Pokemon League Challenge (Mar 18th @6PM)
Come play in our Pokemon League Challenge at Banana Games! These entry-level tournaments are perfect for all skill levels and let you earn Championship Points toward qualifying for the Pokémon World Championships. Please arrive 30 minutes early with your Pokémon Trainer Club account (Player ID required and opted into Play! Pokémon program). Everyone gets 1 Play! Point just for showing up, plus one prize pack per entry.
*Note: if you are not present at 6:00PM with a deck list submitted, your spot will be forfeited to the next player on the wait list. There will be no exceptions.*
Event Structure
Rounds are Swiss format, Best-of-1 with 30 minute round timers. Number of rounds is based on total player attendance.
Players must submit a physical 60-card deck list. Deck list forms will be available on site.
No longer accepting virtual deck lists.
Championship Points
Points awarded are based on final placement and total player attendance (kicker).
| Placement | Kicker (# of players) | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 0+ | 15 |
| 2nd | 4+ | 12 |
| 3rd – 4th | 8+ | 10 |
| 5th – 8th | 14+ | 8 |
| 9th – 16th | 25+ | 6 |
| 17th – 32nd | 48+ | 4 |
* Kicker thresholds must be met for that placement tier to receive points. Source: 2026 Play! Pokémon Championship Points structure.
Prizing
If no separate Juniors or Seniors bracket is formed, the Masters prizing below applies to all divisions. If a separate bracket is formed for Juniors & Seniors, the divisional prizing at the bottom applies to those players instead.
Masters Division (or all divisions if no separate bracket)
| Placement | Store Credit | Prize Packs |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 35% of accumulated entries | 5 Packs |
| 2nd | 25% of accumulated entries | 3 Packs |
| 3rd – 4th | 10% of accumulated entries | 2 Packs |
| 5th – 8th | 5% of accumulated entries | 1 Pack |
Seniors & Juniors Division (if separate bracket)
| Placement | Store Credit | Prize Packs |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $30 | 2 Packs |
| 2nd | $15 | 1 Pack |
| 3rd – 4th | — | 1 Pack |
Store credit is calculated from the total accumulated entry fees collected on the day of the event. Prize structure is subject to change based on attendance.
Registration & Refund Policy
- All entries must be purchased online or in-store prior to the start of the event
- Refunds available if requested at least 24 hours prior to the event
Description
Come play in our Pokemon League Challenge at Banana Games! These entry-level tournaments are perfect for all skill levels and let you earn Championship Points toward qualifying for the Pokémon World Championships. Please arrive 30 minutes early with your Pokémon Trainer Club account (Player ID required and opted into Play! Pokémon program). Everyone gets 1 Play! Point just for showing up, plus one prize pack per entry.
*Note: if you are not present at 6:00PM with a deck list submitted, your spot will be forfeited to the next player on the wait list. There will be no exceptions.*
Event Structure
Rounds are Swiss format, Best-of-1 with 30 minute round timers. Number of rounds is based on total player attendance.
Players must submit a physical 60-card deck list. Deck list forms will be available on site.
No longer accepting virtual deck lists.
Championship Points
Points awarded are based on final placement and total player attendance (kicker).
| Placement | Kicker (# of players) | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 0+ | 15 |
| 2nd | 4+ | 12 |
| 3rd – 4th | 8+ | 10 |
| 5th – 8th | 14+ | 8 |
| 9th – 16th | 25+ | 6 |
| 17th – 32nd | 48+ | 4 |
* Kicker thresholds must be met for that placement tier to receive points. Source: 2026 Play! Pokémon Championship Points structure.
Prizing
If no separate Juniors or Seniors bracket is formed, the Masters prizing below applies to all divisions. If a separate bracket is formed for Juniors & Seniors, the divisional prizing at the bottom applies to those players instead.
Masters Division (or all divisions if no separate bracket)
| Placement | Store Credit | Prize Packs |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 35% of accumulated entries | 5 Packs |
| 2nd | 25% of accumulated entries | 3 Packs |
| 3rd – 4th | 10% of accumulated entries | 2 Packs |
| 5th – 8th | 5% of accumulated entries | 1 Pack |
Seniors & Juniors Division (if separate bracket)
| Placement | Store Credit | Prize Packs |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $30 | 2 Packs |
| 2nd | $15 | 1 Pack |
| 3rd – 4th | — | 1 Pack |
Store credit is calculated from the total accumulated entry fees collected on the day of the event. Prize structure is subject to change based on attendance.
Registration & Refund Policy
- All entries must be purchased online or in-store prior to the start of the event
- Refunds available if requested at least 24 hours prior to the event
