Pokémon TCG, video game, Pokémon GO, Pokémon UNITE, and Pokkén Tournament DX competitors from around the world are competing for the title of World Champion—as well as more than $1,000,000 in prizes—at the 2022 Pokémon World Championships.
The format of the prize is dependent on the age of the recipient.
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
Award payouts to eligible players typically occur up to eight business weeks after the event concludes. Awards may be subject to tax withholdings. Consult a tax professional for advice.
Pokémon TCG World Championships Prizes
The Top-4 finishers in each Pokémon TCG age division will receive an automatic invitation to the 2023 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 VGC World Championships Prizes
The Top-4 finishers in each Pokémon VGC (Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield) age division will receive an automatic invitation to the 2023 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 VGC players will receive 72 Pokémon TCG booster packs, regardless of attendance. All participants will earn 5 Play! Points.
Finish Position | Award Value |
1st place | $10,000 |
2nd place | $7,500 |
3rd place | $5,000 |
4th place | $4,000 |
T-5th place | $3,000 |
T-7th place | $2,250 |
T-9th place | $1,500 |
T-13th place | $1,000 |
Additionally, the Top-16 Pokémon GO players will receive 72 Pokémon TCG booster packs, regardless of attendance.
Finish Position | Award Value per 5 player team |
1st place | $100,000 |
2nd place | $75,000 |
3rd place | $65,000 |
4th place | $60,000 |
5th–6th place | $45,000 |
7th–8th place | $25,000 |
9th–12th place | $10,000 |
13th–16th place | $5,000 |
Pokkén Tournament World Championships Prizes
Unless noted otherwise, Pokkén Tournament World Championship prizes are awarded in cash.
Finish Position | Award Value |
1st place | Masters: $6,000 Seniors: $3,000 Pokémon Visa® Prepaid Card |
2nd place | Masters: $4,000 Seniors: $1,500 Pokémon Visa® Prepaid Card |
3rd place | Masters: $3,000 Seniors: $500 Pokémon Visa® Prepaid Card |
4th place | $2,000 |
T-5th place | $1,500 |
T-7th place | $1,000 |
Additionally, the Top-8 Pokkén Tournament DX players will receive 72 Pokémon TCG booster packs, regardless of attendance.