List of Events

Whether you have been playing Pokémon TCG or you’re just starting out, there are events that everyone can enjoy.

Official tournaments with this mark are hosted at officially certified stores that handle Pokémon TCG. Please use Event Search and Store Search to look up eligible stores.
What is a Pokémon Trading Card Game Gym?

Pokémon Trading Card Game
Beginner’s Session

This event is perfect for those who want to try playing or want to learn how to play the Pokemon Card Game. You can learn how to play the Pokemon Card Game as you enjoy playing with event staff and other participants.

Time required: Around 30 minutes

This is for you if:

  • You want to learn how to play Pokémon TCG
  • You want to get used to playing Pokémon TCG

Participation award

1 Set of Beginner’s Session Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly Promo Cards

Novice Challenge (duration: 120 min)

Play a match using a Battle Academy.

You can play without having to make your own deck.

Learn tips to customize your deck using Booster Packs!

This is for you if:

  • You want to get used to Pokémon TCG matches
  • You want to play with people you don’t know
  • You want to learn how to make your own deck

How to Participate

  • Purchase 1 Battle Academy and 3 Booster Packs at the store hosting the event

Event Details

  • Everyone will open their Booster Packs!
  • Participants will play against each other (25 minutes x 3 matches)
  • There will be a lottery contest based on the number of wins!

Participation award

1 Present Pack with 3 Gym Promo Cards


Pokémon TCG Gym Battle (duration: 90 min)

Battle other players with your original deck.

Make some Pokémon TCG friends!

This is for you if:

  • You want to get used to Pokémon TCG matches
  • You want to play with people you don’t know and get better
  • You want to try out your own deck

How to Participate

  • Bring a 60 card deck that meets the format.
  • Contact the organizing store for details such as participation fee.

Event Details

  • 3 Swiss Draw matches x 25 minutes
  • Ranks will be decided by match performance

Participation Award

1 Present Pack with 3 Gym Promo Cards

New Expansion Battle

A Special Regulation Event held with the release of a new product. Using cards that are included in the designated product, construct a deck and take on a new world of battle!

Standard Regulation cards + 4 Pokemon cards that are included in the designated product.

This is for you if:

  • Get used to PokémonTCG matches
  • Level up by battling other players
  • Try out your own decks

How to participate

  • Bring a 60 card deck that follows the regulations
  • Contact respective stores about participation fees

Event details

  • Swiss round3 matches x 25 min
  • Rankings determined by match performance

Participation Award

1 Present Pack with 3 Gym Promo Cards

The Expanded Format Battle Day

The Expanded Battle Day

It’s a day to battle in the Expanded Format to your heart’s content.

Click here to check which cards are legal, build your deck and join.

This is for you if:

  • You want to get used to Pokémon TCG matches
  • You want to play with people you don’t know and get better
  • You want to try out your own deck

How to Participate

  • Bring a 60 card deck that meets the format.
  • Contact the organizing store for details such as participation fee.

Event Details

  • 3 Swiss Draw matches x 25 minutes
  • Ranks will be decided by match performance

Participation Award

1 Present Pack with 3 Gym Promo Cards

Build & Battle Box Pre-Release Battle

Build & Battle Box Pre-Release Battle

Discover and play the new TCG expansions up to two weeks before the set’s official release date! Construct a new deck in 30 minutes with the Build and Battle Box and test your deck building skills in a fun and casual environment!

This is for you if:

  • You wish to be the first few people to test and own the cards from a brand new expansion
  • Test out your understanding of building new decks
  • Level up by battling other players

How to Participate

Buy 1 Build & Battle Box from the store to participate

Format

  • Limited Format, 40 card Decks with 4 Prize cards
  • Matches are conducted in Best of 1 (BO1) Swiss Draw
  • Rounds are determined by number of participants

Participation Award

1 Present Pack with 3 Gym Promo Cards