What is the Master Ball League TCG Division?
The ultimate major event in the Championship Series! Aim for that Pokémon Worlds Invite!
* Players may register for either the Trading Card Game division or the Video Game division, but not for both at the same event.
*Important announcements related to this tournament may be communicated to you even if you have turned off notifications on POKÉMON TRADING CARD GAME TRAINERS WEBSITE.
Dates & Venue
| Event Schedule | May 31- June 1, 2025 |
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| Location |
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Hall 3FG
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| Capacity |
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Registration
| Registration starts | April 24,2025 10:00AM(UTC+8) |
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| Registration Deadline | May 25,2025 11:59PM(UTC+8) |
| Deck List Submission Deadline | May 31,2025 6:00AM(UTC+8) |
| Registration Results Announcement | From May 26, 2025 00:00(UTC+8) (Log into your Pokémon Trading Card Game Trainers Website account to check your registration status.) |
Register here!
*available only when registration is open
* There will be no Walk-in registration ; advance registration is mandatory
Stream Information
DAY2
Format
| Regulation |
Standard Format
Check here for details on the Regulation |
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| Player Eligibility | Only Hong Kong / Macau residents may participate |
| Participation Fee | Free |
| What to prepare for the event | ・A valid Player ID (Pokémon Trading Card Game Trainers Website) ・Personal identification document (with full name, picture, and date of birth) ・Proof of residence (with full name and address) * Documents fulfilling the above conditions and officially issued by a public institution are preferable. The event organiser reserves the right to decide whether or not documents fulfill the conditions. ・A sleeved deck that meets the format restrictions for the tournament ・Replacement card sleeves ・Any implements necessary to play, track, and maintain game information. This includes, but is not limited to, items such as: ・Damage counters ・Special Condition markers ・A randomizer such as a coin or dice * These will not be supplied at the event; players should make sure to bring their own. |
| Age Categories | Junior Category: Born on September 1, 2013 or after Senior Category: Born between September 1, 2007 and August 31, 2013 Masters Category: Born on August 31, 2007 or before |
| Qualifier Rounds Structure | Swiss Rounds |
| Top Cut Structure |
Single Elimination, Best-of-3
* Deck lists cannot be changed during the event
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| Match Points & Auto-drop | Match Points: Win = 3 Match Points Loss = 0 Match Points If a match does not conclude within the alloted time, it will count as a loss for both players. Players with identical Match Points totals by the end of the qualifier rounds will have their standings calculated through additional methods. Players in the Masters category who get 3 losses will be automatically dropped out of the tournament. |
| Match Time | Qualifier Rounds: 25 min Top Cut: 50 min Finals: 75 min |
| Number of players in Top Cut * Subject to change depending on circumstances | Junior 16 Senior 16 Masters 32 |
| 2025 Pokémon World Championships | Trading Card Game Division Invitation Numbers |
Schedule
※The time schedule is subject to change depending on the tournament situation.
DAY1
| Check-in at the venue |
May 31, 2025 10:00-10:59AM (UTC+8)
* Players who are late for check-in may receive penalties including a disqualification
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| Round 1 start | May 31, 2025 11:30AM (UTC+8) |
DAY2
| Check-in at the venue |
June 1, 2025 10:00-10:29AM (UTC+8)
* Players who are late for check-in may receive penalties including a disqualification
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| Top Cut Round 1 Start | June 1, 2025 11:30AM (UTC+8) |
| Awards Ceremony (approximate start time) | June 1, 2025 16:30PM (UTC+8) |
DAY1
| Check-in at the venue |
May 31, 2025 10:00-10:59AM (UTC+8)
* Players who are late for check-in may receive penalties including a disqualification
|
|---|---|
| Round 1 start | May 31, 2025 11:30AM (UTC+8) |
DAY2
| Check-in at the venue |
June 1, 2025 10:00-10:29AM (UTC+8)
* Players who are late for check-in may receive penalties including a disqualification
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| Top Cut Round 1 Start | June 1, 2025 11:30AM (UTC+8) |
| Awards Ceremony (approximate start time) | June 1, 2025 16:30PM (UTC+8) |
DAY1
| Check-in at the venue |
May 31, 2025 8:00-9:29AM (UTC+8)
* Players who are late for check-in may receive penalties including a disqualification
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| Round 1 start | May 31, 2025 10:15AM (UTC+8) |
DAY2
| Check-in at the venue |
June 1, 2025 9:00-10:29AM (UTC+8)
* Players who are late for check-in may receive penalties including a disqualification
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| Top Cut Round 1 Start | June 1, 2025 10:30AM (UTC+8) |
| Awards Ceremony (approximate start time) | June 1, 2025 16:30PM (UTC+8) |
League Points & Prizes
| LP earned | Placement | Prizing |
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| 300pt | 1st | ・2025 Pokémon World Championships invite with Travel Award (Junior Category, Senior Category, Masters Category) ・Top 4 Prizes ・Top placement reward playmat ・ Card sleeves |
| 150pt | 2nd | ・2025 Pokémon World Championships invite with Travel Award (Masters Category) ・Top 4 Prizes ・Top placement reward playmat ・ Card sleeves |
| 100pt | 3rd - 4th | ・Top 4 Prizes ・Top placement reward playmat ・ Card sleeves |
| 75pt | 5-8th | - |
| 50pt | 9-16th | - |
| 25pt | 17-32nd | - |
| 15pt | 33-64th | - |
| 10pt | 65-128th | - |
| - | 129-256th | - |
- * LP rewards and Prizes for 5th place and below will depend on the specifics of the event, such as total attendance.
- * League Points and Prizes may also change depending on the specifics of the event.
- * Details on Pokémon Worlds invites for Top placing players will be announced at a later date.
Participation Prize
Top Placement Prizes
Card Sleeves
Top 4 Prize
勝利之證
Shop
In addition to a wide range of Pokémon TCG products, don’t miss the specially designed Master Ball League 2024–25 Original Card Sleeves featuring the event's key visual—yours to collect!
| Merchandise Booth | Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Hall 3FG |
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| Opening Hours | 【DAY1】 May 31, 2025, 10:00AM - 06:00PM (UTC+8) ※ Only Master Category players can purchase between 9:00AM - 9:50AM. ※ Junior Category, Senior Category, VG players, and general attendees can start purchasing after check-in opens at 10:00AM. 【DAY2】 June 1, 2025, 10:00AM - 4:00PM (UTC+8) |
| About Distribution of Numbered Tickets | Master Ball League 2024-25 Original Deck Sleeves Ticket Distribution Schedule: 【DAY1】 Master Category: May 31, 2025, 8:00AM - 9:00AM (UTC+8) Junior / Senior / VG / General Attendees: May 31, 2025, 10:00AM - 11:00AM (UTC+8) ※ Wristband verification will be conducted. 【DAY2】 Junior / Senior / Master / VG / General Attendees: June 1, 2025, from 10:00AM (UTC+8) ※ Depending on the sales situation on DAY1, sales may not take place on DAY2. Thank you for your understanding. |
| Important Notes | ※Cash only. Please prepare sufficient cash for change. ※Limited quantity available. We apologize if the item is sold out. ※Depending on the situation, entry may close before the official closing time. Thank you for your understanding. ※The distribution time of the "Purchase Ticket" may change depending on the situation on the day. We appreciate your understanding. ※Each person may receive only one "Purchase Ticket". Collection by proxy is not allowed. ※Each "Purchase Ticket" allows the purchase of one set of card sleeves. Even if you possess more than two "Purchase Tickets", only one set may be purchased per person. Please take note. ※The number of "Purchase Tickets" for each time slot is limited and will end once all tickets are distributed. ※"Purchase Tickets" are only valid on the day of issue. Lost tickets will be considered void and cannot be reissued. |