The Pokémon TCG and Video Game World Championships represent the pinnacle of competitive Pokémon play. Competitors from around the world are competing for the title of World Champion, as well as more than $500,000 in prizes. The format of the prize is dependent on the age of the recipient. Here are the updated Worlds prizes for the 2016 Play! Pokémon Championship Series season.
18 years of age and older:
1st–8th place: Choice of scholarship or cash
Top finishers in 9th place or lower: Cash
Under 18 years of age:
1st–8th place: Choice of scholarship or Travel Certificate
Top finishers in 9th place or lower: Travel Certificate
Pokémon TCG World Championships
| Finish Position | Award Value |
| 1st place | $25,000 |
| 2nd place | $15,000 |
| 3rd-4th place | $7,500 |
| 5th-8th place | $5,000 |
| 9th-16th place | $2,500 |
| 17th-32nd place | $1,500 |
Pokémon VG World Championships
| Finish Position | Award Value |
| 1st place | $10,000 |
| 2nd place | $7,500 |
| 3rd-4th place | $5,000 |
| 5th-8th place | $3,000 |
| 9th-16th place | $1,500 |
Pokkén Tournament World Championships
