The Pokémon UNITE Aeos Cup will take place at the 2024 Pokémon Europe International Championships. The Aeos Cup has been revamped and now features an open bracket, a $100,000 prize pool, and an invitation to the 2024 Pokémon World Championships. All participants will receive a Pokémon International Championships promo card (while supplies last) just for playing!
Players must comply with the Tournament Rules.
Tournament Format and Structure
Players will compete on Friday, April 5, and Saturday, April 6, using the 5v5 draft pick format on the Theia Sky Ruins map in Pokémon UNITE.
In the first phase, teams will battle in Swiss rounds to qualify for the group stage. These will be best-of-one matches, with five rounds of Swiss expected. The number of teams advancing to the group stage will be based on the number of invited teams in attendance. Teams who qualified through the Aeos Cup Play-Ins will be placed directly into the group stage, as will teams invited from other regional zones.
The group stage will comprise 16 teams, in four groups of four teams. The format will be double elimination. The top two from each group advance to the finals.
The Top 8 teams will battle in the finals. The format will be double elimination.
More information on format can be found on the Pokémon UNITE Championship official site.
What to Bring
When you show up at a Pokémon UNITE tournament, there are some things you must have with you:
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Pokémon UNITE downloaded for either a Nintendo Switch system or a tournament-legal mobile device with the latest game updates installed
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A fully charged Nintendo Switch system with a working USB-C port and the latest system updates installed OR a tournament-legal mobile device for competition, to be approved by tournament administration (see the Tournament Rules and check back regularly before the event for updated rules)
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A charger for your system; it is the player’s responsibility that their console remains operational throughout the tournament
Proof of age may be requested, and failure to provide proof of age may result in the player being denied participation in the tournament (at the organizer’s discretion).
Tournament organizers will inform players of additional requirements ahead of the event, including participation in content filming on Thursday, April 4.
Registration
Registration will be managed by RK9 Labs at RK9.gg and will be divided into two waves at the following times:
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Wave 1: February 22 at 7:00 p.m. GMT / 11:00 a.m. PST
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Wave 2: February 23 at 9:00 a.m. GMT / 1:00 a.m. PST
Registration for players will close on March 28 at 8:00 p.m. GMT / 1:00 p.m. PDT.
Online registration for main events is required to participate. Registration is limited by space at the event.
Registration for this event is open to all players in good standing with the Play! Pokémon program. Players must have an active Play! Pokémon account with current and accurate information. Players will be registering under a team and should select their teammates before registering.
Check-In and Badge Pickup
Badges for this event will be picked up on-site in Hall N8 (accessed via Entrance N4). Competitors must provide their name, Player ID number, and some form of identification to pick up their competitor badge. Badges may not be picked up by another person on a competitor’s behalf.
For all Pokémon UNITE players, check-in and badge pickup will be held on Thursday, April 4, from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. BST.
Prizes
Players must have a Pokémon Trainer Club account with a Player ID attached and must have opted in to the Play! Pokémon program to earn prizes.
Prizes and prize distribution may be subject to change.
Championship Points
|
Placement |
Championship Points |
|
1 |
500 |
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2 |
400 |
|
3 |
320 |
|
4 |
256 |
|
5–6 |
205 |
|
7–8 |
164 |
|
9–12 |
131 |
|
13–16 |
100 |
|
17–24 |
62 |
|
25–32 |
50 |
|
33–48 |
40 |
|
49–64 |
31 |
|
65–96 |
25 |
|
97–128 |
20 |
Cash Prizes
|
Rank |
Total Allocation |
Individual Allocation |
|
1 |
$30,000.00 |
$6,000.00 |
|
2 |
$20,000.00 |
$4,000.00 |
|
3 |
$15,000.00 |
$3,000.00 |
|
4 |
$10,000.00 |
$2,000.00 |
|
5 |
$7,500.00 |
$1,500.00 |
|
5 |
$7,500.00 |
$1,500.00 |
|
7 |
$5,000.00 |
$1,000.00 |
|
7 |
$5,000.00 |
$1,000.00 |
|
Total |
$100,000.00 |
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Prize Award Information
The format of each prize is dependent on the age of the recipient. Here are the International Championships prizes for the 2024 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 are based on attendance per age division. 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.
Additionally, in eligible markets, the Top 8 Pokémon UNITE teams will receive Pokémon TCG booster packs.
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1st–4th place: 72 booster packs
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5th–8th place: 36 booster packs
