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

Dates & Venue

Event Schedule April 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
  • 144 players
Registration

Format

Regulation
Check here for details on the Regulation
Age Categories All ages
Player Eligibility Only residents of the Philippines 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		 6
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 March 13, 2025 10:00 (UTC+8)
Pre-registration closes * Players who are late for pre-registration cannot participate April 20, 2025 23:59(UTC+8)
Check-in * Players who are late for check-in may receive penalties including a DQ [DAY1]
April 26, 2025 10:00-10:59 (UTC+8)

[DAY2]
April 27, 2025 10:00-10:44 (UTC+8)
Round 1 start [DAY1]
April 26, 2025 11:45 (UTC+8)

[DAY2] (Qualifier / Top Cut)
April 27, 2025 11:30 (UTC+8)
Awards Ceremony April 27, 2025 15:35 (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
FAQ