Pokémon World Championships Prizes

The Pokémon TCG and Video Game World Championships represent the pinnacle of competitive Pokémon play. Competitors from around the world are competing for the title of World Champion, as well as more than $500,000 in prizes. The format of the prize is dependent on the age of the recipient. Here are the updated Worlds prizes for the 2016 Play! Pokémon Championship Series season.

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

Finish PositionAward 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

Pokémon VG World Championships

Finish PositionAward Value
1st place$10,000
2nd place$7,500
3rd-4th place$5,000
5th-8th place$3,000
9th-16th place$1,500

Pokkén Tournament World Championships

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