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Does a Judge need to be present for League Challenges and League Cups?

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Since League Challenges and League Cups form part of the Play! Pokémon Championship Series, we strongly recommend that you seek help from Pokémon Professors who hold the Pokémon Trading Card Game Judge certification to help competitors get the best experience possible at your events.

A Judge presence will help to ensure that the Pokémon TCG rules are adhered to, that card ruling queries are resolved as well as possible, and if multiple Judges are present, that competitors do not have to wait for an extended period of time before receiving attention.

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