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[[File:JasonKlaczynski.jpg|thumb|right|Jason Klaczynski after winning the 2008 World Championships]]
[[File:JasonKlaczynski.jpg|thumb|right|Jason Klaczynski after winning the 2008 World Championships]]
'''Jason Klaczynski''', born October 10, 1985, is the only player of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] to win three [[World Championships#Trading Card Game|World Championships]], first in 2006, again in 2008, and most recently in 2013. Klaczynski also won the 2000 [[Tropical Mega Battle]] in {{wp|Hawaii}}, and the 2003 Fan Appreciation Tournament, which was the final Pokémon TCG event hosted by Wizards of the Coast. In addition to playing competitively, Klaczynski is outspoken regarding ways to improve premier Pokémon TCG events, namely by advocating alternative tournament structures and match time limits.
'''Jason Klaczynski''', born October 10, 1985, is the only player of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] to win multiple [[World Championships#Trading Card Game|World Championships]], first in 2006, again in 2008, and most recently in 2013. Having played since the game's U.S. debut, Klaczynski also won the 2000 [[Tropical Mega Battle]] in {{wp|Hawaii}}, and the Fan Appreciation Tournament, held at Gen Con 2003, which was the final Pokémon TCG event hosted by Wizards of the Coast. In addition to playing competitively, Klaczynski occasionally hosts his own unique format events.


==Notable tournament performances==
==Notable tournament performances==

Revision as of 11:30, 3 May 2015

Jason Klaczynski after winning the 2008 World Championships

Jason Klaczynski, born October 10, 1985, is the only player of the Pokémon Trading Card Game to win multiple World Championships, first in 2006, again in 2008, and most recently in 2013. Having played since the game's U.S. debut, Klaczynski also won the 2000 Tropical Mega Battle in Hawaii, and the Fan Appreciation Tournament, held at Gen Con 2003, which was the final Pokémon TCG event hosted by Wizards of the Coast. In addition to playing competitively, Klaczynski occasionally hosts his own unique format events.

Notable tournament performances

Trivia

  • Klaczynski is 15-1 in World Championship Top Cut matches, his only loss in 2005 to eventual winner, Jeremy Maron.
  • Has played the TCG since it's U.S. debut in 1998
  • Favorite Pokémon: Mew
  • While performing exceedingly well at smaller tournaments and World Championships, Klaczynski has had a noticeable lack of success at the U.S. National Championships, his highest finish being Top 8 in 2004.




Pokémon World Championships
Pokémon Trading Card Game only 2004-2008; TCG and Video Games 2009-on
2004: Blaziken TechMagma SpiritRocky BeachTeam Rushdown
2005: Bright AuraDark TyranitarKing of the WestQueendom
2006: B-L-SEeveelutionsMewtrickSuns & Moons
2007: FlyveesLegendary AscentRamboltSwift Empoleon
2008: Bliss ControlEmpotechIntimidationPsychic Lock
2009: StallgonCrowned TigerQueengarLuxdrill
2010: LuxChomp of the SpiritHappy LuckPower CottonweedBoltevoir
2011: MegazoneReshiphlosionThe TruthTwinboar
2012: Pesadelo PrismTerraki-MewtwoEeltwoCMT
2013: Anguille Sous RocheAmerican GothicDarkraiUltimate Team Plasma
2014: Plasma PowerTrevgorEmerald KingCrazy Punch
2015: The Flying HammerPunches 'n' BitesHonorStoisePrimal Groudon
2016: Black DragonBebe DeckMagical SymphonyNinja Blitz
2017: Infinite ForceGolisodorIce Path FTWSamurai Sniper
2018: Victory MapDragones y SombrasGarbanetteBuzzroc
2019: Pikarom JudgeFire BoxMind BlownPerfection
2022: ADPThe Shape of MewCheryl AgainIce Rider Palkia
2023: Mew's RevengePsychic EleganceColorless LugiaLost Box Kyogre
2024:
Champions Jason KlaczynskiJun HasebeRay Rizzo


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