2010 Pokémon World Championships

Welcome to Paradise!

2010-08-13T14:25:00-07:00

The Pokémon World Championships stage has been set in the midst of the luxurious beaches, sun, and fun of Waikoloa, Hawaii! Check out the first photos here!

Video Game Players Make the Cut!

2010-08-13T18:10:00-07:00

See which Junior Division players have earned the right to compete in the World Championships!

2010 TCG Champions Have Been Crowned!

2010-08-15T19:03:00-07:00

After some fantastic Pokémon World Championships play, we have our new Pokémon TCG Champions! We reveal the Top 4 along with all of the new Champions!

VGC World Championships Finals

2010-08-15T21:45:00-07:00

The battles in the 2010 Pokémon VGC World Championships were close the entire time. At the end of some amazing Trainer battles, we have two new Pokémon VGC World Champions!

TCG Strategy Update

2010-08-14T20:45:00-07:00

So far in the Pokémon TCG World Championships there are four decks that have really found the most play. Here is a rundown of key Pokémon in these decks and the strategy behind them.

Scenes from the Opening Ceremony

2010-08-14T13:05:00-07:00

The 2010 Pokémon World Championships opening ceremony was a great way to kick off the main event and get players ready to play.

TCG Last Chance Qualifier Winners

2010-08-13T22:29:00-07:00

After six rounds of play for the Junior Division, and seven for Senior and Masters, we have a total of 32 more Pokémon TCG players qualified for the 2010 Pokémon World Championships!

The Worlds Opening Ceremony Video!

2010-08-14T17:26:00-07:00

Pokémon players wait all year to see the Pokémon World Championships opening ceremony. Check out the highlights now!

Competitor Interviews!

2010-08-14T21:51:00-07:00

Pokémon competitors had a full, but always fun day of battling. We caught up with a few of the players between matches.

Nine Senior Division Players Qualify for VGC Main Event

2010-08-13T15:02:00-07:00

See which Senior Division players have earned the right to compete in the World Championships!

The World Champions Share Their Winning Decks!

2010-07-30T15:35:00-07:00

Once the World Championships have concluded, special editions of several of the top decks will be made available.

Pokémon TCG Junior Finals

2010-08-15T22:10:00-07:00

Check out a video of the 2010 Pokémon TCG Junior Finals, including an interview with the Junior Division Pokémon TCG World Champion, Yuka Furusawa!

Video Game Championship Battles Begin!

2010-08-14T14:47:00-07:00

The move combos have been planned, the battle teams have been trained, now all that’s left to do is to battle! Check out the first look at the Pokémon VGC World Championships competition!

Get in the Game With a New C-Gear Skin!

2011-08-04T11:41:00-07:00

Celebrate the Pokémon World Championships with a special C-Gear Skin for your Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version game!

What a Worlds!

2010-09-03T08:59:00-07:00

Take a look back at the incredible 2010 Pokémon World Championships!

Scenes from the VGC Finals

2010-08-15T23:01:00-07:00

Pokémon VGC competitors took to the main stage to wage Trainer battles to earn the title of 2010 Pokémon VGC World Champion. Check out photos from the amazing final matches.

The Fun Side of Side Events

2010-08-14T18:56:00-07:00

Whenever players need a break from the action, there are tons of great side events where they can play, have fun, and even be creative!

Pokémon VGC Last Chance Qualifier

2010-08-13T19:14:00-07:00

The Junior and Senior Division Pokémon Video Game Last Chance Qualifiers are in the books and there were plenty of close battles and great victories to be seen. Take a look at some of the players who made it such a great qualifier.

The Video Game Championships Continues to Grow!

2010-07-30T15:42:00-07:00

Pokémon Video Game players from around the world are tuning up their teams for a shot at becoming World Champion.

Focus on TCG Strategy

2010-08-15T14:42:00-07:00

Finland Trainer Tomi Sjoblom reveals the strategy behind his Regigigas deck.

Welcome to the World Championships!

2010-08-02T10:35:00-07:00

Welcome to the official website for the 2010 Pokémon World Championships in Waikaloa, Hawaii. Check back frequently for updates from the competition, including photos, videos, and more!

Pokémon VIPs Autograph for Their Fans

2010-08-15T20:45:00-07:00

Some of the amazing people responsible for creating Pokémon games were on hand to sign autographs for fans. With this many Pokémon VIPs in one place, many fans lined up to meet the Pokémon legends.

Pokémon TCG Masters Finals

2010-08-16T01:15:00-07:00

The 2010 Pokémon TCG Masters Finals came down to an intense third and final match. See the Finals, along with an interview with the Masters Division Pokémon TCG World Champion, Yuta Komatsuda!

Pokémon TCG Senior Finals

2010-08-16T00:27:00-07:00

Watch the Pokémon TCG Senior Finals in action, including an interview with the 2010 Senior Division Pokémon TCG World Champion, Jacob Lesage!

TCG Standings Update!

2010-08-15T13:30:00-07:00

Pokémon TCG competitors have reached the top eight! View the official standings now!

Last Chance Qualifiers in Action!

2010-08-13T22:45:00-07:00

The excitement of the Pokémon TCG and Video Game Last Chance Qualifiers was a sight to behold. Check out the video here!

Interview with Master Trainer Devin

2010-08-14T16:40:00-07:00

Everyone who’s been to a Pokémon VGC event will recognize Devin as the friendly Judge who loves to talk to players about Pokémon strategy and is well known to be a true Pokémon battle expert.

A Special Crobat Lands at Worlds

2010-08-15T16:11:00-07:00

Pokémon video game players rushed to receive their very own Worlds exclusive, battle-ready Crobat! Maybe we’ll see this powerful Pokémon show up in competitive play next season…

VGC Standings Update!

2010-08-15T14:27:00-07:00

Pokémon VGC competitors have reached the top four! View the official standings now!

Pokémon VGC Junior Finals

2010-08-16T00:56:00-07:00

The Pokémon VGC Junior Finals were some of the most strategic matches we’ve ever seen. Check out highlights, along with an interview with Junior Division Pokémon VGC World Champion, Shota Yamamoto!

Interview with US TCG National Champion

2010-08-14T22:30:00-07:00

Pokémon TCG US Masters Division National Champion Con Le gives us his impressions of the competition so far and his Masters Division featured match against the Danish National Champion.

TCG Competition Heats Up!

2010-08-14T18:05:00-07:00

We’ve wrapped up four rounds of the 2010 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships play so far. Take a look at some of the highlights in the photo gallery!

Video Game Competitors Make the Cut!

2010-08-14T21:32:00-07:00

The top eight Pokémon Trainers in the Junior and Senior age divisions have been decided!

Standings Update!

2010-08-14T19:45:00-07:00

Competitors continue to battle at the 2010 Pokémon World Championships. View the official standings now!

Standings Update!

2010-08-15T15:21:00-07:00

The best of the best are rising to the top! View the official standings now.

Day Two Wrap Up

2010-08-14T22:50:00-07:00

We’ve determined the last of our 2010 Pokémon World Championship Finalists. Check out all the standings as day two comes to a close.

2010 Worlds Closing Ceremony

2010-08-15T23:22:00-07:00

The 2010 Pokémon World Championships closing ceremony was a sight to see as Pokémon TCG and Video Game Finalists were presented with scholarships and congratulated by Pokémon VIPs.

Look Out for Crobat at the World Championships!

2010-08-11T19:26:00-07:00

A special Pokémon will be distributed to gamers with Nintendo DS™ systems at the Pokémon World Championships.

Pokémon VGC Senior Finals

2010-08-16T01:16:00-07:00

The Pokémon VGC Senior Finals were a crowd favorite—ultimately lifting some out of their seats and onto the stage. See them and an interview with Senior Division Pokémon VGC World Champion, Ray Rizzo!

A Look Back at the 2009 World Championships

2010-07-30T15:40:00-07:00

The 2009 World Championships were filled with drama and suspense for both Pokémon TCG and video game players.

Pokémon TCG Finalist Play Begins

2010-08-15T17:35:00-07:00

The Pokémon TCG final matches are beginning now. Here are the players and who they will be competing against to become this year’s Champions.

Day One: That's a Wrap!

2010-08-13T23:00:00-07:00

The battles are coming to a close while the sun continues to shine on a great day of Pokémon competition! Here’s the lowdown all of the great excitement!

The Final Day of Competition Begins

2010-08-15T10:57:00-07:00

Welcome to the third and final day of the 2010 Pokémon World Championships. Today will be filled with fun and exciting thing to do and see, and of course some epic Pokémon battles.

HS--Undaunted Prerelease Tournament!

2010-08-15T13:08:00-07:00

Smart players know the best way to get ahead of their opponents is to play the latest cards before their competition. Check out the photo gallery as players get their first look at HS—Undaunted!

TCG World Championships Final Matches

2010-08-15T19:48:00-07:00

What an amazing Finals it was for the 2010 Pokémon TCG World Championships. Check out just a few of all the amazing highlights.

The Main Events Start Now!

2010-08-14T11:08:00-07:00

If you thought day one was exciting, you haven’t seen anything yet! Day two kicks off with an opening ceremony not to be missed.

Welcome to Worlds!

2010-08-13T19:45:00-07:00

Pokémon players and fans alike have arrived in tropical Kona, Hawaii for the Pokémon World Championships! Check out the first video here!

Masters Division LCQ Player Makes Top 4

2010-08-15T15:25:00-07:00

Masters Division Pokémon TCG competitor Frank Diaz played his way into Worlds through the LCQ. After defeating former World Champion Tsuguyoshi Yamato to make Top 8, he is now in the Top 4.

Meet the Judges: TCG Junior Division

2010-08-13T16:30:00-07:00

No one has their eyes closer to the action than a Pokémon TCG Judge. We caught up with Chris Boutcher, Junior Division Head Judge to get the inside look into deck strategy and his thoughts on this year’s play.

Pokémon TCG Players Give It Their All!

2010-08-13T15:28:00-07:00

The Pokémon TCG Last Chance Qualifier is always a sight to be seen, giving players one last shot at greatness. This qualifier is literally the last chance to earn a spot in this year’s main event!

Worlds Day One Standings Update!

2010-08-14T16:18:00-07:00

We’ve made it through the first round of competitive play. View the official standings now!

Senior Division Video Game LCQ Winners

2010-08-13T17:32:00-07:00

The play was fast and furious in the Pokémon VGC Last Chance Qualifier!

The 2010 Pokémon World Championships Are Wrapped Up!

2010-08-16T01:38:00-07:00

We’ve discovered our 2010 Pokémon Trading Card Game and Video Game World Champions, seen some awesome Pokémon battles, met new friends, and caught up with old friends.