Pokémon Battles:
Closer to you,
more fun for all.
“Pokémon Game On!” is an initiative to make Pokémon Battles even more fun and accessible for anyone looking for a new challenge! The joy of meeting new friends, the elation of achieving a new goal, the thrill of competitive battles. These are emotions we want everyone to get to experience.

Welcome to the New Trainer Journey: your first step into the world of the Pokémon TCG! The New Trainer Journey is an exciting new experience for all budding trainers who just started playing the Pokémon Trading Card Game, as well as for those who want to try it out for the first time!

Learn how to play Pokémon Trading Card Game in official tutorial sessions provided by Pokémon TCG GYM Shops! Clear the tutorial session to get a set of 3 cards: Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly with the Beginner’s Session mark to set off on your Pokémon Trading Card Game journey!

The Pokémon TCG Academia series aims to introduce participants to the world of Pokémon TCG gameplay, building a vibrant community, and empowering participants to become skilled players ready to take on competitive Pokémon TCG!

Join in events organized by Pokémon TCG GYM Shops―officially certified card shops for the Pokémon Trading Card Game! GYM Battles are for everyone regardless of your level of experience in Pokémon TCG.

A large-scale event to kick off the competitive series! Frequency: held only once per series • Also features many side events and fun activities for all to enjoy

Pokémon TCG Showdown has fun activities for everyone interested in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, regardless of experience. Learn how to play Pokémon TCG through tutorials, represent your favorite GYM Shop and join the TCG team battles, and many more activities that you can enjoy in this two to three days event! Stay tuned for the announcement of the next Pokémon TCG Showdown!

Small-scale tournaments for you to take on in your area! Frequency: many events throughout each season

Medium-scale tournaments held in each region's major cities. Trainers fight their way to the top spot in heated battles! Frequency: approx. 4 events per season

One final large-scale event to close the competitive series and crown the strongest player in the region! Frequency: held only once per series • Also features many side events and fun activities for all to enjoy
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