Pokémon TCG, video game, and Pokkén Tournament DX competitors from around the world are competing for the title of World Champion, as well as more than $500,000 in prizes, at the 2018 Pokémon World Championships.
The format of the prize is dependent on the age of the recipient.
18 years of age and older:
1st–8th place: Choice of scholarship or cash
Top finishers in 9th place or lower: Cash
Under 18 years of age:
1st–8th place: Choice of scholarship or travel certificate
Top finishers in 9th place or lower: Travel certificate
Pokémon TCG World Championships Prizes
The top 4 finishers in each Pokémon TCG age division will receive an automatic invitation to the 2019 Pokémon World Championships.
| Finish Position | Award Value |
| 1st place | $25,000 |
| 2nd place | $15,000 |
| 3rd–4th place | $7,500 |
| 5th–8th place | $5,000 |
| 9th–16th place | $2,500 |
| 17th–32nd place | $1,500 |
Additionally, the top 32 Pokémon TCG players will receive 72 Pokémon TCG booster packs, regardless of attendance. All participants will earn 5 Play! Points.
Pokémon Video Game World Championships Prizes
The top 4 finishers in each Pokémon video game age division will receive an automatic invitation to the 2019 Pokémon World Championships.
| Finish Position | Award Value |
| 1st place | $10,000 |
| 2nd place | $7,500 |
| 3rd–4th place | $5,000 |
| 5th–8th place | $3,000 |
| 9th–16th place | $1,500 |
Additionally, the top 16 Pokémon video game players will receive 72 Pokémon TCG booster packs, regardless of attendance. All participants will earn 5 Play! Points.
Pokkén Tournament World Championships Prizes
Unless noted otherwise, Pokkén Tournament World Championship prizes are awarded as cash.
Masters Division
1st place: $6,000
2nd place: $4,000
3rd place: $3,000
4th place: $2,000
5th place tie: $1,500 each
7th place tie: $1,000 each
Senior Division
1st place: $3,000 Pokémon Visa® Prepaid Card
2nd place: $1,500 Pokémon Visa® Prepaid Card
3rd place: $500 Pokémon Visa® Prepaid Card
