Video Game Championship Series

The Pokémon Autumn Regional Championships divide the U.S. and Canada into large regions, giving players the opportunity to earn cool prizes and even a Travel Award to their respective National Championships!

Information is subject to change: Last updated October 27th, 2011.

A New Tournament for 2011!

Beginning in 2011, the Video Game Regional Championships have joined with the TCG Regional Championships to create a bigger, more exciting set of events. Events will occur in the autumn and in the spring, giving players two opportunities to play in Regionals during the year! The Video Game Autumn Regionals take place on Sunday, November 13th. Additionally, we’re rolling out a new Championship Points system for video game competitors.

For information on the TCG Regional Championships, see the TCG Regionals FAQ page.

When are the Pokémon Autumn Regional Championships?

The Pokémon Video Game Autumn Regionals will be held on Sunday, November 13th, 2011. Find event dates, times, and locations.

The TCG Autumn Regionals take place on Saturday, November 12th. See the TCG Regionals FAQ for more details.

Where are the Pokémon Video Game Regional Championships?

The Autumn Regional Championships will be held in locations throughout North America.

Find event dates, times, and locations. Please contact the individual Tournament Organizer for additional details.

What is the tournament format for the Pokémon Video Game Autumn Regional Championships?

Events will be run using the Modified Format and Swiss pairings. See the Tournament Rules for additional information about the Modified and Swiss formats. The number of Swiss rounds run will depend on the total attendance of the event. Prizes will be awarded after the final Swiss round.

What do I need to bring to the Pokémon Video Game Regional Championships?

• Players must have a Player ID to participate. If you have a Trainer Club account but don’t have a Player ID, you can get one by logging into your account and visiting https://www.pokemon.com/us/account/upgrade2/. Be sure to bring your Player ID to the event!
• Players must provide their own Nintendo DS systems and Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version Game Cards
• Players should bring chargers for their Nintendo DS systems, as the tournament staff will not have chargers available for loan

What are the Prizes?

All participants will receive 5 Play! Points, and a Pokémon Regional Championships promo card (while supplies last), just for playing!

1st Place

• A Pokémon Video Game Regional Championships 1st Place medal
• A Travel Award for the winner (including a parent or legal guardian for players under 18) to the 2012 Pokémon Video Game U.S. National Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, OR the 2012 Pokémon Video Game Canada National Championships in Toronto, ON.*
• A first- and second-round bye at the 2012 Pokémon Video Game U.S. National Championships**
• Additional Pokémon-themed items
• 10 Championship Points

2nd Place

• A Pokémon Video Game Regional Championships 2nd Place medal
• A $300 travel allowance (including an additional $300 travel allowance for players under 18) to participate in the 2012 Pokémon Video Game U.S. National Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, OR the 2012 Pokémon Video Game Canada National Championships in Toronto, ON.*
• A first- and second-round bye at the 2012 Pokémon Video Game U.S. National Championships**
• Additional Pokémon-themed items
• 8 Championship Points

3rd & 4th Place

• A Pokémon Video Game Regional Championships 3rd or 4th Place medal
• A $300 travel allowance (including an additional $300 travel allowance for players under 18) to participate in the 2012 Pokémon Video Game U.S. National Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, OR the 2012 Pokémon Video Game Canada National Championships in Toronto, ON.*
• Additional Pokémon-themed items
• 6 Championship Points

5th Place through 8th Place

• 5 Championship Points

9th Place through 12th Place

• 4 Championship Points (if division attendance is 32 or greater)

13th Place through 16th Place

• 3 Championship Points (if division attendance is 64 or greater)

17th Place through 32nd Place

• 2 Championship Points (if division attendance is 64 or greater)

33rd Place through 64th Place

• 1 Championship Point (if division attendance is 128 or greater)

* Non-U.S. residents are not eligible to collect a Travel Award or travel allowance to the U.S. National Championships, as the U.S. Nationals are open to U.S. residents only. Non-Canadian residents are not eligible to collect a Travel Award or travel allowance to the Canadian National Championships, as the Canadian Nationals are open to Canadian residents only. If a non-resident wins a Regional Championship, the Travel Award or travel allowance will pass down to the next eligible resident. All other prizes will be awarded to the actual winner of the event.

** Byes do not ‘stack.’ If you have win byes at both the Autumn and Spring Regional Championships, you will only  receive a first- and second-round bye at your National Championships.

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