The dust has settle and all that is left is champions and photographs.
The Pokemon World Championships have ended and we have plenty of things to share. One of those things are the players who battled though countless battles to take the title of Champion.
Below are the trainers who rose through the ranks to become the 2019 Pokemon World Champion for the TCG, VGC and Pokken Tournament.
2019 POKÉMON TRADING CARD GAME WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Junior Division Finalists
World Champion: Haruki Miyamoto of Japan
Second Place: Isaac Terceira of the United States
Senior Division Finalists
World Champion: Kaya Lichtleitner of Germany
Second Place: Grant Shen of the United States
Masters Division Finalists
World Champion: Henry Brand of Australia
Second Place: Shintaro Ito of Japan
2019 POKÉMON VIDEO GAME WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Junior Division Finalists
World Champion: Pi Wu of Taiwan
Second Place: Teddy French of the United Kingdom
Senior Division Finalists
World Champion: Ko Tsukide of Japan
Second Place: Lewis Tan of Australia
Masters Division Finalists
World Champion: Naoto Mizobuchi of Japan
Second Place: Hirofumi Kimura of Japan
2019 POKKÉN TOURNAMENT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Senior Division Finalists
World Champion: ashninja1 of the United States
Second Place: Kato of Japan
Masters Division Finalists
World Champion: Subutan of Japan
Second Place: Haruyuki of Japan
Congratulation to all these amazing players! Below are some pictures of these Champions on the winning stage with their well deserved trophies.
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- After three days of head-to-head battles, eight competitors earned the coveted title of 2019 Pokémon World Champion. More than $500,000 in scholarships and prizes were awarded over the weekend. August 18, 2019
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- The 2019 Pokémon World Championships comes to a close as players of the Pokémon Trading Card Game compete for the ultimate title of Pokémon World Champion. August 18, 2019
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- Two players shake hands after a thrilling match at the 16th annual Pokémon World Championships in Washington, D.C, where the top players from around the world convened to compete. August 17, 2019
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- Pikachu-themed trophies were awarded after three days of battles at the 2019 Pokémon World Championships. August 18, 2019
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- Players participate in a competitive Video Game battle at the 16th annual Pokémon World Championships in Washington, D.C. August 18, 2019
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- 2019 Pokkén Tournament World Champions receive their trophies after three days of competitive battles. August 17, 2019
The Worlds Experience
The Pokemon World Championships is an amazing experience. Players from all over the world come to compete for the title of World Champion for the TCG, VGC and Pokken Tournament. Not everybody can leave a Champion but they can make sure they will have a great time. That is because the event is run by Professors and Judges from all over the world that want to ensure that everybody there is having a great time. Also, the Pokemon Company International have planned several things to take part in for those who are looking for a fun time.
Below is a video that shows off all the players, Professors, Judges and fans who are celebrating the best aspect of Pokemon. Having fun.
Below are some pictures from the event.
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- Players from 50 different countries traveled to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. to compete in the 16th annual Pokémon World Championships. August 17, 2019
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- Spectators watch on as a Pokémon match comes to a thrilling conclusion at the 2019 Pokémon World Championships. August 18, 2019
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- Tsunekazu Ishihara, President and CEO of The Pokémon Company, welcomes competitors and spectators to the 2019 Pokémon World Championships during the Opening Ceremony. August 16, 2019
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- Players, fans, and spectators gathered for a group photo after enjoying a fun weekend filled with camaraderie at the 2019 Pokémon World Championships. August 18, 2019
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- Junichi Masuda and Shigeki Morimoto meet with the Pokémon community and sign autographs during the 2019 Pokémon World Championships. August 18, 2019
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- Kaya Lichtleitner of Germany competes in a heated Trading Card Game match at the 2019 Pokémon World Championships. August 18, 2019
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- Players, spectators, and fans pack the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in the nation’s capital to witness some of the world’s most elite Pokémon players compete during the 2019 Pokémon World Championships. August 16, 2019
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- More than 7,000 Pokémon players, spectators, and fans descended on the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in the nation’s capital for the 2019 Pokémon World Championships. The event ran from Friday, August 16 through Sunday, August 18.
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- Players of the Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon video games during an intense battle at the 2019 Pokémon World Championships. August 16, 2019
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- Pokémon Trading Card Game players compete at the 16th annual Pokémon World Championship in Washington, D.C. August 16, 2019
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- A life-size Pikachu wanders around the Walter E. Washington Convention Center to say hi and take photos with players, spectators, and fans at the 2019 Pokémon World Championships. August 16, 2019
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- A players examines his cards during an intense Trading Card Game battle at the 2019 Pokémon World Championships. August 16, 2019
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- Players from around the world participated in Trading Card Game, Video Game, and Pokken Tournament competitions at the 2019 Pokémon World Championships. August 16, 2019.
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- A player decked out in Pokémon gear and a Detective Pikachu hat enjoys a Trading Card Game battle at the 2019 Pokémon World Championships. August 16, 2019
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- Players participate in an exciting round of the very first Pokémon Go Invitational at the 2019 Pokémon World Championships in Washington, D.C. August 16, 2019
Thank you to all the Judges, Professors, and event staff for running an amazing event! The Pokemon World Championships wouldn’t be the best event without these people! And thank you to all the trainers who went and made sure to enjoy the event!
Best of luck to those who are chasing after their dreams for an invite for the 2020 Pokemon World Championships! I hope to see you all in London, UK in 2020!
