The best Pokémon Trainers from around the world will be in Kona, Hawaii, in August to compete in the Pokémon Video Game World Championships!
The Last Chance Qualifier is a one-day event to give players who did not who did not earn an invitation to the World Championships one more opportunity to participate in the Main Event. The Last Chance Qualifier takes place on August 13th at the same location as the World Championships. Please see the World Championships FAQ for more information on the Last Chance Qualifier.
69-42 Waikoloa Beach Drive
Waikoloa, Hawaii 96738
Friday – Last Chance Qualifier
Senior Division Registration – 9:00AM-9:30AM
Junior Division Registration – 1:00PM-1:30PM
Saturday – World Championships – Preliminary Rounds
Junior and Senior Competitor Check-In – 8:45AM-9:15AM
Sunday – World Championships – Final Rounds
Top 8 Check-In – 9:30AM
- A copy of Pokémon HeartGold Version or Pokémon SoulSilver Version for the Nintendo DS™ system
- A team of legal Pokémon as per the Tournament Regulations
- A completed Team Information Sheet
- Proof of age
Check out the list of frequently asked questions regarding Pokémon Video Game World Championships.
1st Place:
- A World Championships 1st Place Trophy
- Airfare and 6-day/5-night hotel accommodations for the winner (including parent or legal guardian for players under 18) to attend the 2011 World Championships
- An invite to participate in the 2011 World Championships
- A trip for four to Tokyo, New York, or Oahu, including airfare and 6-day/5-night accommodations
- Additional Pokémon items
2nd Place:
- A World Championships 2nd Place Trophy
- Airfare and 6-day/5-night hotel accommodations for the winner (including parent or legal guardian for players under 18) to attend the 2011 World Championships
- An invite to participate in the 2011 World Championships
- Additional Pokémon items
3rd through 8th Place:
- Additional Pokémon items
