Pokémon TCG League Challenge
Friday, September 29, 2023 (7:00-11:00 pm)
Pokémon TCG League Challenge tournaments offer players a chance to earn Championship Points and qualify for the World Championships!
League Challenge events are open to all players. Entry fees and special promotions for League Challenges are up to the Tournament Organizer’s discretion. Players must bring their legal 60-card deck. See the tournament listings for details on promotions and entry fees. Additional details and rules are located addendum.
Pokémon TCG League Cup Tournaments
Saturday, September 30 (4:00-11:00 pm) and Sunday, October 1, 2023 (9:00 am-6:00 pm)
Pokémon TCG League Cup tournaments are a great way for players to prepare for bigger competitions and earn Championship Points.
- Players of all skill levels welcome
- Events held throughout the year
- No qualifications or residency restrictions
Rules and Regulations:
Pokémon TCG League Challenge
League Challenge tournaments provide players with small, entry-level events on a local scale. These events are a great way to prepare you for premier events. Players in the Pokémon Trading Card Game League Challenge tournament can earn Championship Points to qualify for the World Championships in three age divisions and can work toward earning Championship Points, potentially qualifying for the World Championships!
Registration and entry fee for this League Challenge is available through the Northern National webpage.
Deck Format: Constructed – Standard
Tournament Format: Age-Modified Swiss – number of rounds will be determined by the number of entrants. Rounds will be the best 1-game matches lasting only 30 minutes plus three turns. Prize pool to be determined by player ranking after the tournament.
To expedite the registration process, have your decklist printed out from TCG Online, TCG Live, rk9.gg, or another deck-building utility.
A decklist could also be filled in by hand at Play! Pokémon List (8.5×11).
Please be familiar with the tournament rules and resources before the start of this league challenge.
Pokémon TCG League Cup Tournaments
Pokémon TCG League Cup tournaments are back in the 2023 Championship Series season. These events are a step up from League Challenge competitions, featuring an increased Championship Point payout and giving players more opportunities to test their skills to prepare for larger events.
To take part, players must have a Pokémon Trainer Club account, be in good standing with the Play! Pokémon program and comply with current COVID-19 requirements for in-store Pokémon events.
Players need to bring their legal 60-card deck. Registration for these events is handled by the local tournament organizer of a Play! Pokémon Store. An entry fee may be charged at their discretion. Like other league events, special promotions, including exclusive playmats, prize packs, or sticker sheets may be on offer. Check with your local Play! Pokémon retailer for availability and distribution. Please check the Event Locator for details about each event, including registration information.
Registration and entry fee for this League Cup is available at the Northern National webpage.
Deck Format: Constructed – Standard
Please review the TCG format rotation
Tournament Format: Age-Modified Swiss + Top Cut
Swiss rounds: The number of Swiss rounds will be determined by the number of entrants. Swiss rounds will be the best of one-game matches lasting only 30 minutes plus three turns.
Top Cut: The number of single elimination rounds will be determined by the number of entrants. Top cut rounds will be the best of three-game matches lasting only 50 minutes plus three turns.
Prize pool to be determined by player rankings after the tournament.
For faster registration, bring a printed decklist from TCG Online, TCG Live, rk9.gg, or another deck-building utility.
Decklist from TCG Online, TCG Live, rk9.gg, or another deck-building tool.
A decklist could also be filled in by hand. Play! Pokémon Deck List (8.5×11).
Please be familiar with the tournament rules and resources before the start of this league challenge.
For questions or inquiries, please contact Tournament Coordinator John Salalila at tournament@thenorthernnational.com.
Price:
Registration fees are in Canadian dollars.
Friday: $20
Saturday: $40
Sunday: $30
Weekend: $75
Pokémon TCG League Challenge
Friday, September 28, 2023
$20
The Friday 1-day ticket enables:
General access to the show from 2-8 pm
Player entry into the Pokémon TCG League Challenge between 7-11 pm
Pokémon TCG League Cup Tournaments
Saturday, September 29, 2023, one-day ticket
$40
The Saturday 1-day ticket enables:
General access to the show from 10 am-6 pm; and
Player entry to the Pokémon TCG League Cup Tournament between 4-11 pm
Pokémon TCG League Cup Tournaments
Sunday, October 1, 2023, one-day ticket
$30
The Saturday 1-day ticket enables:
General access to the show from 10 am-4 pm; and
Player entry to the Pokémon TCG League Cup Tournament between 10 am-6 pm
Pokémon TCG Triple Crown Weekend
Regular Weekend, all three days
$75
General access to the show on Friday (2-8 pm), Saturday (10 am-6 pm), and Sunday (10 am-4 pm)
Player entry into the Pokémon TCG League Challenge on Friday (7-11 pm) plus Pokémon TCG League Cup Tournaments on Saturday (4-11 pm) and Sunday (10 am-6 pm) respectively