The Pokémon International Championships draw Pokémon players from around the globe during the Championship Series season. These amazing events feature high Championship Point payouts for Pokémon TCG, Video Game Championship (VGC), and Pokémon GO players.
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Top-level competition
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Large Championship Point payout and over $500,000 in cash prizes
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No qualifications or residency restrictions for tournament entry
Travel Awards to the International Championships will be available to TCG and VGC players based on Championship Point performance in their home rating zone—see below for details.
In order to participate, players must have a Pokémon Trainer Club account, be in good standing with the Play! Pokémon program, and comply with current COVID-19 requirements for large Pokémon events.
International Championships require online registration and usually charge an entry fee, and events may sell out. Please check the Event Locator for details about each event, including information regarding registration.
2024 International Championships Dates and Locations
2024 International Championships Prizes
The two finalists in each age division for the Pokémon TCG, VGC, and Pokémon GO will earn a guaranteed invitation to the 2024 Pokémon World Championships, regardless of their Championship Point total at the end of the season. Additional prizes, including prize money and Championship Points, are awarded to the top players in each age division. 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.
The format of each prize is dependent on the age of the recipient. Here are the International Championships prizes for the 2024 Play! Pokémon Championship Series season.
18 years of age and older:
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Awards of $5,000 or more: choice of scholarship or cash
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Awards under $5,000: cash
Under 18 years of age:
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Awards of $5,000 or more: choice of scholarship or Pokémon Visa® Prepaid Card
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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! Other participation rewards may also be offered and may vary by event.
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.
2024 Pokémon TCG International Championships Prizes
|
Placement |
Junior & Senior Divisions |
Masters Division |
Booster Packs |
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1 |
$7,000 |
$25,000 |
216 |
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2 |
$5,000 |
$15,000 |
216 |
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3–4 |
$3,000 |
$10,000 |
216 |
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5–8 |
$2,000 |
$7,000 |
216 |
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9–16 |
$1,000 |
$5,000 |
144 |
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17–32 |
$750 |
$3,000 |
72 |
|
33–64 |
$- |
$2,000 |
36 |
2024 Pokémon VGC International Championships Prizes
|
Placement |
Junior & Senior Divisions |
Masters Division |
Booster Packs |
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1 |
$5,000 |
$15,000 |
72 |
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2 |
$3,000 |
$10,000 |
72 |
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3–4 |
$2,000 |
$7,000 |
72 |
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5–8 |
$1,000 |
$5,000 |
36 |
|
9–16 |
$- |
$3,000 |
18 |
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17–32 |
$- |
$2,000 |
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2024 Pokémon GO International Championships Prizes
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Placement |
Masters Division |
Booster Packs |
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1 |
$5,000 |
72 |
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2 |
$3,000 |
72 |
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3 |
$2,000 |
72 |
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4 |
$1,500 |
72 |
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T-5 |
$1,200 |
36 |
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T-7 |
$1,000 |
36 |
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T-9 |
$800 |
18 |
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T-13 |
$600 |
18 |
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T-17 |
$500 |
- |
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T-25 |
$400 |
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2024 Pokémon Internationals Championship Points
The Championship Point payout for the Pokémon International Championships (Pokémon TCG, VGC, and Pokémon GO) is as follows:
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Placement |
Championship Points |
Kicker (# of participants) |
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1 |
500 |
0 |
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2 |
400 |
0 |
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3–4 |
320 |
0 |
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5–8 |
250 |
0 |
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9–16 |
200 |
48 |
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17–32 |
160 |
80 |
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33–64 |
130 |
128 |
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65–128 |
100 |
256 |
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129–256 |
80 |
512 |
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257–512 |
60 |
1,024 |
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513–1,024 |
50 |
2,046 |
Notes:
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Best Finish Limit: No limit
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Championship Point values subject to change.
2024 International Championships Travel Awards
TCG and VGC players can qualify for Travel Awards to the International Championships based on their performance and their standing in Championship Points in their home rating zone (North America, Latin America, Europe, or Oceania) during stand-alone qualification periods. Players in the Russia rating zone and the Middle East and South Africa rating zone are not eligible for Travel Awards via this process.
Travel Awards to International Championships are based on Championship Points earned between the following dates:
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Event the Travel Award is being earned for |
First day of qualification period |
Last day of qualification period |
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LAIC |
Day after 2023 season EUIC |
Last day of 2023 season NAIC |
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EUIC |
Day after 2023 season NAIC |
Last day of 2024 season LAIC |
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NAIC |
Day after 2024 season LAIC |
Last day of 2024 season EUIC |
Pokémon TCG and VGC players in each eligible rating zone can qualify for a Travel Award by finishing in the Top 4 in their age division for Championship Points earned during these qualification periods.
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) |
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Out of Region |
In Region |
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Age 18+ |
$3,500.00 |
$2,000.00 |
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Under Age 18 |
$5,000.00 |
$2,500.00 |
Unless otherwise specified, all Travel Awards are paid in US dollars and subject to applicable tax withholding. Travel Award winners should consult a qualified tax professional regarding their tax obligations.
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 and subject to them attending and completing at least one round of play in the main event.
Subject to change.
