Welcome to the PokeMaster 2025 - January League Challenge!
This is the first official tournament of the PokeMaster League for 2025, integrating the Pokémon TCG League Challenge, where participants can earn Championship Points (CP) that count toward invitations to high-level competitive events like Regionals and Worlds. Let’s dive into how this event works and what’s in store for you today.
Tournament Format
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Event Type: Swiss Rounds (no top cut).
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Game Format: Standard Format as per Pokémon TCG rules.
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Championship Points (CP): Awarded based on participation and placement.
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Prizes: Pokémon TCG Prize Packs and exclusive promo cards.
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2 Prize Packs per participant.
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1st Place: 4 Prize Packs + 1 Promo Card (winner’s choice).
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2nd Place: 3 Prize Packs + 1 Promo Card.
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3rd Place: 2 Prize Packs + 1 Promo Card.
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How Championship Points Are Distributed
2025 Championship Points: League Challenge
| Placement | Kicker (# of players) | Championship Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 15 |
| 2 | 4 | 12 |
| 3–4 | 8 | 10 |
| 5–8 | 17 | 8 |
| 9–16 | 33 | 6 |
| 17–32 | 65 | 4 |
| 33–64 | 129 | 3 |
Championship Point values are subject to change.
PokePoints and PokeMaster Finals
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Winners Qualification: The top 3 players (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place) of each League Challenge will automatically qualify for the PokeMaster Finals in December 2025.
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PokePoints System: Players who do not place in the top 3 will earn PokePoints based on their participation and performance. The top 16 players with the highest PokePoints at the end of the year will also qualify for the Finals.
PokePoints Distribution Based on Player Count
| Player Count | 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place | 4th Place | 5th-8th Place | 9th-16th Place |
| 8 Players | 15 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
| 24 Players | 30 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 |
| 48 Players | 50 | 40 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 10 |
Tournament Schedule
8 Players Scenario
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Rounds: 3 Rounds
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Duration: Each round is 45 minutes + 5 minutes overtime.
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Total Duration: ~3 hours (including breaks and activities).
| Time | Activity |
| 12:00 PM | Registration Opens |
| 12:30 PM | Round 1 (12:30 PM - 1:20 PM) |
| 1:20 PM | The Vault: PokéTrivia (1:20 PM - 1:25 PM) |
| 1:30 PM | Round 2 (1:30 PM - 2:20 PM) |
| 2:20 PM | 10-Minute Break |
| 2:30 PM | Round 3 (2:30 PM - 3:20 PM) |
| 3:20 PM | The Vault: PokéTrivia (3:20 PM - 3:25 PM) |
| 3:30 PM | Awards & Closing Ceremony |
24 Players Scenario
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Rounds: 5 Rounds
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Duration: Each round is 45 minutes + 5 minutes overtime.
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Total Duration: ~5 hours (including breaks and activities).
| Time | Activity |
| 12:00 PM | Registration Opens |
| 12:30 PM | Round 1 (12:30 PM - 1:20 PM) |
| 1:20 PM | Round 2 (1:20 PM - 2:10 PM) |
| 2:10 PM | The Vault: PokéTrivia (2:10 PM - 2:15 PM) |
| 2:20 PM | Round 3 (2:20 PM - 3:10 PM) |
| 3:10 PM | 10-Minute Break |
| 3:20 PM | Round 4 (3:20 PM - 4:10 PM) |
| 4:10 PM | Round 5 (4:10 PM - 5:00 PM) |
| 5:00 PM | The Vault: PokéTrivia (5:00 PM - 5:05 PM) |
| 5:10 PM | Awards & Closing Ceremony |
48 Players Scenario
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Rounds: 6 Rounds
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Duration: Each round is 45 minutes + 5 minutes overtime.
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Total Duration: ~6.5 hours (including breaks and activities).
| Time | Activity |
| 12:00 PM | Registration Opens |
| 12:30 PM | Round 1 (12:30 PM - 1:20 PM) |
| 1:20 PM | Round 2 (1:20 PM - 2:10 PM) |
| 2:10 PM | The Vault: PokéTrivia (2:10 PM - 2:15 PM) |
| 2:20 PM | Round 3 (2:20 PM - 3:10 PM) |
| 3:10 PM | 10-Minute Break |
| 3:20 PM | Round 4 (3:20 PM - 4:10 PM) |
| 4:10 PM | Round 5 (4:10 PM - 5:00 PM) |
| 5:00 PM | Round 6 (5:00 PM - 5:50 PM) |
| 5:50 PM | The Vault: PokéTrivia (5:50 PM - 5:55 PM) |
| 6:00 PM | Awards & Closing Ceremony |
What is PokeMaster?
PokeMaster is a thrilling tournament series aimed at enhancing the local Pokémon TCG community. Players of all skill levels are welcome to:
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Test their skills.
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Earn Championship Points.
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Accumulate PokePoints to qualify for the Finals.
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Have fun with unique activities like The Vault: PokéTrivia.
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Build friendships within the community.
What’s Next?
Coming this May, we’re introducing a brand-new tournament, PokeMaster: Gym Challenge, where trainers will face unique challenges to earn exclusive Gym Badges. Stay tuned for more details!
Thank you for being part of the PokeMaster League’s first event! Let’s make this an unforgettable experience for all participants. May the best Trainer win!
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