Master Ball League TCG Division

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 ScheduleMay 31- June 1, 2025
Location

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Hall 3FG



Capacity
  • Junior category: 366 players
  • Senior category: 372 players
  • Masters category: 1,650 players

Registration

Registration startsApril 24,2025 10:00AM(UTC+8)
Registration DeadlineMay 25,2025 11:59PM(UTC+8)
Deck List Submission DeadlineMay 31,2025 6:00AM(UTC+8)
Registration Results AnnouncementFrom 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
Player EligibilityOnly Hong Kong / Macau residents may participate
Participation FeeFree
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 CategoriesJunior 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 StructureSwiss Rounds
Top Cut Structure
Single Elimination, Best-of-3
* Deck lists cannot be changed during the event
Match Points & Auto-dropMatch 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 TimeQualifier 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
Round 1 startMay 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
Top Cut Round 1 StartJune 1, 2025 11:30AM (UTC+8)
Awards Ceremony (approximate start time)June 1, 2025 16:30PM (UTC+8)

League Points & Prizes

LP earnedPlacementPrizing
300pt1st・2025 Pokémon World Championships invite with Travel Award (Junior Category, Senior Category, Masters Category)
・Top 4 Prizes
・Top placement reward playmat
・ Card sleeves
150pt2nd・2025 Pokémon World Championships invite with Travel Award (Masters Category)
・Top 4 Prizes
・Top placement reward playmat
・ Card sleeves
100pt3rd - 4th・Top 4 Prizes
・Top placement reward playmat
・ Card sleeves
75pt5-8th-
50pt9-16th-
25pt17-32nd-
15pt33-64th-
10pt65-128th-
-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

好友寶芬

Top Placement Prizes

Playmat

Card Sleeves



Top 4 Prize

Trophy

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
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.