Great News for Pokémon Players!
Play! Pokémon has just shared some awesome news for competitive players. After three long years, local in-store tournaments are making a comeback! That’s right, you can now join TCG and VGC tournaments locally. Even more, Pokémon Go tournaments are kicking off in North America in April. This is the first time for Pokémon Go! TCG players, get ready for League Cups and Challenges coming up. VGC fans, your Premier Challenge awaits in May.
The Impact of COVID
The global COVID pandemic hit us hard, including the Pokémon community. In 2020, it stopped the entire Pokémon Championship Series in its tracks. This meant no tournaments, whether big or small. It was a tough time for players around the world.
Back in the Game
While big tournaments like Regionals and Internationals are back, it’s taken longer for in-store competitions to return. But good news, they’re officially coming back! This gives players more chances to earn Championship Points and prizes right in their neighborhood.
Chase Your World Championship Dreams
Sure, Championship Points from in-store tournaments might be smaller, but they all add up. They can help you get an invite to the 2023 World Championships in Yokohama, Japan. Pokémon Go players can even win travel stipends for the North America International Championships. All you need is enough Championship Points.
Want to find where to compete? Check the official Play! Pokémon Event Locator page. Get ready and join the action!