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Pokemon tournaments

Register for the Pokemon Tournament

Sign up before all spots are filled!

Which tournament time slot would you like to register for?

Entry fees are per tournament.

Entry Fee - $20 now or $25 In-person
Pay Entry Fee Now$20
Pay Entry Fee In-Person$0

Entry fee is per tournament. If you are playing in multiple tournaments, you have to pay multiple fees. Entry fee does not include admission to the show.

Hobby Clash

Pokemon Cash Tournament

Tournament Payout Structure Explained

Each tournament round has a maximum of 96 players, and the prize pool is built from entry fees plus a $5 bonus per player added by the organizer.

  • Entry Fee: $20 per player

  • Organizer Bonus: +$480 per Tournament

  • Total Contribution per Player: $20 + $480 per Tournament 

  • Maximum Prize Pool (96 players):

  • 96 × $20 =  $1,920 + 480 = $2,400 Per Tournament

🏆 Example Payout (Full 96 Players)

Top 16 players are paid out:

1st: $600

2nd: $350

3rd–4th: $225 each

5th–8th: $150 each

9th–16th: $50 each

Total: $2,400

What If a Round Doesn’t Fill?

If fewer than 96 players enter:

  • The prize pool scales: (Total players) × $20 + $480

  • The number of paid places adjusts (typically top 15–20%)

  • The payouts are recalculated fairly, using a similar structure

Example: 48 Players

  • Prize Pool: 48 × $20 + $240 = $1,200

  • Likely Top 8 paid:

    • 1st: $400

    • 2nd: $250

    • 3rd–4th: $150 each

    • 5th–9th: $50 each

We’re committed to fair, competitive play with prize support that rewards performance at every scale of participation.

Rules

  1. Deck Format

    • The tournament format will be Standard. Play Pokemon Rules Apply.

    • Make sure you have a Pokemon Player ID.  If you don't have one sign up HERE

    • All decks must follow Pokémon TCG legality rules for the selected format.

    • Decks must contain exactly 60 cards, with no more than 4 copies of any card (except Basic Energy).

  2. Deck Registration

    • Players will be required to submit a deck list before the event.

    • No deck changes are allowed once the tournament begins.

  3. Gameplay​​

    • All ages will be playing in a single group.

    • Each Swiss round will be timed at 30 minutes.

    • When time is called, players will receive 3 additional turns to complete their game.

    • Players must bring their own legal 60-card deck, as well as damage counters, coins or dice, and status condition markers.

    •  All ages will be playing in a single group.

  4. Sportsmanship

    • Be respectful to your opponents, judges, and staff at all times.

    • Unsporting conduct (cheating, stalling, inappropriate behavior) may result in penalties or disqualification.

  5. Judging

    • Judge rulings are final.

    • If a dispute arises, raise your hand and call for a judge immediately—do not try to resolve it yourselves.

  6. Tournament Structure

    • Swiss rounds will determine standings.

    • Number of rounds depend on total players.

  7. Cards & Proxies

    • Only official Pokémon TCG cards are allowed.

    • No proxies or altered cards permitted unless explicitly approved (e.g., for unsanctioned casual events).

  8. Player Responsibility

    • Players are responsible for tracking their own prizes, damage, and game state accurately.

    • Arrive on time for each round—no-shows or repeated tardiness may result in match loss.

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