]
}}
}}


===Masters Division===
===Masters Division===
Igor Costa, of Portugal, was the defending Masters Division TCG World Champion. Igor chose to withdraw after the final round of swiss, with a record of 2-6.
Igor Costa of Portugal was the defending Masters Division TCG World Champion. Igor chose to withdraw after the final round of swiss, with a record of 2-6.


[[Jason Klaczynski]], of the United States, made history by winning his third World Championship in the Masters Division, previously winning in [[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]] and [[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]. In addition to putting up an 11-2 record for the main event, Jason also qualified for the tournament through the year's Last Chance Qualifier, giving him a final weekend record of 17-2.
[[Jason Klaczynski]] of the United States made history by winning his third World Championship in the Masters Division, previously winning in [[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]] and [[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]. In addition to putting up an 11-2 record for the main event, Jason also qualified for the tournament through the year's Last Chance Qualifier, giving him a final weekend record of 17-2.


{{16TeamBracket  
{{16TeamBracket  
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| RD2= Quarterfinals
| RD2= Quarterfinals
| RD3= Semifinals
| RD3= Semifinals
| RD4= Championship Match
| RD4= Championship match


| RD1-seed01= 1
| RD1-seed01= 1
| RD1-team01= '''Takuya Yoneda'''
| RD1-team01= '''Takuya Yoneda'''
| RD1-score01= JP
| RD1-score01=[[File:Japan Flag.png|20px|Japan]]
| RD1-seed02= 17
| RD1-seed02= 17
| RD1-team02= Gunther Kirchhofer
| RD1-team02= Gunther Kirchhofer
| RD1-score02= AT
| RD1-score02=[[File:Austria Flag.png|20px|Austria]]


| RD1-seed03= 9
| RD1-seed03= 9
| RD1-team03= '''James Good'''
| RD1-team03= '''James Good'''
| RD1-score03= US
| RD1-score03=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]
| RD1-seed04= 8
| RD1-seed04= 8
| RD1-team04= Gino Lombardi
| RD1-team04= Gino Lombardi
| RD1-score04= US
| RD1-score04=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]


| RD1-seed05= 5
| RD1-seed05= 5
| RD1-team05= '''Johnny Rabus'''
| RD1-team05= '''Johnny Rabus'''
| RD1-score05= US
| RD1-score05=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]
| RD1-seed06= 21
| RD1-seed06= 21
| RD1-team06= Joey Ho
| RD1-team06= Joey Ho
| RD1-score06= SG
| RD1-score06=[[File:Singapore Flag.png|20px|Singapore]]


| RD1-seed07= 13
| RD1-seed07= 13
| RD1-team07= '''Simon Narode'''
| RD1-team07= '''Simon Narode'''
| RD1-score07=US
| RD1-score07=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]
| RD1-seed08= 29
| RD1-seed08= 29
| RD1-team08= Chase Moloney
| RD1-team08= Chase Moloney
| RD1-score08= CA
| RD1-score08=[[File:Canada Flag.png|20px|Canada]]


| RD1-seed09= 30
| RD1-seed09= 30
| RD1-team09= Kerwin Lee
| RD1-team09= Kerwin Lee
| RD1-score09= AU
| RD1-score09=[[File:Australia Flag.png|20px|Australia]]
| RD1-seed10=  19
| RD1-seed10=  19
| RD1-team10= '''Dustin Zimmerman'''
| RD1-team10= '''Dustin Zimmerman'''
| RD1-score10= US
| RD1-score10=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]


| RD1-seed11= 11
| RD1-seed11= 11
| RD1-team11= Josue Palomino
| RD1-team11= Josue Palomino
| RD1-score11= MX
| RD1-score11=[[File:Mexico Flag.png|20px|Mexico]]
| RD1-seed12= 6
| RD1-seed12= 6
| RD1-team12= '''Rick Verwaal'''
| RD1-team12= '''Rick Verwaal'''
| RD1-score12= NL
| RD1-score12=[[File:The Netherlands Flag.png|20px|The Netherlands]]


| RD1-seed13= 26
| RD1-seed13= 26
| RD1-team13= '''[[Jason Klaczynski]]'''
| RD1-team13= '''[[Jason Klaczynski]]'''
| RD1-score13= US
| RD1-score13=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]
| RD1-seed14= 10
| RD1-seed14= 10
| RD1-team14= Dylan Bryan
| RD1-team14= Dylan Bryan
| RD1-score14= US
| RD1-score14=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]


| RD1-seed15= 15
| RD1-seed15= 15
| RD1-team15= Mike Newman
| RD1-team15= Mike Newman
| RD1-score15= US
| RD1-score15=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]
| RD1-seed16= 31
| RD1-seed16= 31
| RD1-team16= '''Jonathan Bristow'''
| RD1-team16= '''Jonathan Bristow'''
| RD1-score16= US
| RD1-score16=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]


| RD2-seed01= 1
| RD2-seed01= 1
| RD2-team01= Takuya Yoneda
| RD2-team01= Takuya Yoneda
| RD2-score01= JP
| RD2-score01=[[File:Japan Flag.png|20px|Japan]]
| RD2-seed02= 9
| RD2-seed02= 9
| RD2-team02= '''James Good'''
| RD2-team02= '''James Good'''
| RD2-score02= US
| RD2-score02=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]


| RD2-seed03= 5
| RD2-seed03= 5
| RD2-team03= Johnny Rabus  
| RD2-team03= Johnny Rabus  
| RD2-score03= US
| RD2-score03=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]
| RD2-seed04= 13
| RD2-seed04= 13
| RD2-team04= '''Simon Narode'''
| RD2-team04= '''Simon Narode'''
| RD2-score04= US
| RD2-score04=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]


| RD2-seed05= 19
| RD2-seed05= 19
| RD2-team05= '''Dustin Zimmerman'''
| RD2-team05= '''Dustin Zimmerman'''
| RD2-score05= US
| RD2-score05=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]
| RD2-seed06= 7
| RD2-seed06= 7
| RD2-team06= Rick Verwaal
| RD2-team06= Rick Verwaal
| RD2-score06= NL
| RD2-score06=[[File:The Netherlands Flag.png|20px|The Netherlands]]


| RD2-seed07= 26
| RD2-seed07= 26
| RD2-team07= '''[[Jason Klaczynski]]'''
| RD2-team07= '''[[Jason Klaczynski]]'''
| RD2-score07= US
| RD2-score07=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]
| RD2-seed08= 31
| RD2-seed08= 31
| RD2-team08= Jonathan Bristow
| RD2-team08= Jonathan Bristow
| RD2-score08= US
| RD2-score08=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]


| RD3-seed01= 9
| RD3-seed01= 9
| RD3-team01= James Good
| RD3-team01= James Good
| RD3-score01= US
| RD3-score01=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]
| RD3-seed02= 13
| RD3-seed02= 13
| RD3-team02= '''Simon Narode'''
| RD3-team02= '''Simon Narode'''
| RD3-score02= US
| RD3-score02=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]


| RD3-seed03= 19
| RD3-seed03= 19
| RD3-team03= Dustin Zimmerman
| RD3-team03= Dustin Zimmerman
| RD3-score03= US
| RD3-score03=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]
| RD3-seed04= 26
| RD3-seed04= 26
| RD3-team04= '''[[Jason Klaczynski]]'''
| RD3-team04= '''[[Jason Klaczynski]]'''
| RD3-score04= US
| RD3-score04=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]


| RD4-seed01= 13
| RD4-seed01= 13
| RD4-team01= Simon Narode
| RD4-team01= Simon Narode
| RD4-score01= US
| RD4-score01=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]
| RD4-seed02= 26
| RD4-seed02= 26
| RD4-team02= '''[[Jason Klaczynski]]'''
| RD4-team02= '''[[Jason Klaczynski]]'''
| RD4-score02= US
| RD4-score02=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]
}}
}}


==Video Game Championships==
==Video Game Championships==
This year, participants used {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}.  All matches were 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}}.
This year, participants used {{B2W2}}.  All matches were 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 were temporarily reduced to Level 50, while Pokémon Level 50 and below would 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 were temporarily reduced to Level 50, while Pokémon Level 50 and below would 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.  
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===Junior Division===
===Junior Division===
Abram Burrows, of the United States, was the defending Junior Division VG World Champion; however he became eligible for the Senior Division in 2013, where he finished in 21st place after day two.
Abram Burrows of the United States was the defending Junior Division Pokémon Video Game World Champion; however, he became eligible for the Senior Division in 2013, where he finished in 21st place after day two.
 
Brendan Zheng of the United States became the new World Champion in the Junior Division, winning with a perfect 9-0 record.
 
{{8TeamBracket
| RD1= Quarterfinals
| RD2= Semifinals
| RD3= Championship match


Brendan Zheng, of the United States, became the new World Champion in the Junior Division, winning with a perfect 9-0 record.
| RD1-seed01= 1
| RD1-team01= '''Brendan Zheng'''
| RD1-score01=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]
| RD1-seed02= 8
| RD1-team02= Izumi Motoe
| RD1-score02=[[File:Japan Flag.png|20px|Japan]]


{{16TeamBracket
| RD1-seed03= 5
| RD1= Round Six
| RD1-team03= '''Haruka Narita'''
| RD2= Quarterfinals
| RD1-score03=[[File:Japan Flag.png|20px|Japan]]
| RD3= Semifinals
| RD1-seed04= 4
| RD4= Championship Match
| RD1-team04= Seigo Nakamura
| RD1-score04=[[File:Japan Flag.png|20px|Japan]]
 
| RD1-seed05= 3
| RD1-team05= '''Ryusei Yasue'''
| RD1-score05=[[File:Japan Flag.png|20px|Japan]]
| RD1-seed06= 6
| RD1-team06= Kota Nakamura
| RD1-score06=[[File:Japan Flag.png|20px|Japan]]
 
| RD1-seed07= 7
| RD1-team07= Melisa Akcos
| RD1-score07=[[File:Germany Flag.png|20px|Germany]]
| RD1-seed08= 2
| RD1-team08= '''Fuko Nakamichi'''
| RD1-score08=[[File:Japan Flag.png|20px|Japan]]


| RD2-seed01= 1
| RD2-seed01= 1
| RD2-team01= '''Brendan Zheng'''
| RD2-team01= '''Brendan Zheng'''
| RD2-score01= US
| RD2-score01=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]
| RD2-seed02= 8
| RD2-seed02= 5
| RD2-team02= Izumi Motoe
| RD2-team02= Haruka Narita
| RD2-score02= JP
| RD2-score02=[[File:Japan Flag.png|20px|Japan]]
 
| RD2-seed03= 5
| RD2-team03= '''Haruka Narita'''
| RD2-score03= JP
| RD2-seed04= 4
| RD2-team04= Seigo Nakamura
| RD2-score04= JP
 
| RD2-seed05= 3
| RD2-team05= '''Ryusei Yasue'''
| RD2-score05= JP
| RD2-seed06= 6
| RD2-team06= Kota Nakamura
| RD2-score06= JP


| RD2-seed07= 7
| RD2-seed03= 3
| RD2-team07= Melisa Akcos
| RD2-team03= Ryusei Yasue
| RD2-score07= DE
| RD2-score03=[[File:Japan Flag.png|20px|Japan]]
| RD2-seed08= 2
| RD2-seed04= 2
| RD2-team08= '''Fuko Nakamichi'''
| RD2-team04= '''Fuko Nakamichi'''
| RD2-score08= JP
| RD2-score04=[[File:Japan Flag.png|20px|Japan]]


| RD3-seed01= 1
| RD3-seed01= 1
| RD3-team01= '''Brendan Zheng'''
| RD3-team01= '''Brendan Zheng'''
| RD3-score01= US
| RD3-score01=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]
| RD3-seed02= 5
| RD3-seed02= 2
| RD3-team02= Haruka Narita
| RD3-team02= Fuko Nakamichi
| RD3-score02= JP
| RD3-score02=[[File:Japan Flag.png|20px|Japan]]
 
| RD3-seed03= 3
| RD3-team03= Ryusei Yasue
| RD3-score03= JP
| RD3-seed04= 2
| RD3-team04= '''Fuko Nakamichi'''
| RD3-score04= JP
 
| RD4-seed01= 1
| RD4-team01= '''Brendan Zheng'''
| RD4-score01= US
| RD4-seed02= 2
| RD4-team02= Fuko Nakamichi
| RD4-score02= JP
}}
}}


===Senior Division===
===Senior Division===
Toler Webb, of the United States, was the defending Senior Division VG World Champion; however he became eligible for the Masters Division in 2013, where he finished in 12th place after day two.
Toler Webb of the United States was the defending Senior Division Pokémon Video Game World Champion; however, he became eligible for the Masters Division in 2013, where he finished in 12th place after day two.


Hayden McTavish, of the United States, won the the Seniors Division VG World Championship with a final record of 7-2.
Hayden McTavish of the United States won the Seniors Division Pokémon Video Game World Championship with a final record of 7-2.


{{16TeamBracket
{{8TeamBracket
| RD1= Round Six
| RD1= Quarterfinals
| RD2= Quarterfinals
| RD2= Semifinals
| RD3= Semifinals
| RD3= Championship match
| RD4= Championship Match


| RD2-seed01= 1
| RD1-seed01= 1
| RD2-team01= '''Cameron Swan'''
| RD1-team01= '''Cameron Swan'''
| RD2-score01= US
| RD1-score01=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]
| RD2-seed02= 8
| RD1-seed02= 8
| RD2-team02= Paul Chua
| RD1-team02= Paul Chua
| RD2-score02= US
| RD1-score02=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]


| RD2-seed03= 5
| RD1-seed03= 5
| RD2-team03= '''Hayden McTavish'''
| RD1-team03= '''Hayden McTavish'''
| RD2-score03= US
| RD1-score03=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]
| RD2-seed04= 4
| RD1-seed04= 4
| RD2-team04= Mark Mcquillan
| RD1-team04= Mark Mcquillan
| RD2-score04= GB
| RD1-score04=[[File:United Kingdom Flag.png|20px|United Kingdom]]


| RD2-seed05= 3
| RD1-seed05= 3
| RD2-team05= '''Ben Hickey'''
| RD1-team05= '''Ben Hickey'''
| RD2-score05= US
| RD1-score05=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]
| RD2-seed06= 6
| RD1-seed06= 6
| RD2-team06= Alejandro Gomez
| RD1-team06= Alejandro Gomez
| RD2-score06= ES
| RD1-score06=[[File:Spain Flag.png|20px|Spain]]


| RD2-seed07= 7
| RD1-seed07= 7
| RD2-team07= '''Brian Hough'''
| RD1-team07= '''Brian Hough'''
| RD2-score07= US
| RD1-score07=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]
| RD2-seed08= 2
| RD1-seed08= 2
| RD2-team08= Markus Liu
| RD1-team08= Markus Liu
| RD2-score08= DE
| RD1-score08=[[File:Germany Flag.png|20px|Germany]]


| RD3-seed01= 1
| RD2-seed01= 1
| RD3-team01= Cameron Swan
| RD2-team01= Cameron Swan
| RD3-score01= US
| RD2-score01=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]
| RD3-seed02= 5
| RD2-seed02= 5
| RD3-team02= '''Hayden McTavish'''
| RD2-team02= '''Hayden McTavish'''
| RD3-score02= US
| RD2-score02=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]


| RD3-seed03= 3
| RD2-seed03= 3
| RD3-team03= '''Ben Hickey'''
| RD2-team03= '''Ben Hickey'''
| RD3-score03= US
| RD2-score03=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]
| RD3-seed04= 7
| RD2-seed04= 7
| RD3-team04= Brian Hough
| RD2-team04= Brian Hough
| RD3-score04= US
| RD2-score04=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]


| RD4-seed01= 5
| RD3-seed01= 5
| RD4-team01= '''Hayden McTavish'''
| RD3-team01= '''Hayden McTavish'''
| RD4-score01= US
| RD3-score01=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]
| RD4-seed02= 3
| RD3-seed02= 3
| RD4-team02= Ben Hickey
| RD3-team02= Ben Hickey
| RD4-score02= US
| RD3-score02=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]
}}
}}


===Masters Division===
===Masters Division===
[[Ray Rizzo]], of the United States, was the three-time defending Masters Division VG World Champion. Ray's fortune would not continue this year, finding losses in rounds one, four, and six, to finish in 26th place, right behind rival Wolfe Glick in 25th.
[[Ray Rizzo]] of the United States was the three-time defending Masters Division Pokémon Video Game World Champion. Ray's fortune would not continue this year, finding losses in rounds one, four and six, finishing in 26th place, right behind rival Wolfe Glick in 25th.


Arash Ommati, of Italy, became the new VG World Champion in Masters, playing to an 8-1 record. Arash is the only European player to win the VG World Championships in any division.
Arash Ommati of Italy became the new VG World Champion in Masters, playing to an 8-1 record. Arash is the only European player to win the Pokémon Video Game World Championships in any division.


{{16TeamBracket
{{8TeamBracket
| RD1= Round Six
| RD1= Quarterfinals
| RD2= Quarterfinals
| RD2= Semifinals
| RD3= Semifinals
| RD3= Championship match
| RD4= Championship Match


| RD2-seed01= 1
| RD1-seed01= 1
| RD2-team01= Sejun Park
| RD1-team01= Se Jun Park
| RD2-score01= KR
| RD1-score01=[[File:South Korea Flag.png|20px|South Korea]]
| RD2-seed02= 8
| RD1-seed02= 8
| RD2-team02= '''Ryosuke Kosuge'''
| RD1-team02= '''Ryosuke Kosuge'''
| RD2-score02= JP
| RD1-score02=[[File:Japan Flag.png|20px|Japan]]


| RD2-seed03= 5
| RD1-seed03= 5
| RD2-team03= Luigi Lo Giudice
| RD1-team03= Luigi Lo Giudice
| RD2-score03= IT
| RD1-score03=[[File:Italy Flag.png|20px|Italy]]
| RD2-seed04= 4
| RD1-seed04= 4
| RD2-team04= '''Aaron Zheng'''
| RD1-team04= '''Aaron Zheng'''
| RD2-score04= US
| RD1-score04=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]


| RD2-seed05= 3
| RD1-seed05= 3
| RD2-team05= '''Arash Ommati'''
| RD1-team05= '''Arash Ommati'''
| RD2-score05= IT
| RD1-score05=[[File:Italy Flag.png|20px|Italy]]
| RD2-seed06= 6
| RD1-seed06= 6
| RD2-team06= Matthias Hellmoldt
| RD1-team06= Matthias Hellmoldt
| RD2-score06= DE
| RD1-score06=[[File:Germany Flag.png|20px|Germany]]


| RD2-seed07= 7
| RD1-seed07= 7
| RD2-team07= '''Benjamin Gould'''
| RD1-team07= '''Benjamin Gould'''
| RD2-score07= GB
| RD1-score07=[[File:United Kingdom Flag.png|20px|United Kingdom]]
| RD2-seed08= 2
| RD1-seed08= 2
| RD2-team08= Enosh Shachar
| RD1-team08= Enosh Shachar
| RD2-score08= US
| RD1-score08=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]


| RD3-seed01= 8
| RD2-seed01= 8
| RD3-team01= '''Ryosuke Kosuge'''
| RD2-team01= '''Ryosuke Kosuge'''
| RD3-score01= JP
| RD2-score01=[[File:Japan Flag.png|20px|Japan]]
| RD3-seed02= 4
| RD2-seed02= 4
| RD3-team02= Aaron Zheng
| RD2-team02= Aaron Zheng
| RD3-score02= US
| RD2-score02=[[File:United States Flag.png|20px|United States of America]]


| RD3-seed03= 3
| RD2-seed03= 3
| RD3-team03= '''Arash Ommati'''
| RD2-team03= '''Arash Ommati'''
| RD3-score03= IT
| RD2-score03=[[File:Italy Flag.png|20px|Italy]]
| RD3-seed04= 7
| RD2-seed04= 7
| RD3-team04= Benjamin Gould
| RD2-team04= Benjamin Gould
| RD3-score04= GB
| RD2-score04=[[File:United Kingdom Flag.png|20px|United Kingdom]]


| RD4-seed01= 8
| RD3-seed01= 8
| RD4-team01= Ryosuke Kosuge
| RD3-team01= Ryosuke Kosuge
| RD4-score01= JP
| RD3-score01=[[File:Japan Flag.png|20px|Japan]]
| RD4-seed02= 3
| RD3-seed02= 3
| RD4-team02= '''Arash Ommati'''
| RD3-team02= '''Arash Ommati'''
| RD4-score02= IT
| RD3-score02=[[File:Italy Flag.png|20px|Italy]]
}}
}}
==Event Pokémon==
{{G5event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Smeargle|
nick=Smeargle|
gender=f|
level=50|
game=5b2|
ndex=235|
typea=Normal|
otcolor=blue|
ot=WORLD13|
id=08113|
ability1=Technician|
nature=Jolly|
encounter=fateful|
met=Worlds 2013|
type1=Normal|move1=False Swipe|
type2=Grass|move2=Spore|
type3=Normal|move3=Odor Sleuth|
type4=Normal|move4=Mean Look|
item1=Silk Scarf|
ribbon=Event|
country=Canada|
datedis=August 10 to 11, 2013|
black=yes|
white=yes|
black2=yes|
white2=yes}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2013/ Official site]
* [http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2013/ Official website]


{{World Championships}}
{{World Championships}}
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{{DoubleProjectTag|TCG|Games|the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] and Video Game Championship Tournaments.}}


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[[Category:Video Game World Championships]]
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[[fr:Championnats du Monde 2013]]
[[zh:宝可梦世界锦标赛2013]]
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