Pokémon TCG and video game competitors from around the world are competing for the title of World Champion, as well as more than $500,000 in prizes, at the 2017 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 2018 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 2018 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
See information on the Pokkén Tournament World Championships prizes.