In addition to the regular events in the Championship Series schedule such as Regional and International Championships, Pokémon Special Events give Pokémon TCG and video game players more chances to earn Championship Points. Prizes are often awarded also, at the discretion of the Tournament Organizer.
Pokémon TCG players need to bring their own legal 60-card deck. Pokémon video game players must bring their own game, system in the Nintendo Switch family, and a legal team. Pokémon Video Game Championship Series events will be played on Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield for the whole 2022 season.
In order to participate, players must have a Trainer Club account; be in good standing with the Play! Pokémon program; and comply with current COVID-19 requirements for large Pokémon events.
Registration for these events is handled by the Tournament Organizer. Many Special Events require online registration, and events may sell out. Please check the Event Locator for details about each event, including information regarding registration.
US and Canada Special Events Schedule
There are currently no announced Special Events for this region. Check back later for more events in this region.
Europe Special Events Schedule
| Date | Location | Games |
| May 7–8, 2022 | Bilbao Exhibition Centre Ronda de Azkue, 1 48902 Barakaldo, Bizkaia, Spain | TCG VG |
| June 4–5, 2022 | Mediolanum Forum Via Giuseppe di Vittorio, 6 20090 Assago, Milan, Italy | TCG VG |
Dates, locations, and featured games subject to change. More events may be added at a later date.
Oceania Special Events Schedule
There are currently no announced Special Events for this region. Check back later for more events in this region.
Latin America Special Events Schedule
There are currently no announced Special Events for this region. Check back later for more events in this region.
Russia Special Events Schedule
There are currently no announced Special Events for this region. Check back later for more events in this region.
South Africa Special Events Schedule
There are currently no announced Special Events for this region. Check back later for more events in this region.
2022 Pokémon TCG Special Events Championship Points
The Championship Point payout for Pokémon TCG Special Events is as follows:
| Placement | Championship Points | Kicker (# of participants) |
| 1 | 200 | 0 |
| 2 | 160 | 0 |
| 3–4 | 130 | 0 |
| 5–8 | 100 | 0 |
| 9–16 | 80 | 48 |
| 17–32 | 60 | 100 |
| 33–64 | 50 | 200 |
| 65–128 | 40 | 400 |
| 129–256 | 30 | 800 |
Notes:
Best Finish Limit: 6 (Shared with Regional Championships)
Championship Point values subject to change.
2022 Pokémon VG Special Events Championship Points
The Championship Point payout for Pokémon VG Special Events is as follows:
| Placement | Championship Points | Kicker (# of participants) |
| 1 | 200 | 0 |
| 2 | 160 | 0 |
| 3–4 | 130 | 0 |
| 5–8 | 100 | 0 |
| 9–16 | 80 | 48 |
| 17–32 | 60 | 100 |
| 33–64 | 50 | 200 |
| 65–128 | 40 | 400 |
| 129–256 | 30 | 800 |
Notes:
Best Finish Limit: 6 (Shared with Regional Championships)
Championship Point values subject to change.
