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2017 Pokemon TCG Regional Prizes



Championships CP (For each age division)

The Pokémon TCG Regional Championships have a Best Finish Limit of 8. This is the maximum number of scores that will count for this level of event, with higher-scoring placements replacing lower finishes.

The Championship Point payout for the Pokémon TCG Regional Championships remains unchanged from the 2016 Championship Series season.




Placement    Championship Points         Kicker (# of participants)

1                      200                                    0
2                      160                                    4
3–4                  120                                    8
5–8                   80                                    32
9–16                 40                                    64
17–32               32                                   128
33–64               24                                   256
65–128             16                                   512
129–256             8                                 1,024



What are the prizes?
Prizes are awarded to the top players in each of three age divisions. Players must have a Pokémon Trainer Club account with a Player ID attached, and must have opted in to the Play! Pokémon program in order to earn points and awards.
For the Pokémon TCG and Video Game Regional Championships, the format of each prize is dependent on the age of the recipient.


Here are the Regionals prizes for the 2017 Play! Pokémon Championship Series season.


18 years of age and older:
1st & 2nd place: Choice of scholarship or cash
Top finishers in 3rd place or lower: Cash


Under 18 years of age:
1st & 2nd place: Choice of scholarship or travel certificate
Top finishers in 3rd place or lower: Travel certificate
Prizes and prize distribution may be subject to change.


Prizes are based on attendance per age division. All prizes are paid in US dollars and subject to applicable tax withholding. Prize winners should consult a qualified tax professional regarding their tax obligations. Prizes and prize distribution may be subject to change.




2017 Pokémon TCG Regional Championships Award Values

               players

             17–32         33–64     65–128     129–226       227–499    500+
1st            $500              $1,000      $1,500        $2,500           $5,000           $5,000
2nd           $250                 $500        $750         $1,500           $2,500           $2,500
3rd–4th                             $250        $250           $250             $250             $250
5th–8th                                                                                 $250             $250
9th–16th                                                                                $250            $250
17th–32nd                                                                                                 $250


 

Pokémon TCG Regional Championships with age division attendance of fewer than 17 players will not receive prize money.



TCG Product

Additionally, the top 64 Pokémon TCG players will receive Pokémon TCG booster packs, regardless of attendance.

  • 1st–8th place: 108 booster packs
  • 9th–16th place: 72 booster packs
  • 17th–32nd place: 36 booster packs
  • 33rd–64th: 18 booster packs