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===POP packs===
===POP packs===
'''POP packs''' were special [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|Pokémon TCG]] {{TCG|Booster pack|Booster packs}} that only contained two cards, as opposed to the current number of ten (at the time, nine). Introduced in September 2004, the POP sets were released roughly once every six months until September 2009. There were nine POP sets in total: {{TCG|POP Series 1|Series 1}}, {{TCG|POP Series 2|Series 2}}, {{TCG|POP Series 3|Series 3}}, {{TCG|POP Series 4|Series 4}}, {{TCG|POP Series 5|Series 5}}, {{TCG|POP Series 6|Series 6}}, {{TCG|POP Series 7|Series 7}}, {{TCG|POP Series 8|Series 8}}, and {{TCG|POP Series 9|Series 9}}. They were created to bring useful cards that had been {{TCG|Rotation|rotated}} out of play back into the game, as well as exclusive cards. With an increasing number of alternate-art Promo cards in Japan, the latest POP sets also served as a vehicle to bring them to the West. The usefulness of these latest POP sets had been a subject of debate within the Pokémon community; collectors praising PUSA for releasing these cards in English, while they faced scrutiny by players, as many cards were the same as those in then current Modified format.  
'''POP packs''' were special [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|Pokémon TCG]] {{TCG|Booster pack|Booster packs}} that only contained two cards, as opposed to the current number of ten (at the time, nine). Introduced in September 2004, the POP sets were released roughly once every six months until September 2009. There were nine POP sets in total: {{TCG|POP Series 1|Series 1}}, {{TCG|POP Series 2|Series 2}}, {{TCG|POP Series 3|Series 3}}, {{TCG|POP Series 4|Series 4}}, {{TCG|POP Series 5|Series 5}}, {{TCG|POP Series 6|Series 6}}, {{TCG|POP Series 7|Series 7}}, {{TCG|POP Series 8|Series 8}}, and {{TCG|POP Series 9|Series 9}}. They were created to bring useful cards that had been {{TCG|Rotation|rotated}} out of play back into the game, as well as exclusive cards. With an increasing number of alternate-art Promo cards in Japan, the latest POP sets also served as a vehicle to bring them to the West. The usefulness of these latest POP sets had been a subject of debate within the Pokémon community; collectors praising PUSA for releasing these cards in English, while they faced scrutiny by players, as many cards were the same as those in then current Modified format.


POP packs were typically only be found by participating in Pokémon Organized Play events, but after leagues no longer distribute them, they were occasionally included in Value Packs, etc. sold in stores.
POP packs were typically only be found by participating in Pokémon Organized Play events, but after leagues no longer distribute them, they were occasionally included in Value Packs, etc. sold in stores.
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===Player of the Year===
===Player of the Year===
Beginning with the 2011-2012 season, the TCG player in each age division who attained the most '''Play! Points''' during the season was awarded the title of '''Player of the Year''', and rewarded with two boxes of each set released during the next year. Award winners were:
Beginning with the 2011-2012 season, the TCG player in each age division who attained the most '''Play! Points''' during the season was awarded the title of '''Player of the Year''', and rewarded with two boxes of each set released during the next year. Award winners were:
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|-  
|-
!Season
!Season
!Junior
!Junior
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!Master
!Master
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
! 2011-12  
! 2011-12
!Cory Connor
!Cory Connor
!Laurens van Brecht
!Laurens van Brecht
!Bruce Long
!Bruce Long
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
! 2012-13  
! 2012-13
!Sydney M.
!Sydney M.
!Emily Grieve
!Emily Grieve
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Local Tournaments are meant for both fun and practice. They are usually held once a week in a gaming store or other large hall such as a church by a local {{DL|Pokémon League (TCG)|League Leader}} or {{TCG|Tournament Organizer}}. Prizes vary depending on the competitors. They are often free to enter, but the price can sometimes range to $5.
Local Tournaments are meant for both fun and practice. They are usually held once a week in a gaming store or other large hall such as a church by a local {{DL|Pokémon League (TCG)|League Leader}} or {{TCG|Tournament Organizer}}. Prizes vary depending on the competitors. They are often free to enter, but the price can sometimes range to $5.


[[Play! Pokémon]] sanctioned tournaments are either single elimination, Swiss, or Swiss followed by single elimination rounds. Some Play! Pokémon events use 'Age Modified Swiss', (a variation of Swiss invented by Play! Pokémon) in which a player's age takes priority over the player's record when the organizer pairs players.
Play! Pokémon sanctioned tournaments are either single elimination, Swiss, or Swiss followed by single elimination rounds. Some Play! Pokémon events use 'Age Modified Swiss', (a variation of Swiss invented by Play! Pokémon) in which a player's age takes priority over the player's record when the organizer pairs players.


After sanctioned tournaments are completed, the Tournament Organizer uploads the results of each match to [[The Pokémon Company International]] (abbreviated to TPCi) via Play! Pokémon. The results of each match are used to calculate a player's {{TCG|Premier Ratings|Premier Rating}}. Play! Pokémon Ratings are based on the [[wp:Elo rating system|Elo rating system]].
After sanctioned tournaments are completed, the Tournament Organizer uploads the results of each match to [[The Pokémon Company International]] (abbreviated to TPCi) via Play! Pokémon. The results of each match are used to calculate a player's {{TCG|Premier Ratings|Premier Rating}}. Play! Pokémon Ratings are based on the [[wp:Elo rating system|Elo rating system]].
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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 Points accumulated throughout the 2011-2012 season. For the 2012-2013 season, players were able to earn invitations to the World Championships by earning 400 Championship Points throughout the 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 Points accumulated throughout the 2011-2012 season. For the 2012-2013 season, players were able to earn invitations to the World Championships by earning 400 Championship Points throughout the season.




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[[File:Battle Roads Autumn logo.png|thumb|right|Battle Road Autumn logo]]
[[File:Battle Roads Autumn logo.png|thumb|right|Battle Road Autumn logo]]
[[File:Battle Roads Spring logo.png|thumb|right|Battle Road Spring logo]]
[[File:Battle Roads Spring logo.png|thumb|right|Battle Road Spring logo]]
Held in the Autumn and the Spring, the Battle Road tournaments are entry level tournaments which give players the opportunity to earn up to 15 Championship Points, and have a Best Finish Limit of 6 (Autumn and Spring combined). Battle Road Autumn tournaments are held between September and October, while the Spring tournaments are held between May and June.
Held in the Autumn and the Spring, the Battle Road tournaments are entry level tournaments which give players the opportunity to earn up to 15 Championship Points, and have a Best Finish Limit of 6 (Autumn and Spring combined). Battle Road Autumn tournaments are held between September and October, while the Spring tournaments are held between May and June.


====Typical prize structure====
====Typical prize structure====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #eaeaea; border: 3px solid gray;"  
{| class="roundy" style="background: #eaeaea; border: 3px solid gray;"
|-  
|-
!Place
!Place
!Prize
!Prize
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 1st ||
| style="text-align:center" | 1st ||
*15 Championship Points  
*15 Championship Points
*4 Booster packs from the latest set
*4 Booster packs from the latest set
*Gold [[Victory Cup (BW Promo 29)|Victory Cup]] promotional card
*Gold [[Victory Cup (BW Promo 29)|Victory Cup]] promotional card
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 2nd ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 2nd ||
*12 Championship Points (if 4 players or more)
*12 Championship Points (if 4 players or more)
*4 Booster packs from the latest set
*4 Booster packs from the latest set
*Silver [[Victory Cup (BW Promo 29)|Victory Cup]] promotional card
*Silver [[Victory Cup (BW Promo 29)|Victory Cup]] promotional card
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 3rd ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 3rd ||
*10 Championship Points (if 8 players or more)
*10 Championship Points (if 8 players or more)
*2 Booster packs from the latest set
*2 Booster packs from the latest set
*Bronze [[Victory Cup (BW Promo 29)|Victory Cup]] promotional card
*Bronze [[Victory Cup (BW Promo 29)|Victory Cup]] promotional card
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 4th ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 4th ||
*10 Championship Points (if 8 players or more)
*10 Championship Points (if 8 players or more)
*2 Booster packs from the latest set
*2 Booster packs from the latest set
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 5th-8th ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 5th-8th ||
*6 Championship Points (if 32 players or more)
*6 Championship Points (if 32 players or more)
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 9th-12th ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 9th-12th ||
*4 Championship Points (if 64 players or more)
*4 Championship Points (if 64 players or more)
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 13th-16th ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 13th-16th ||
*2 Championship Points (if 64 players or more)
*2 Championship Points (if 64 players or more)
|}
|}
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===City Championships===
===City Championships===
[[File:City Champs logo.png|thumb|right|City Championships logo]]
[[File:City Champs logo.png|thumb|right|City Championships logo]]
The third event in the Championship Series, held between November and January, are the City Championships. City Championships allow players to earn up to 50 Championship Points, and have a Best Finish Limit of 4. Though commonly held on weekends, some major cities are known to hold tournaments daily in large, adjacent suburbs for a period of four to nine days, with one or two days of rest within.
The third event in the Championship Series, held between November and January, are the City Championships. City Championships allow players to earn up to 50 Championship Points, and have a Best Finish Limit of 4. Though commonly held on weekends, some major cities are known to hold tournaments daily in large, adjacent suburbs for a period of four to nine days, with one or two days of rest within.


====Typical prize structure====
====Typical prize structure====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #eaeaea; border: 3px solid gray;"  
{| class="roundy" style="background: #eaeaea; border: 3px solid gray;"
|-  
|-
!Place
!Place
!Prize
!Prize
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 1st ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 1st ||
*City Champion trophy
*City Champion trophy
*50 Championship Points
*50 Championship Points
*36 Booster packs from the latest set
*36 Booster packs from the latest set
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 2nd ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 2nd ||
*40 Championship Points (if 4 players or more)
*40 Championship Points (if 4 players or more)
*18 Booster packs from the latest set
*18 Booster packs from the latest set
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 3rd-4th ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 3rd-4th ||
*30 Championship Points (if 8 players or more)
*30 Championship Points (if 8 players or more)
*8 Booster packs from the latest set
*8 Booster packs from the latest set
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 5th-8th ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 5th-8th ||
*20 Championship Points (if 32 players or more)
*20 Championship Points (if 32 players or more)
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 9th-12th ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 9th-12th ||
*10 Championship Points (if 64 players or more)
*10 Championship Points (if 64 players or more)
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 13th-16th ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 13th-16th ||
*5 Championship Points (if 64 players or more)
*5 Championship Points (if 64 players or more)
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 17th-32nd ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 17th-32nd ||
*3 Championship Points (if 128 players or more)
*3 Championship Points (if 128 players or more)
|}
|}
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===State/Province/Territory Championships===
===State/Province/Territory Championships===
[[File:TCG SPT Championships logo.png|thumb|right|State/Province/Territory Championships logo]]
[[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.
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.


====Typical prize structure====
====Typical prize structure====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #eaeaea; border: 3px solid gray;"  
{| class="roundy" style="background: #eaeaea; border: 3px solid gray;"
|-  
|-
!Place
!Place
!Prize
!Prize
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 1st ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 1st ||
*S/P/T Championship 1st Place Trophy
*S/P/T Championship 1st Place Trophy
*100 Championship Points
*100 Championship Points
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*36 Booster packs from the latest set
*36 Booster packs from the latest set
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 2nd ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 2nd ||
*S/P/T Championship 2nd Place Trophy
*S/P/T Championship 2nd Place Trophy
*90 Championship Points (if 4 players or more)
*90 Championship Points (if 4 players or more)
*36 Booster packs from the latest set
*36 Booster packs from the latest set
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 3rd-4th ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 3rd-4th ||
*S/P/T Championship 3rd or 4th Place Trophy
*S/P/T Championship 3rd or 4th Place Trophy
*70 Championship Points (if 8 players or more)
*70 Championship Points (if 8 players or more)
*18 Booster packs from the latest set
*18 Booster packs from the latest set
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 5th-8th ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 5th-8th ||
*50 Championship Points (if 32 players or more)
*50 Championship Points (if 32 players or more)
*9 Booster packs from the latest set
*9 Booster packs from the latest set
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 9th-12th ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 9th-12th ||
*30 Championship Points (if 64 players or more)
*30 Championship Points (if 64 players or more)
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 13th-16th ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 13th-16th ||
*20 Championship Points (if 64 players or more)
*20 Championship Points (if 64 players or more)
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 17th-32nd ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 17th-32nd ||
*10 Championship Points (if 128 players or more)
*10 Championship Points (if 128 players or more)
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 33rd-64th ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 33rd-64th ||
*5 Championship Points (if 256 players or more)
*5 Championship Points (if 256 players or more)
|}
|}
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===Regional Championships===
===Regional Championships===
[[File:Regional_Championship_logo.png|thumb|right|Regional Championships logo]]
[[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 October, January, and April. These tournaments offer up to 120 Championship Points, and combine with State/Provincial/Territorial Championships to form a Best Finish Limit of 4.
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 October, January, and April. These tournaments offer up to 120 Championship Points, and combine with State/Provincial/Territorial Championships to form a Best Finish Limit of 4.


====Typical prize structure====
====Typical prize structure====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #eaeaea; border: 3px solid gray;"  
{| class="roundy" style="background: #eaeaea; border: 3px solid gray;"
|-  
|-
!Place
!Place
!Prize
!Prize
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 1st ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 1st ||
*Regional Championship 1st Place Trophy
*Regional Championship 1st Place Trophy
*120 Championship Points
*120 Championship Points
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*Combination of 72 Booster packs from recent sets
*Combination of 72 Booster packs from recent sets
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 2nd ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 2nd ||
*Regional Championship 2nd Place Trophy
*Regional Championship 2nd Place Trophy
*110 Championship Points (if 4 players or more)
*110 Championship Points (if 4 players or more)
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*Combination of 72 Booster packs from recent sets
*Combination of 72 Booster packs from recent sets
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 3rd-4th ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 3rd-4th ||
*Regional Championship 3rd or 4th Place Trophy
*Regional Championship 3rd or 4th Place Trophy
*90 Championship Points (if 8 players or more)
*90 Championship Points (if 8 players or more)
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*Combination of 36 Booster packs from recent sets
*Combination of 36 Booster packs from recent sets
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 5th-8th ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 5th-8th ||
*70 Championship Points (if 32 players or more)
*70 Championship Points (if 32 players or more)
*Combination of 24 Booster packs from recent sets
*Combination of 24 Booster packs from recent sets
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 9th-12th ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 9th-12th ||
*50 Championship Points (if 64 players or more)
*50 Championship Points (if 64 players or more)
*Combination of 18 Booster packs from recent sets
*Combination of 18 Booster packs from recent sets
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 13th-16th ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 13th-16th ||
*40 Championship Points (if 64 players or more)
*40 Championship Points (if 64 players or more)
*Combination of 18 Booster packs from recent sets
*Combination of 18 Booster packs from recent sets
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*Combination of 7 Booster packs from recent sets
*Combination of 7 Booster packs from recent sets
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 33rd-64th ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 33rd-64th ||
*10 Championship Points (if 256 players or more)
*10 Championship Points (if 256 players or more)
|}
|}
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====Typical prize structure====
====Typical prize structure====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #eaeaea; border: 3px solid gray;"  
{| class="roundy" style="background: #eaeaea; border: 3px solid gray;"
|-  
|-
!Place
!Place
!Prize
!Prize
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 1st ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 1st ||
*National Championship 1st Place Trophy
*National Championship 1st Place Trophy
*500 Championship Points
*500 Championship Points
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*Combination of 72 Booster packs from recent sets
*Combination of 72 Booster packs from recent sets
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 2nd ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 2nd ||
*National Championship 2nd Place Trophy
*National Championship 2nd Place Trophy
*500 Championship Points (if 4 players or more)
*500 Championship Points (if 4 players or more)
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*Combination of 72 Booster packs from recent sets
*Combination of 72 Booster packs from recent sets
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 3rd-4th ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 3rd-4th ||
*National Championship Semifinalist Trophy
*National Championship Semifinalist Trophy
*500 Championship Points (if 8 players or more)
*500 Championship Points (if 8 players or more)
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*Combination of 36 Booster packs from recent sets
*Combination of 36 Booster packs from recent sets
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 5th-8th ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 5th-8th ||
*500 Championship Points (if 32 players or more)
*500 Championship Points (if 32 players or more)
*Reserved event ticket for the World Championships
*Reserved event ticket for the World Championships
*Combination of 36 Booster packs from recent sets
*Combination of 36 Booster packs from recent sets
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 9th-12th ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 9th-12th ||
*80 Championship Points (if 64 players or more)
*80 Championship Points (if 64 players or more)
*Combination of 36 Booster packs from recent sets
*Combination of 36 Booster packs from recent sets
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 13th-16th ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 13th-16th ||
*60 Championship Points (if 64 players or more)
*60 Championship Points (if 64 players or more)
*Combination of 36 Booster packs from recent sets
*Combination of 36 Booster packs from recent sets
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 17th-32nd ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 17th-32nd ||
*40 Championship Points (if 128 players or more)
*40 Championship Points (if 128 players or more)
*Combination of 18 Booster packs from recent sets
*Combination of 18 Booster packs from recent sets
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 33rd-64th ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 33rd-64th ||
*30 Championship Points (if 256 players or more)
*30 Championship Points (if 256 players or more)
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 65th-128th ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 65th-128th ||
*10 Championship Points (if 512 players or more)
*10 Championship Points (if 512 players or more)
|}
|}
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===Last Chance Qualifier===
===Last Chance Qualifier===
The Last Chance qualifier, referred to casually as "the grinder," is an event held on-site on the first day of the World Championships. Typically, it consists of multi-round single-elimination, best of three tournament. The number of players who receive Worlds invites from the Last Chance Qualifier is dependent on how many Worlds spots have been claimed through Championship Points and other tournaments.
The Last Chance qualifier, referred to casually as "the grinder," is an event held on-site on the first day of the World Championships. Typically, it consists of multi-round single-elimination, best of three tournament. The number of players who receive Worlds invites from the Last Chance Qualifier is dependent on how many Worlds spots have been claimed through Championship Points and other tournaments.


====Typical prize structure====  
====Typical prize structure====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #eaeaea; border: 3px solid gray;"  
{| class="roundy" style="background: #eaeaea; border: 3px solid gray;"
|-  
|-
!Place
!Place
!Prize
!Prize
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | Varies ||  
| style="text-align:center" | Varies ||
*Invitation to that year's World Championships
*Invitation to that year's World Championships
|}
|}
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{{main|World Championships}}
{{main|World Championships}}
[[File:Pokémon World Championships 2014 logo.png||thumb|right|e|2014 World Championships logo]]
[[File:Pokémon World Championships 2014 logo.png||thumb|right|e|2014 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. Additionally, top-ranked players in the Last Chance Qualifier will receive an invitation to participate in the World Championships. The event hosts top players from around the world competing for the title of Pokémon TCG World Champion. Championship Points 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. Additionally, top-ranked players in the Last Chance Qualifier will receive an invitation to participate in the World Championships. The event hosts top players from around the world competing for the title of Pokémon TCG World Champion. Championship Points earned at the World Championships will be used in the next year's totals.




====Typical prize structure====  
====Typical prize structure====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #eaeaea; border: 3px solid gray;"
{| class="roundy" style="background: #eaeaea; border: 3px solid gray;"
|-  
|-
!Place
!Place
!Prize
!Prize
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 1st ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 1st ||
*World Championship 1st Place Trophy
*World Championship 1st Place Trophy
*Championship Points (enough to qualify for next year's World Championships, TBA)
*Championship Points (enough to qualify for next year's World Championships, TBA)
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*Factory-sealed full sets of the four most recent sets
*Factory-sealed full sets of the four most recent sets
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 2nd ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 2nd ||
*World Championship 2nd Place Trophy
*World Championship 2nd Place Trophy
*Championship Points (enough to qualify for next year's World Championships, TBA)
*Championship Points (enough to qualify for next year's World Championships, TBA)
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*Factory-sealed full sets of the four most recent sets
*Factory-sealed full sets of the four most recent sets
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 3rd ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 3rd ||
*World Championship 3rd Place Trophy
*World Championship 3rd Place Trophy
*Championship Points (enough to qualify for next year's World Championships, TBA)
*Championship Points (enough to qualify for next year's World Championships, TBA)
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*Factory-sealed full sets of the four most recent sets
*Factory-sealed full sets of the four most recent sets
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 4th ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 4th ||
*World Championship 4th Place Trophy
*World Championship 4th Place Trophy
*Championship Points (enough to qualify for next year's World Championships, TBA)
*Championship Points (enough to qualify for next year's World Championships, TBA)
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*Factory-sealed full sets of the four most recent sets
*Factory-sealed full sets of the four most recent sets
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 5th-8th ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 5th-8th ||
*Championship Points (amount TBA)
*Championship Points (amount TBA)
*$1,500 Scholarship Award
*$1,500 Scholarship Award
*36 booster packs of next upcoming set
*36 booster packs of next upcoming set
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 9th-32nd ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 9th-32nd ||
*Championship Points (amount TBA)
*Championship Points (amount TBA)
*36 booster packs of next upcoming set
*36 booster packs of next upcoming set
|}
|}
In addition, all of the 32 finalists receive World Championship commemorative items, and in 2010, also received a customized Nintendo DSi XL. All competitors receive a promotional card and commemorative pin.
In addition, all of the 32 finalists receive World Championship commemorative items, and in 2010, also received a customized Nintendo DSi XL. All competitors receive a promotional card and commemorative pin.
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==Video Game Championships==
==Video Game Championships==
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.


===Regional Championships===
===Regional Championships===
[[File:Video Game Championships logo.png|thumb|right|Logo for the Pokémon Video Game Championship Series worldwide.]]Regional Championships are held in October, January, and April, usually alongside the TCG. These events offer up to 120 Championship Points, since 2012.
[[File:Video Game Championships logo.png|thumb|right|Logo for the Pokémon Video Game Championship Series worldwide.]]Regional Championships are held in October, January, and April, usually alongside the TCG. These events offer up to 120 Championship Points, since 2012.


====Typical prize structure====
====Typical prize structure====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #eaeaea; border: 3px solid gray;"  
{| class="roundy" style="background: #eaeaea; border: 3px solid gray;"
|-  
|-
!Place
!Place
!Prize
!Prize
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 1st ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 1st ||
*Regional Championship 1st Place Trophy
*Regional Championship 1st Place Trophy
*120 Championship Points
*120 Championship Points
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*First round bye at the recipient's National Championships
*First round bye at the recipient's National Championships
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 2nd ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 2nd ||
*Regional Championship 2nd Place Trophy
*Regional Championship 2nd Place Trophy
*110 Championship Points (if 4 players or more)
*110 Championship Points (if 4 players or more)
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*$750<sup>JR,SR</sup>/$600<sup>MA</sup> Travel Stipend to the recipient's National Championships
*$750<sup>JR,SR</sup>/$600<sup>MA</sup> Travel Stipend to the recipient's National Championships
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 3rd-4th ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 3rd-4th ||
*Regional Championship 3rd or 4th Place Trophy
*Regional Championship 3rd or 4th Place Trophy
*90 Championship Points (if 8 players or more)
*90 Championship Points (if 8 players or more)
*$700<sup>JR,SR</sup> Travel Stipend to U.S. or Canada National Championships
*$700<sup>JR,SR</sup> Travel Stipend to U.S. or Canada National Championships
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 5th-8th ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 5th-8th ||
*70 Championship Points (if 32 players or more)
*70 Championship Points (if 32 players or more)
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 9th-12th ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 9th-12th ||
*50 Championship Points (if 64 players or more)
*50 Championship Points (if 64 players or more)
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 13th-16th ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 13th-16th ||
*40 Championship Points (if 64 players or more)
*40 Championship Points (if 64 players or more)
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
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*20 Championship Points (if 128 players or more)
*20 Championship Points (if 128 players or more)
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 33rd-64th ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 33rd-64th ||
*10 Championship Points (if 256 players or more)
*10 Championship Points (if 256 players or more)
|}
|}
All competitors receive a stamped promotional card.
All competitors receive a stamped promotional card.
===National Championship===
===National Championship===
National Championships are the penultimate event in the VG Championship Series. They offer invitations to the World Championships for the high finishers in the tournament.
National Championships are the penultimate event in the VG Championship Series. They offer invitations to the World Championships for the high finishers in the tournament.


====Typical prize structure====
====Typical prize structure====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #eaeaea; border: 3px solid gray;"  
{| class="roundy" style="background: #eaeaea; border: 3px solid gray;"
|-  
|-
!Place
!Place
!Prize
!Prize
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 1st ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 1st ||
*National Championship 1st Place Trophy
*National Championship 1st Place Trophy
*480 Championship Points
*480 Championship Points
*Reserved event ticket and a travel award for the World Championships
*Reserved event ticket and a travel award for the World Championships
*A Nintendo Wii U 32GB Deluxe Set  
*A Nintendo Wii U 32GB Deluxe Set
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 2nd ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 2nd ||
*National Championship 2nd Place Trophy
*National Championship 2nd Place Trophy
*440 Championship Points (if 4 players or more)
*440 Championship Points (if 4 players or more)
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*A Nintendo 3DS XL
*A Nintendo 3DS XL
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 3rd-4th ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 3rd-4th ||
*National Championship Semifinalist Trophy
*National Championship Semifinalist Trophy
*360 Championship Points (if 8 players or more)
*360 Championship Points (if 8 players or more)
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*A Nintendo 3DS XL
*A Nintendo 3DS XL
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 5th-8th ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 5th-8th ||
*210 Championship Points (if 32 players or more)
*210 Championship Points (if 32 players or more)
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 9th-16th ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 9th-16th ||
*150 Championship Points (if 64 players or more)
*150 Championship Points (if 64 players or more)
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 17th-32nd ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 17th-32nd ||
*90 Championship Points (if 128 players or more)
*90 Championship Points (if 128 players or more)
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 33rd-64th ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 33rd-64th ||
*30 Championship Points (if 256 players or more)
*30 Championship Points (if 256 players or more)
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 65th-128th ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 65th-128th ||
*15 Championship Points (if 512 players or more)
*15 Championship Points (if 512 players or more)
|}
|}
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{{main|World Championships#Video games}}
{{main|World Championships#Video games}}
[[File:Vgc finals.jpg|thumb|right|Champions and runners-up from the 2010 World Championships.]]
[[File:Vgc finals.jpg|thumb|right|Champions and runners-up from the 2010 World Championships.]]
The format is the same as the Nationals, including a last chance qualifier the day before the tournament begins. The Video Game World Championships began in [[2009 World Championships|2009 in San Diego, California]].
The format is the same as the Nationals, including a last chance qualifier the day before the tournament begins. The Video Game World Championships began in [[2009 World Championships|2009 in San Diego, California]].


====Typical prize structure====  
====Typical prize structure====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #eaeaea; border: 3px solid gray;"  
{| class="roundy" style="background: #eaeaea; border: 3px solid gray;"
|-  
|-
!Place
!Place
!Prize
!Prize
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 1st ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 1st ||
*World Championship 1st Place Trophy
*World Championship 1st Place Trophy
*Championship Points (enough to qualify for next year's World Championships, TBA)
*Championship Points (enough to qualify for next year's World Championships, TBA)
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*Two boxes of each of the next TCG expansion
*Two boxes of each of the next TCG expansion
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 2nd ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 2nd ||
*World Championship 2nd Place Trophy
*World Championship 2nd Place Trophy
*Championship Points (enough to qualify for next year's World Championships, TBA)
*Championship Points (enough to qualify for next year's World Championships, TBA)
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*Two boxes of each of the next TCG expansion
*Two boxes of each of the next TCG expansion
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 3rd ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 3rd ||
*World Championship 3rd Place Trophy
*World Championship 3rd Place Trophy
*Championship Points (enough to qualify for next year's World Championships, TBA)
*Championship Points (enough to qualify for next year's World Championships, TBA)
*Two boxes of each of the next TCG expansion
*Two boxes of each of the next TCG expansion
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 4th ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 4th ||
*World Championship 4th Place Trophy
*World Championship 4th Place Trophy
*Championship Points (enough to qualify for next year's World Championships, TBA)
*Championship Points (enough to qualify for next year's World Championships, TBA)
*Two boxes of each of the next TCG expansion
*Two boxes of each of the next TCG expansion
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 5th-8th ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 5th-8th ||
*Championship Points (amount TBA)
*Championship Points (amount TBA)
*Two boxes of each of the next TCG expansion
*Two boxes of each of the next TCG expansion
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | 9th-16th ||  
| style="text-align:center" | 9th-16th ||
*Two boxes of each of the next TCG expansion
*Two boxes of each of the next TCG expansion
|}
|}
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