http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2010/ Subscribe to the official RSS feed and don't miss a single update straight from Orlando, Florida. webmaster@pokemon.com (Webmaster) Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:42:27 PDT en ©2010 Pokémon/Nintendo ©2010 Pokémon. ©1995-2010 Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc. TM, ®, and character names are trademarks of Nintendo. daily 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day2/original-tcg-strategies-take-center-stage 2011-08-13T15:00:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day2/original-tcg-strategies-take-center-stage <p>Take a look at the top strategies TCG players are using here in San Diego in the Main Event.</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 Take a look at the top strategies TCG players are using here in San Diego in the Main Event.

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/gettingready/look-forward-to-playing-the-top-decks-of-2011 2011-07-29T16:15:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/gettingready/look-forward-to-playing-the-top-decks-of-2011 <p>After the World Championships have concluded, special versions of the top decks will be made available.</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 After the World Championships have concluded, special versions of the top decks will be made available.

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day1/day-1-is-in-the-books 2011-08-12T18:00:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day1/day-1-is-in-the-books <p>The Last Chance Qualifiers are over, and the fields are set for the Pokémon TCG and Video Game World Championships!</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 The Last Chance Qualifiers are over, and the fields are set for the Pokémon TCG and Video Game World Championships!

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day1/tcg-players-qualify-for-worlds 2011-08-12T17:40:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day1/tcg-players-qualify-for-worlds <p>Day 1 of the 2001 Pokémon World Championships wrapped up with the last players making it to Worlds through the Pokémon TCG Last Chance Qualifier.</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 Day 1 of the 2001 Pokémon World Championships wrapped up with the last players making it to Worlds through the Pokémon TCG Last Chance Qualifier.

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/photos/gallery/day3/vgc-top-8-play-in-action 2011-08-14T12:55:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/photos/gallery/day3/vgc-top-8-play-in-action <p>The Top 8 Pokémon video game players battled it out in hopes of moving on and then to the Finals. Check out shots of the competition!</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 The Top 8 Pokémon video game players battled it out in hopes of moving on and then to the Finals. Check out shots of the competition!

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day1/the-video-game-field-is-shaping-up 2011-08-12T15:45:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day1/the-video-game-field-is-shaping-up <p>The results are in from the Pokémon Video Game Last Chance Qualifier. Find out who made the cut!</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 The results are in from the Pokémon Video Game Last Chance Qualifier. Find out who made the cut!

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day3/pokmon-tcg-world-champions-crowned 2011-08-14T18:45:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day3/pokmon-tcg-world-champions-crowned <p>The 2011 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships are over. Find out who took home top honors in San Diego!</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 The 2011 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships are over. Find out who took home top honors in San Diego!

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day1/tcg-last-chance-qualifier-strategy-update 2011-08-12T15:35:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day1/tcg-last-chance-qualifier-strategy-update <p>The 2011 Pokémon Last Chance Qualifier proves that new strategies are popping up to counter some of the most popular and effective Nationals strategies.</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 The 2011 Pokémon Last Chance Qualifier proves that new strategies are popping up to counter some of the most popular and effective Nationals strategies.

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/day3 2011-08-14T16:35:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/day3 <p>Pokémon Video Game World Champions have emerged! <a href="/2011/standings">View the standings</a></p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 Pokémon Video Game World Champions have emerged! View the standings

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/videos/day3 2011-08-14T18:50:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/videos/day3 <p>Take a look at the exciting action between Ray Rizzo and Matteo Gini!</p> <p> </p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 Take a look at the exciting action between Ray Rizzo and Matteo Gini!

 

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/photos/gallery/day1/scenes-from-the-video-game-lcq 2011-08-12T10:12:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/photos/gallery/day1/scenes-from-the-video-game-lcq <p>Players are competing for the final seats at tomorrow’s Pokémon Video Game World Championships.</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 Players are competing for the final seats at tomorrow’s Pokémon Video Game World Championships.

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/photos/gallery/day1/tcg-action-in-the-last-chance-qualifier 2011-08-12T17:10:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/photos/gallery/day1/tcg-action-in-the-last-chance-qualifier <p>Check out the photo gallery as Pokémon TCG Last Chance Qualifier players put strategy into action.</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 Check out the photo gallery as Pokémon TCG Last Chance Qualifier players put strategy into action.

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day3/get-scrafty-in-your-game 2011-08-14T10:20:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day3/get-scrafty-in-your-game <p>The always cool Scrafty is making a special appearance at Worlds this year, and it’s brought along with it some special moves good for any Pokémon Trainer and it’s also good for battle!</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 The always cool Scrafty is making a special appearance at Worlds this year, and it’s brought along with it some special moves good for any Pokémon Trainer and it’s also good for battle!

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/gettingready/the-world-championships-are-about-to-begin 2011-07-29T16:05:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/gettingready/the-world-championships-are-about-to-begin <p>Welcome to the official 2011 Pokémon World Championships website. Check here often for news, standings, photos, and more from the event!</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 Welcome to the official 2011 Pokémon World Championships website. Check here often for news, standings, photos, and more from the event!

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/photos/gallery/day2/tcg-competition-in-action 2011-08-13T13:00:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/photos/gallery/day2/tcg-competition-in-action <p>Players put their skills to the test in the 2011 Pokémon TCG World Championships Main Event!</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 Players put their skills to the test in the 2011 Pokémon TCG World Championships Main Event!

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/photos/gallery/day3/players-get-scrafty 2011-08-14T11:00:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/photos/gallery/day3/players-get-scrafty <p>Players rushed to receive the special distribution of Scrafty. Take a look as they receive this battle ready Pokémon!</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 Players rushed to receive the special distribution of Scrafty. Take a look as they receive this battle ready Pokémon!

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day2/worlds-competitors-get-ready-to-play 2011-08-13T07:58:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day2/worlds-competitors-get-ready-to-play <p>Worlds Main Event competition officially begins today, including lots of great things to do and see. Check out all of today’s amazing events!</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 Worlds Main Event competition officially begins today, including lots of great things to do and see. Check out all of today’s amazing events!

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/photos/gallery/day2/fun-things-to-do-and-see-at-worlds 2011-08-13T16:40:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/photos/gallery/day2/fun-things-to-do-and-see-at-worlds <p>While competition is the main attraction at Worlds, there are still plenty other great things to see and do around the event.</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 While competition is the main attraction at Worlds, there are still plenty other great things to see and do around the event.

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day2/the-top-players-have-been-determined 2011-08-13T18:30:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day2/the-top-players-have-been-determined <p>The sun sets on the first day of Main Event competition at the Pokémon World Championships.</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 The sun sets on the first day of Main Event competition at the Pokémon World Championships.

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/videos/day3 2011-08-14T18:47:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/videos/day3 <p>See the decisive match between Brian Hough and Ian McLaughlin.</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 See the decisive match between Brian Hough and Ian McLaughlin.

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day3/the-2011-pokmon-vgc-world-champions 2011-08-14T18:30:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day3/the-2011-pokmon-vgc-world-champions <p>The final battles in the 2011 Pokémon Video Game World Championships were intense and all three came down to the wire. In the end, the Pokémon Trainers with the best teams and strategies clearly came out on top.</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 The final battles in the 2011 Pokémon Video Game World Championships were intense and all three came down to the wire. In the end, the Pokémon Trainers with the best teams and strategies clearly came out on top.

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day3/champions-will-be-crowned 2011-08-14T08:00:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day3/champions-will-be-crowned <p>Today is the final day of the 2011 Pokémon World Championships, but the fun isn’t over yet. Check out all of the goings on for today, including where you can meet Pokémon VIPs and receive the special Pokémon distribution Scrafty in your game.</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 Today is the final day of the 2011 Pokémon World Championships, but the fun isn’t over yet. Check out all of the goings on for today, including where you can meet Pokémon VIPs and receive the special Pokémon distribution Scrafty in your game.

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day2/top-8-vgc-players 2011-08-13T17:00:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day2/top-8-vgc-players <p>The results are in from the Pokémon Video Game Main Event. Find out who made the Top 8!</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 The results are in from the Pokémon Video Game Main Event. Find out who made the Top 8!

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day1/father-and-son-go-head-to-head-in-lcq 2011-08-12T17:30:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day1/father-and-son-go-head-to-head-in-lcq <p>Pokémon TCG players John and Nick Chimento ended up playing each other in later rounds of the Pokémon TCG Last Chance Qualifier. We caught up with them shortly after Nick eliminated his father, John, who had no hard feelings.</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 Pokémon TCG players John and Nick Chimento ended up playing each other in later rounds of the Pokémon TCG Last Chance Qualifier. We caught up with them shortly after Nick eliminated his father, John, who had no hard feelings.

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day2/top-16-tcg-players 2011-08-13T18:15:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day2/top-16-tcg-players <p>The Pokémon Trading Card Game Main Event results are in. Find out who made it to the Top 16!</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 The Pokémon Trading Card Game Main Event results are in. Find out who made it to the Top 16!

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/photos/gallery/day3/pokmon-trainers-rise-to-the-top 2011-08-14T17:30:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/photos/gallery/day3/pokmon-trainers-rise-to-the-top <p>See photos of 2011 Masters Champion Ray Rizzo and other players from the Pokémon Video Game World Championships.</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 See photos of 2011 Masters Champion Ray Rizzo and other players from the Pokémon Video Game World Championships.

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day3/a-first-look-at-the-new-expansion 2011-08-14T08:30:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day3/a-first-look-at-the-new-expansion <p>Players will get their first look at the much anticipated Pokémon TCG release.</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 Players will get their first look at the much anticipated Pokémon TCG release.

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day1/a-survey-of-video-game-strategy 2011-08-12T13:14:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day1/a-survey-of-video-game-strategy <p>Who’s playing which Pokémon at the 2011 Pokémon Video Game Championships?</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 Who’s playing which Pokémon at the 2011 Pokémon Video Game Championships?

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day1/welcome-to-the-2011-pokmon-world-championships 2011-08-12T07:58:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day1/welcome-to-the-2011-pokmon-world-championships <p>Players are arriving by the minute, and the fun is just getting started! Here are some of the upcoming highlights of today’s action!</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 Players are arriving by the minute, and the fun is just getting started! Here are some of the upcoming highlights of today’s action!

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/videos/day3 2011-08-14T18:48:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/videos/day3 <p>Kamran Jahadi and Sejun Park duke it out on stage in the Senior Division Finals!</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 Kamran Jahadi and Sejun Park duke it out on stage in the Senior Division Finals!

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/photos/gallery/day3/meeting-the-pokmon-vips 2011-08-14T13:40:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/photos/gallery/day3/meeting-the-pokmon-vips <p>Fans line up to meet and get autographs from Pokémon creators Tsunekazu Ishihara, Junichi Masuda, and Shigeki Morimoto!</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 Fans line up to meet and get autographs from Pokémon creators Tsunekazu Ishihara, Junichi Masuda, and Shigeki Morimoto!

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day1/2009-world-champion-qualifies-for-worlds 2011-08-12T11:30:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day1/2009-world-champion-qualifies-for-worlds <p>Jeremiah Fan is no stranger to Worlds competition—he won the whole thing back in 2009. We caught up with him as he qualified for the Main Event via the video game Last Chance Qualifier.</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 Jeremiah Fan is no stranger to Worlds competition—he won the whole thing back in 2009. We caught up with him as he qualified for the Main Event via the video game Last Chance Qualifier.

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/photos/gallery/day3/the-tcg-top-16-in-action 2011-08-14T10:59:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/photos/gallery/day3/the-tcg-top-16-in-action <p>Pokémon TCG Top 16 play was a sight to see as players strived to make it into the elite Top 8. Check out scenes from the competitive action in our photo gallery!</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 Pokémon TCG Top 16 play was a sight to see as players strived to make it into the elite Top 8. Check out scenes from the competitive action in our photo gallery!

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/gettingready/get-in-the-game-with-a-new-c-gear-skin 2011-08-14T18:59:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/gettingready/get-in-the-game-with-a-new-c-gear-skin <p>Celebrate the Pokémon World Championships with a special C-Gear Skin for your <em>Pokémon Black Version</em> or <em>Pokémon White Version</em> game!</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 Celebrate the Pokémon World Championships with a special C-Gear Skin for your Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version game!

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day1/the-return-of-a-2010-vgc-world-champion 2011-08-12T12:30:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day1/the-return-of-a-2010-vgc-world-champion <p>2010 Senior Division World Champion Ray Rizzo gives us some insight into returning to Worlds to defend his title and what it’s like being best in the World.</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 2010 Senior Division World Champion Ray Rizzo gives us some insight into returning to Worlds to defend his title and what it’s like being best in the World.

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/photos/gallery/day3/pokmon-tcg-finals-action 2011-08-14T17:20:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/photos/gallery/day3/pokmon-tcg-finals-action <p>Take a look at scenes from the intense final round of the Pokémon TCG World Championships.</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 Take a look at scenes from the intense final round of the Pokémon TCG World Championships.

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/day2 2011-08-13T16:45:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/day2 <p>Which competitors are rising to the top? <a href="http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/standings">View the standings now.</a></p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 Which competitors are rising to the top? View the standings now.

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day3/congratulations-to-our-world-champions 2011-08-14T19:00:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day3/congratulations-to-our-world-champions <p>It was an amazing weekend of Pokémon battles for all!</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 It was an amazing weekend of Pokémon battles for all!

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/videos/day3 2011-08-18T14:28:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/videos/day3 <p>Get a glimpse at some of the action from the 2011 Pokémon World Championships in San Diego!</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 Get a glimpse at some of the action from the 2011 Pokémon World Championships in San Diego!

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/videos/day2 2011-08-13T08:32:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/videos/day2 <p>Players were treated to an awesome video as the Opening Ceremony got underway. If you couldn’t be there yourself, we’ve got it for you here so you can see it right now!</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 Players were treated to an awesome video as the Opening Ceremony got underway. If you couldn’t be there yourself, we’ve got it for you here so you can see it right now!

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/day3 2011-08-14T15:40:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/day3 <p>Pokémon TCG World Champions have been crowned! <a href="/2011/standings">View the standings</a></p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 Pokémon TCG World Champions have been crowned! View the standings

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day2/vgc-strategies-shape-up 2011-08-13T15:45:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/updates/article/day2/vgc-strategies-shape-up <p>What teams players are bringing to the VGC Main Event are showing strong trends. Check out what teams we saw work well.</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 What teams players are bringing to the VGC Main Event are showing strong trends. Check out what teams we saw work well.

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/photos/gallery/day2/pokmon-vgc-players-battle-it-out 2011-08-13T12:00:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/photos/gallery/day2/pokmon-vgc-players-battle-it-out <p>Pokémon battles are never better than the ones at the Pokémon VGC World Championships!</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 Pokémon battles are never better than the ones at the Pokémon VGC World Championships!

]]> http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/photos/gallery/day2/the-opening-ceremony-rocks-the-house 2011-08-13T10:00:00-07:00 http://www.pokemonworldchampionships.com/2011/photos/gallery/day2/the-opening-ceremony-rocks-the-house <p>This year’s Opening Ceremony was an amazing show to see filled with many surprises for Pokémon fans and competitors. Check out photos of the most amazing highlights!</p> Pokémon World Championships 2011 This year’s Opening Ceremony was an amazing show to see filled with many surprises for Pokémon fans and competitors. Check out photos of the most amazing highlights!

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