2010 Pokémon World Championships

The Top 16 Pokémon TCG and Top 8 Pokémon Video Game Players

2012-08-11T21:30:00-07:00

After seven rounds of Pokémon TCG and six rounds of video game competition, we have determined the Top 16 Pokémon TCG players and Top 8 Pokémon video game players in the world.

Video Game Players Receive Flying Pikachu

2012-08-12T15:45:00-07:00

Players gathered to receive the popular Flying Pikachu to their Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version games.

Day 1 Was a Blast at the 2012 Pokémon World Championships

2012-08-10T21:30:00-07:00

The Last Chance Qualifiers are over and the field is set for the tomorrow’s start of the 2012 Pokémon World Championships!

Welcome to the 2012 Pokémon World Championships!

2012-08-10T11:00:00-07:00

What a year of Play! Pokémon competition we’ve had so far, and now, it all comes down to this!

History Is Made at This Year’s Pokémon World Championships

2012-08-20T01:15:00-07:00

This year’s 2012 Pokémon World Championships were filled with memorable battles, unbelievable matchups, and great events all weekend long.

A Decade of Excellence

2012-08-11T19:00:00-07:00

Ross Cawthon is competing in his tenth World Championships. We sit down with one of the true veterans of Pokémon Trading Card Game competitions.

Brothers and Sisters Train and Battle Together

2012-08-10T19:30:00-07:00

Brothers and sisters that practice together, win together. We talk to two sibling pairs from the Pokémon video game competition.

A C-Gear Skin to Celebrate the World Championships!

2012-08-10T09:00:00-07:00

Show your support for the competitors at Worlds with a custom C-Gear skin for your game!

Scenes from the Dragons Exalted Prerelease

2012-08-12T14:30:00-07:00

Eager Pokémon TCG fans play with the new release before it’s released in stores.

A Cool Deck Is Beating the Hawaii Heat!

2012-08-11T20:30:00-07:00

One player’s Vanilluxe deck is torching the Pokémon TCG Masters Division competition.

Let's Get Ready for the Main Event!

2012-08-11T11:30:00-07:00

The 2012 Pokémon World Championships Main Event is about to kick off in a big way. The competition starts with the Opening Ceremony, which is always not to be missed.

Check the Latest Standings!

2012-08-11T18:51:00-07:00

As Saturday's battles continue, find out how all the have competitors played on the updated standings page.

A First Look at the 2012 World Championships!

2012-08-10T14:00:00-07:00

The players have arrived here on the Big Island of Hawaii! Take a look at some of the sights from the first day of the Pokémon World Championships.

The Sun Sets on the Second Day of Competition

2012-08-11T22:00:00-07:00

Nearly 300 Pokémon TCG players and over 100 Pokémon video game players began competing today for their chance to reach tomorrow’s Top Cut. Now 16 TCG players and 8 video game players in each Division have the chance to become a World Champion!

The Pokémon and Strategies Proving Invaluable to VG Players

2012-08-11T18:00:00-07:00

We've been watching the battles progress in the 2012 Pokémon World Championships and some key strategies seem to be common across the event. Let’s take a closer look at the strategies that are being used by the best players in the world.

Get to Know Your Worlds Host--Nick McCord!

2012-08-11T14:00:00-07:00

We took a few minutes to talk to a familiar face, the 2012 Pokémon World Championships host—Nick McCord. We find out what makes him tick and discovered he truly is a Pokémon fan at heart.

Action from the Video Game World Championships!

2012-08-12T21:30:00-07:00

The Championship video game battles were breathtaking! Get a look at action from the final event!

Powerful Pokémon TCG Strategies Continue to Be Used

2012-08-10T20:30:00-07:00

Last Chance Qualifier competitors are sticking to reliable strategies in their hopes to advance to the World Championships.

International National Champions Get Ready to Battle for the Title!

2012-08-10T15:00:00-07:00

We caught up with National Champions as they registered for the Main Event to find out what got them there, and what they expect to see in the Pokémon World Championships.

The Final Day of Competition Is Here!

2012-08-12T11:00:00-07:00

At the end of the day, we’ll congratulate our 2012 Pokémon World Champions in TCG and video games. Let’s get ready for a day filled with intense battles and also lots of fun things to see and do!

Worlds Fun for Everyone!

2012-08-11T18:50:00-07:00

There's something to do for everyone who attends the World Championships. Take a look at some of the non-competition activities going on.

Closing Ceremony Video

2012-08-17T08:17:00-07:00

Watch the awesome video that was played at the 2012 Pokémon World Championships Closing Ceremony!

We Have New Pokémon TCG World Champions!

2012-08-12T21:59:00-07:00

The 2012 Pokémon TCG World Championships are in the history books, and what epic matches they were!

Worlds Video Game Championship Action Heats Up!

2012-08-11T18:15:00-07:00

Check out scenes from the Pokémon Video Game Championships Main Event!

The Opening Ceremonies Kick off Worlds!

2012-08-11T13:30:00-07:00

Players and fans were treated to amazing spectacle with the Opening Ceremonies.

Battle the Champions in the Pokémon World Tournament!

2012-08-09T02:12:00-07:00

Compete against the winners of the Pokémon Video Game World Championships in your Pokémon Black Version 2 or Pokémon White Version 2 game!

A Last Look at the World Championships!

2012-08-17T08:50:00-07:00

Watch some of the sites and sounds from Hawaii!

Fans Meet the Pokémon VIPs

2012-08-12T19:00:00-07:00

Pokémon fans lined up to meet Pokémon creators, Mr. Tsunekazu Ishihara, Mr. Junichi Masuda, and Mr. Shigeki Morimoto, who came to Worlds to sign for their many fans.

Exciting Fun in the TCG Last Chance Qualifier!

2012-08-10T17:00:00-07:00

Hundreds of players are competing for the final few spots in tomorrow's World Championships!

Scenes from the Last Chance Qualifier!

2012-08-10T19:00:00-07:00

Pokémon VGC Last Chance Qualifier competitors brought their best strategies to vie for a spot in Worlds. Check out some of these Trainers in action.

Up Close at the Pokémon TCG Finals!

2012-08-12T20:30:00-07:00

See scenes from the final battles at the Pokémon TCG World Championships!

Players Advance to the VG Finals and TCG Semi-Finals

2012-08-12T14:45:00-07:00

Visit the updated standings page to see which players are moving on to the next round!

Watch the Masters Finals Live Streaming Now!

2012-08-12T15:44:00-07:00

Watch the TCG and video game Masters Finals streaming live from Hawaii!

Introducing the 2012 Pokémon Video Game World Champions!

2012-08-12T22:00:00-07:00

The Pokémon Video Game Championship Finals displayed the great skill and strategy it takes to be a Champion.

Worlds TCG Battles Kick Off!

2012-08-11T15:00:00-07:00

View some of the early action from the Pokémon TCG World Championships in Hawaii.

Repeat World Champion, Ray Rizzo, Goes for His Third Title in a Row

2012-08-11T16:30:00-07:00

We caught up with 2010 and 2011 Pokémon Video Game World Champion, Ray Rizzo, after his first two rounds of play.

U.S. Nationals Top Players Prepare for the Main Event

2012-08-10T18:30:00-07:00

The Pokémon World Championships are a day away, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t time to make some final changes to your deck or team. We talked to a couple of the U.S. Nationals Top 3 to find out how they are preparing.

Learn From the Best with Championships Decks!

2012-08-09T01:15:00-07:00

Look for commemorative Pokémon TCG decks of top players after the World Championships have concluded.

Get Ready for the Pokémon World Championships!

2012-08-09T05:05:00-07:00

Follow all the action from Hawaii here on the official Pokémon World Championships website. We'll be posting news, standings, photos, and more throughout the weekend!