Master Ball League VG Division

What is the Master Ball League VG Division?

The ultimate major competition 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.

Dates & Venue Registration Format Schedule League Points & Prizes Terms of Use Rules & Documents Shop

Dates & Venue

Event Schedule May 31- June 1, 2025
Location

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Hall 3FG
Capacity
  • 144 players
Registration (*available only when registration is open)

Format

Regulation
Check here for details on the Regulation
Age Categories All ages
Player Eligibility Only residents of Hong Kong and Macau may participate.
Participation Fee Free
What to prepare for the event ・Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet
・Nintendo Switch console
・Charging cable

・A valid Nintendo ID
・Your Player name
・Your Battle Team ID

・A personal identification document (with full name and picture)
・A 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.
Battle Format Double Battles
Eligible Pokémon

To be eligible, a Pokémon must either have been obtained in Pokémon Scarlet or Violet (including The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero), hatched from an egg, received from an official event or distribution, or transferred from Pokémon HOME. For more details on eligibility, please check the upcoming Regulation G announcement.

Pokémon from level 1 to 100 can be registered. All Pokémon will be auto-leveled to level 50 during matches.
Number of selected Pokémon 4
Game Time Up to 40 minutes
Player time (Your time) limit Up to 7 minutes
Team preview time limit 90 seconds
Move time limit 45 seconds
Competition Structure

Qualifiers: Swiss Rounds Best-of-3

Top cut: Single Elimination Best-of-3
Number of Rounds
* Subject to change depending on circumstances		 7
Number of players in Top Cut
* Subject to change depending on circumstances		 16
Team Lists Open Team Lists (both opponents have access to their opponent's Team List)
Name Display Pairings and tournament brackets will use the names and player IDs submitted during registration. They will be publicly visible at the venue.
2025 Pokémon World Championships Video Game Division Invitation Numbers

Schedule

※The time schedule is subject to change depending on the tournament situation.

Pre-registration starts April 24,2025 10:00AM（UTC+8）
Pre-registration closes * Players who are late for pre-registration cannot participate May 25,2025 11:59PM（UTC+8）
Check-in * Players who are late for check-in may receive penalties including a DQ [Day1]
May 31, 2025 11:30AM-12:29PM (UTC+8)

[Day2]
June 1, 2025 11:30AM-11:59AM (UTC+8)
Round 1 start [Day1]
May 31, 2025 13:15PM (UTC+8)

[Day2] (Qualifier / Top Cut)
June 1, 2025 12:15PM (UTC+8)
Awards Ceremony [DAY2]
June 1, 2025 4:30PM (UTC+8)

League Points & Prizes

Placement Prizing
1st ・2025 Pokémon World Championships invite with Travel Award
・Top 4 Prizes
2nd ・2025 Pokémon World Championships invite with Travel Award
・Top 4 Prizes
3rd - 4th ・2025 Pokémon World Championships invite
・Top 4 Prizes
5-12th ・2025 Pokémon World Championships invite

Top 4 Prizes

Trophy

Remarks for the day of the event

On the day of the event, please make sure you bring a personal identification document and a proof of residence.
Players who can't prove their residence may receive penalties including a disqualification from the event.
Players who are late for check-in will receive a Game Loss and may receive other penalties including a disqualification from the event.
Players may not bring pre-written notes to the match table. The use of electronic devices during matches is also prohibited. Players are allowed to use writing utensils to take notes during matches, but these will not be provided by the organiser and players should bring their own.

Please make sure the Rental Team you submitted for the event remains public for the duration of the competition. If on the day of the event your Team ID doesn't match the one you submitted, or if the Team ID you submitted is not publicly available, you may be disqualified.

Rules & Documents

Match Results Submission Trainer Username and Team Name Policy

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.
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