Put your Pokémon video game battling skills to the test in Video Game Midseason Showdowns. Midseason Showdown events are a step up from Premier Challenge competitions, featuring an increased Championship Point payout.
A step up from Premier Challenges
Earn significant Championship Points
Strengthen your connection with the Pokémon community
No qualifications or residency restrictions
The Midseason Showdowns give Pokémon video game players more opportunities to earn Championship Points and to test their skills in preparation for larger events.
All players who have a Trainer Club account and are in good standing with the Play! Pokémon program are welcome to participate.
2018 Pokémon VG Midseason Showdown
The Best Finish Limit for the 2018 Pokémon VG Midseason Showdown is 2 per series.
The Championship Point payout for the Pokémon VG Midseason Showdown:
| Placement | Championship Points | Kicker (# of participants) |
| 1 | 50 | 0 |
| 2 | 40 | 0 |
| 3-4 | 32 | 0 |
| 5-8 | 25 | 24 |
| 9-16 | 20 | 48 |
| 17-32 | 16 | 100 |
| 33-64 | 13 | 200 |
Note: Championship Point values subject to change.
Autumn Series: September 1 – October 31, 2017
Winter Series: November 1 – January 31, 2018
Spring Series: February 1 – April 30, 2018
Summer Series: May 1 – June 30, 2018
