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 event organizer.
All players in good standing are welcome to participate—there are no qualifications or residency restrictions at any Special Event. Pokémon TCG players need to bring their own 60-card deck that matches the format listed below. Pokémon video game players must bring their own game, system in the Nintendo 3DS family, and a legal team. Pokémon Video Game Championship Series events will begin the season using the 2019 Ultra Series Format on the Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon games on systems in the Nintendo 3DS family. Events will transition to Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield on the Nintendo Switch system beginning on January 4, 2020.
US and Canada Special Events Schedule
| Date | Location | TCG Format |
| Jun. 19–20, 2020 | Origins Game Fair - Greater Columbus Convention Center 400 N High St. Columbus, OH 43215 | Standard |
Dates, locations, and formats subject to change. More events may be added at a later date.
Europe Special Events Schedule
| Date | Location | TCG Format |
| Nov. 2–3, 2019 | Espace Chevreul 97-109 Avenue de la Liberté 92000 Nanterre, France | Standard |
Dates, locations, and formats subject to change. More events may be added at a later date.
Oceania Special Events Schedule
| Date | Location | TCG Format |
| Dec. 7–8, 2019 | Marina Bay Sands Convention Center 10 Bayfront Ave Singapore 018956 | Standard |
Dates, locations, and formats subject to change. More events may be added at a later date.
Latin American Special Events Schedule
| Date | Location | TCG Format |
| Sep. 28–29, 2019 | Espaço Bonvenon Eventos Avenida Lix da Cunha, 103 – Vila Industrial Campinas – SP – 13070-716 Brazil* | Standard |
| Oct. 12, 2019 | Hotel Neruda Av. Pedro de Valdivia 166 Providencia, Región Metropolitana, Chile* | Standard |
| Oct. 19, 2019 | Hotel Neruda Av. Pedro de Valdivia 166 Providencia, Región Metropolitana, Chile** | N/A |
| Dec. 14, 2019 | Universidad Santo Tomas Av. los heroes de la concepcion 288 Iquique, Region de tarapaca, Chile | Standard |
| Mar. 14, 2020 | Hotel Neruda Av. Pedro de Valdivia 166 Providencia, Región Metropolitana, Chile | Standard |
*Pokémon Trading Card Game only
**Pokémon Video Game only
Dates, locations, and formats subject to change. More events may be added at a later date.
Russian Special Events Schedule
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South African Special Events Schedule
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2020 Pokémon TCG Special Events Championship Points
Best Finish Limit: 6 (Shared with Regional Championships)
Play! Points: 3
| 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 |
2020 Pokémon VG Special Events Championship Points
Best Finish Limit: 6 (Shared with Regional Championships)
Play! Points: 3
| 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 |
