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[[File:Pokken Tournament 2018 Series.jpg|thumb|Pokkén Tournament DX Championship Series logo]]
[[File:Pokkén Tournament Championship Series logo.png|thumb|Pokkén Tournament Championship Series logo]]


Players can compete in two qualifying events to win a trip to the 2018 World Championships in August to {{wp|Nashville}}, {{wp|Tennessee|TN}}. Those who qualify at these events will face against players from Japan and competitors from a Last Chance Qualifier competition that will take place at the Pokémon World Championships. A prize pool worth over US$20,000 is given to the winning competitors.
The events for the {{bp|Pokkén Tournament}} DX Championship Series this year have been announced. Players who place can qualify for the 2018 {{bp|World Championships}} in August in {{wp|Nashville}}, {{wp|Tennessee}}, where they will face against players from Japan and competitors from the Last Chance Qualifier. A prize pool worth over US$20,000 will be given to winning competitors.


'''Qualifying'''
==Qualifying==
 
There will be {{bp|Play! Pokémon#Age divisions|two age divisions}} for all competitors: the Masters Division for competitors born in 2002 or earlier, and the Senior Division for competitors born in 2003 or later. Players can qualify for the World Championships by placing highly in either a series event or in the Last Chance Qualifier at the World Championships.
There will be {{bp|Play Pokémon!|two age divisions}} for all competitors. The Masters Division is for competitors born in 2002 or earlier and the Senior Division is for competitors born in 2003 or later. Players can qualify for the World Championships by placing highly in either a series event or in the Last Chance Qualifier at the World Championships.


A maximum of 256 competitors will be able to compete in each of the Masters and Senior Divisions in the Last Chance Qualifier competition. Two qualified Masters players and one Senior player will proceed to the main event.
A maximum of 256 competitors will be able to compete in each of the Masters and Senior Divisions in the Last Chance Qualifier competition. Two qualified Masters players and one Senior player will proceed to the main event.
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A total of 16 Masters and eight Senior Division players will qualify for the Pokkén Tournament World Championships: two Masters and one Senior from Oceania Internationals, four Masters and two Seniors from North America Internationals, and four Masters and two Seniors from the Sheffield Regional Championships. The remainder of the invitations will be awarded to players from Japan and via the Last Chance Qualifier.
A total of 16 Masters and eight Senior Division players will qualify for the Pokkén Tournament World Championships: two Masters and one Senior from Oceania Internationals, four Masters and two Seniors from North America Internationals, and four Masters and two Seniors from the Sheffield Regional Championships. The remainder of the invitations will be awarded to players from Japan and via the Last Chance Qualifier.


Competitors have to have a {{wp|Nintendo Switch|HORI wired controller}} or a wired fight stick to play Pokkén Tournament DX in the Championship Series. No Nintendo Switch Pro Controllers will be permitted, even with a {{wp|USB cable}}.
Competitors must use a HORI wired controller or a wired fight stick.


'''Series schedules'''
===Schedule===
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| [https://internationals.eslpkm.com.au/ Oceania International Championships] || Sydney, Australia || February 9–11, 2018
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| North America International Championships || USA || TBD
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| Sheffield Regional Championships || Sheffield, UK || June 16–17, 2018
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| Last Chance Qualifier || Nashville, TN || TBD
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Please note to register for one of the qualifier rounds you must go to their website. Currently (the date of article published), only the Oceania International Champonship link is available. You can find it here https://internationals.eslpkm.com.au/.
'''Prizes'''
'''Regional and International Championship Events'''
Masters Division
1st place: US$1,250 and Worlds invitation
2nd place: US$1,000 and Worlds invitation
3rd place: US$750 and Worlds invitation
4th place: US$600 and Worlds invitation
5th place tie: US$450 each
7th place tie: US$250 each
Senior Division
1st place: {{bp|Nintendo Switch}} console, 72 {{bp|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} booster packs, and Worlds invitation
2nd place: Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, 36 Pokémon Trading Card Game booster packs, and Worlds invitation
3rd place: 36 Pokémon Trading Card Game booster packs
'''Pokémon World Championships'''
Masters Division
1st place: US$6,000
2nd place: US$4,000
3rd place: US$3,000
4th place: US$2,000
5th place tie: US$1,500 each
7th place tie: US$1,000 each


Senior Division
==Prizes==
===Regional and International Championship Events===
;Masters Division
* 1st place: US$1,250 and Worlds invitation
* 2nd place: US$1,000 and Worlds invitation
* 3rd place: US$750 and Worlds invitation
* 4th place: US$600 and Worlds invitation
* 5th place tie: US$450 each
* 7th place tie: US$250 each


1st place: US$3,000 {{bp|Pokémon}} {{wp|Visa}} {{wp|Prepaid Card}}
;Senior Division
* 1st place: {{bp|Nintendo Switch}} console, 72 {{bp|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} booster packs, and Worlds invitation
* 2nd place: Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, 36 Pokémon Trading Card Game booster packs, and Worlds invitation
* 3rd place: 36 Pokémon Trading Card Game booster packs


2nd place: US$1,500 Pokémon Visa Prepaid Card
===Pokémon World Championships===
;Masters Division
* 1st place: US$6,000
* 2nd place: US$4,000
* 3rd place: US$3,000
* 4th place: US$2,000
* 5th place tie: US$1,500 each
* 7th place tie: US$1,000 each


3rd place: US$500 Pokémon Visa Prepaid Card
;Senior Division
* 1st place: US$3,000 Pokémon {{wp|Visa}} Prepaid Card
* 2nd place: US$1,500 Pokémon Visa Prepaid Card
* 3rd place: US$500 Pokémon Visa Prepaid Card

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The events for the Pokkén Tournament DX Championship Series this year have been announced. Players who place can qualify for the 2018 World Championships in August in Nashville, Tennessee, where they will face against players from Japan and competitors from the Last Chance Qualifier. A prize pool worth over US$20,000 will be given to winning competitors.

Qualifying

There will be two age divisions for all competitors: the Masters Division for competitors born in 2002 or earlier, and the Senior Division for competitors born in 2003 or later. Players can qualify for the World Championships by placing highly in either a series event or in the Last Chance Qualifier at the World Championships.

A maximum of 256 competitors will be able to compete in each of the Masters and Senior Divisions in the Last Chance Qualifier competition. Two qualified Masters players and one Senior player will proceed to the main event.

A total of 16 Masters and eight Senior Division players will qualify for the Pokkén Tournament World Championships: two Masters and one Senior from Oceania Internationals, four Masters and two Seniors from North America Internationals, and four Masters and two Seniors from the Sheffield Regional Championships. The remainder of the invitations will be awarded to players from Japan and via the Last Chance Qualifier.

Competitors must use a HORI wired controller or a wired fight stick.

Schedule

Event Location Date
Oceania International Championships Sydney, Australia February 9–11, 2018
North America International Championships USA TBD
Sheffield Regional Championships Sheffield, UK June 16–17, 2018
Last Chance Qualifier Nashville, TN TBD
Pokémon World Championships Nashville, TN TBD

Prizes

Regional and International Championship Events

Masters Division
  • 1st place: US$1,250 and Worlds invitation
  • 2nd place: US$1,000 and Worlds invitation
  • 3rd place: US$750 and Worlds invitation
  • 4th place: US$600 and Worlds invitation
  • 5th place tie: US$450 each
  • 7th place tie: US$250 each
Senior Division
  • 1st place: Nintendo Switch console, 72 Pokémon Trading Card Game booster packs, and Worlds invitation
  • 2nd place: Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, 36 Pokémon Trading Card Game booster packs, and Worlds invitation
  • 3rd place: 36 Pokémon Trading Card Game booster packs

Pokémon World Championships

Masters Division
  • 1st place: US$6,000
  • 2nd place: US$4,000
  • 3rd place: US$3,000
  • 4th place: US$2,000
  • 5th place tie: US$1,500 each
  • 7th place tie: US$1,000 each
Senior Division
  • 1st place: US$3,000 Pokémon Visa Prepaid Card
  • 2nd place: US$1,500 Pokémon Visa Prepaid Card
  • 3rd place: US$500 Pokémon Visa Prepaid Card