During the 2018 Pokémon World Championships, The Pokémon Company announced new game-changing cards for the TCG. TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX cards will be released in early 2019 and they feature pairs of Pokémon of the same type. Also, it was revealed that the Pokémon Detective Pikachu movie will be released in theaters on May 10th, 2019.

TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX for the Pokémon TCG Announced at the 2018 Pokémon World Championships and POKÉMON Detective Pikachu Movie Reveals Surprise Fans

Today at the Pokémon World Championships, The Pokémon Company unveiled new, game-changing cards for the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG): TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX, the next evolution of Pokémon-GX.

Taking the stage at the most prestigious Pokémon TCG event of the year, The Pokémon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara announced that TAG TEAM cards will feature pairs of Pokémon of the same type, such as the Lightning-type Pikachu and Zekrom, joining forces in battle on a single card.

TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX have unprecedented power and Hit Points, and some TAG TEAM GX attacks can Knock Out a Pokémon-GX on the opponent’s Bench with a single blow. However, when a TAG TEAM is Knocked Out, the opponent takes three Prize cards, leading to thrilling battles that are high-risk and high-reward. For a first look at this powerful new kind of card, watch the teaser video: https://youtu.be/cL8sRm0lWCY

In addition to Pikachu & Zekrom-GX, more Pokémon pairings will be available as TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX, with details to be shared in the future.

TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX will be available soon.

Furthermore, The Pokémon Company and its partners from Legendary Entertainment unveiled the official title and logo for the first-ever live-action Pokémon movie, POKÉMON Detective Pikachu. Mr. Tsunekazu Ishihara, president of The Pokémon Company, welcomed the movie’s director, Rob Letterman, as well as actors Justice Smith and Kathryn Newton to the stage for the surprise reveals. The stars also led the room—full of the world’s top-ranked Pokémon players—in a chant of “Pikachu!” that was recorded for use in the upcoming film, which premieres in cinemas May 10, 2019.


Source: http://www.detectivepikachumovie.com/

YouTube Clip - With TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX, the Pokémon TCG Will Never Be the Same!

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

The official Pokémon website has announced the English streaming details for the 2018 Pokémon World Championships. There are multiple Twitch streams available for people to watch the matches at this years Worlds.

2018 Worlds Streaming Information

Tune in to watch exciting matches live from the prestigious Pokémon World Championships from August 24–26, 2018. With a combined prize pool of more than $500,000 on the line, you know you'll see the best of the best competing! Expert commentators will help you follow along with the action, so you'll have a good time whether you're a tournament veteran or still a champ in the making.

Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) and Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon Video Game Championships (VGC) matches will be featured all three days of the competition, and the final matches of each tournament will take place sequentially on Sunday, starting at 7 a.m. PDT. Pokkén Tournament DX will start off with a Last Chance Qualifier on Friday, followed by the main World Championships bracket and finals on Saturday.

Main stage stream (alternating games): Twitch.tv/Pokemon
Pokémon TCG stream: Twitch.tv/PokemonTCG
Pokémon VGC stream: Twitch.tv/PokemonVGC
Pokkén Tournament DX stream: Twitch.tv/PokkenTournament

The host is:

• Anna Prosser-Robinson

The Pokémon TCG commentators are:

• Cora Georgiou
• Jeremy Jallen
• Josue Rojano
• Kyle Sabelhaus
• Kyle Sucevich
• Kenny Wisdom

The Pokémon VGC commentators are:

• Jay Blake
• Adam Dorricott
• Scott Glaza
• Duy Ha
• Evan Latt
• Gabby Snyder
• Aaron Zheng

The Pokkén Tournament DX commentators are:

• Michael “H2” Graf
• Brendan “Burnside” Hansen
• D'Ron “D1” Maingrette

Streaming Schedule

All times PDT.

Friday, August 24
All streams:

• 7 a.m.: Opening Ceremony

Main stream:

• 7:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.: Pokémon VGC Day 1 Swiss rounds
• 12:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.: Pokémon TCG Day 1 Swiss rounds

Pokémon TCG stream:

• 7:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Pokémon TCG Day 1 Swiss rounds

Pokémon VGC stream:

• 9:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Pokémon VGC Day 1 Swiss rounds

Pokkén Tournament DX stream:

• 7:45 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Pokkén Tournament DX Last Chance Qualifier

Saturday, August 25
Main stream:

• 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Pokémon TCG Day 2 Swiss rounds
• 1 p.m.: The following events will be completed in order:
  • Pokkén Tournament DX Senior Division finals
  • Pokkén Tournament DX Masters Division finals
• 4:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.: Pokémon VGC Top Cut matches

Pokémon TCG stream:

• 9:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.: Pokémon TCG Day 2 Swiss rounds
• 4:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.: Pokémon TCG Top Cut matches

Pokémon VGC stream:

• 7 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Pokémon VGC Day 2 Swiss rounds
• 2:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.: Pokémon VGC Top Cut matches

Pokkén Tournament DX stream:

• 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Pokkén Tournament DX main bracket begins
• (Finals will take place on the main stream at 1 p.m.)

Sunday, August 26
Main stream:

• 7 a.m.: The following events will be completed in order:
  • TCG Junior Division finals
  • TCG Senior Division finals
  • TCG Masters Division finals
  • VGC Junior Division finals
  • VGC Senior Division finals
  • VGC Masters Division finals
  • Closing Ceremony

All times approximate and subject to change.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/worlds/2018/streaming/

Streaming Schedule Chart:

The official Pokémon website has announced that Meloetta will be distributed to players of Pokémon Ultra Sun, Pokémon Ultra Moon, Pokémon Sun, or Pokémon Moon who are attending the Pokémon World Championships 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States on August 24th, 2018 through August 26th, 2018.

Get the Melody Pokémon Meloetta at Worlds

The Mythical Pokémon Meloetta will raise its voice in Nashville this August at the Pokémon World Championships! Nashville is famous for the many talented musicians whose names were made there, making it the perfect place for Meloetta to take the stage. All Pokémon World Championship attendees can get a performance-ready Meloetta holding a Metronome and knowing a full set of musical moves. This is a momentous event, as Meloetta is the first Mythical Pokémon to be given out as a Pokémon World Championship event.

If you're attending the Pokémon World Championships on August 24–26 and want to add this special Meloetta to your Pokémon collection, remember to bring your system in the Nintendo 3DS family and your copy of Pokémon Ultra Sun, Pokémon Ultra Moon, Pokémon Sun, or Pokémon Moon. You can get only one Meloetta per game. Meloetta will be available outside of the main event hall, so you don't need a Worlds entry badge to receive the Pokémon.

Look for signs at the Pokémon World Championships for distribution times and instructions on how to get Meloetta. Meloetta

Level: 50
Ability: Serene Grace
Held Item: Metronome
Moves: Celebrate, Relic Song, Round, Sing

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/worlds/2018/pokemon-distribution/

The official Pokémon website has announced the details for the 2018 Pokémon World Championships in Nashville, Tennessee. The registration fee for spectators of all ages is $10. Registration fees are nonrefundable. All spectators will receive two booster packs when they pick up their badges.

2018 Pokémon World Championships - Details

The 2018 Pokémon World Championships are coming to Nashville, Tennessee, from August 24–26. The best players from all over the world will compete for the title of Pokémon TCG, Video Game, or Pokkén Tournament World Champion, and for a combined prize pool worth more than $500,000 in prizes!

The Pokémon World Championships are an invitation-only event. Players have been battling throughout the 2018 Championship Series season to earn a seat at this prestigious competition.

Spectators are invited to come watch the action all weekend long. Come see all the battles in person and participate in side events throughout the three-day event. There is a small fee for a spectator badge, which also includes two Pokémon TCG booster packs. The spectator badge is good for all three days of the event.

Event location:
Nashville Music City Center, Halls C & D
201 Fifth Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203

Play for all divisions for both the Pokémon TCG and video game competitions will begin on Friday, August 24. Top players who qualified for a Day Two invitation will join the field on Saturday, August 25. These tournaments will conclude with the final rounds on Sunday, August 26.

The Pokkén Tournament World Championships will take place entirely on Saturday, August 25, with a Last Chance Qualifier occurring on Friday, August 24.

Badges and Registration

Entry to this event will require a badge for all attendees, including competitors in the main event as well as spectators. Children age 5 and under will be given a wristband at no charge to allow entry into the event space.

Registration for competitors and spectators must be completed online. Get complete details on how to register to attend.

Competitors can pick up their badges and welcome kits on Thursday, August 23, at the Terrace outside Halls C & D at the Nashville Music City Center.

Side Events

Side events will take place throughout the weekend (Friday through Sunday). Only attendees with an event badge (including competitors and spectators) will be able to participate in side events.

Nashville Open

Attendees can battle in the Nashville Open, a marquee side event for both Pokémon TCG and video game players. The Nashville Open will award Championship Points equivalent to a Pokémon Regional Championships event, applicable to the 2019 Championship Series season. Details on the 2019 Championship Series are coming in late July.

Pokkén Tournament DX Last Chance Qualifier

Battle for the remaining few spots in the Pokkén Tournament World Championships at the Last Chance Qualifier on Friday, August 24! Registration for the Last Chance Qualifier includes a spectator badge for entry into the Pokémon World Championships hall for the whole weekend.

Streaming

Follow the action on Twitch.tv/team/Pokemon all weekend long! There will be four live streams for the event: a Pokémon TCG stream, a VGC stream, a Pokkén Tournament DX stream, and the Main Stage stream. The Main Stage stream will include the opening ceremonies on Friday at 9 a.m., as well as the Pokkén Tournament DX finals on Saturday. Then, don't miss the Pokémon TCG and VGC finals on Sunday. The weekend will conclude with the closing ceremonies late Sunday afternoon.

Pokémon Center A Pokémon Center store will be on site, giving players and fans a chance to buy Pokémon merchandise they won't find anywhere else, including special World Championships products. Badges will not be required to visit the Pokémon Center. The Pokémon Center will be in Hall A1.

Checking In

Day One players must check in Thursday at the Nashville Music City Center. If, due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays or missed connections, a player is unable to check in Thursday, that player should report to the check-in desk as early as possible Friday (during check-in hours at the Nashville Music City Center, starting at 8 a.m.) and notify a staff member. All Day One players are required to be checked in and seated for their age division's player meeting Friday morning.

Good luck to all competitors at the 2018 Pokémon World Championships!

2018 Worlds Event Registration

Registration for the World Championships will take place entirely online.

A badge is required to enter the event space at all times. Badges must be visibly worn while within the event space.

Badges can only be purchased online using a credit or debit card, and can only be picked up on site at the event. Cash or check payments for badges will not be accepted.

Competitors and spectators can check in and pick up their badges at the Nashville Music City Center, at the Terrace outside Halls C & D, at the following times:

Thursday, August 23, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday, August 24, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, August 25, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, August 26, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.


Proof of age may be requested during check-in. Failure to provide proof of age may result in the player being denied participation in the tournament, at the organizer's discretion.

Registration for Main Event Competitors

Qualified competitors who have received invitations are highly encouraged to RSVP via the online registration system. Players can begin to RSVP in mid-July, after the conclusion of the 2018 season. There is no registration fee for competitors.

All competitors will receive one competitor badge and Worlds lanyard, plus one spectator badge for a guest or parent/guardian. This spectator badge will not include any other items. Any additional spectator badges must be purchased online. All competitors who RSVP online will also be guaranteed to receive a welcome kit. Items will be distributed on site at the event. Substitute product may be provided if necessary. Players who do not RSVP in advance will still be allowed to play, but may not be guaranteed to receive a welcome kit.

Competitors will be required to provide their name, player ID number, and some form of ID to pick up their competitor badge. Junior and Senior Division competitors must also have a guardian present to pick up their competitor badge.

Registration for Pokkén Tournament DX LCQ Competitors

Players who would like to battle in the Pokkén Tournament DX Last Chance Qualifier will also need to register online prior to the start of the competition. The entry fee for the Pokkén Tournament DX LCQ is $30 for all players. Registration for the LCQ includes a spectator badge to the Pokémon World Championships for the entrant. Players under age 18 will receive one additional spectator badge and lanyard at no charge for a parent or guardian. Additionally, all registrants will receive six Pokémon TCG booster packs. Entry fees are nonrefundable.

Registration for Spectators

Spectator registration will also be entirely online, and is limited. Spectator registration will be open until badges sell out. Until that time, they will continue to be available (for online purchase only) throughout the event weekend, until 1 p.m. Sunday, August 26.

The registration fee for spectators of all ages is $10. Registration fees are nonrefundable. All spectators will receive two booster packs when they pick up their badges.

A registration confirmation email (sent after spectator registration is completed via the registration website) will be required to pick up spectator badges. A maximum of six spectator badges can be purchased at one time.

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.

Sources: https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/worlds/2018/registration/ and https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/worlds/2018/about/

The Pokémon Company International today announced the dates and locations for the Pokémon North America International Championships which will take place between July 6th and 8th, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio while the Pokémon World Championships will be held August 24th to 26th, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee.


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DATES AND LOCATIONS REVEALED FOR 2018 POKÉMON NORTH AMERICA INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS AND 2018 POKÉMON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Pokémon Company International today announced the dates and locations for two major competitive Pokémon tournaments in 2018. The Pokémon North America International Championships will take place July 6–8 in Columbus, Ohio. This year’s Pokémon World Championships will be held August 24–26 in Nashville, Tennessee.

The Greater Columbus Convention Center will once again be home to the Pokémon North America International Championships in July. A global event with no residency restrictions, this tournament provides Pokémon TCG and video game players with a final opportunity to earn valuable Championship Points and secure an invitation to the 2018 Pokémon World Championships.

The very best Pokémon players from around the globe will then gather at the Music City Center in Nashville from August 24–26 to compete in the 2018 Pokémon World Championships. The pinnacle of the year of competitive Pokémon play, the Pokémon World Championships are a celebration of all things Pokémon and the dedication of the competitors who have worked hard to make it to the Championships. To qualify, Pokémon TCG and video game Trainers must battle at Championship Series events throughout the season and receive enough Championship Points to earn an invitation. Winners will receive the title of World Champion and a share of the $500,000 prize pool.

The 2017 Pokémon World Champions were crowned on the final day of competition during the closing ceremonies and the 2018 Worlds were announced to be held in Nashville, TN, United States. Congratulations to all those that participated in the tournament.

THE VERY BEST POKÉMON PLAYERS ARE CROWNED AT THE 2017 POKÉMON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Trainers from more than 35 countries converged in Anaheim to compete in annual Pokémon TCG and video game tournaments

The 2017 Pokémon World Championships concluded yesterday following three days of fierce matchups and friendly competition in Anaheim, Calif. The best Trainers from around the globe gathered for the 13th annual event to compete in the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), video game battles in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, and Pokkén Tournament. More than 3,500 players, fans, and supporters gathered at the Anaheim Convention Center, while more than 1.5 million Pokémon fans watched the action from home via Pokemon.com and Twitch.tv/Pokemon.

The 2017 Pokémon World Champions are:

2017 Pokémon TCG Junior Division World Champion Tobias Strømdahl of Norway.
2017 Pokémon TCG Senior Division World Champion Zachary Bokhari of The USA.
2017 Pokémon TCG Masters Division World Champion Diego Cassiraga of Argentina.
2017 Pokémon Video Game Junior Division World Champion Nicholas Kan of Australia.
2017 Pokémon Video Game Senior Division World Champion Hong Juyoung of South Korea.
2017 Pokémon Video Game Masters Division World Champion Ryota Otsubo of Japan.
2017 Pokkén Tournament World Champion Tonosama of Japan.

The event is an invitation-only tournament, and players have been working to qualify for it through local, regional, and international tournaments over the past year. This year’s champions earned a special Pokémon World Championships trophy and an invitation to the 2018 Pokémon World Championships, and collected a monetary prize in the form of a scholarship, cash prize, or Travel Certificate. The Pokémon Company International awarded more than $500,000 in prizes to top finishers at the 2017 World Championships and has granted over $3.5 million in scholarships since it began hosting tournaments 13 years ago.

2017 POKÉMON TRADING CARD GAME WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Junior Division Finalists (born in 2006 or later)
World Champion: Tobias Strømdahl of Norway
Runner-Up: Minaki Hasegawa of Japan

Senior Division Finalists (born in 2002–2005)
World Champion: Zachary Bokhari of the United States
Runner-Up: Michael Long of Canada

Masters Division Finalists (born in 2001 or earlier)
World Champion: Diego Cassiraga of Argentina
Runner-Up: Naoto Suzuki of Japan

2017 POKÉMON VIDEO GAME WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Junior Division Finalists (born in 2006 or later)
World Champion: Nicholas Kan of Australia
Runner-Up: Tomás Serrano of Spain

Senior Division Finalists (born in 2002–2005)
World Champion: Hong Juyoung of South Korea
Runner-Up: Yukio Wata of Japan

Masters Division Finalists (born in 2001 or earlier)
World Champion: Ryota Otsubo from Japan
Runner-Up: Sam Pandelis from Australia

2017 POKKÉN TOURNAMENT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Finalists
World Champion: Tonosama of Japan
Runner-Up: Mikukey_HOMURA of Japan

THE 2017 POKÉMON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS KICK OFF THIS FRIDAY WITH LIVE ONLINE COVERAGE

This weekend, August 18–20, at the 2017 Pokémon World Championships, hundreds of the world’s best Pokémon Trading Card Game, video game, and Pokkén Tournament players will compete in Anaheim, CA, for the title of Pokémon World Champion. The 2017 Pokémon World Championships will be streamed online at Pokemon.com/Live across four different channels, so viewers can watch their favorite players and events all weekend long. Commentators will provide coverage and analysis for all the action.

Please see below for a full streaming schedule (all times are PDT):

Main Channel

Friday:

9 a.m.: Opening Ceremony
10 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.: Pokémon TCG Swiss Rounds
2–6 p.m.: Pokémon VGC Swiss Rounds

Saturday:

9 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.: Pokémon TCG Swiss Rounds
3:30–5 p.m.: Pokkén Tournament Top 4 & Finals
5:30–10 p.m.: Pokémon VGC Top Cut

Sunday:

9 a.m.: Pokémon TCG Junior Division Finals
Immediately following: Pokémon TCG Senior Division Finals
Immediately following: Pokémon TCG Masters Division Finals
30-minute break
Immediately following: Pokémon VGC Junior Division Finals
Immediately following: Pokémon VGC Senior Division Finals
Immediately following: Pokémon VGC Masters Division Finals
Immediately following: Closing Ceremony

Pokémon TCG Channel

Friday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.: Pokémon TCG Swiss Rounds
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Pokémon TCG Swiss Rounds
6–10 p.m.: Pokémon TCG Top Cut

Sunday: Off air

Pokémon Video Game Channel

Friday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.: Pokémon VGC Swiss Rounds
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Pokémon VGC Swiss Rounds
4:30–8:30 p.m.: Pokémon VGC Top Cut

Sunday: Off air

Pokkén Tournament Channel

Friday: 10 a.m. – Noon: Pokkén Tournament Last Chance Qualifier
1–5 p.m.: Pokkén Tournament Last Chance Qualifier (as needed)

Saturday: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Pokkén Tournament World Championships
Sunday: Off air

The official Pokémon website has announced that visitors to the 2017 Pokémon World Championships at the Anaheim Convention Center will be able to get an Alolan Exeggutor from August 18th, 2017 until August 20th, 2017.

Get an Alolan Exeggutor!

Anaheim, California is covered with palm trees, but there is one Pokémon that rises above them all—Alolan Exeggutor! You can get an Alolan Exeggutor for your copy of Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon by stopping by the Anaheim Convention Center during the 2017 Pokémon World Championships. This Alolan Exeggutor may not be the fiercest Pokémon on your team if you're playing competitively, but its Harvest Ability will prove extremely valuable, and it arrives knowing the unique move Celebrate, which it can only learn through this distribution.

Look for signs at the Pokémon World Championships with directions on how to get Alolan Exeggutor via local wireless. You'll need your own system in the Nintendo 3DS family and a copy of Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon to get the Alolan Exeggutor.

Alolan Exeggutor Details

Pokémon	Info
	Level: 50
	Type: Grass/Dragon
	Ability: Harvest
	Held Item: Sitrus Berry
	Moves: Power Swap, Celebrate, Leaf Storm, Draco Meteor

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/worlds/2017/about/

The fifth online competition for Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon has been announced. Pokémon Japan Championships 2017 Qualifying (ポケモンジャパンチャンピオンシップス2017予選) will take place from April 28th, 2017 until May 8th, 2017 at 8:59 JST. Full details are listed below and on our 7th Generation Online Competitions page which will be updated as new tournaments are announced.

Pokémon Japan Championships 2017 Qualifying (ポケモンジャパンチャンピオンシップス2017予選)

Information
Region: Japan Registration Period: Junior Category / Senior Category - Thursday, March 30th, 2017 at 14:00 until Friday, April 28th at 8:59 JST Master Category: Thursday, March 30th, 2017 at 14:00 until Saturday, April 15th at 8:59 JST Tournament Period: Junior Category / Senior Category: April 28th, 2017 at 9:00 until May 1st, 2017 at 8:59 JST Master Category Schedule A: April 15th, 2017 at 9:00 until April 17th, 2017 at 8:59 JST Master Category Schedule B: April 21st, 2017 at 9:00 until April 23rd, 2017 at 8:59 JST Master Category Schedule C: April 26th, 2017 at 9:00 until April 28th, 2017 at 8:59 JST Master Category Schedule D: April 30th, 2017 at 9:00 until May 2nd, 2017 at 8:59 JST Master Category Schedule E: May 6th, 2017 at 9:00 until May 8th, 2017 at 8:59 JST Ranking Results Announcement: Late May 2017 Player divisions: Junior Division: Born 2006 or later Senior: Born on or after January 1st, 2002 til December 31st, 2005. Masters Division: Born 2001 or earlier Compatible Games: Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Battle Type: Double Battle Banned Pokémon: Players could only use Pokémon No. 01 to 301 from the Alola region Pokédex. Zygarde, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Solgaleo, Lunala, Necrozma, and Magearna could not be used. Pokémon must also be the Alola Form.
Description
Pokémon Japan Championships 2017 Qualifying is a tournament that decides the best Pokémon trainers in Japan. The results of this competition will determine who gets to compete as a representative of Japan against the world's best Pokémon trainers at the Pokémon World Championships being held in Anaheim, California, USA in August 2017. The top 50 players in each category will be invited to participate in the PJCS2017 live event. It is not necessary to participate in all five Master Category schedules to earn the right to participate in the live competition in the Master Category. If a player participates in at least three schedules and plays at least 3 games or more in each schedule, the ranking results will be calculated and published.
Competition Rules
• Register four to six of your Pokémon to your Battle Team. • All Pokémon in this competition will automatically become Lv. 50 for the duration of each match. • Four of the Pokémon you register to your Battle Team will be chosen to battle in each match. • Mega Stones are not permitted. • A 10-minute time limit for each player will automatically be enforced in-game, beginning at the start of each battle. When a player’s time limit expires, that player will lose the game. • At the beginning of each battle, players have 90 seconds to select three Pokémon with which to battle. • At the beginning of each turn, players have 45 seconds to select a move or change the Pokémon in battle. If a player has not made their selections at the end of this period, the game will automatically make selections for the player. • Players may battle up to 15 games per day of the competition. Any unplayed games will carry over to the following day. A new day begins at 9am JST. • Up to 20 matches in total can be played in each schedule.
YouTube Promotional Video

Source: https://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/48da1b87-fcaf-4641-9eeb-73a3943bf890

The official Pokémon website has announced that for the 2016 World Championships that take place in San Francisco from August 19th until August 21st, 2016, the general public will be unable to attend due to limited venue space. Fans wishing to see the World Championships are being told to watch the stream of the event.

Also announced were changes to the upcoming Play! Pokémon 2017 Championship Series. More money will be given out to players as well as additional travel certificates to make it easier for players to be able to attend events.

Entry Restrictions at the 2016 World Championships

Please read this important message about new venue entry regulations for the 2016 Pokémon World Championships.

Due to limited venue capacity and overwhelming demand, the 2016 Pokémon World Championships will be closed to the general public in the interest of providing the best possible event experience to our qualified players and their families. While the event has been open to the public in years past, only invited players and their families will be permitted to enter the venue this year, and everyone must have an official event badge.

Each invited player will be given a Player badge. Each invited player under 18 years of age will be guaranteed one Guest badge at check-in, to allow one parent or guardian into the event venue. We will do our best to accommodate additional family members of invited players, but attendees should note that additional Guest badges are not guaranteed. Any additional Guest badges will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, and supplies are limited. An email with these details is being sent to invited players.

Fans who want to follow the action from the 2016 Pokémon World Championships can head to Pokemon.com/Live, where we'll be broadcasting Pokémon Trading Card Game, video game, and Pokkén Tournament matches all weekend long. Thank you for understanding the changes to the event's attendance in 2016.

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/entry-restrictions-at-the-2016-world-championships/

Big Play! Pokémon Changes on the Way for 2017

Check out the major revisions coming to the world of competitive Pokémon gaming.

Get ready for an epic year of competitive Pokémon TCG and video game battling at all levels—including the Championship Series—with all-new events in the 2017 Play! Pokémon season. We're making significant changes to the program to improve players' chances to compete and win across the world. Take a look.

This year, we're introducing a new Championship Series event in each of the four core rating zones. The European Championships, North American Championships, Latin American Championships, and Asia Pacific Championships will take place throughout the season and are open to all players worldwide. These amazing events will feature high Championship Point payouts and a total prize pool of nearly $250,000 per event. In addition, Travel Awards and Stipends will be available to players worldwide based on Championship Point performance in their home rating zone. Travel Awards and Stipends available for each of these events may vary by rating zone and by age division. Stay tuned for more details closer to the events.

Pokémon Regional Championships will now be more accessible to players around the world and will feature bigger prizes. Every Regionals will offer more than $50,000 in prize money, scholarships, and Travel Certificates based on attendance. These competitions will be spread more evenly throughout the 2017 Championship Series season instead of clustered over several weekends during the year, making it easier for players to attend multiple Regionals throughout the season. There are no residency restrictions for 2017 Pokémon Regional Championships; players are free to travel to foreign events. Travel Certificates earned at Regionals will be deposited to a travel account that winners may use as they wish.

City Championships will now be known as League Cup events. Participating hobby stores will be eligible to host one League Cup event per quarter, giving Pokémon TCG players more opportunities to play in their local area. The Championship Points structure for top finishers at a League Cup event will be the same as for the former City Championships. Also, Pokémon League Challenges will return as entry-level events, giving Pokémon TCG players a great place to get started and even more opportunities to compete in local events.

The Premier Challenge and Midseason Showdown events will return in the 2017 Championship Series season as local events for Pokémon video game players. Premier Challenges will provide players with frequent opportunities to play at local events and to try out new strategies in smaller events. Midseason Showdowns are larger events that will give players the opportunity to compete for a greater number of Championship Points in their local area.

At every event listed above, players can earn Championship Points to qualify for the most prestigious event in the Championship Series: the Pokémon World Championships. Championship Point totals needed to qualify for the 2017 World Championships will be announced in September.

Play! Pokémon will no longer host Pokémon State or National Championships. The Play! Pokémon team may approve independently operated National Championships on a case-by-case basis. The Championship Points and prizes available at these events will vary.

We look forward to seeing you at Play! Pokémon events during the 2017 season. Good luck throughout the year on your climb toward the title of Pokémon World Champion.

Stay tuned for more information on specific events during the 2017 Championship Series season.

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/big-play-pokemon-changes-on-the-way-for-2017/