A range of fun activities will take place in the Waikīkī Bay area, including a special locals-only community day on Wednesday, August 14th, 2024 (with a valid Hawaiʻi state ID) for the Pokémon World Championships 2024!

Table of Contents:

• Dazzling Skies with Pikachu & Friends
• Pokémon Play Lab
• Village Green Activities
• Great Lawn Activities
• Shadowless Podcast Live
• Animation Screenings
• Autograph Room
• Collect & Trade Corner
• Genki Ball Making
• Pokémon World Championships History Museum
• Merchant Room
• Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Demo
• Pokémon Talks
• Pokémon Trading Card Game Illustration Contest 2024
• Side Events

Open to the Public

These events are open to everyone that wishes to attend.

Dazzling Skies with Pikachu & Friends

Pokémon illuminate the night sky of Waikīkī Bay to celebrate this year’s World Championships! Come see their dazzling lights as they soar over shimmering waters for some summer fun you’re sure to remember.

Activity Overview
Dates: Thursday, August 15, 2024, Saturday, August 17, 2024, Sunday, August 18, 2024
Times: 8:00 PM – 8:10 PM
Location: Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach
Access Level: No Badge Required

Pokémon Play Lab

Want to learn how to play? Come visit the Pokémon Play Lab for a guided demo experience of fan-favorite Pokémon games. Whether you’re a beginner or a casual player, the Play Lab offers a great way to have fun and take your next steps as a Pokémon Trainer.

Activity Overview
Dates: Friday, August 16, 2024, Saturday, August 17, 2024, Sunday, August 18, 2024
Times: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Rainbow Tower Rainbow Suite, Level 1
Access Level: No Badge Required

Village Green Activities

Look forward to character meet-and-greets, hula lessons, lei making, origami, and special photo ops at the Village Green.

Dates: Friday, August 16, 2024, Saturday, August 17, 2024, Sunday, August 18, 2024
Times: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Location: Hilton Hawaiian Village, Village Green Area
Access Level: No Badge Required

Great Lawn Activities

Enjoy character meet-and-greets, drawing lessons, face painting, lawn games, and surfboard decorating at the Great Lawn.

Dates: Thursday, August 15, 2024, Friday, August 16, 2024, Saturday, August 17, 2024, Sunday, August 18, 2024
Times: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Location: Hilton Hawaiian Village, The Great Lawn
Access Level: No Badge Required

Shadowless Podcast Live

Join RealBreakingNate and SuperDuperDani, two beloved Pokémon TCG creators, as they host their Pokémon variety podcast, The Shadowless Podcast, in front of a live audience! Audience trivia, giveaways, pack breaks, surprise guests, and more await Trainers of all ages! Followed by a meet-and-greet.

Dates: Thursday, August 15, 2024 - 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM, Friday, August 16, 2024 - 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Hilton Hawaiian Village, The Great Lawn, Great Lawn Main Stage
Access Level: No Badge Required

Badge Required

These activities require a badge to attend.

Animation Screenings

Sit back, relax, and enjoy Pokémon animation! Experience Liko and Roy's adventures in Pokémon Horizons: The Series and Ash's classic encounter with Mewtwo in Pokémon: The First Movie.

Dates: Friday, August 16, 2024 - 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Saturday, August 17, 2024 - 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sunday, August 18, 2024 - 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Hawai'i Convention Center, Level 3, ʻEmalani Theater (Room 320)
Access Level: Badge Required

Autograph Room

Join us for autograph sessions featuring some of your favorite talents and VIPs! This unique experience offers fans the opportunity to meet and receive a personalized autograph from our special guests. The item to be signed will be provided. Autograph session slots are assigned on Friday in-person in the Autograph Room only, and badges are required to participate in this activity. Recipients must be at the Autograph Room at their assigned date and time—no makeups or replacements will be provided.


Tsunekazu Ishihara - President and CEO, The Pokémon Company
Junichi Masuda - Chief Creative Fellow, The Pokémon Company
Akira Egawa - The Pokémon Trading Card Game Artist
Atsushi Furusawa - The Pokémon Trading Card Game Artist

Friday, August 16, 2024 - Sign-up - 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Saturday, August 17, 2024 - Atsushi Furusawa - 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Saturday, August 17, 2024 - Junichi Masuda - 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, August 18, 2024 - Akira Egawa - 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday, August 18, 2024 - Tsunekazu Ishihara - 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Hawai'i Convention Center, Level 3, Room 311
Access Level: Badge Required

Terms & Conditions

• Your wristband does not guarantee you an autograph.
• We may shut down the line for wristbands at any time, for any reason.
• We may cancel an Autograph Session, end it early, or make adjustments to the timing, for any reason. If this is necessary, we apologize for any inconvenience or disappointment caused.
• If a wristband is removed from your wrist, it is voided.
• Wristbands cannot be transferred.
• One wristband per person. You may only attend one Autograph Session. Once you have been successful in obtaining a wristband, you may not attempt to enter the drawing for another session.
• The number of available wristbands for each Autograph Session is based on the duration of the session.
• No personal items will be signed; instead, posters will be provided for signing.

Collect & Trade Corner

Looking to showcase and trade your Pokémon items with other Trainers? Sign up for a trader table where you can do just that! If you’re only looking to browse, you can visit as an “explorer” and check out everyone’s sweet collections. Local stores will also be on-site, offering unique items for sale.

Dates & Times: Friday, August 16, 2024 - 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Saturday, August 17, 2024 - 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sunday, August 18, 2024 - 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Hawai'i Convention Center, Level 3, Room 316BC
Access Level: No Badge Required

Genki Ball Making

Pokémon is collaborating with Genki Ala Wai Project to bring Genki Ball to the 2024 Pokémon World Championships! Make your own Genki Ball (mud ball) while learning about EM® bioremediation technology and how these mud balls can clean water. On Saturday evening, we'll throw all the Genki Balls together into the Ala Wai Canal! A limited number of slots are available for this activity on a first come, first served basis.

Activity Title: Genki Ball Making
Dates & Times: Friday, August 16, 2024 - 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Saturday, August 17, 2024 - 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Location: Hawai'i Convention Center, Level 3, Room 314
Access Level: Badge Required

Activity Title: Genki Ball Toss
Dates & Times: Saturday, August 17, 2024 - 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Canal
Access Level: Badge Required

Pokémon World Championships History Museum

Journey alongside other Trainers and share in the memories of the Pokémon World Championships! View past Worlds items, iconic Pokémon TCG decks, a wide array of Pokémon video games and their respective consoles, and much more as you celebrate the history of Pokémon’s capstone competitive event.

Dates & Times: Friday, August 16, 2024 - 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Saturday, August 17, 2024 - 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sunday, August 18, 2024 - 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Hawai'i Convention Center, Level 3, Room 312
Access Level: Badge Required

Merchant Room

Welcome to the Merchant Room! Shop local Hawaiian game and card shops onsite for the first time at Worlds—whether you’re a dedicated collector, an enthusiast, or simply looking for unique items, the Merchant Room has something for everyone.

Dates & Times: Friday, August 16, 2024 - 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Saturday, August 17, 2024 - 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sunday, August 18, 2024 - 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Hawai'i Convention Center, Level 3, Room 316A
Access Level: Badge Required

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Demo

Be one of the first to experience the joys of Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket! Open packs, experience unique digital finishes, parallel effects, and more. You may even find an immersive card featuring details that extend past traditional Pokémon TCG cards!

Dates & Times: Friday, August 16, 2024 - 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Saturday, August 17, 2024 - 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sunday, August 18, 2024 - 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Hawai'i Convention Center, Level 3, Main Corridor
Access Level: Badge Required

Pokémon Talks

Meet-and-Greet with Pokémon TCG Artists Atsushi Furusawa and Akira Egawa Have you ever thought about how Pokémon TCG illustrations come to life? Come and join us for a rare opportunity to learn more about the illustrators that make it happen. We will welcome Pokémon TCG artists Atsushi Furusawa and AKIRA EGAWA to talk about their artistic journeys, inspiration, favorite works, art styles, and more.


Pokémon: Bringing Animation to Global Audiences
The Pokémon Company International (TPCi) takes a behind-the-scenes look at how the Pokémon animated series is localized from its original Japanese version to the popular series enjoyed by international audiences, in addition to the creation of an original animated series by TPCi. In a panel moderated by Phil Rynda (director of original animation), Andy Gose (senior director of media production), Tad Kubota (director of media business operations), Toshi Yoshida (animation localization manager), Hilary Thomas (senior producer), and Chris Hewitt (associate producer) will discuss optimizing the series for global viewers and share behind-the-scenes insights on the current mainline series, Pokémon Horizons: The Series, and the animated limited series, Pokémon: Path to the Peak, both available now to fans around the world.


Between Two Mics: Casting Competitive Pokémon
Casters and analysts play a pivotal role in enhancing the spectator experience of the Pokémon Championship Series and deepen the sense of community for global audiences. Want to know what it takes to commentate competitive Pokémon? Host extraordinaire Anna Prosser moderates this panel of four professional Pokémon casters as they share insights about how they got started, the art of casting, providing real-time battle analysis, developing compelling narratives, and the evolution of the profession.


Victory Road: Becoming a World Champion
Winning the World Championships is as close as any Trainer can get to becoming a true Pokémon Master: it represents the ultimate culmination of skill, strategy, and determination. A panel of past champions, hosted by Dave Schwimmer (senior manager of Play! Pokémon program development), delves into their inspiring journeys to the top of the global competitive scene, what it has meant to them personally, and how they have been supporting the Pokémon community since their rise to glory.


Pokémon Trainer Tour: A Conversation with Hosts and Creators
Take a behind-the-scenes look at Trainer Tour, an original series centered on the Pokémon TCG created by The Pokémon Company International, in an exciting conversation with the series’ hosts and creators. The panel will discuss the process of creating the heartfelt series and explore how aspiring Trainers foster connections with family and friends through their love of the Pokémon TCG.

Activity Overview

Activity Title: Pokémon Talks
Dates & Times:
Friday, August 16, 2024
Between Two Mics: Casting Competitive Pokémon - 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Saturday, August 17, 2024
Pokémon: Bringing Animation to Global Audiences - 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Meet-and-Greet with Pokémon TCG Artists Atsushi Furusawa and Akira Egawa - 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Sunday, August 18, 2024
Pokémon Trainer Tour: A Conversation with Hosts and Creators - 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Victory Road: Becoming a World Champion - 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Location: Hawai'i Convention Center, Level 3, Lili'u Theater
Access Level: Badge Required

Pokémon Trading Card Game Illustration Contest 2024

The Pokémon Trading Card Game Illustration Contest first began in 2021 by accepting submissions from talented artists in both Japan and the United States. This contest not only showcased beautiful illustrations coming to life, but also brought new talents to light. The 2024 Pokémon Trading Card Game Illustration Contest features “Magical Pokémon Moments” as its theme, accepting submissions from Japan and the United States, as well as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom for the first time. Please enjoy artwork from the top 100 entries from the 2024 contest, the winners’ artwork from the 2022 contest, and the “Draw Your Own Card” activity!

Dates & Times: Friday, August 16, 2024 - 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Saturday, August 17, 2024 - 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sunday, August 18, 2024 - 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Hawaiʻi Convention Center, Level 3, Room 315
Access Level: Badge Required

Side Events

The Pokémon World Championships host a full schedule of side events open to all attendees who have an official event badge, regardless of whether the attendee is playing in the main event. Come battle in smaller competitions for a variety of awesome prizes throughout the weekend. It’s a great opportunity to meet and compete against players from around the world!

Pokémon TCG
Jump into Pokémon TCG battles with your Standard or Gym Leader Challenge decks! If you don’t have your own deck, you can enjoy Build & Battle side events instead.


Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet
Trainers who bring their own Nintendo Switch system and Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game can get in on the action by competing in side events throughout the weekend.


Pokémon GO
For those who prefer a smaller screen, Pokémon GO events will be held throughout the weekend. Whether you enjoy battling other players or simply catching Pokémon, we have a variety of ways for you to get involved.


Pokémon UNITE
Bring out your Nintendo Switch or mobile device and team up with other Pokémon UNITE fans for battles on Aeos Island.


Source: https://worlds.pokemon.com/en-us/in-person/activities/

In a few weeks, the 2024 Pokémon World Championships will be held which includes the GO Battle League!

Celebrate the 2024 Pokémon World Championships in Pokémon GO!

Pokémon GO is headed to the 2024 Pokémon World Championships! Crowning a World Champion! The 2024 Pokémon World Championships will take place from August 16 to 18, 2024, in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. The top qualifying Pokémon GO players from around the globe will compete to determine who will be crowned the 2024 Pokémon GO World Champion! Among other prizes, the Pokémon GO World Champion will receive an in-game World Champion 2024 outfit and pose!

Tune in to watch live!

Tune in and watch all the action beginning at 9:00 a.m. HST each day!

English Stream:

• Day 1: Pokémon GO Twitch Channel
• Day 2: Pokémon GO Twitch Channel
• Day 3: Pokémon GO Twitch Channel

Avatar Items to Celebrate

Keep your eyes on the broadcast—we’ll display a code for the following T-shirt for your avatar!

2024 Worlds Tee (White): Available globally via a code shared during the World Championships stream on the first day of the competition.

A 2024 Pokémon World Championships Celebration in Pokémon GO!

Friday, August 16, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Pokémon GO is celebrating the 2024 Pokémon World Championships and all things GO Battle League!

Pokémon Debut

A new costumed Pokémon will appear during this event!

World Championships 2024 Pikachu

: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Event Bonuses

• Up to five Special Trades can be made each day.
• You can use a Charged TM to help a Shadow Pokémon forget the Charged Attack Frustration.

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

Mankey
Lickitung
Marill
Paldean Wooper
Swablu
Fletchling
Carbink
Grubbin
Mareanie

Some Trainers might even encounter the following!

Skarmory

: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Field Research Task Rewards

The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks!

World Championships 2024 Pikachu
Swablu
Mienfoo
Mareanie

: If you’re lucky, you If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Paid Timed Research

For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.

Timed Research rewards include the following.

• One Premium Battle Pass
• 25,000 Stardust
• Encounters with event-themed Pokémon such as Azumarill, Vigoroth, Cresselia, and more!

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Mienfoo—if you’re lucky!

One-Star Raids: World Championships 2024 Pikachu , Mienfoo
Three-Star Raids: Lickitung , Galarian Stunfisk , Diggersby

: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Shadow Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in Shadow Raids! Gyms not under Team GO Rocket control may still host other raids.

One-Star Raids: Shadow Magnemite , Shadow Dratini , Shadow Wooper, Shadow Gligar

Three-Star Raids: Shadow Wobbuffet, Shadow Kirlia, Shadow Sableye

: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Featured Attacks

Certain Pokémon encountered during the event will know a featured attack!

Lickitung - Lickitung caught during the event will know the Charged Attack Body Slam.
Mienfoo - Mienfoo caught during the event will know the Charged Attack High Jump Kick.

Certain Pokémon evolved during the event will learn a featured attack!

Quagsire - Evolve Wooper during the event to get a Quagsire that knows the Charged Attack Aqua Tail.
Altaria - Evolve Swablu during the event to get an Altaria that knows the Charged Attack Moonblast.
Charjabug - Evolve Grubbin during the event to get a Charjabug that knows the Charged Attack Volt Switch.
Talonflame - Evolve Fletchinder during the event to get a Talonflame that knows the Fast Attack Incinerate.

New Avatar Items

The following items will be available beginning on August 16, 2024.

• 2024 Worlds Ukulele Pose
• 2024 Worlds Bucket Hat
• 2024 Worlds Aloha Shirt

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!

GO Battle Week: Shared Skies

Friday, August 16, at 12:00 a.m. to Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time

Bonuses

• 4× Stardust from win rewards. (This does not include end-of-set rewards.)
• The maximum number of sets you can play per day will increase from five to 20 (for a total of 100 battles) from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time.
• Free battle-themed Timed Research will be available. Rewards include a wig avatar item inspired by Lana.
• Pokémon encountered via GO Battle League rewards will have a wider variance of Attack, Defense, and HP.

Active Leagues

The following leagues will be active.

Great League
Ultra League
Master League
Catch Cup: Great League Edition

Pokémon GO Web Store - Special Boxes

Get your party ready for GO Battle Week with new deals in the Pokémon GO Web Store! For US$9.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), the TM Fanatic Box will net you fifteen Fast TMs, twenty Charged TMs, and one Star Piece.

For US$19.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), the TM Elite Master Box features two Elite Fast TMs, two Elite Charged TMs, six Fast TMs, and six Charged TMs.

Now even more Trainers can enjoy the web store! Trainers with Pokémon Trainer Club (PTC) accounts will now be able to log in to the Pokémon GO Web Store with the same credentials used to log in to Pokémon GO. And don’t forget, Trainers can get a 15% discount on their first web store purchase of any item that costs US$9.99 or more!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/world-championships-event-2024/

The Worlds 2024 Celebratory Pikachu Promo Card SVP 190, with artwork by Atsushi Furusawa (古澤あつし), will be available to get at participating retailers from August 2nd, 2024 to August 18th, 2024. Details for this card have been added to our TCG dex.

Get a Worlds 2024 Celebratory Pikachu Promo Card

There are several ways to add this special promo card featuring Pikachu to your Pokémon TCG collection.

It’s that time of year—the 2024 Pokémon World Championships is approaching and there’s a ton of fun to be had as Trainers battle it out for the illustrious title of World Champion. To celebrate the spirit of competition, you can get a special Pikachu promo card featuring an intense battle between Pikachu and Mew, a Honolulu-inspired backdrop, and the World Championships stamp. You won’t want to miss your chance to pick up this cool artwork!

This Pikachu promo card will be available as a gift-with-purchase at select local and online retail locations where Pokémon TCG products are sold, including Pokémon Center, from August 2 – August 18 while supplies last. Additionally, you can get into the action yourself and receive this celebratory promo card as a participation prize by visiting a Worlds Celebration at your local Pokémon League from August 12 – August 18. Promo availability may vary by location.

If you’re one of the top 100 performers for this year’s Worlds Fantasy Team contest in either the Pokémon TCG or Pokémon VGC category—where you predict which Pokémon will beat the rest—you'll receive it as a prize alongside other goodies that include a Scarlet & Violet—Stellar Crown Booster Display Box. Fantasy Team registration is open from August 1 – August 15.

Get hyped for Worlds, Trainers!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-a-worlds-2024-celebratory-pikachu-promo-card

Toys R Us Canada - August 3rd, 2024

Pokémon FREEBIE! Catch THIS awesome offer: drop by your local store and get a FREE Pokémon World Championship promo card! No purchase necessary. One per customer - in-store only, while supplies last.

Source: https://www.toysrus.ca/en/revents.html

GameStop

On August 5th, 2024, GameStop announced on their official Twitter account that this card was available in-stores while supplies last. It was totally free, no purchase necessary.

Source: https://x.com/GameStop/status/1820570256420770216

Reservations for the 2024 Worlds Pokémon Center Store are now available! Get your spot now for the opportunity to purchase exclusive merchandise.

The 2024 Pokémon World Championships will be held August 16–18 at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center in Honolulu. The Pokémon Center Pop-Up Store will give fans a chance to browse and purchase a range of Pokémon Center products, including exclusive designs not found anywhere else. Not only that, but fans can also expect to be delighted by amazing new surprises on site.

Store Hours: (August 14 – August 18, 2024)
Wednesday: 1 – 8p.m. HST
Thursday to Saturday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The 2024 Pokémon World Championships Pokémon Center Pop-Up Store is located at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center at 1801 Kalākaua Avenue in Honolulu. The store entrance is located on the south side of the Hawaiʻi Convention Center, accessible via the Ala Wai Promenade. Should you require other accommodations to enter the store, please notify Pokémon Center staff at the time of your store reservation.

Additional Information:

• A reservation to shop at the Pokémon Center Pop-Up Store is required for everyone 16 years or older within your party. No one will be able to enter the store without a valid reservation.
• Pokémon Center Pop-Up Store reservations are separate from any Worlds event credentials.
• At this time, reservations are limited to one per person, and you will need to bring a working mobile device to show your reservation QR code on the day you visit.
• We recommend booking your reservation slot as early as possible and in advance of the event to avoid disappointment, as we cannot guarantee same-day time slot availability.
• For any changes to an existing reservation, please use the link provided in your confirmation email or text message. Please note, time slot reservations are nontransferable, and attempts to transfer a reservation to another person will result in the cancelation of that reservation.
• Pokémon Center does not accept cash. You may pay with cash cards (debit cards) or most credit cards. The currency listed on products in the store is US dollars ($).
• To make products available to as many customers as possible, some products may have a purchase limit. Pokémon Center reserves the right to change purchase limits and products with purchase limits at its discretion.
• All sales are final. Pokémon Center will allow limited exchanges for defective products during the event. No refunds or returns will be offered.
• No luggage, bags larger than 12” by 6” by 12”, or shopping bags are allowed into the store. You will be asked to check these prior to entry.
• Only trained service animals will be allowed in the store.
• FedEx will be on site with a mobile shipping kiosk located on the 4th floor near the store exit. This kiosk will be available for customers to pay to have their packages shipped home. Plan ahead and set up your account here: https://www.fedex.com/en-us/open-account.html

Source: https://www.pokemoncenter.com/en-ca/worlds

During the North American International Championships livestream on Sunday, June 9th, 2024, The Pokémon Company revealed the Pokémon Worlds exclusive plush Pikachu and Paradise Resort promo card.


Here's your first look at the Pokémon Worlds exclusive plush Pikachu and Paradise Resort promo card! Both items will be available to qualified Worlds competitors while supplies last, with the Pikachu plush available for purchase at the on-site Pokémon Center pop-up store.

Sources: https://x.com/PokemonTCG/status/1799831951219761332 and https://x.com/playpokemon/status/1799831569378820446

EXCLUSIVE PIKACHU PLUSH AND PARADISE RESORT PROMO CARD REVEALED FOR UPCOMING POKÉMON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN HONOLULU, HAWAIʻI

Winners of 2024 Pokémon North America International Championships crowned in New Orleans

BELLEVUE, Wash. — June 10, 2024 — The Pokémon Company International revealed new details Sunday about the 2024 Pokémon World Championships taking place August 16 to 18 at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center in Honolulu. Pokémon fans who attended the 2024 Pokémon North America International Championships in New Orleans over the weekend, and those who tuned in to the official Pokémon livestream of the event, witnessed the unveiling of the Worlds-exclusive Pikachu plush and Paradise Resort promo card. Both items will be included in the Welcome Kit for qualified Worlds competitors, while the Pikachu plush will be available only at the Pokémon Center pop-up store at the 2024 Pokémon World Championships.

The 2024 Pokémon NAIC gathered thousands of skilled Pokémon Trainers as they battled it out in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games, and the Pokémon GO and Pokémon UNITE mobile games to qualify for the 2024 Pokémon World Championships. After three days of intense competition in New Orleans, the following top players were crowned 2024 Pokémon North America International Champions:

Pokémon Trading Card Game Junior Division:
1st place: Jose Cruz Galindo Resendiz [US]
2nd place: Edison Chein [US]

Pokémon TCG Senior Division:
1st place: Nathan Osterkatz [US]
2nd place: Daniel Magda [CZ]

Pokémon TCG Masters Division:
1st place: Andrew Hedrick [US]
2nd place: Stéphane Ivanoff [FR]

Pokémon Video Game Championship Junior Division:
1st place: Kevin Han [US]
2nd place: Damon Zhu [NZ]

Pokémon VGC Senior Division:
1st place: Joshua Robinson [US]
2nd place: Adam Colson [US]

Pokémon VGC Masters Division:
1st place: Patrick Connors [US]
2nd place: Aurélien Soula [FR]

Pokémon GO:
1st place: OutOfPoket [US]
2nd place: Ashtonash [MX]

Pokémon UNITE:
1st place: Orange Juicers [NA]
2nd place: Nemesis [NA]

The 2024 Pokémon NAIC Fantasy Team Contest also took place this weekend, allowing fans to use their knowledge of the Pokémon TCG and Pokémon VGC to predict which cards and Pokémon would dominate the event. Winners of the Fantasy Team Contest will be announced later this week at fantasy.pokemon.com. However, the fun is far from over, as the Fantasy Team Contest will return with Pokémon TCG and Pokémon video game competitions for the 2024 Pokémon World Championships in Honolulu!

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Exclusive-Pikachu-Plush-and-Paradise-Resort-Promo-Card-Revealed-for-Up

The 2024 Pokémon Europe International Championships are now over and the winners have been annoucned as well as further details for the 2024 Pokémon World Championships which will take place from August 16th, 2024 to August 18th, 2024, at the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. Pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Date, Venue Revealed for Upcoming Pokémon World Championships in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi

Champions of 2024 Pokémon Europe International Championships Crowned in London


London, UK — April 8, 2024 — Yesterday, The Pokémon Company International shared further details about the 2024 Pokémon World Championships, which will be held in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, this summer. Pokémon fans who attended the 2024 Pokémon Europe International Championships (EUIC) in London over the weekend, and those who followed the action via the official Pokémon livestream, were delighted to find out that the 2024 Pokémon World Championships will take place from August 16 to 18, 2024, at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. The artwork created especially for the event was also revealed, showing off Pikachu and friends on a snorkeling adventure.

The 2024 Pokémon EUIC also saw thousands of skilled Pokémon Trainers battling it out in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games, Pokémon GO and Pokémon UNITE. After three days of intense competition, the top players were crowned 2024 Pokémon Europe International Champions:

Trading Card Game Junior Division:
1st place: Yohann Cote [CA]
2nd place: Peter Shapkin [UK]

Trading Card Game Senior Division:
1st place: Gabriel Fernadez [BR]
2nd place: Benny Billinger [CA]

Trading Card Game Masters Division:
1st place: Tord Reklev [NO]
2nd place: Isaiah Bradner [US]

Video Game Junior Division:
1st place: Kevin Han [US]
2nd place: Ismael Hoggui [FR]

Video Game Senior Division:
1st place: Benjamin Polster [US]
2nd place: Teddy French [UK]

Video Game Masters Division:
1st place: Nils Dunlop [SE]
2nd place: Tim Edwards [US]

Pokémon GO:
1st place: Maxwell “MEweedle” Ember [CH]
2nd place: Alexander “Doonebug97” Doone [US]

Pokémon UNITE:
1st place: FUSION [LA-S]

Erick Jean "Zynuz" Bartolo Cotrina
Axel Xavier "Khea" Rivas Pérez
Jose "Anemo" Arias
Jeremy Wilman "Tempo" Rivas Nunura
Jesús "Draken" Vásquez Antaccasa

2nd place: Ks [JP]
Fujishiro "cocoatta" Arata
Tejima “iamTomato” Genki
Yamakawa “Rom” Naoki
Kaneko “Vitoppo” Yuma
Miyata “Noda wajiro” Daiki

For more information about the Pokémon Championship Series, including rules, tournament locations, dates, times, prizes and more, please visit the Play! Pokémon page.

Information about the 2024 Pokémon World Championships can be found here.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Date-Venue-Revealed-for-Upcoming-Pokemon-World-Championships-in-Honolu

The 2023 Pokémon World Championships have come to a close and the closing ceremonies had new announcements for the Pokémon TCG, Pokémon UNITE, The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero and the 2024 Pokémon World Championships.

2023 Pokémon World Championships Closing Ceremonies Recap

Look back at the reveals made for the Pokémon TCG, Pokémon UNITE, and The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero as the 2023 Pokémon World Championships come to an end.

The 2023 Pokémon World Championships have come and gone, but not before Tsunekazu Ishihara, President of The Pokémon Company, shared some exciting news during the event’s closing ceremonies. In addition to announcing the return of a classic Pokémon Trading Card Game mechanic, exciting Pokémon coming to Aeos Island in Pokémon UNITE, and an update on The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC for the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games, Mr. Ishihara also revealed the location of the 2024 Pokémon World Championships!

Paradox Pokémon are shrouded in mystery, but we now know that their Ancient and Future powers will be making their Pokémon TCG debut in fall 2023 as part of an upcoming expansion. Not only that, but the Scarlet & Violet era of the Pokémon TCG will continue its trend of bringing back old mechanics with the return of ACE SPEC cards, a powerful class of Trainer cards that are limited to a single copy per deck.

YouTube Clip - 2024 Pokémon World Championships Location Reveal

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH1cI0f3aOQ

TCG Trailer

More Pokémon are joining the fray in Pokémon UNITE! Blaziken, Mimikyu, and Meowscarada are the next Pokémon slated to show off their skills on Aeos Island. Look forward to seeing how these Pokémon change the landscape of each match!

YouTube Clip - Paradox Pokémon Arrive in the Pokémon TCG

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoWJZ9J1JUI

UNITE Trailer

If you’re itching to get into more battles in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, you’ll be pleased to know that further details were announced for the upcoming The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC. Part 2: The Indigo Disk will feature new Pokémon, new moves, and a brand-new Tera Type—all of which are certain to shake up the Battle Stadium.

YouTube Clip - Three new Pokémon are coming to Aeos Island soon!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qf_372f8TI

Scarlet Violet Trailer

The location of the 2024 Pokémon World Championships was also announced during the closing ceremony on Sunday evening. Trainers from around the world can look forward to the next exciting Pokémon World Championships to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii.

YouTube Clip - Many Surprises Await in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VLPfiX5VJU

“Our hearts go out to all those who have been impacted by the devastating wildfires in Hawai’i,” said Colin Palmer, vice president of Premier Events at The Pokémon Company International. “Our immediate priority is to aid children, families, and their affected communities. To support relief efforts, The Pokémon Company International is making an immediate monetary donation of $200,000 to its partner at GlobalGiving through its Hawai’i Wildfire Relief Fund.”

In addition, The Pokémon Company International will also be matching employee donations dedicated to Hawai’i wildfire relief efforts through Grants Central Station.

Source: https://worlds.pokemon.com/en-us/news/2023-pokemon-world-championships-closing-ceremonies-recap/

You don’t need to attend Pokémon GO Worlds 2023 to join the celebration! Free 2023 Worlds Tee avatar items are being distributed to players. The white shirt is available globally at no cost to all players and a code to unlock the yellow one was announced on stream and social media. The code is: 4DSJTSPX4B9AH

Source: https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1689788722873597952

Pokemon UNITE is hotting up at the 2023 Pokémon World Championships. Get involved too with a special in-game Pokemon UNITE esports Jersey for your Trainer! Be quick though, as redemptions are limited! The code is: 3A8YJ500XR

Source: https://twitter.com/PokemonNewsUK/status/1689992569457946624

The 2023 Pokémon Center Worlds Store in Yokohama is now open! To celebrate, a set of four exclusive postcards are being given out as a gift to all eligible orders of $30 or more on the US, UK and Canada Pokémon Center websites. Use the codes: worlds2023 in the US and UK and worlds2023ca in Canada at checkout.

A Wild Worlds Week with Pokémon Center

Celebrate the 2023 Pokémon World Championships with cool products and receive a gift with purchase. Pokémon Center postcards

The 2023 Pokémon World Championships are serving up blistering battles from the world’s top players. Even if you couldn’t travel to Yokohama, Japan, the Pokémon Center has plenty of products worth celebrating during Worlds week. Keep the FOMO at bay with 2023 Pokémon World Championships exclusive artwork on a series of four colorful postcards, available as a free gift with purchase for fans who spend $30 or more at the Pokémon Center using the special code worlds2023 in the US and UK and worlds2023ca in Canada.

Source: https://worlds.pokemon.com/en-us/news/a-wild-worlds-week-with-pokemon-center/