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What is a League Challenge?

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A League Challenge is a small entry-level event that is held monthly by eligible Play! Pokémon Stores. In Pokémon League Challenge tournaments, competitors can earn Championship Points (CP) and work toward earning an invitation to the World Championships! These events are designed to be a competitor’s first experience of formal tournament competition before moving up to League Cups, Regional Championships, and beyond.

At eligible stores, competitors can compete in three different types of Challenges:

  • Pokémon TCG League Challenge: For competitors looking to earn CP and compete in local level Pokémon Trading Card Game tournaments.
  • Pokémon GO League Challenge: For competitors looking to earn CP and compete in local level Pokémon GO tournaments.
  • Video Game League Challenge: For competitors looking to earn CP and compete in local level video game tournaments.

All tournaments provide competitors with an excellent opportunity to take part in their favorite kind of tournament! Whenever possible, Organizers should schedule events at least 14 days in advance of the event itself to give competitors plenty of opportunity to sign up.

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