The 2020 Play! Pokémon Championship Series has been suspended. More details here.
The Pokémon International Championships draw Pokémon TCG and video game players from all around the globe during the Championship Series season. These amazing events will feature high Championship Point payouts.
Top-level competition
Large Championship Point and prize payout
Current top players can earn awards for travel
No qualifications or residency restrictions for tournament entry
Awards for travel to the International Championships will be available to players worldwide based on Championship Point performance in their home rating zone (except South Africa and Russia, where awards for travel will not be distributed). In the 2020 season, awards for travel will be based on performance during specific qualification periods.
All players who have a Trainer Club account and are in good standing with the Play! Pokémon program are welcome to participate.
2020 Pokémon International Championships Events
| Region | Location | Date |
| Latin America International Championships | Centro de Eventos PRO MAGNO Avenida Professora Ida Kolb 513 – Jardim das Laranjeiras São Paulo – SP, 02518-000 | November 15–17, 2019 |
| Oceania International Championships | Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre 1 Convention Centre Pl South Wharf VIC 3006, Australia | February 21–23, 2020 |
| Europe International Championships | Estrel Berlin Congress Center Convention Hall II Sonnenallee 225 12057 Berlin, Germany | Canceled |
| North America International Championships | Greater Columbus Convention Center Halls C & D 400 North High Street Columbus, OH 43215 | June 26–28, 2020 |
Championship Points for the 2020 Pokémon TCG International Championships
| Placement | Championship Points | Kicker (# of participants) |
| 1 | 500 | 0 |
| 2 | 400 | 0 |
| 3–4 | 320 | 0 |
| 5–8 | 250 | 0 |
| 9–16 | 200 | 48 |
| 17–32 | 160 | 100 |
| 33–64 | 130 | 200 |
| 65–128 | 100 | 400 |
| 129–256 | 80 | 800 |
| 257–512 | 60 | 1600 |
Championship Point values subject to change.
Championship Points for the 2020 Pokémon VG International Championships
| Placement | Championship Points | Kicker (# of participants) |
| 1 | 500 | 0 |
| 2 | 400 | 0 |
| 3–4 | 320 | 0 |
| 5–8 | 250 | 0 |
| 9–16 | 200 | 48 |
| 17–32 | 160 | 100 |
| 33–64 | 130 | 200 |
| 65–128 | 100 | 400 |
| 129–256 | 80 | 800 |
| 257–512 | 60 | 1600 |
Championship Point values subject to change.
Awards for Travel
Players can qualify for Travel Awards to the Latin America, Oceania, and Europe International Championships based on their performance leading up to each event during the qualification periods below.
Players who qualify will receive a flat Travel Award amount prior to the event. Players are fully responsible for booking their own hotel and travel. The amount is based on the age of the recipient, their region of residence, and the region of the event. The amounts are as follows:
Travel Award Amounts (pre-tax) | ||
| Out of Region | In Region | |
| Age 18+ | $3,500.00 | $2,000.00 |
| Under Age 18 | $5,000.00 | $2,500.00 |
Pokémon TCG and video game players in each rating zone can qualify for a Travel Award by finishing in the Top 4 in their age division. Players in Russia and South Africa are not eligible for Travel Awards via this process.
Players who finish 5th–16th in the Pokémon TCG, or 5th–8th in the VGC, are eligible to earn a $1,000 Travel Stipend, paid after the event.
Qualification Periods
In the 2020 season, awards for travel to the International Championships will be based on stand-alone qualification periods.
Latin America International Championships: Awards for travel to the Latin America International Championships are based on Championship Points earned from April 29 through June 30, 2019.
Oceania International Championships: Awards for travel to the Oceania International Championships are based on Championship Points earned from July 1 through November 17, 2019.
Europe International Championships: Awards for travel to the Europe International Championships are based on Championship Points earned from November 18, 2019, through February 23, 2020.
North America International Championships: Awards for travel to the North America International Championships are based on Championship Points earned from February 24 through April 19, 2020.
(Subject to change)
Prizes
Prizes are awarded to the top players in each of three age divisions. Players must have a Pokémon Trainer Club account with a Player ID attached and must have opted in to the Play! Pokémon program in order to earn points and awards.
For the Pokémon TCG and Video Game International Championships, the format of each prize is dependent on the age of the recipient. Here are the Internationals prizes for the 2020 Play! Pokémon Championship Series season.
18 years of age and older:
Awards of $5,000 or more: choice of scholarship or cash
Awards under $5,000: cash
Under 18 years of age:
Awards of $5,000 or more: choice of scholarship or Pokémon Visa® Prepaid Card
Awards under $5,000: Pokémon Visa® Prepaid Card
Prizes and prize distribution may be subject to change.
All participants will receive 5 Play! Points and a Pokémon International Championships promo card (while supplies last), just for playing!
Prizes are based on attendance per age division. Unless otherwise specified, all prizes are paid in US dollars and subject to applicable tax withholding. Prize winners should consult a qualified tax professional regarding their tax obligations.
Pokémon TCG Internationals Prize Table
| Placement | 1–100 players | 101–200 players | 201+ players |
| 1 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| 2 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| 3–4 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $2,500 |
| 5–8 | $750 | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| 9–16 | $500 | $750 | $1,000 |
| 17–32 | $- | $500 | $750 |
| 33–64 | $- | $- | $500 |
TCG Booster Packs
1st–8th place: 216 booster packs
9th–16th place: 144 booster packs
17th–32nd place: 72 booster packs
33rd–64th place: 36 booster packs
(Booster pack awards subject to change by market)
Pokémon Video Game Internationals Prize Table
| Placement | 1–100 players | 101–200 players | 201+ players |
| 1 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| 2 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $2,500 |
| 3–4 | $750 | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| 5–8 | $500 | $750 | $1,000 |
| 9–16 | $- | $500 | $750 |
| 17–32 | $- | $- | $500 |
TCG Booster Packs
1st–4th place: 72 booster packs
5th–8th place: 36 booster packs
9th–16th place: 18 booster packs
(Booster pack awards subject to change by market)
