The POKÉMON COLORS exhibition, will be changing venues to be held in Yokohama and will be there for visitors attending the 2023 Pokémon World Championships to check it out.

POKÉMON COLORS is an interactive project consisting of four activities and one installation. The space is filled with rich colors and sounds, and delivers a new experience while enjoying physical activities such as biking and fishing with Pokémon that appear on the big screen.

At the merchandise corner, products featuring the Monster Ball, the logo of this project, and original goods only available at the Yokohama venue will be on sale. The logo has been updated to "POKÉMON COLORS YOKOHAMA". The updated logo will help to boost the excitement for the Yokohama event! Unlike the previous venues that had a Pokémon Center Branch Outlet, the merchandise sales area for the Yokohama exhibition is open only to those with admission tickets.

Details:

Period: Wednesday, July 26th, 2023 to Friday, August 18th, 2023
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (tentative)
Location: Yokohama Landmark Hall, 5th floor of Landmark Plaza
Advance tickets: Adults 1,000 yen / Junior and senior high school students 800 yen / Elementary school students 500 yen
At the door: Adults 1,200 yen / Junior high school and high school students 1,000 yen / Elementary school students 500 yen

Source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000219.000043503.html

The Pokémon Company has announced that the sign up for the Interest List to be entered into a draw to get a spectator badge for the 2023 Pokémon World Championships in Yokohama, Japan is open until June 7th, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. For those that are selected, the spectator badge costs 2,000 yen but also includes 2 TCG booster packs.

Update: On June 9th, 2023, Play Pokémon announced that they postponed the interest list drawing until the week of June 12th, 2023.

Attention Trainers,
To provide a better experience to our global fans, we've postponed the interest list drawing until the week of June 12th. Be on the lookout, as selected individuals will be promptly notified via email as planned. Thank you for your understanding and support.

Sign Up for the Interest List

Add yourself to the Interest List to register for a spectator badge via the link below before June 7 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.

Once the deadline has passed, there will be a randomized draw of the individuals on the Interest List to select a certain number of individuals who can then register for a spectator badge. Please note that the number of individuals who sign up for the Interest List may exceed the number of spectator badges available, in which case only a selection of individuals from the Interest List will be able to register for a spectator badge.

Phase 2: Register and purchase if you are contacted:

The Interest List drawing will occur on June 8, 2023, and those individuals selected from the list will be contacted by email. Once the selection email is sent, individuals will have 72 hours to register and pay for their spectator badge. If an individual does not register and complete their purchase in that time window, their passes will be released to the next name on the Interest List. All individuals selected will be contacted by email and will be given a 72-hour window to register and pay for their spectator badge(s).

For those who are selected, the registration fee for a single spectator badge is ¥2,000 (including tax) for an attendee over the age of five. Registration fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable, and a maximum of two spectator badges can be purchased at one time. All spectators will receive two booster packs (subject to change) when they pick up their badges. No additional spectator badges will be sold on-site, and no passes will be released for sale online during the event.

If you have purchased a spectator badge, you will receive a registration confirmation email. This email is required to pick up your spectator badge(s). Children age 5 and under do not need to be registered in advance and will instead be given wristbands on-site at the event. Children age 5 and under do not receive any additional items.

Source: https://worlds.pokemon.com/en-us/news/2023-spectator-badges/

The Pokémon Company in cooperation with the NHK Symphony Orchestra, Japan's leading orchestra, have announced they will hold a special concert with a full orchestra on Thursday, August 10th, 2023. Children who love Pokémon, Pokémon fans, as well as fans of the NHK Symphony Orchestra, will be treated to familiar pieces from the Pokémon games and small classical pieces from around the world at the Pacifico Yokohama which is also the location of the Pokémon World Championships 2023.


Tickets cost 3,000 yen each but all ticket proceeds from the concert will be donated to the Pokémon with You Foundation (https://www.pokemon-foundation.or.jp/) to be used for disaster relief activities for children, support activities for children's cafeterias, and ICT education support activities. The concert will also be streamed on the official Pokémon YouTube channel for free.

Details:

Date: Thursday, August 10th, 2023
Artist: NHK Symphony Special Orchestra (NHK交響楽団スペシャルオーケストラ)
Conductor: Akito Hiraishi (NHK Symphony Orchestra Conducting Fellow) 平石章人（N響指揮研究員）
Venue: Pacifico Yokohama National Grand Hall
Price: 3,000 yen in-person, Free stream on YouTube

Source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000504.000026665.html

YouTube Clip - Part 1

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTccUfRR1MQ

YouTube Clip - Part 2

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs1yyGtakCM

The Pokémon World Championships is a yearly tournament where Trainers from around the world gather to celebrate the games they love and battle to be the very best! The Pokémon World Championships return from August 11th to 13th, 2023 in Yokohama, Japan, the first city to host the grand event in Asia. Watch as the city embraces all things Pokémon and numerous champions are crowned in Pokémon GO, the Pokémon TCG, Pokémon UNITE, and the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games.

The Pokémon World Championships are coming to Asia for the first time! The yearly event was primarily held in the United States and Canada until London played host to Worlds in 2022.

Source: https://worlds.pokemon.com/en-us/about/

The 2022 Pokémon TCG World Championships Decks will be available in the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold on March 3rd, 2023.

2022 Pokémon TCG World Championships Decks

Grab a World Championships deck and play like a champion! Choose one of four powerful decks, each a card-for-card replica of an actual title-contender's deck from the 2022 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships. You'll find decks based on those used by Junior Division Champion Rikuto Ohashi (Japan), Senior Finalist Sebastian Lashmet (United States), Masters Division Quarterfinalist André Chiasson (Canada), and Masters Division Champion Ondřej Škubal (Czechia).

No matter which style you prefer, there's a deck for everyone. Sebastian Lashmet's deck features Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX and the calm, collected, and calculated Inteleon engine. Rikuto Ohashi's deck features the same Inteleon engine alongside the raw, ancient power of Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR. For those who prefer to put the pedal to the metal, André Chiasson's Mew VMAX speeds into action alongside the explosive draw power of Genesect V. And if you're into decks with a ton of options, World Champion Ondřej Škubal has you (and your opponent's Weaknesses) covered with a multitype deck featuring Arceus VSTAR, Hisuian Decidueye VSTAR, and Flying Pikachu VMAX.

These replica decks have a different card back than standard Pokémon TCG cards, as well as gray borders and the player's signature on each card. This means that the cards are not legal for tournament play, but they're perfect for diving into the world of competitive Pokémon TCG. Learn how the best Trainers in the world build their decks, and figure out how to execute their strategies. Once you're ready, why not prepare for your own World Championships bid?

Each 2022 Pokémon TCG World Championships Deck includes:

• 60-card World Championships Deck
• 2022 World Championships booklet
• Special 2022 World Championships pin
• 2022 World Championships coin
• 2022 World Championships deck box
• A playmat and poster
• A code card for Pokémon Trading Card Game Live

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/2022-pokemon-tcg-world-championships-decks/

Attention, Trainers! The CP requirements for the Pokémon VG Worlds invites are now live. Please note that the qualification threshold for the Pokémon TCG is actively in review as they monitor the number of invites as the season continues.

2023 Pokémon World Championships

The Pokémon World Championships are the pinnacle of competitive Pokémon play. Typically occurring in August of each year, the Pokémon World Championships feature the best Pokémon players from around the globe. Players will compete for over a half-million dollars in prizes, the title of Pokémon World Champion, and return invitations for the following year's Worlds.

Pokémon TCG and Video Game Championship (VGC) players qualify for Worlds by earning Championship Points at events throughout the Championship Series season. The number of Championship Points required to receive an invitation is based on both geographical rating zone and age division. The very best players will automatically advance to Day Two and some will receive an award for travel to attend the event. Top-performing Pokémon GO players at their qualifier events will earn automatic invites.

Qualification requirements for the Pokémon UNITE World Championships will be announced later.

Worlds will return to being a three-day event for 2023. Players who qualify for the first day will begin play on Friday.

The 2023 World Championships will take place in Yokohama, Japan.

2023 Pokémon TCG World Championships Qualifications

Invitations will be awarded to all Pokémon TCG players in good standing who have earned at least the following Championship Points (CP):

Rating Zone	Junior	Senior	Masters
US and Canada	350	400	500
Europe	250	250	350
Latin America	250	250	250
Oceania	250	250	250
Middle East & South Africa	150	150	250

Championship Point requirements subject to change.

Day Two Invitations

Day Two invitations for the Pokémon TCG competition are divided by rating zone as follows:

• The Top 16 players from the US and Canada rating zone
• The Top 22 players from the Europe rating zone
• The Top 12 players from the Latin America rating zone
• The Top 4 players from the Oceania rating zone
• The Top 2 players from the Middle East & South Africa rating zone

Players in Japan, South Korea, and Asia-Pacific will be awarded both Friday invitations and Day Two invitations as determined by each region's organized play system.

Players in the Russia rating zone are not eligible for Day Two invitations.

Players in South Africa are not eligible for Travel Awards.

Players with invitations earned at the 2022 World Championships will play on Friday unless they qualify for Day Two based on Championship Points for the current season.

2023 Pokémon Video Game World Championships Qualifications

Invitations will be awarded to all Pokémon VGC players in good standing who have earned at least the following Championship Points (CP):

Rating Zone	Junior	Senior	Masters
US and Canada	130	130	300
Europe	100	130	250
Latin America	100	130	200
Oceania	100	130	200
Middle East & South Africa	100	130	200

Championship Point requirements subject to change.

Day Two Invitations

Day Two invitations for the VGC competition are divided by rating zone as follows:

• The Top 8 players from the US and Canada rating zone
• The Top 16 players from the Europe rating zone
• The Top 8 players from the Latin America rating zone
• The Top 4 players from the Oceania rating zone

Players in Japan, South Korea, and Asia-Pacific will be awarded both Friday invitations and Day Two invitations as determined by each region's organized play system.

Players in the Russia and Middle East & South Africa rating zones are not eligible for Day Two invitations for VGC.

Players with invitations earned at the 2022 World Championships will play on Friday unless they qualify for Day Two based on Championship Points for the current season.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/pokemon-events/pokemon-tournaments/pokemon-world-championships/

The 2022 Pokémon World Championships are now over and The Pokémon Company President Tsunekazu Ishihara announced some news for the TCG and video games, a new Pokémon, Cyclizar, and that the 2023 Pokémon World Championships will be held in Yokohama, Japan. High resolution screenshots and artwork from the press release have been added to the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Imageboard thread.

Cyclizar / モトトカゲ / Mototokage

Category: Mount Pokémon​
Type: Dragon/Normal
Height: 5'3"
Weight: 138.9 lbs.
Ability: Shed Skin


A Pokémon That Lives with Humans
This Pokémon has lived in many households in the Paldea region since ancient times. It has a mild disposition, and people riding Cyclizar are a very common sight. It appears Cyclizar don't mind being ridden because the warmth of a rider helps stave off the cold.​

A Body Optimized for Running​
Cyclizar can sprint at over 70 mph while carrying a human. Its extremely hard head and thick, lithe tail are not only useful for maintaining balance and absorbing shocks while sprinting—they also provide effective ways to attack during battles.​


A New Move: Shed Tail
The user creates a substitute for itself using its own HP before switching places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

2022 Pokémon World Championships Closing Ceremony Recap

New Pokémon TCG news, Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet updates, and the location of next year’s competition.

The 2022 Pokémon World Championships have wrapped up, but not before Tsunekazu Ishihara, President of The Pokémon Company, shared some exciting news during the event’s closing ceremony. In addition to announcing the return of a classic Pokémon Trading Card Game play mechanic and delivering an update on Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, Mr. Ishihara also revealed the location of the 2023 Pokémon World Championships!

YouTube Clip - Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet - Coming in 2023!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCO94IFsY8M

As you can see in the video above, Pokémon ex are returning to the Pokémon TCG in the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet Series. Pokémon ex will appear in each stage of Evolution—as Basic, Stage 1, and Stage 2 Pokémon. They have high HP, along with powerful attacks and Abilities, and when one of them is Knocked Out, two Prize cards are taken. These Pokémon have the power to turn the tide of battle in an instant! Pokémon ex will provide all sorts of new strategies as players adjust their decks to utilize (and counter!) these new cards.

YouTube Clip - Competitive Play Trailer | Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6zFq5nd0tU

You’d better be ready to battle when exploring the Paldea region in the upcoming Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games, because the Battle Stadium will provide plenty of fierce competition! If your battling skills are good enough, you might even be able to join other players next year at the 2023 Pokémon World Championships in Yokohama, Japan. This will be the first time that the Pokémon World Championships take place in Japan, so it’s bound to be an incredible event!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/2022-pokemon-world-championships-closing-ceremony-recap/

Press Release - Top Pokémon Competitors Crowned at the 2022 Pokémon World Championships

New Game Mechanic Unveiled for the Pokémon Trading Card Game; More Details Shared for the Pokémon Scarlet & Pokémon Violet Video Games

London, UK—August 22, 2022—The 2022 Pokémon World Championships came to a close yesterday following four days of intense matches and friendly competition in London, UK. The best Trainers from around the world attended the annual event to take part in the premier tournament for Pokémon video games and the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG). This year’s event featured the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield video games, the Pokémon TCG, Pokémon GO, Pokkén Tournament DX and Pokémon UNITE. Winners of each division can be found here.

New information for the highly anticipated Pokémon Scarlet & Pokémon Violet video games was revealed during the closing ceremony, introducing a new regional Pokémon, a deeper look at the Terastal Phenomenon and more. The Pokémon Company and Creatures also announced the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG): Scarlet & Violet Series, launching in 2023. The Scarlet & Violet Series will become the new Standard format for competitive play.

The Pokémon World Championships is an invitation-only event held in a different location every year, for which players can qualify by competing in various local, regional and international tournaments in the Play! Pokémon program. This year’s champions were awarded a one-of-a-kind Pokémon World Championships trophy and a portion of a prize pool totaling more than $1,000,000.

The location of the 2023 Pokémon World Championships was also announced during the closing ceremony on Sunday evening, to be held in Yokohama, Japan.

Pokémon Trading Card Game: Scarlet & Violet Series and Pokémon ex Gameplay Mechanic Unveiled
Unveiled during the Pokémon World Championships was Pokémon ex, a new gameplay mechanic that will release in the Scarlet & Violet Series. Featuring fan-favorite Pokémon and newly discovered ones, Pokémon ex will appear in each stage of evolution and have high HP, as well as powerful attacks and Abilities.

While getting a Pokémon ex Knocked Out by an opponent can cost two Prize cards, Stage 2 Pokémon ex have the power to quickly turn the tide of the battle with high HP and powerful attacks that require little Energy. The theme of “comebacks” will be a key focus for the Scarlet & Violet Series, as players will encounter various Pokémon, Trainer, and Energy cards that can create critical turning points in the game.

Pokémon Scarlet & Pokémon Violet Video Games

Developed by GAME FREAK inc., Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet take a new evolutionary step in the Pokémon main series. Trainers can explore an open world where various towns with no borders blend seamlessly into the wilderness.

A New Pokémon Revealed: Cyclizar​
Cyclizar has lived in many households in the Paldea region since ancient times. It has a mild disposition, and people riding Cyclizar are a very common sight. It appears Cyclizar don't mind being ridden because the warmth of a rider helps stave off the cold.


Category: Mount Pokémon​
Type: Dragon/Normal​
Height: 5'3"
Weight: 138.9 lbs.
Ability: Shed Skin

Battle with Pokémon Trainers from All over the World in the Battle Stadium
Ranked Battles, which players have had the chance to enjoy in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, will be returning in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. Players will also be able to take on battles in modes like Casual Battles and Online Competitions as well.

Master Using the Terastal Phenomenon in Battle
Terastallizing is a phenomenon in the Paldea region that makes Pokémon shine and glimmer like gems. The primary feature of Terastallizing in battle is that it changes a Pokémon’s type to its Tera Type. Pokémon don’t outwardly show what their Tera Type is until they Terastallize—a fact that players can use to take opponents by surprise in battle.

Tera Blast is a Normal-type move that can be learned with a TM. When used by a Terastallized Pokémon, it becomes a move of the same type as the Pokémon’s Tera Type. Tera Blast inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.​

Introducing New Held Items
Mirror Herb​ - This herb will allow the holder to mirror an opponent’s stat increases and boost its own stats–but only once.
Covert Cloak​ - This hooded cloak conceals the holder, protecting it from the additional effects of moves.
Loaded Dice​ - If a Pokémon holding this item uses a multistrike move, that move will be more likely to hit more times.

The Pokémon Company has announced the initial details for the 2023 Pokémon Championship Series and it features the return of the Pokémon TCG, Pokémon GO, VGC, Pokémon UNITE and more!

Get a First Look at Plans for the 2023 Pokémon Championship Series

The 2023 Play! Pokémon season features the return of Pokémon TCG, Pokémon GO, VGC, Pokémon UNITE, and much more!

After an invigorating return to competitive Pokémon during the 2022 Pokémon Championship Series, we have more details regarding the future of the series. The 2023 Pokémon Championship Series, leading to the 2023 Pokémon World Championships, will include four different Pokémon games: the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon video games, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon UNITE. Regional Championships and International Championships will continue to be hosted across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Oceania, and Travel Awards will be available for these events.

The age divisions for players in the 2023 season will increase by one year from the 2022 season:

• Junior Division: Born in 2011 or later
• Senior Division: Born in 2007, 2008, 2009, or 2010
• Masters Division: Born in 2006 or earlier

2023 Pokémon TCG Championship Series

The Pokémon TCG Championship Series largely remains unchanged going into the 2023 season and will continue to suspend all local Championship Point (CP) tournaments (e.g., League Challenges and League Cups) until further notice.

Most Championship Series events, including all Regional and International Championships, use the Standard format.

2023 Pokémon Video Game Championship (VGC) Series

With Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet releasing later this year, we will reevaluate the structure of the 2023 VGC circuit. After the 2022 World Championships, there will be no Video Game Championship Series events until January 2023, when all competitive events will be played in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. More information will be released later in 2022.

2023 Pokémon GO Championship Series

Following the success of the inaugural 2022 season, Pokémon GO will return to the 2023 Pokémon Championship Series. Pokémon GO will feature at many more events alongside both the Pokémon TCG and VGC events. All players will compete in a single age division in the 2023 Pokémon GO Championship Series.

Event Schedule and Travel Awards

Regional Championships will continue to take place in the 2023 season, with numerous events making their way to North America, Europe, and Latin America. Special Events will also return to Europe for the 2023 season. There are currently no announced Regional Championships for Oceania; however, details of those events will be announced at a later date. Most Regionals will feature both Pokémon TCG and Pokémon GO during this season’s Championship Series, and Regionals taking place after January 2023 will also feature VGC events using Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. The main competitions for Regional Championships in North America will take place on Saturdays and Sundays, but competitors are encouraged to show up early to check in and compete in side events on Fridays. More Regionals will be announced at a later date. Dates, locations, and formats are subject to change.

North America Regional Championships Schedule

Date	Location	Game(s)
September 16–18, 2022	Baltimore Regional Championships Baltimore Convention Center 1 W Pratt St Baltimore, MD 21201, USA	Pokémon TCG Pokémon GO
September 29–October 2, 2022	Peoria Regional Championships Peoria Civic Center 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL 61602	Pokémon TCG Pokémon GO
October 14–16, 2022	Salt Lake City Regional Championships Salt Palace Convention Center 100 S W Temple St Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA	Pokémon TCG Pokémon GO
December 2–4, 2022	Toronto Regional Championships The Enercare Centre 100 Princes’ Blvd Unit 1, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3, Canada	Pokémon TCG Pokémon GO
December 16–18, 2022	Arlington Regional Championships Arlington Convention Center 1200 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX 76011, USA	Pokémon TCG Pokémon GO
January 6–8, 2023	San Diego Regional Championships San Diego Convention Center 111 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA	Pokémon TCG Pokémon GO VGC
February 3–5, 2023	Florida Regional Championships Orange County Convention Center 9400 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819, USA	Pokémon TCG Pokémon GO VGC
February 24–26, 2023	Knoxville Regional Championships Knoxville Convention Center 701 Henley St, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA	Pokémon TCG Pokémon GO VGC
March 10–12, 2023	Vancouver Regional Championships Vancouver Convention Center 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3, Canada	Pokémon TCG Pokémon GO VGC
March 24–26, 2023	Charlotte Regional Championships Charlotte Convention Center 501 S College St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA	Pokémon TCG Pokémon GO VGC
March 31–April 2, 2023	Fort Wayne Regional Championships The Grand Wayne Convention Center  120 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46802	Pokémon TCG Pokémon GO VGC
May 5–7, 2023	Portland Regional Championships Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97232, USA	Pokémon TCG Pokémon GO VGC
May 19–21, 2023	Hartford Regional Championships Connecticut Convention Center 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103, USA	Pokémon TCG Pokémon GO VGC
June 16–18, 2023	Wisconsin Regional Championships The Wisconsin Center 400 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203, USA	Pokémon TCG Pokémon GO VGC

Europe Regional Championships and Special Events Schedule

Date	Location	Game(s)
September 17–18, 2022	Bilbao Special Event Bilbao Exhibition Centre Azkue Kalea, 1, 48902 Barakaldo, Bizkaia, Spain	Pokémon TCG Pokémon GO
October 22–23, 2022	Lille Regional Championships Lille Grand Palais 1 Bd des Cités Unies, 59777 Lille, France	Pokémon TCG Pokémon GO
November 12–13, 2022	Warsaw Regional Championships Expo XXI Ignacego Prądzyńskiego 12/14, 01-222 Warsaw, Poland	Pokémon TCG Pokémon GO
December 3–4, 2022	Stuttgart Regional Championships ICS International Congress Center Stuttgart Landesmesse Stuttgart GmbH, Messepiazza 1, 70629 Stuttgart, Germany	Pokémon TCG Pokémon GO
January 21–22, 2023	Liverpool Regional Championships ACC Liverpool King’s Dock, Port of Liverpool, Kings Dock St, Liverpool L3 4FP, UK	Pokémon TCG Pokémon GO VGC
February 25–26, 2023	Bochum Regional Championships RuhrCongress Bochum Stadionring 20, 44791 Bochum, Germany	Pokémon TCG Pokémon GO VGC
March 18–19, 2023	Utrecht Special Event Jaarbeurs Jaarbeursplein, 3521 AL Utrecht, Netherlands	Pokémon TCG Pokémon GO VGC
May 20–21, 2023	Malmö Regional Championships MalmöMässan Exhibition & Congress Center Mässgatan 6, 215 32 Malmö, Sweden	Pokémon TCG Pokémon GO VGC

Latin America Regional Championships Schedule

Date	Location	Game(s)
September 17–18, 2022	Porto Alegre Regional Championships FIERGS Events Center Av. Assis Brasil, 8787 – Sarandi, Porto Alegre – RS, 91140-001, Brazil	Pokémon TCG Pokémon GO

International Championships will also return for the 2023 Pokémon Championship Series, with events in Latin America, Oceania, Europe, and North America. Pokémon TCG Travel Awards will function the same for this event as they did previously—CP earned from the day after the Europe International Championships through and including the North America International Championships will determine Travel Awards for the Latin America International Championships. Because VGC events do not resume until January, VGC Championship Points earned during this period will determine Travel Awards for the Oceania International Championships.

International Championships Schedule

Date	Region	Location	Game(s)
November 2022	Latin America	Brazil	Pokémon TCG Pokémon GO
February 2023	Oceania	Australia	Pokémon TCG Pokémon GOVGC
April 2023	Europe	UK	Pokémon TCG Pokémon GOVGC
June 2023	North America	USA	Pokémon TCG Pokémon GO VGC

This is only the first update regarding the 2023 Pokémon Championship Series season. Further updates will be provided as more information is confirmed.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-a-first-look-at-plans-for-the-2023-pokemon-championship-series

Announced Codes - August 18th, 2022:

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Note: These codes expired 1 hour after their announcement and can be redeemed at Niantic's website.

Exclusive Timed Research during the Pokémon GO World Championships Twitch broadcast!

Trainers,
We’re excited to share how we’re celebrating the Pokémon GO World Championships—coming soon!

A Timed Research code via the Pokémon GO Twitch stream

In addition to all the festivities planned in Pokémon GO and live at the ExCel London center, exclusive time-limited codes will be shared periodically in the Pokémon GO Twitch chat while the Pokémon GO World Championships stream is live! Start watching at any of the following times and keep an eye out for a code!

The Pokémon GO Twitch stream start times are below:

• Thursday, August 18, 2022, at 7:30 a.m. UTC
• Friday, August 19, 2022, at 7:45 a.m. UTC
• Saturday, August 20, 2022, at 7:45 a.m. UTC

Team Building Timed Research

Trainers who redeem the code from the Twitch stream will obtain an exclusive Timed Research* that will provide Trainers with an introduction to battling plus a choice of Pokémon encounters for them to craft a competitive Great League team!

Trainers will have a choice between the following encounter rewards:


Team Option 1: Ariados, Pelipper, Galarian Stunfisk
Team Option 2: Skarmory , Swampert, Drapion
Team Option 3: Talonflame, Venusaur , Jellicent

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

How to obtain and redeem a code

• Look out for a code that’s shared via the Pokémon GO Twitch chat throughout the Pokémon GO World Championships streams.*
• Redeem the code quickly before it expires—refer to the help center article to learn more about how to redeem codes.

*These codes will only be redeemable for one hour after they are shared, so please try to redeem a code as quickly as possible. If you are not able to redeem one in time, there will be multiple opportunities to receive a code throughout the broadcast. The Timed Research is the same for all codes and can only be redeemed once.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/world-championship-twitch-timed-research-2022

Two exclusive avatar items will be distributed to players of Pokémon GO. A blue T-shirt avatar item will be available via a code that will be announced during a livestream.

Code: WRGUZRVKRR2M3
The code can be redeemed at Niantic's website through August 22nd, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. UTC.

Watch the 2022 Pokémon World Championships to get a Pokémon GO avatar item

Play Pokémon GO in style with two exclusive avatar items celebrating the 2022 Pokémon World Championships in London.

Show off your excitement for the 2022 Pokémon World Championships with a free, event-exclusive T-shirt avatar item! You can claim a blue T-shirt avatar item featuring the 2022 Pokémon World Championships artwork—celebrating the host city, London—by redeeming a code that will be shared via livestream.

Trainers who happen to be attending the 2022 Pokémon World Championships in person will be able to claim a red version of the same T-shirt avatar by spinning the PokéStop at Niantic’s event booth.

Whether you’re attending the event in person or cheering for your favorite Trainers from the comfort of home, you can make sure your Pokémon GO avatar is dressed for the occasion!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/watch-the-2022-pokemon-world-championships-to-get-a-pokemon-go-avatar-item