The Pokémon Company International has officially revealed that in-store events Play! Pokémon events will be returning! This is an extremely exciting announcement and one that is welcomed by the local scene as this is the only affordable way for our South African competitors to earn Championship Points and hopefully qualify for the 2023 World Championships!

Players can soon once again battle for prizes, glory, and Championship Points at exciting in-store Play! Pokémon events in the 2023 Championship Series season.

For Pokémon TCG players, League Cups and League Challenges are returning soon. League Challenges are the first rung of true competitive play, with small Championship Point payouts to get players started on their road to the 2023 Pokémon World Championships in Yokohama, Japan.

For players looking to test themselves even further, League Cups offer higher Championship Point awards to top finishers.

Keep checking Pokemon.com and the Play! Pokémon Event Locator to find in-store events near you. Team ZapdOaks will keep you updated for all news and developments.