What are Play! Points?
Play! Points reward players for simply doing what they love, playing Pokémon! Every officially sanctioned Pokémon tournament or league awards Play! Points, with larger, destination events awarding even more.
How do I earn Play! Points?
Set up a Pokémon Trainer Club account with a Play! Pokémon Player ID, set your preferences to “Opt In” to Play! Pokémon programs, and then participate in Pokémon Leagues and Tournaments! That’s it!
How do I opt into Play! Points?
Log into your Pokémon Trainer Club account (parents, you’ll need to do this for your kids) click “Edit Profile”, scroll to the bottom of the page to the “Play! Pokémon Preferences” and select “Yes! I want to participate in all available Play! Pokémon Programs”
What are Play! Points Used for?
Play! Points are used to qualify players for high level events such as National Championships, where we believe it’s important that players have some experience prior to participating.
What happens if I don’t play every round of a tournament?
Play! Points will only be awarded to players who complete at least two rounds of a tournament. Random and awarded byes count towards this two round total, forced losses (late arrival) do not.
What are the Play! Point values for leagues and tournaments?
Play! Point values are awarded as follows for TCG and VG events SEPARATELY:
Non-Premier Events:
- Tournament: 1 per event per month for a maximum of 12 per year.
- League: 1 point per league season, up to 8 total per year
Premier Events:
- Prerelease Tournament: 1 per event, no limit
- Battle Road Tournament: 1 per event, no limit
- City Championships: 2 per event, no limit
- State/Province/Territory Championships: 3 per event, no limit
- Regional Championships: 5 per event, no limit
- National Championships:
- National Championships: 10 points
- Some side events may also award Play! Points
- World Championships:
- World Championships: 20 points
- Some side events may also award Play! Points
How are Play! Points different from Championship points?
Championship Points reward players for high placement at tournaments. Play! Points reward players just for playing!
Can I earn Play! Points for organizing or judging tournament, or running league?
No. Play! Points are awarded for playing in events. Event staff who have been accepted into the Professor Program will earn Professor Credits for organizational duties. Professors will be able to qualify for events such as U.S. Nationals and other events requiring Play! Points based on the Professor Credits they have earned.
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