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Pokémon U.S. National Championships

Hotel information for Pokémon TCG and Video Game Championships is now available. Full Article >

Recent Pokémon TCG Errata

Several cards from recent Pokémon TCG expansions are receiving errata. Full Article >

Pokémon Video Game World Championships

Pokémon Trainers, this is the moment you've been waiting for! Official dates, locations, and rules have been announced. Full Article >

POP Policy Change Regarding Foreign-Language Cards

Pokémon Organized Play is changing its policy for the use of foreign-language cards at Premier Events for the 2009-2010 season. Full Article >

Recent Pokémon TCG Errata

Several cards from recent Pokémon TCG expansions are receiving errata to address the correct translation and game effects. Full Article >

Earning an Invitation to Worlds

Pokémon Organized Play announces how 2009 Pokémon TCG World Championships invitations will be distributed. Full Article >

Pokémon U.S. National Championships Moves to St. Louis!

Pokémon is pleased to announce that the Pokémon TCG U.S. National Championships will be moving to St. Louis, Missouri! Full Article >

Recent Pokémon TCG Errata

Gengar and Roserade from the Stormfront expansion are receiving errata to address the correct translation and game effect of these cards. Full Article >

Play like a Champion!

Want to play like a Champion? Then a 2008 Pokémon TCG World Championships deck is perfect for you! Full Article >

Organized Play is Organized Fun!

Whether your goal is to be the best on your block or the best in the world , Pokémon Organized Play is pure fun for Pokémon TCG fans.

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Next Version of Tournament Software Released

Important news for both Pokémon Tournament Organizers, and Pokémon TCG players. Full Article >

Worlds Wrap-Up

The Worlds weekend was a blur ... Watch our video highlight reel to relive the excitement! Full Article >

Pokémon Organized Play Announces Additional LCQ Invites

Find out how many additional invites are being added to the Last Chance Qualifier!

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Pokémon Trainers Battle in the Big Apple

The second Pokémon Video Game Showdown Qualifier Tournament draws hundreds of fans to New York City.

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Pokémon Video Game Showdown

Qualifier Tournaments continue this weekend in New York!

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Are You Ready for Worlds?

The official website for the 2008 Pokémon TCG World Championships and Pokémon Video Game Showdown is now live!

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Pokémon Trainers Battle in Los Angeles

Hundreds of Pokémon Trainers gathered to compete at the first Pokémon Video Game Showdown Qualifier Tournament.

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Worlds Invitation Deadline Extended

Important information regarding attendance confirmation deadline. Full Article >

Three New U.S. National Champions Crowned in Ohio

Next stop: 2008 Pokémon TCG World Championships

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Pokémon TCG U.S. National Championships--Day Two

The top 32 players in each age division survive to battle another day in Columbus, Ohio.

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Pokémon Trainer Interviews

Pokémon TCG players report from the U.S. National Championships.

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Let the Games Begin!

Record-setting attendance marks the beginning of the 2008 U.S. National Championships.

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2008 Professor Cup Winner

After a long day of battle, Ryan Alperstein is announced the 2008 Professor Cup winner.

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The Voice of a Champion

2007 Pokémon TCG National Champion Chris Fulop hopes for a repeat.

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2008 Professor Cup is Underway!

Expert Pokémon judges from across the country compete at the Origins Game Fair.

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Pokémon TCG U.S. National Championships

The competition heats up this weekend in Columbus, Ohio!

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Pokémon TCG Organized Play 2008-2009 Modified Format

Get a head start on planning your deck strategies for the 2008-2009 tournament season, which starts after the 2008 World Championships. Full Article >

U.S. Nationals Event Registration is LIVE!

Don't miss your chance to compete at the Pokémon Trading Card Game National Championships.

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A First Look at the Last Chance Qualifier

No luck so far this season? No problem! Lay it all on the line in Orlando, Florida.

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Recent Pokémon TCG Errata

New errata has been released to clarify certain Diamond & Pearl cards.

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Diamond & Pearl--Great Encounters Prerelease Tournaments

Local players to participate in exclusive card expansion preview tournament

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Recent Pokémon TCG Errata

Banette and Electrode from the Secret Wonders expansion are receiving errata to address the correct translation and game effect of these two cards

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Recent Pokémon TCG Errata

Magmortar LV. X, Entei, and Electivire receive card errata to address "Energy" vs. "Energy cards."

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Pokémon Announces 2007-2008 City Championships

Free events in cities across the country kick-off premier season for Pokémon Trading Card Game players of all ages.

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Pokémon Organized Play 2007-2008 Overview

The Pokémon Organized Play 2007-2008 tournament season is upon us. This overview will give you some brief highlights of what's in store.

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Pokémon Organized Play Tournament Documents Updated

The tournament documents have been updated for the 2007-2008 tournament season. Come see the changes! Full Article >

Take a Look Back at the Ultimate Battle

Review the 2007 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships — the most exciting premier TCG event of the year! Full Article >

Pokémon Creators, Artists at the World Championships

Two of Pokémon's creators and two of its artists appeared at the 2007 World Championships, meeting their fans and autographing cards.  

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Special Room Rate at the Hilton Waikoloa Village

Additional rooms on our hotel block at the Hilton Waikoloa are available, at our special Pokémon rate, for a limited time only. Full Article >

2007 World Championships Competitors Announced

Pokémon USA, Inc., would like to congratulate all of the players who have earned an invitation to come battle at the 2007 Pokémon TCG World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, on August 11th-12th, 2007. Full Article >

2007 U.S. Nationals Results

Hundreds of players vied in the 2007 U.S. Pokémon TCG National Championships in Columbus, Ohio, July 6th and 7th. See who won. Full Article >

2007 Worlds Wallpaper

The World Championships take place on the island of Kona, Hawaii, on August 10th-12th. Bring the fun to your desktop!

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2007-2008 Modified Format Announced

Get a head start on planning your deck strategies for the 2007-2008 tournament season, which starts after the 2007 World Championships. Full Article >

Diamond & Pearl Rules Changes

The new Diamond & Pearl expansion features several rules changes that may require players to rethink their gameplay strategies.

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Player Rewards Update

POP has begun processing Player Rewards for January through March, so keep an eye on your mailbox! Full Article >

Diamond & Pearl Prereleases

Diamond & Pearl Prerelease tournaments will be held during the weekends of May 12th and 13th and May 19th and 20th. Full Article >

Reserve a Room for 2007 Worlds

The World Championships will be here before you know it, and a block of rooms has been reserved for August 7-14, 2007. Full Article >

U.S. Nationals hosted at Origins

U.S. National Championships will be held at the Origins International Game Expo on July 7th and 8th, in Columbus, Ohio. Full Article >

National Games Week!

Pokémon wants people to play games as a positive, social activity. We also want everyone to play the TCG! Full Article >

Kickoff of the 2006-2007 OP Season

The road to the 2007 World Championships begins in November with City Championships. Get involved with Organized Play.

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2006 World Championships Decks

Pokémon has released four official title-match decks from the 2006 Pokémon TCG World Championships top finishers. Full Article >

2006 Pokémon TCG World Champions

Congratulations to the new Pokémon World Champions: Hiroki Yano, Miska Saari, and Jason Klaczynski.

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