The Play! Pokémon Grassroots Program is a series of events hosted by Play! Pokémon Stores. These are commercial venues where Pokémon Trading Card Game products are sold and where Pokémon fans come together as a community. Whether trading the newest cards, playing a couple of casual games, or competing in Premier Events, program participants enjoy a great time while playing the games they love.
Play! Pokémon Events
Pokémon League events are a good way for collectors, players, and other Pokémon fans to begin participating in the Play! Pokémon program.
Weekly or fortnightly events
Good for casual players and collectors
Usually features open gaming or any format of choice (Limited and Constructed)
Events typically last 2–3 hours on weekday evenings and weekends
Players can earn exclusive promo cards and other goodies (such as Pokémon TCG Online code cards)
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Prerelease tournaments allow players to receive and play with cards from the newest Pokémon TCG expansion before the expansion’s official release date.
Quarterly tournament (taking place over two weekends)
New cards from the latest expansion up to two weeks before release date
Each Build & Battle Box contains:
A 40-card ready-to-play deck, including 1 of 4 alternate-art promo cards
4 booster packs (10 cards and 1 basic Energy per pack)
Additional booster packs for prize support
Additional promo cards for staff
League Challenges are the first step for competitive Pokémon TCG players. They are the most frequently held Pokémon TCG events in the Championship Series.
Monthly tournament
Intended for local, regular players
Entry-level competitive event
Championship Points for top players
Standard format
Organizer can add extra prizes / request entry fees on discretion
League Cup events are for Pokémon TCG players looking for a step up from League Challenge competitions.
Quarterly tournament
Intended for competitive players from the local and neighboring leagues
Championship Points for top players
Champion playmat prize (one for each of the three age divisions)
Additional promo cards for staff
Standard format
Organizer can add extra prizes and/or request entry fees at their discretion
In addition to these competitive Pokémon TCG events, retailers can get access to Pokémon Video Game Premier Events like Premier Challenges and Midseason Showdowns to host in their stores. Contact us here for more information.
Apply to make your business a Play! Pokémon Store today!
This information applies to the United States and Canada only. Eligibility criteria may vary based on geographic region. This information is subject to change at any time. Please check back regularly for updates.
