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The '''2019 Pokémon World Championships''' | The '''2019 Pokémon World Championships''' was held at the {{wp|Walter E. Washington Convention Center}} in {{wp|Washington, D.C.}} from August 16 to 19, 2019. It was the sixteenth invitation-only championships for players of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], the eleventh for players of the Pokémon video games, and the fourth for players of [[Pokkén Tournament]]. The championships featured a share of over $500,000 in prizes. It is the second time that Washington, D.C. held the competition, having previously held the [[2014 World Championships]]. | ||
Invitations for the Trading Card Game and the video game events were awarded to players who accumulated enough Championship Points throughout the season. Invitations for Pokkén Tournament were awarded to the top placements at three International Championships and players from Japan. There were also Last Chance Qualifiers held on Friday for Pokkén Tournament. | Invitations for the Trading Card Game and the video game events were awarded to players who accumulated enough Championship Points throughout the season. Invitations for Pokkén Tournament were awarded to the top placements at three International Championships and players from Japan. There were also Last Chance Qualifiers held on Friday for Pokkén Tournament. |
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