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==Trading Card Game Championships==
==Trading Card Game Championships==
The Pokémon Trading Card Game will continue with the {{TCG|2012-13 Modified format}} introduced this year using all cards from {{TCG|Black & White}} onward.  Players were able to receive invites from outstanding performances at their country's [[Play! Pokémon#National Championships|National Championships]], the previous year's [[2012 World Championships|World Championships]], or through the number of Championship Points they obtain throughout the year.  In addition, players could win an invitation during the [[Play! Pokémon#Last Chance Qualifier|Last Chance Qualifier]] on the first day of the tournament.
The Pokémon Trading Card Game continued with the {{TCG|2012-13 Modified format}}, using all cards from {{TCG|Black & White}} onward.  Players were able to receive invites from outstanding performances at their country's [[Play! Pokémon#National Championships|National Championships]], the previous year's [[2012 World Championships|World Championships]], or through the number of Championship Points they obtained throughout the year.  In addition, players could win an invitation during the [[Play! Pokémon#Last Chance Qualifier|Last Chance Qualifier]] on the first day of the tournament.


The second day of the tournament will feature Swiss Pairings within each division.  At the end of rounds, the top players in each division will be seeded into single-elimination tournaments, with the finals being played on Sunday, to determine each division's World Champion.
The second day of the tournament featured seven Swiss Rounds for the Junior Division, the Senior and Masters Divisions playing eight.  At the end of rounds, the top players in each division were seeded into single-elimination tournaments, with the finals being played on Sunday, to determine each division's World Champion.


===Junior Division===
===Junior Division===
Shuto Itagaki, of Japan, is the defending Junior Division TCG World Champion.  Shuto is the younger brother of 2008 Junior Division TCG World Finalist and 2009 Senior Division World Champion Takuto Itagaki.  Last year, he finished with a record of 10-1, losing only to 9th place finisher Joey Ruettiger during Swiss Rounds.
Shuto Itagaki, of Japan, was the defending Junior Division TCG World Champion, however, he became eligible for the Senior Division in 2013, where he finished in 72nd place after day two.
 
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| RD4= Championship Match
 
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| RD1-score01= US
| RD1-seed02= 16
| RD1-team02= Roman Thome
| RD1-score02= US
 
| RD1-seed03= 9
| RD1-team03= Samuel Mowrey
| RD1-score03= US
| RD1-seed04= 8
| RD1-team04= Marcos Haugestad
| RD1-score04= NO
 
| RD1-seed05= 5
| RD1-team05= Yugo Sato
| RD1-score05= JP
| RD1-seed06= 12
| RD1-team06= Jackson Ford
| RD1-score06= CA
 
| RD1-seed07= 13
| RD1-team07= Robert Lau
| RD1-score07= DK
| RD1-seed08= 4
| RD1-team08= Quentin Deppe
| RD1-score08= US
 
| RD1-seed09= 3
| RD1-team09= Carson St. Denis
| RD1-score09= US
| RD1-seed10= 14
| RD1-team10= Xeius Tran
| RD1-score10= CA
 
| RD1-seed11= 11
| RD1-team11= Samuel Battis
| RD1-score11= US
| RD1-seed12= 6
| RD1-team12= Koto Nishimura
| RD1-score12= JP
 
| RD1-seed13= 7
| RD1-team13= Ondrej Kujal
| RD1-score13= CZ
| RD1-seed14= 10
| RD1-team14= Omar Ben-Gacem
| RD1-score14= GB
 
| RD1-seed15= 15
| RD1-team15= Brian Rivas
| RD1-score15= US
| RD1-seed16= 2
| RD1-team16= Alex Reger
| RD1-score16= US
 
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===Senior Division===
===Senior Division===
Chase Moloney, of Canada, is the defending Senior Division TCG World Champion.  Chase finished 10-1 in 2012, losing only to the 9th place finisher Liam Williams during Swiss Rounds.
Chase Moloney, of Canada, was the defending Senior Division TCG World Champion, however, he became eligible for the Masters Division in 2013.  At the end of rounds, Chase secured a place in the Round of 32, placing 29th.
 
{{16TeamBracket
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| RD4= Championship Match
 
| RD1-seed01= 1
| RD1-team01= Kaiwen Cabbage
| RD1-score01= AU
| RD1-seed02= 17
| RD1-team02= Hale Obernolte
| RD1-score02= US
 
| RD1-seed03= 24
| RD1-team03= Emily Cheng
| RD1-score03= US
| RD1-seed04= 25
| RD1-team04= Dario Ang
| RD1-score04= SG
 
| RD1-seed05= 28
| RD1-team05= Joey Gaffney
| RD1-score05= CA
| RD1-seed06= 12
| RD1-team06= Jan Nickel
| RD1-score06= DE
 
| RD1-seed07= 13
| RD1-team07= Jacob Howard
| RD1-score07= US
| RD1-seed08= 4
| RD1-team08= Spencer Lawson
| RD1-score08= US
 
| RD1-seed09= 3
| RD1-team09= Jeremy Gibson
| RD1-score09= US
| RD1-seed10= 19
| RD1-team10= Ian Whiton
| RD1-score10= US
 
| RD1-seed11= 11
| RD1-team11= Alexander Weber
| RD1-score11= AT
| RD1-seed12= 6
| RD1-team12= Alex Hedge
| RD1-score12= US
 
| RD1-seed13= 26
| RD1-team13= Noah Yoshida
| RD1-score13= US
| RD1-seed14= 23
| RD1-team14= Jacob Carrasco
| RD1-score14= US
 
| RD1-seed15= 18
| RD1-team15= Clement Lamberton
| RD1-score15= FR
| RD1-seed16= 2
| RD1-team16= Tomas Blei
| RD1-score16= AR
 
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===Masters Division===
===Masters Division===
Igor Costa, of Portugal, is the defending Masters Division TCG World Champion.  Igor is the first Portuguese player to be named World Champion, and only the second from Europe ({{TCG|2007 World Championships|2007, Tom Roos - Finland}}).  Igor finished in 9-2 in 2012, losing to Canadian Michael Martindale and Singaporean Xavier Chua during Swiss Rounds.
Igor Costa, of Portugal, was the defending Masters Division TCG World Champion.  Igor chose to withdraw after the final round of swiss, with a record of 2-6.
 
{{16TeamBracket
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| RD2= Quarterfinals
| RD3= Semifinals
| RD4= Championship Match
 
| RD1-seed01= 1
| RD1-team01= Takuya Yoneda
| RD1-score01= JP
| RD1-seed02= 17
| RD1-team02= Gunther Kirchhofer
| RD1-score02= AT
 
| RD1-seed03= 9
| RD1-team03= James Good
| RD1-score03= US
| RD1-seed04= 8
| RD1-team04= Gino Lombardi
| RD1-score04= US
 
| RD1-seed05= 5
| RD1-team05= Johnny Rabus
| RD1-score05= US
| RD1-seed06= 21
| RD1-team06= Joey Ho
| RD1-score06= SG
 
| RD1-seed07= 13
| RD1-team07= Simon Narode
| RD1-score07=US
| RD1-seed08= 29
| RD1-team08= Chase Moloney
| RD1-score08= CA
 
| RD1-seed09= 30
| RD1-team09= Kerwin Lee
| RD1-score09= AU
| RD1-seed10=  19
| RD1-team10= Dustin Zimmerman
| RD1-score10= US
 
| RD1-seed11= 11
| RD1-team11= Josue Palomino
| RD1-score11= MX
| RD1-seed12= 6
| RD1-team12= Rick Verwaal
| RD1-score12= NL
 
| RD1-seed13= 26
| RD1-team13= Jason Klaczynski
| RD1-score13= US
| RD1-seed14= 10
| RD1-team14= Dylan Bryan
| RD1-score14= US
 
| RD1-seed15= 15
| RD1-team15= Mike Newman
| RD1-score15= US
| RD1-seed16= 31
| RD1-team16= Jonathan Bristow
| RD1-score16= US
 
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==Video Game Championships==
==Video Game Championships==
This year, participants will be using {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}.  All matches will be conducted via [[Double Battle]]s and any Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|National Pokédex]] can be entered, with the exception of {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Lugia}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}}, {{p|Celebi}}, {{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Rayquaza}}, {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Deoxys}}, {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, {{p|Giratina}}, {{p|Phione}}, {{p|Manaphy}}, {{p|Darkrai}}, {{p| Shaymin}}, {{p|Arceus}}, {{p|Victini}}, {{p|Reshiram}}, {{p|Zekrom}}, {{p|Kyurem}}, {{p|Keldeo}}, {{p|Meloetta}} and {{p|Genesect}}.
This year, participants used {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}.  All matches were conducted via [[Double Battle]]s and any Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|National Pokédex]] can be entered, with the exception of {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Lugia}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}}, {{p|Celebi}}, {{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Rayquaza}}, {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Deoxys}}, {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, {{p|Giratina}}, {{p|Phione}}, {{p|Manaphy}}, {{p|Darkrai}}, {{p| Shaymin}}, {{p|Arceus}}, {{p|Victini}}, {{p|Reshiram}}, {{p|Zekrom}}, {{p|Kyurem}}, {{p|Keldeo}}, {{p|Meloetta}} and {{p|Genesect}}.


Similar to [[Flat Battle]] mode, Pokémon of Levels 51 and above will be temporarily reduced to Level 50, while Pokémon Level 50 and below will retain their levels. Held items may be used, but no two Pokémon from the same team may hold the same held item. Players are not allowed to change their held items after they have registered, and can only use items from within the game and those received at an official Pokémon event or promotion.  
Similar to [[Flat Battle]] mode, Pokémon of Levels 51 and above were temporarily reduced to Level 50, while Pokémon Level 50 and below would retain their levels. Held items may be used, but no two Pokémon from the same team may hold the same held item. Players are not allowed to change their held items after they have registered, and can only use items from within the game and those received at an official Pokémon event or promotion.  


Moves are restricted to those learned from the game through leveling up, breeding, TMs and HMs, from a character in the game or from an official event or promotion. {{m|Sky Drop}} and {{m|Dark Void}} are banned in this format, with Sky Drop being banned due to a [[Sky Drop glitch|glitch]].
Moves were restricted to those learned from the game through leveling up, breeding, TMs and HMs, from a character in the game or from an official event or promotion. {{m|Sky Drop}} and {{m|Dark Void}} are banned in this format, with Sky Drop being banned due to a [[Sky Drop glitch|glitch]].


In addition, the [[Wonder Launcher]] is not permitted to be used.
In addition, the [[Wonder Launcher]] was not permitted to be used.


===Junior Division===
===Junior Division===
Abram Burrows, of the United States, is the defending Junior Division VG World Champion.  Abram defeated the 2011 World Champion, fellow American Brian Hough, to claim the title with a perfect record of 9-0.
Abram Burrows, of the United States, was the defending Junior Division VG World Champion, however he became eligible for the Senior Division in 2013, where he finished in 21st place after day two.
 
{{16TeamBracket
| RD1= Round Six
| RD2= Quarterfinals
| RD3= Semifinals
| RD4= Championship Match
 
| RD2-seed01= 1
| RD2-team01= '''Brendan Zheng'''
| RD2-score01= US
| RD2-seed02= 8
| RD2-team02= Izumi Motoe
| RD2-score02= JP
 
| RD2-seed03= 5
| RD2-team03= '''Haruka Narita'''
| RD2-score03= JP
| RD2-seed04= 4
| RD2-team04= Seigo Nakamura
| RD2-score04= JP
 
| RD2-seed05= 3
| RD2-team05= '''Ryusei Yasue'''
| RD2-score05= JP
| RD2-seed06= 6
| RD2-team06= Kota Nakamura
| RD2-score06= JP
 
| RD2-seed07= 7
| RD2-team07= Melisa Akcos
| RD2-score07= DE
| RD2-seed08= 2
| RD2-team08= '''Fuko Nakamichi'''
| RD2-score08= JP
 
| RD3-seed01= 1
| RD3-team01= '''Brendan Zheng'''
| RD3-score01= US
| RD3-seed02= 5
| RD3-team02= Haruka Narita
| RD3-score02= JP
 
| RD3-seed03= 3
| RD3-team03= Ryusei Yasue
| RD3-score03= JP
| RD3-seed04= 2
| RD3-team04= '''Fuko Nakamichi'''
| RD3-score04= JP
 
| RD4-seed01= 1
| RD4-team01= Brendan Zheng
| RD4-score01= US
| RD4-seed02= 2
| RD4-team02= Fuku Nakamichi
| RD4-score02= JP
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===Senior Division===
===Senior Division===
Toler Webb, of the United States, is the defending Senior Division VG World Champion. Toler finished 9-2 in 2012, only losing to German Cora Moser and Japanese quarterfinalist Santa Ito during Swiss Rounds.
Toler Webb, of the United States, was the defending Senior Division VG World Champion, however he became eligible for the Masters Division in 2013, where he finished in 12th place after day two.
 
{{16TeamBracket
| RD1= Round Six
| RD2= Quarterfinals
| RD3= Semifinals
| RD4= Championship Match
 
| RD2-seed01= 1
| RD2-team01= '''Cameron Swan'''
| RD2-score01= US
| RD2-seed02= 8
| RD2-team02= Paul Chua
| RD2-score02= US
 
| RD2-seed03= 5
| RD2-team03= '''Hayden McTavish'''
| RD2-score03= US
| RD2-seed04= 4
| RD2-team04= Mark Mcquillan
| RD2-score04= GB
 
| RD2-seed05= 3
| RD2-team05= '''Ben Hickey'''
| RD2-score05= US
| RD2-seed06= 6
| RD2-team06= Alejandro Gomez
| RD2-score06= ES
 
| RD2-seed07= 7
| RD2-team07= '''Brian Hough'''
| RD2-score07= US
| RD2-seed08= 2
| RD2-team08= Markus Liu
| RD2-score08= DE
 
| RD3-seed01= 1
| RD3-team01= Cameron Swan
| RD3-score01= US
| RD3-seed02= 5
| RD3-team02= '''Hayden McTavish'''
| RD3-score02= US
 
| RD3-seed03= 3
| RD3-team03= '''Ben Hickey'''
| RD3-score03= US
| RD3-seed04= 7
| RD3-team04= Brian Hough
| RD3-score04= US
 
| RD4-seed01= 5
| RD4-team01= Hayden McTavish
| RD4-score01= US
| RD4-seed02= 3
| RD4-team02= Ben Hickey
| RD4-score02= US
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===Masters Division===
===Masters Division===
[[Ray Rizzo]], of the United States, is the three-time defending Masters Division VG World Champion.  Ray completed his hat trick in 2012 with a perfect 9-0 record.  Over the past three years, Ray has lost only three times at the World Championships.  In 2010, he lost to two Japanese players, Yasuki Tochigi and Isao Yoshioka, in Swiss. Both Japanese players battled against each other in the semifinal opposite Ray's, leaving Yasuki to be Ray's final opponent, whom he defeated.  In 2011, he lost to Spain's Ruben Puig Lecegui in Swiss; however, they met again in the semifinals where Ray was able to defeat him.
[[Ray Rizzo]], of the United States, was the three-time defending Masters Division VG World Champion.  Ray's fortune would not continue this year, finding losses in rounds one, four, and six, to finish in 26th place, right behind rival Wolfe Glick in 25th.
 
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| RD1= Round Six
| RD2= Quarterfinals
| RD3= Semifinals
| RD4= Championship Match
 
| RD2-seed01= 1
| RD2-team01= Sejun Park
| RD2-score01= KR
| RD2-seed02= 8
| RD2-team02= '''Ryosuke Kosuge'''
| RD2-score02= JP
 
| RD2-seed03= 5
| RD2-team03= Luigi Lo Giudice
| RD2-score03= IT
| RD2-seed04= 4
| RD2-team04= '''Aaron Zheng'''
| RD2-score04= US
 
| RD2-seed05= 3
| RD2-team05= '''Arash Ommati'''
| RD2-score05= IT
| RD2-seed06= 6
| RD2-team06= Matthias Hellmoldt
| RD2-score06= DE
 
| RD2-seed07= 7
| RD2-team07= '''Benjamin Gould'''
| RD2-score07= GB
| RD2-seed08= 2
| RD2-team08= Enosh Shachar
| RD2-score08= US
 
| RD3-seed01= 8
| RD3-team01= '''Ryosuke Kosuge'''
| RD3-score01= JP
| RD3-seed02= 4
| RD3-team02= Aaron Zheng
| RD3-score02= US
 
| RD3-seed03= 3
| RD3-team03= '''Arash Ommati'''
| RD3-score03= IT
| RD3-seed04= 7
| RD3-team04= Benjamin Gould
| RD3-score04= GB
 
| RD4-seed01= 8
| RD4-team01= Ryosuke Kosuge
| RD4-score01= JP
| RD4-seed02= 3
| RD4-team02= Arash Ommati
| RD4-score02= IT
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[[Category:Video Game World Championships]]
[[Category:Video Game World Championships]]

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The 2013 Pokémon World Championships are currently taking place in the East Building of the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada from August 9 to 11, 2013. It marks the tenth invitation-only championships for players of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, as well as the fifth for players of the Pokémon video games. For the first time, the World Championships are being held outside of the United States.

Trading Card Game Championships

The Pokémon Trading Card Game continued with the 2012-13 Modified format, using all cards from Black & White onward. Players were able to receive invites from outstanding performances at their country's National Championships, the previous year's World Championships, or through the number of Championship Points they obtained throughout the year. In addition, players could win an invitation during the Last Chance Qualifier on the first day of the tournament.

The second day of the tournament featured seven Swiss Rounds for the Junior Division, the Senior and Masters Divisions playing eight. At the end of rounds, the top players in each division were seeded into single-elimination tournaments, with the finals being played on Sunday, to determine each division's World Champion.

Junior Division

Shuto Itagaki, of Japan, was the defending Junior Division TCG World Champion, however, he became eligible for the Senior Division in 2013, where he finished in 72nd place after day two.

Round of 16   Quarterfinals   Semifinals   Championship Match
1  Abaan Ahmed US  
16  Roman Thome US        
9  Samuel Mowrey US      
8  Marcos Haugestad NO          
5  Yugo Sato JP          
12  Jackson Ford CA      
13  Robert Lau DK      
4  Quentin Deppe US        
3  Carson St. Denis US        
14  Xeius Tran CA        
11  Samuel Battis US      
6  Koto Nishimura JP        
7  Ondrej Kujal CZ          
10  Omar Ben-Gacem GB      
15  Brian Rivas US      
2  Alex Reger US  



Senior Division

Chase Moloney, of Canada, was the defending Senior Division TCG World Champion, however, he became eligible for the Masters Division in 2013. At the end of rounds, Chase secured a place in the Round of 32, placing 29th.

Round of 16   Quarterfinals   Semifinals   Championship Match
1  Kaiwen Cabbage AU  
17  Hale Obernolte US        
24  Emily Cheng US      
25  Dario Ang SG          
28  Joey Gaffney CA          
12  Jan Nickel DE      
13  Jacob Howard US      
4  Spencer Lawson US        
3  Jeremy Gibson US        
19  Ian Whiton US        
11  Alexander Weber AT      
6  Alex Hedge US        
26  Noah Yoshida US          
23  Jacob Carrasco US      
18  Clement Lamberton FR      
2  Tomas Blei AR  



Masters Division

Igor Costa, of Portugal, was the defending Masters Division TCG World Champion. Igor chose to withdraw after the final round of swiss, with a record of 2-6.

Round of 16   Quarterfinals   Semifinals   Championship Match
1  Takuya Yoneda JP  
17  Gunther Kirchhofer AT        
9  James Good US      
8  Gino Lombardi US          
5  Johnny Rabus US          
21  Joey Ho SG      
13  Simon Narode US      
29  Chase Moloney CA        
30  Kerwin Lee AU        
19  Dustin Zimmerman US        
11  Josue Palomino MX      
6  Rick Verwaal NL        
26  Jason Klaczynski US          
10  Dylan Bryan US      
15  Mike Newman US      
31  Jonathan Bristow US  



Video Game Championships

This year, participants used Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. All matches were conducted via Double Battles and any Pokémon in the National Pokédex can be entered, with the exception of Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Keldeo, Meloetta and Genesect.

Similar to Flat Battle mode, Pokémon of Levels 51 and above were temporarily reduced to Level 50, while Pokémon Level 50 and below would retain their levels. Held items may be used, but no two Pokémon from the same team may hold the same held item. Players are not allowed to change their held items after they have registered, and can only use items from within the game and those received at an official Pokémon event or promotion.

Moves were restricted to those learned from the game through leveling up, breeding, TMs and HMs, from a character in the game or from an official event or promotion. Sky Drop and Dark Void are banned in this format, with Sky Drop being banned due to a glitch.

In addition, the Wonder Launcher was not permitted to be used.

Junior Division

Abram Burrows, of the United States, was the defending Junior Division VG World Champion, however he became eligible for the Senior Division in 2013, where he finished in 21st place after day two.

Round Six   Quarterfinals   Semifinals   Championship Match
        
           1  Brendan Zheng US  
         8  Izumi Motoe JP  
             1  Brendan Zheng US  
             5  Haruka Narita JP  
           5  Haruka Narita JP
         4  Seigo Nakamura JP  
             1  Brendan Zheng US
             2  Fuku Nakamichi JP
           3  Ryusei Yasue JP  
         6  Kota Nakamura JP  
             3  Ryusei Yasue JP
             2  Fuko Nakamichi JP  
           7  Melisa Akcos DE
         2  Fuko Nakamichi JP  
        



Senior Division

Toler Webb, of the United States, was the defending Senior Division VG World Champion, however he became eligible for the Masters Division in 2013, where he finished in 12th place after day two.

Round Six   Quarterfinals   Semifinals   Championship Match
        
           1  Cameron Swan US  
         8  Paul Chua US  
             1  Cameron Swan US  
             5  Hayden McTavish US  
           5  Hayden McTavish US
         4  Mark Mcquillan GB  
             5  Hayden McTavish US
             3  Ben Hickey US
           3  Ben Hickey US  
         6  Alejandro Gomez ES  
             3  Ben Hickey US
             7  Brian Hough US  
           7  Brian Hough US
         2  Markus Liu DE  
        



Masters Division

Ray Rizzo, of the United States, was the three-time defending Masters Division VG World Champion. Ray's fortune would not continue this year, finding losses in rounds one, four, and six, to finish in 26th place, right behind rival Wolfe Glick in 25th.

Round Six   Quarterfinals   Semifinals   Championship Match
        
           1  Sejun Park KR  
         8  Ryosuke Kosuge JP  
             8  Ryosuke Kosuge JP  
             4  Aaron Zheng US  
           5  Luigi Lo Giudice IT
         4  Aaron Zheng US  
             8  Ryosuke Kosuge JP
             3  Arash Ommati IT
           3  Arash Ommati IT  
         6  Matthias Hellmoldt DE  
             3  Arash Ommati IT
             7  Benjamin Gould GB  
           7  Benjamin Gould GB
         2  Enosh Shachar US  
        




Pokémon World Championships
Pokémon Trading Card Game only 2004-2008; TCG and Video Games 2009-on
2004: Blaziken Tech • Magma Spirit • Rocky Beach • Team Rushdown
2005: Bright Aura • Dark Tyranitar • King of the West • Queendom
2006: B-L-S • Eeveelutions • Mewtrick • Suns & Moons
2007: Flyvees • Legendary Ascent • Rambolt • Swift Empoleon
2008: Bliss Control • Empotech • Intimidation • Psychic Lock
2009: Stallgon • Crowned Tiger • Queengar • Luxdrill
2010: LuxChomp of the Spirit • Happy Luck • Power Cottonweed • Boltevoir
2011: Megazone • Reshiphlosion • The Truth • Twinboar
2012: Pesadelo Prism • Terraki-Mewtwo • Eeltwo • CMT
2013: Anguille Sous Roche • American Gothic • Darkrai • Ultimate Team Plasma
2014: Plasma Power • Trevgor • Emerald King • Crazy Punch
2015: The Flying Hammer • Punches 'n' Bites • HonorStoise • Primal Groudon
2016: Black Dragon • Bebe Deck • Magical Symphony • Ninja Blitz
2017: Infinite Force • Golisodor • Ice Path FTW • Samurai Sniper
2018: Victory Map • Dragones y Sombras • Garbanette • Buzzroc
2019: Pikarom Judge • Fire Box • Mind Blown • Perfection
2022: ADP • The Shape of Mew • Cheryl Again • Ice Rider Palkia
2023: Mew's Revenge • Psychic Elegance • Colorless Lugia • Lost Box Kyogre
2024:
Champions Jason Klaczynski • Jun Hasebe • Ray Rizzo
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