Application for the 9th Certification Exam has begun!
This is your chance to apply that Card Game knowledge and enthusiasm for the Pokémon Trading Card Game!
By passing the exam and formally receiving certification, you can participate as anOfficial Judge in Pokémon Trading Card Game tournaments, or organize Pokémon Trading Card Game events on your own as the main organizer!
Furthermore, as a player, you can use this exam as an opportunity to learn about the correct play procedures and rules.
There is no exam fee.
We await your applications!
Pokémon Trading Card Game Official Certification Exam Process
Exam Registration
Register through the designated registration form within the period.
Exam ID / Password Notification
The Exam ID and Password required for the exam will be sent to the registered email address by November 22
Exam Proper
You can only take the exam one time and only on the specified exam period.
Notification of a Pass Result
Notification of Interview Details
(for exam passers only)
We will send you the test results within 7 days after the first exam. We will notify the exam passers about the details of the online interview.
Online Interview
We will interview those who passed the first exam.
- We will be using Google Meet for the interview. Please make sure that you can use Google Meet.
Notification of Final Results
We will send you the exam results 7 days after the Interview.
Training
Those who passed the Certification exam will participate in a training program.
Signing the Agreement
After training, sign the Event Organizer agreement.
Receive the Certification Badge
After confirming the agreement, we will hand over the Certification Badge.
Start of Activities
- The second exam will be an online interview using Google Meet. If you cannot use Google Meet, please note that you will not be able to take the exam.
- The note that the time of contact may vary.
- Please make sure to set your email account to recognize mail that comes from the domain @asia.pokemon.co.jp in order to receive the Password notification email.
■ List of Prohibitions in the Official Certification Exam.
- It is strictly prohibited to leak information about the exam (such as exam questions from the first or second exam; or the trends in the questions) to a third party.
- It is also strictly prohibited to post such information on the Internet or any other place where it can be viewed by an unspecified number of people.
- If such information leakage on this exam were to be discovered, the candidate involved will fail the test regardless of the result, and the test itself may be canceled altogether. Please be careful.
Pokémon Trading Card Game Official Certification Exam.
Implementation Overview ※For the 2 tests
First Exam. (Online Exam.)
The Official Certification Exam Drill Challenge (free of charge) starts at the same time! Those who want to prepare for the exam or take a mock exam, please take part in this.
- Please choose the exam type when you register.
- You can choose to take both categories of Certification Exam.
- Information on system maintenance will be posted on the exam page.
Examination Period | November 22 to November 30 22:59 (SGT) (MYT) (PST)
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Examination Time | 60 minutes |
Examination Attempts | 1 attempt per 1 Exam ID |
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Examination Requirements |
「Pokémon Trading Card Game Official Judge」
「Pokémon Trading Card Game Event Organizer」
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Application Process and Deadline | Please use the registration form below to select the tests you wish to take and register.
Registration Deadline: November 7 to November 18 22:59 (SGT) (MYT) (PST) Registration Form |
Capacity | Official Judge / Event Organizer
300 people from all regions combined
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Exam Format / Exam Content |
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Notes |
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Online availability |
Windows: Windows 8.1 + IE 11 Windows 10 + IE 11 Mac: MacOS X 10.11以上 + safari Screen resolution 1024 x 768 pixels or higher javascript must be enabled Cookies must be enabled |
About the Password notification email |
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Others | Your personal information collected during the examination process, such as test applications, will be handled in accordance with the privacy policy set by Pokémon Inc. You can check the contents of our Privacy Policy here。 |
Contact us | Inquiry Form |
Second Exam
Date and Time | Those who have passed the first exam will be contacted separately by email. |
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Examination Time | Around 40 minutes |
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Examination requirements | Those who passed the first exam |
Exam Format | Interview-type exam via Google Meet (group)
We will ask about your goals for the activities after each certification, spreading the word about how to play, your desire to be a judge, and yourself. To take the test, please check the requirements for「Google Meet」。 |
Notes | If you are unable to take the exam due to unavoidable circumstances, please contact us through the link below. |
Contact us | Inquiry Form |