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.

Dates & Venue Registration Rules & Documents Stream Information Format Schedule League Points & Prizes Side Events

Dates & Venue

Event ScheduleApril 26-27, 2025
Location

SMX Aura Function Room 1-3
3rd and 4th Level, SM Aura Premier 26th Street, Corner McKinley Pkwy, Taguig, 1630 Metro Manila
Capacity
  • Junior category: 48 players
  • Senior category: 48 players
  • Masters category: 552 players

Registration

Registration startsMarch 13, 2025 10:00 (UTC+8)
Registration DeadlineApril 20, 2025 23:59(UTC+8)
Deck List Submission DeadlineFrom April 11, 2025 10:00(UTC+8) to April 26, 2025 8:00(UTC+8)
Registration Results AnnouncementFrom April 21, 2025 00:00(UTC+8) (Log into your Pokémon Trading Card Game Trainers Website account to check your registration status.)

Rules & Documents

Advanced Players' Rulebook Penalties Reference Chart Check-in details Match Results Submission Trainer Username and Team Name Policy Floor Rules Proper Deck State

Register here!

Junior Category Senior Category Masters Category

*available only when registration is open
* There will be no Walk-in registration ; advance registration is mandatory

Stream Information

Coming Soon…

Format

Regulation
Player EligibilityOnly Philippines 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 8
Senior 8
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 April 26, 2025 10:00-10:59 (UTC+8)
* Players who are late for check-in may receive penalties including a disqualification
Round 1 startApril 26, 2025 11:45 (UTC+8)

DAY2

Check-in at the venue April 27, 2025 10:00-10:44 (UTC+8)
* Players who are late for check-in may receive penalties including a disqualification
Top Cut Round 1 StartApril 27, 2025 11:30 (UTC+8)
Awards Ceremony (approximate start time)April 27, 2025 15:35 (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

Coming soon

Top Placement Prizes

Playmat

Card Sleeves



Top 4 Prizes

N’s Zoroark ex Promo Card

Side Events

3v3 Team Battle Expanded Format Battle Tutorial Session
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