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Local Pokémon TCG Tournaments

You’ve enjoyed some battles at League and are looking to have even more fun playing the Pokémon TCG. Look no further than League Challenges and League Cups—competitive tournaments that award Championship Points and foster friendly competition with your local community. You can also get a sneak peek at an upcoming expansion with local Prerelease tournaments or shake things up with alternative formats, like Gym Leader Challenge.

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Pokémon TCG League Challenge Tournaments

Pokémon TCG League Challenge tournaments are entry-level events that award a small amount of Championship Points. Test your skills here first to ease yourself into competitive play.

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Pokémon TCG League Cup Tournaments

League Cups are similar to League Challenges in scale but often have more attendees and award more Championship Points.

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Prerelease Tournaments

Pokémon Leagues often host Prerelease tournaments—fun events that allow you to collect and play with upcoming cards before the expansion hits shelves.

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Alternative Formats

The Standard format is the most common way to play the Pokémon TCG, but the community often enjoys a variety of other fun ways to play the game. Gym Leader Challenge is a popular example and is one of many listed in the Alternative Play Handbook linked below.

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Find a Local Pokémon TCG Tournament

Search out these local tournaments by using the Event Locator. Don’t worry if you don’t see any right now—more are added all the time.

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