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The '''2016 Pokémon World Championships''' will be held at the {{wp|San Francisco Marriot Marquis}} in San Francisco, California from August 19 to 21, 2016. It will be the | The '''2016 Pokémon World Championships''' will be held at the {{wp|San Francisco Marriot Marquis}} in San Francisco, California from August 19 to 21, 2016. It will be the thirteenth invitation-only championships for players of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], as well as the eight for players of the Pokémon video games. In addition, it is also the second event to host a [[Pokkén Tournament]] competition (and the first to have it announced in advance). It is the first time that San Francisco will host the event. | ||
Similar to [[2015 World Championships|the previous year's event]], there will be no {{DL|Play! Pokémon|Last Chance Qualifier|Last Chance Qualifiers}} for either the Trading Card Game or the video games at the event. Instead, players who earned enough | Similar to [[2015 World Championships|the previous year's event]], there will be no {{DL|Play! Pokémon|Last Chance Qualifier|Last Chance Qualifiers}} for either the Trading Card Game or the video games at the event. Instead, players who earned enough Championship Points during the preceding season will have the opportunity to enter the tournaments on either Friday or Saturday, depending on the amount of Championship Points received. The Pokkén Tournament Championships, on the other hand, is open for registration by any player. | ||
==Trading Card Game Championships== | ==Trading Card Game Championships== | ||
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===Junior Division=== | ===Junior Division=== | ||
Rowan Stavenow of Canada is the defending champion in the Junior Division. | Rowan Stavenow of Canada is the defending champion in the Junior Division. Rowan became eligible for the Senior Division in 2016, and earned an invitation to Day Two. | ||
===Senior Division=== | ===Senior Division=== | ||
Jeffrey Cheng of the United States is the defending champion. | Jeffrey Cheng of the United States is the defending champion. Jeffrey became eligible for the Masters Division in 2016, and earned an invitation to Day Two. | ||
===Masters Division=== | ===Masters Division=== | ||
Jacob Van Wagner of the United States is the defending champion. | Jacob Van Wagner of the United States is the defending champion. | ||
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==Pokkén Tournament Championships== | ==Pokkén Tournament Championships== | ||
Unlike the surprise Pokkén Tournament invitational competition at [[2015 World Championships|last year's event]], any player who wishes to compete in this years tournament is able to register by Friday, at the cost of $20 USD. | Unlike the surprise Pokkén Tournament invitational competition at [[2015 World Championships|last year's event]], any player who wishes to compete in this years tournament is able to register by Friday, at the cost of $20 USD. In addition, this year will feature two age divisions, with up to 256 players competing in the Master Division, and up to 128 in the Senior Division. | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
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The 2016 Pokémon World Championships will be held at the San Francisco Marriot Marquis in San Francisco, California from August 19 to 21, 2016. It will be the thirteenth invitation-only championships for players of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, as well as the eight for players of the Pokémon video games. In addition, it is also the second event to host a Pokkén Tournament competition (and the first to have it announced in advance). It is the first time that San Francisco will host the event.
Similar to the previous year's event, there will be no Last Chance Qualifiers for either the Trading Card Game or the video games at the event. Instead, players who earned enough Championship Points during the preceding season will have the opportunity to enter the tournaments on either Friday or Saturday, depending on the amount of Championship Points received. The Pokkén Tournament Championships, on the other hand, is open for registration by any player.
Trading Card Game Championships
The Pokémon Trading Card Game will feature the 2015-16 Standard format, using all cards from XY onward. Players were able to receive invitations 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.
The first day of the tournament will feature a preliminary tournament for all World Championship qualifiers who did not earn an automatic invitation to day two. Players who earn enough match points during Swiss rounds will join the automatic qualifiers on day two. The second day of the tournament will feature a series of Swiss rounds in each division. At the end of Swiss rounds, the top eight 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.
Junior Division
Rowan Stavenow of Canada is the defending champion in the Junior Division. Rowan became eligible for the Senior Division in 2016, and earned an invitation to Day Two.
Senior Division
Jeffrey Cheng of the United States is the defending champion. Jeffrey became eligible for the Masters Division in 2016, and earned an invitation to Day Two.
Masters Division
Jacob Van Wagner of the United States is the defending champion.
Video Game Championships
The first day of the tournament will feature a preliminary tournament for all World Championship qualifiers who did not earn an automatic invitation to day two. Players with two or fewer losses during swiss rounds will join the automatic qualifiers on day two. Unlike in previous tournaments, players' match records will not be carried over from Friday in any case, and players are not forced to use the same team as on Friday. Players with no more than two losses (and no ties) will compete in single-elimination rounds on late Saturday. The top eight 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.
This year, participants will use Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. All matches will be conducted via Double Battles and any Pokémon in the National Pokédex are able to be entered, provided they possess a 'Blue Pentagon' in the Pokémon’s summary screen, 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, Genesect, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Diancie and Hoopa.
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 had registered, and could only use items from within the game and those received at an official Pokémon event or promotion. Players will be allowed to change teams after Friday's preliminary tournament, should they advance to Saturday.
Junior Division
Kotone Yasue of Japan is the defending champion.
Senior Division
Koki Honda of Japan is the defending champion.
Masters Division
Shoma Honami of Japan is the defending champion.
Pokkén Tournament Championships
Unlike the surprise Pokkén Tournament invitational competition at last year's event, any player who wishes to compete in this years tournament is able to register by Friday, at the cost of $20 USD. In addition, this year will feature two age divisions, with up to 256 players competing in the Master Division, and up to 128 in the Senior Division.
External Links
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