Author: Noah Mitchell
By Stéphane Ivanoff, Pokémon TCG News Contributor Did you know that the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) still maintains its vibrant Expanded format? Alongside the Standard format, many regional tournaments, particularly in North America, permit players to engage with an expansive card pool that dates back to the first Black & White expansion. This expansive format includes almost all cards, with a regularly updated ban list of 25 cards designed to promote diverse strategies among players. Currently, the Expanded format is still thriving, with official tournaments supported in Japan, exemplified by events like the annual Champions League held in Aichi…
The 2025 Pokémon World Championships concluded on Sunday, August 17, with competitors crowned as world champions after an intense series of matches. Participants across various platforms, including Pokémon video games, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon UNITE, battled fiercely, showcasing their skill, strategy, and occasionally, a stroke of luck. Sadly, for many in the Pokémon TCG segment, fortune was not on their side, leading to matches that strayed from skillful gameplay. During the tournament, numerous players faced significant challenges as crucial cards from their decks ended up in their Prize Cards. Prize Cards, which are drawn face-down at the start of each…
Each year, the official Pokémon World Championships draws players from around the globe for intense competition across various games, including Pokémon TCG, Pokémon Unite, Pokémon GO, and the mainline Pokémon Video Games. In recent years, this prestigious event has expanded, thanks to new game releases and a growing pool of competitors vying for cash prizes and glory. The Championships are not only a showcase for skill but also a prime venue for significant franchise announcements. Anticipation builds among Pokémon fans each year, not only for thrilling matches but also for the exciting reveals that take place during the closing ceremonies.…
T The 2025 Pokémon World Championships took place in Anaheim, California, from August 15–17, 2025. This thrilling global tournament showcased intense battles across various categories, including the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), as well as Pokémon Video Game Championships (VGC), Pokémon GO, and Pokémon UNITE. Category Junior Senior Masters # Total Players 351 353 721 1 Yuya Okita Fuguan Liao Riley McKay 2 Jose Cruz Galindo Resendiz Gabriel Fernandez Justin Newdorf 3 Haruki Okunishi Riku Nishihashi Shizuki Nakagawa 4 Cedrik Balk Joseph Bjerg Junya Tanaka In addition to individual performances, the TCG division once again highlighted the diverse talent present.…