Event

Pokémon Trading Card Game Regional League coming on December 17

Dates December 17 2023
Location Kowloon Bay International Trade & Exhibition – Rotunda 2
1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon
Entry Fee Free
League Category Open League
*We recommend that players under the age of 18 be accompanied by a guardian on the day of the event.
Underage participants must carry on them the agreement form here, duly filled by a legal guardian.
Regulations Standard Format
60 cards Deck with 6 Prize cards
About Championships Points The CSP table referenced will vary depending on the number of participants in the tournament.

The CSP will be assigned according to the actual number of participants after the tournament ends. It might take several days before showing up on players’ MY Page.
For more details, click here.
Capacity up to 54 players
How to participate Pre Registration is required through the Trainers Website.
  • Click here for registration page. The page opens on November 16.
  • If the number of applications exceeds capacity, the lottery will choose participants.
  • Click here for details on how to enter.

We will accept walk-in registration on a first-come-first-served basis if space is available after pre-registration ends. Pre-registering participants will be a priority.

Please cancel your registered slot in advance through My Page on the Trainers Web if you wish to cancel.

Conditions for Participation
  • You must show proof that you are a resident of Hong Kong.
  • You must know the rules of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
Registration Period Registration Start: November 16
Registration Close: December 3
Registration Results After pre-registration closes, please check your My Page space to see if you’ve been selected.
Available Cards to be used Pokémon Trading Card Game English version only (multilingual language cards are prohibited)

Pokémon TCG Banned Card List
Deck List Submission
  • Players whose participation has been confirmed are required to submit their deck list through the My Page space on the Trainers Website by December 15.

  • Any lists not submitted on time may result in a Round 1 loss.
  • Penalties might be issued if the deck you use during the tournament doesn’t exactly match the submitted list.
Items to bring
  • Tournament-legal deck
  • Identification ID
  • Coin
  • Damage Counters
  • Markers (Poison Marker, Burn Marker, VSTAR Marker)
  • Spare sleeves

No rental equipment will be available at the venue on the day of the event.

Important Information
  • In order to participate, you will need to create an account on the Trainers Website for your region and get a Player ID.
  • Only one application per person.
  • If you enter both the Traditional Chinese and English tournaments, you will be disqualified in both.
  • Any decklists not submitted by December 15 may result in a Round 1 loss.
  • Fraudulent behavior, creating multiple accounts to apply more than once, could incur a penalty of up to a suspension from all upcoming events.

Regarding players showing up late for Round 1 specifically, they may rejoin the tournament from Round 2 on the condition that they complete the necessary procedures at the Judge Station before the end of Round 1.

Open 【QUALIFIER】
Receptions 11:30 AM
Player Briefing: 12:15 PM
Qualifiers Start: 12:30 PM
Announcement of Standings for Top Cut: 5:20 PM
*Depending on the Qualifier time, the announcement starts earlier than scheduled.

【TOP CUT】
Player Briefing: 6:00 PM
Top Cut Start: 6:10 PM
Awards Ceremony: 8:40 PM
*The Award Ceremony may start earlier than scheduled.

【Qualifiers】

Structure Swiss round, Best-of-One (Bo1)
The Top 16 players in the final Qualifiers rankings will advance into the Top Cut.
Number of Rounds Up to 7 rounds
Match Duration 25 minutes
Swapping Cards Players cannot swap cards in their deck between rounds.
Match Resolution Rules on Match Resolution for Bo1 match
Rankings Win: 3 match points, Loss: 0 match points. A Draw counts as a Loss for both players.
Players with the same number of match points will have their rankings decided with an additional calculation method.

【Top Cut】

Structure Single Elimination, Best-of-One (Bo1)
Match Duration 25 minutes
Swapping cards Players cannot swap cards in their deck
Match Resolution Rules on Match Resolution for Bo1 match

*Regarding players showing up late for Round 1 specifically, they may rejoin the tournament from Round 2 on the condition that they complete the necessary procedures at the Judge Station before the end of Round 1.

Ranking Prize
Participation Prize Promo card stamped with the Event logo
*For players who have played at least 3 Rounds
Winner Prize Promo card stamped with the Season logo
*Player who gets over 5 wins
Champion Promo card stamped with the Event logo
Playmat and 54 Packs Pokémon TCG Boosters
Trophy
2nd Place Promo card stamped with the Event logo
Playmat and 54 Packs Pokémon TCG Boosters
Trophy
3rd and 4th Place Promo card stamped with the Event logo
Playmat and 36 Packs Pokémon TCG Boosters
Trophy
5th to 8th Place Playmat and 18 Packs Pokémon TCG Boosters
9th to 16th Playmat and 9 Packs Pokémon TCG Boosters

Other Requests to All Participants

Tardiness First Qualification Round

Players who have not completed all steps required for participation within the designated check-in time will get an automatic loss for the first round of the event and won’t get to play in the event.
If such a player wishes to rejoin the event and start playing from Round 2, they must complete the necessary procedures at the Event Management main desk before the end of the first round.

Second Round Onwards

From Round 2 onwards, if a player is not seated at their designated table and able to start playing when the round starts, they will be considered as having lost that Round and will not be able to keep playing in the tournament.

During and between matches Participants are required to check all of the following rules:
Please follow instructions from staff members and sit at your designated table. Tables will be sufficiently spaced from each other.

Players are prohibited from bringing the following items to the play table:
Food or beverages (drinking in reasonable amounts for rehydration is however allowed and encouraged).

No notes taking are allowed in the tournament

Submitting match results
A staff member will come to retrieve the match slip.
Please remain seated after the match is over.
COVID-19 Policy We kindly ask participants to wear a mask during the event.
Hand disinfectant will be made available for all. Please make sure to disinfect your hands regularly.

Please refrain from entering the venue if any of the following applies to you:
  • People with a fever (of 37.2°C or higher)
  • People with symptoms such as a sore throat, headache, joint pain, breathing difficulties, coughing, diarrhea, conjunctivitis, and loss of smell or taste.
  • We also ask that the elderly and those with chronic illnesses, who are more at risk of severe symptoms, exercise the utmost caution when considering attending the event.
  • People who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days.
  • People waiting for the results of a PCR test or antigen test for COVID-19

News

Scarlet & Violet—Surging Sparks, arriving on November 8
Product
Pokémon Play Lab Tournament Vol. 1
Product
Errata for Minior (Scarlet & Violet—Paradox Rift) and Venusaur & Snivy-GX (Sun & Moon—Cosmic Eclipse) in the Pokémon TCG
Other
Application for the 9th Certification Exam has begun!
Other
Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Surging Sparks New Expansion Battle is coming this November 2024
Event
Build & Battle Box Pre-Release Event
Event
2024 Pokémon TCG Academia: Fairview Open
Event
Pokémon TCG Academia: Bootcamp & Intercollege Cup
Event
Regarding the use of English cards in events in Hong Kong and Macau from October 1st, 2024 onwards
Other
Registration is open for the Premier Ball League TCG Division! 【2024-25 Pokémon Asia Championship Series 】
Event
Registration is open for the Premier Ball League TCG Division! 【2024-25 Pokémon Asia Championship Series 】
Event
7-Eleven Promo Card
Get a FREE Pokémon 7-Eleven Promo Card at 7-Cafe !
Campaign
Scarlet & Violet—Stellar Crown, arriving on September 7
Product
Update to the Trainers Website Terms of Use
Other
Pokémon TCG Promo Card Present Campaign at 7-Eleven
Campaign
2024 Pokémon TCG Academia: Roadshow
Event
Pokémon TCG Buddy Up: Share the joy of the Pokémon TCG!
Campaign
7-Eleven Promo Card
Get a FREE Pokémon 7-Eleven Promo Card at select 7-Eleven stores
Campaign
Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Stellar Crown New Expansion Battle is coming this September 2024
Event
Get ready for the 2024-25 Pokémon Asia Championship Series!
Event
Request to correct user information and/or register a new account where required
Other
Request to correct user information and/or register a new account where required
Other
Request to correct user information and/or register a new account where required
Other
Build & Battle Box Pre-Release Event
Event
Pikachu Promo Campaign
Play in a Gym Event and get a Pikachu Promo Card!
Campaign