Event
Pokémon Championships 2022-23 Malaysia
Trading Card Game Event Outline
Trading Card Game Event Outline
The long-awaited Pokémon Championships 2022-23 Malaysia will be held this 10 and 11 June 2023. Are you ready to become the Champion?
Championship points will be awarded to the top finishers in the tournament. Depending on the total number of points earned, you can earn the spot for the Pokémon World Championships.
Requests to all participants
Note-taking & Internet-connected devices
As an anti-cheating measure in all Pokémon Trading Card Game official events in Asia, during matches players are not allowed to take notes or use devices that can connect to the internet. Players are also asked not to place on the tables any items not required for play.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in creating a fair and pleasant play environment for everyone.
Tardiness
- Players who have not checked in by the end of Round 1 will not be able to participate in the rest of the tournament.
- Note that players who check in late, but before the end of Round 1, might still be denied participation depending on the state of the tournament (number of participants, etc.)
- If a player is not seated at their table when a round starts, they will be considered as having lost the match.
※ In that case, if by the end of that round that player has not expressed their intent to keep playing, they will be considered as having dropped from the event.
Event Details
| Dates | 10-11 June 2023 |
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| Location |
Da Men Mall 1, Persiaran Kewajipan, Usj 1, 47600 Subang Jaya, Selangor |
| Entry Fee | Free |
| League Category | Open League |
| 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 |
Participation
| Capacity | up to 300 players |
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| How to participate | Pre Registration is required through the Trainers Website.
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 |
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| Registration Period | Registration Start : 28 April 2023
Registration Close : 3 June 2023 |
| 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: Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved is not allowed. Pokémon TCG Banned Card List |
| Deck List Submission |
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| Items to bring |
No rental equipment will be available at the venue on the day of the event. |
| Important Information |
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Schedule
【Day 1, Saturday 10 June 2023】
| Check-in | From 10:00 AM
Player Briefing start 11:30 AM |
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| Qualifiers Start | 12:00 AM |
| Announcement of Standings for Day 2 Top Cut | 07:00 PM
Depending on the Qualifier time, the announcement starts earlier than scheduled. |
【Day 2, Sunday 11 June 2023】
| Players Preparation | From 10:30 AM
Player Briefing starts at 11:30 AM. |
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| Top Cut Start | 12:15 AM |
| Awards Ceremony | 7:15 PM
The Award Ceremony may start earlier than scheduled. |
Tournament Structure
【Qualifiers】
| Structure | Swiss rounds, Best-of-One (Bo1)
The Top 16 players in the final Qualifiers rankings will advance into the Top Cut. |
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| Number of Rounds | Up to 8 rounds |
| Match Duration | 25 minutes |
| Swapping Cards | Players cannot swap cards in their deck between rounds. |
| Match Resolution | Rules on Match Resolution for Bo1 matches |
| 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-Three (Bo3) |
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| Match Duration | 75 minutes |
| Swapping cards | Players cannot swap cards in their deck |
| Match Resolution | Rules on Match Resolution for Bo3 matches |
Prize
| Champion |
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| 2nd Place |
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| 3rd and 4th Place |
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| 5th to 8th Place |
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| 9th to 16th Place |
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| 17th to 24th Place |
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| 25th to 32th Place |
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| Participation Prize |
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Live Stream
Coming Soon
Other Requests to All Participants
| Tardiness |
* If the player who was late doesn’t explicitly express their wish to continue playing in the tournament by the end of that match, they will be automatically dropped. * Participants who fail to show up on the tournament day without a valid reason may not be allowed to participate in future events. |
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| 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. Submitting match results A staff member will come to retrieve the match slip. Please remain seated after the match is over. |
| COVID-19 Policy | Please refrain from entering the venue if any of the following applies to you:
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