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A First Look at the 2012 World Championships!

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.

Pikachu and palm trees… This must be the place!

National pride is prominently on display, especially for these North American rivals.

Every competitor receives an awesome gift pack that includes a cool deck box, card binder, and a Pikachu plush, among other cool Pokémon items.

Local Pokémon fan Kiana doesn't plan on playing at Worlds this weekend, but she's eager to battle other Trainers in her amazing Togekiss outfit!

Everyone wants to win, but many Pokémon fans are just excited to be in Hawaii and having fun!

A giant floating Pikachu is the centerpiece of the ballroom where the battles take place.

Kiosks displaying the new multiplayer features of the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online give players an early look before it goes live next week.

Competitors listen to instructions prior to the start of the Pokémon TCG Last Chance Qualifier.

An entire family gets into costume, showing off Dawn, Nurse Joy, and Officer Jenny outfits!

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