OP Prerelease Tournaments FAQ

Pokémon TCG: Black & White—Dark Explorers Prerelease Tournament Fact Sheet

What are Pokémon TCG: Black & White—Dark Explorers Prerelease tournaments?

Pokémon TCG: Black & White—Dark Explorers Prerelease tournaments allow players to receive and play with cards from the upcoming Black & White—Dark Explorers expansion up to two weeks prior to the official release date of the set!

Participation prizes are awarded to all finishers in each of three age divisions (Junior, Senior, and Masters).

Prerelease events are operated by independent Tournament Organizers across North America.

When are the Pokémon TCG: Black & White—Dark Explorers Prerelease tournaments?

Pokémon TCG: Black & White—Dark Explorers Prerelease tournaments are being held from April 28th through May 6th 2012. Find times and locations of Black & White—Dark Explorers Prerelease events in your area.

Remember, while we update our events schedule often, we suggest that you contact the local Tournament Organizer to confirm event schedule information.

How much does the event cost?

Tournament Organizers charge a minimum $25 fee for these events.

The admission charge provides you with 6 booster packs of the Pokémon TCG: Black & White—Dark Explorers expansion, which you’ll use to build your deck. These cards are yours to keep after you complete the event.

What do I need to know?

• Bring your Player ID card, if you have one. If you don’t have a Player ID, one will be given to you at the event.
• See the Pokémon Tournament Rules for more information about what to bring to an event.
• Make sure you arrive on time. If you are late for registration, you may not be able to play in the event.
• To participate in the event, you must be a player in good standing and abide by the Tournament Rules.
• See the Legal Notice for certain eligibility requirements and other information, including information concerning limitations on The Pokémon Company International’s liability.

What is the tournament structure?

The tournament is run using the Limited Format and Age-Modified Swiss pairings. See the Pokémon Tournament Rules for information about the Limited Format and Swiss. The number of Swiss rounds to be run will depend on total attendance at the event.

What are the prizes?

All participants will receive a Pokémon TCG: Black & White—Dark Explorers Prerelease promo card and a Black & White—Dark Explorers promotional item, while supplies last.

All players who complete the event will receive 2 additional booster packs of the Pokémon TCG: Black & White—Dark Explorers expansion.

All Prereleases count toward your Pokémon Player Rewards credits. Participation in the Pokémon Rewards Program is free of charge. Get more information regarding the Player Rewards Program.

The results of Prereleases do not count toward a player’s Premier Rating.

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