2010 Pokémon TCG World Championships

August 13th-15th, 2010

Frequently Asked Questions

Information subject to change; last updated: July 8, 2010

What are the Pokémon TCG World Championships?

The 2010 Pokémon TCG World Championships™ are the ultimate test of a player's Pokémon TCG skills, strategy, and creativity. They award the most prestigious title offered by Pokémon Organized Play (POP) to one player in each age division-Pokémon TCG World Champion!

The Pokémon TCG World Championships event is operated by The Pokémon Company International.

When will the Pokémon TCG World Championships take place?

The Pokémon TCG World Championships will take place from Friday, August 13th, through Sunday, August 15th, 2010.

Where will the 2010 Pokémon TCG World Championships be held?

The Pokémon TCG World Championships will be held at the Hilton Waikoloa Village.

Hilton Waikoloa Village
69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive
Waikoloa, HI  96738
U.S.A.
Phone: 1-800-HILTONS

Is there a special room rate available at the Hilton for fans who may not have earned an invite?

There are no special room rates available at this time.

How can I play at the Pokémon TCG World Championships?

The Pokémon TCG World Championships is an invitation-only event, meaning that only those players who receive an official invite from Pokémon Organized Play will be able to compete for the title of Pokémon World Champion.

View the 2010 World Championships Invitational Structure.

How much does the event cost?

There is no entry fee to participate in the World Championships or the Last Chance Qualifier. Seating is limited at the Last Chance Qualifier, however, and is determined on a first-come, first-served basis.

Other Information

• Invitation and Travel Award winners will receive a packet of important information.  Please make sure you read this packet thoroughly and return the requested documents to Pokémon Organized Play by the deadlines given, or you may lose your seat in the event.
• You must bring your own deck to play. Your deck must comply with the Modified (DP-on) Format as outlined in the Pokémon Organized Play Tournament Formats document.
• To participate in the event, you must be a player in good standing and abide by the Pokémon Tournament Rules and all other applicable event rules.

What is the tournament structure?

The tournament is run using the Modified (DP-on) Format and Swiss plus Single Elimination pairings. The number of Swiss rounds run will depend on total attendance at the event.

After Swiss rounds are complete, there will be a cut to single-elimination finals. The top players (number to be determined by final attendance) from each age division will then play in the single-elimination finals on Sunday, August 15th, beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Single-elimination finals will be a best-of-three game format. Each single-elimination round will last 75 minutes.

What are the prizes?

Prizes are awarded to the top 32 players in each age division.

The divisions are:

Junior Division: Born in 1999 or later

Senior Division: Born in 1995, 1996, 1997, or 1998

Masters Division: Born in 1994 or earlier

The top 32 finishers in each of the three age divisions receive the following prizes:

1st Place

• A Pokémon TCG World Champion Trophy
• An invitation to the 2011 World Championships
• A Travel Award for the winner (and parent or legal guardian for players considered a minor) to the 2011 World Championships
• A scholarship award worth $7,500 (Click here for scholarship details and restrictions)
• One box of each of the most current Pokémon TCG expansions for a year
• Cool Pokémon World Championships commemorative items
• A customized Pokémon Nintendo DSi XL™!

2nd Place

• A Pokémon TCG World Championships Second-Place Trophy
• An invitation to the 2011 World Championships
• A Travel Award for the winner (and parent or legal guardian for players considered a minor) to the 2011 World Championships
• A scholarship award worth $5,000 (Click here for scholarship details and restrictions)
• One box of each of the most current Pokémon TCG expansions for a year
• Cool Pokémon World Championships commemorative items
• A customized Pokémon Nintendo DSi XL™!

3rd Place

• A Pokémon TCG World Championships Third-Place Trophy
• An invitation to the 2011 World Championships
• A Travel Award for the winner (and parent or legal guardian for players considered a minor) to the 2011 World Championships
• A scholarship award worth $3,500 (Click here for scholarship details and restrictions)
• One box of the next upcoming Pokémon TCG expansion
• Cool Pokémon World Championships commemorative items
• A customized Pokémon Nintendo DSi XL™!

4th Place

• An invitation to the 2011 World Championships
• A Travel Award for the winner (and parent or legal guardian for players considered a minor) to the 2011 World Championships
• A scholarship award worth $3,500 (Click here for scholarship details and restrictions)
• One box of the next upcoming Pokémon TCG expansion
• Cool Pokémon World Championships commemorative items
• A customized Pokémon Nintendo DSi XL™!

5th through 8th Place

• A scholarship award worth $1,500 (Click here for scholarship details and restrictions)
• 36 booster packs from the next upcoming Pokémon TCG expansion
• Cool Pokémon World Championships commemorative items
• A customized Pokémon Nintendo DSi XL™!

9th through 16th Place

• A scholarship award worth $1,000 (Click here for scholarship details and restrictions)
• 36 booster packs from the next upcoming Pokémon TCG expansion
• A customized Pokémon Nintendo DSi XL™!

17th through 32nd Place

• 36 booster packs from the next upcoming Pokémon TCG expansion
• A customized Pokémon Nintendo DSi XL™!

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