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, Pokémon video game, 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 for the International Championships will be available to Pokémon TCG, Pokémon video game, and Pokémon GO competitors based on Championship Point performances in their home rating zones—see below for details.
In order to participate, players must have a Pokémon Trainer Club account and be in good standing with the Play! Pokémon program.
International Championships require online registration and usually charge an entry fee, and events may sell out.
2025 International Championships Dates and Locations
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Event |
Date |
Venue |
Address |
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Nov. 15–17, 2024 |
Expo Center Norte – Pavilhão Azul |
José Bernardo Pinto Street |
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Feb. 21–23, 2025 |
ExCeL Center London |
1 Western Gateway |
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North America International Championships |
June 13–15, 2025 |
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center |
900 Convention Center Blvd |
2025 International Championships Prizes
The four finalists in each age division for the Pokémon TCG, Pokémon video games, and Pokémon GO will earn a direct invitation to the 2025 Pokémon World Championships, regardless of their Championship Point standing 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 2025 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.
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.
2025 Pokémon TCG International Championships Prizes
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Placement |
Junior & |
Masters Division |
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1 |
$7,000 |
$25,000 |
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2 |
$5,000 |
$15,000 |
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3–4 |
$3,000 |
$10,000 |
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5–8 |
$2,000 |
$7,000 |
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9–16 |
$1,000 |
$5,000 |
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17–32 |
$750 |
$3,000 |
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33–64 |
– |
$2,000 |
2025 Pokémon Video Game International Championships Prizes
|
Placement |
Junior & |
Masters Division |
|
1 |
$5,000 |
$15,000 |
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2 |
$3,000 |
$10,000 |
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3–4 |
$2,000 |
$7,000 |
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5–8 |
$1,000 |
$5,000 |
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9–16 |
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$3,000 |
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17–32 |
– |
$2,000 |
2025 Pokémon GO International Championships Prizes
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Placement |
International Championships |
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1 |
$5,000 |
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2 |
$3,000 |
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3 |
$2,000 |
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4 |
$1,500 |
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T–5 |
$1,200 |
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T–7 |
$1,000 |
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T–9 |
$800 |
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T–13 |
$600 |
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T–17 |
$500 |
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T–25 |
$400 |
2025 Pokémon Internationals Championship Points
The Championship Point payout for the Pokémon International Championships (Pokémon TCG, Pokémon video games, and Pokémon GO) is as follows:
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Placement |
Kicker (# of competitors) |
Championship Points
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1 |
0 |
500 |
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2 |
4 |
480 |
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3–4 |
8 |
420 |
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5–8 |
17 |
380 |
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9–16 |
33 |
300 |
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17–32 |
65 |
200 |
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33–64 |
129 |
150 |
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65–128 |
257 |
120 |
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129–256 |
513 |
100 |
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257–512 |
1025 |
80 |
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513–1024 |
2049 |
40 |
Notes:
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Best Finish Limit: 5, shared with Regional and Special Championships
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Championship Point values are subject to change.
2025 International Championships Travel Awards
Pokémon TCG, Pokémon video game, and Pokémon GO 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 Middle East and South Africa rating zone are not eligible for Travel Awards via this process.
New prize tiers for players provide Priority Registration for top competitors. Priority Registration was already a part of the Travel Award and Travel Stipend benefit and will be maintained for those tiers as well.
Travel Awards to International Championships are based on Championship Points earned between the following dates:
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Travel Award Event |
First Day of Qualification Period |
Last Day of Qualification Period |
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LAIC |
Day after 2024 season EUIC |
Last day of 2024 season NAIC |
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EUIC |
Day after 2024 season NAIC |
Last day of 2025 season LAIC |
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NAIC |
Day after 2025 season LAIC |
Last day of 2025 season EUIC |
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. Each player is fully responsible for booking their own hotel and travel. The award amount is based on the age of the recipient, their region of residence, and the region of the event. The amounts are as follows:
Pokémon TCG International Championships Travel Awards
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Placement |
Out of Region |
In Region |
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1–4 |
$3,500 (18+) |
$2,000 (18+) |
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$5,000 (U-18) |
$2,500 (U-18) |
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5–8 |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
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9–16 |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
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17–32 |
Priority Registration |
Priority Registration |
Pokémon Video Game International Championships Travel Awards
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Placement |
Out of Region |
In Region |
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1–4 |
$3,500 (18+) |
$2,000 (18+) |
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$5,000 (U-18) |
$2,500 (U-18) |
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5–8 |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
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9–16 |
Priority Registration |
Priority Registration |
Pokémon GO International Championships Travel Awards
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Placement |
Out of Region |
In Region |
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1–4 |
$3,500 (18+) |
$2,000 (18+) |
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$5,000 (U-18) |
$2,500 (U-18) |
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5–8 |
Priority Registration |
Priority Registration |
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9–16 |
Priority Registration |
Priority Registration |
Unless otherwise specified, all Travel Awards are paid in US dollars and are 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 Championships or 5th–8th in the Video Game Championships (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.
Booster Packs
Players will receive Pokémon TCG booster packs for competing in Pokémon TCG, Pokémon video game, and Pokémon GO Championship Events. The number of booster packs earned is based on individual placement, as well as the number of participants in an event. Prizing that is dependent on the attendance of the event is referred to as a Kicker.
We’re expanding the booster pack prize Kicker in the 2025 season for the majority of Championship Events. Here is the breakdown of booster pack prizes:
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Players per Division |
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Placement |
<33 |
33–64 |
65–128 |
129–256 |
257–512 |
513–1024 |
1025–2048 |
2049+ |
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1 |
108 |
108 |
108 |
108 |
108 |
108 |
108 |
108 |
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2 |
72 |
108 |
108 |
108 |
108 |
108 |
108 |
108 |
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3–4 |
36 |
72 |
72 |
108 |
108 |
108 |
108 |
108 |
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5–8 |
18 |
36 |
36 |
72 |
108 |
108 |
108 |
108 |
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9–16 |
9 |
18 |
36 |
36 |
72 |
72 |
72 |
108 |
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17–32 |
18 |
18 |
72 |
72 |
72 |
72 |
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33–64 |
9 |
36 |
36 |
36 |
36 |
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65–128 |
18 |
18 |
36 |
36 |
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129–256 |
9 |
18 |
18 |
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257–512 |
9 |
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