Pokemon Trading Card Game Tournaments Explained!

So you want to attend a Pokemon TCG tournament? Here's a full guide of all the different kind of Pokemon Trading Card Game tournaments you can attend! Watch Part 2 with Tournament TIPS here - • Pokemon Trading Card G...
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0:00 - Intro
0:27 - Pre-release
3:23 - Weekly Locals
5:57 - League Challenges
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[@Lucario1121]

Thank you for being a Pokemon TCG KZbinr that's focus on the actual game of Pokémon TCG and not just the collectability of it or how much money they make. Definitely getting a sub from me

[@joxicide8959]

Pre release events are a really great starting point, I just started playin 6 months ago and my first tourney event was a paradox build and battle and it was really fun, decks were still really diverse too. Now im trying to go every week or other week when I can and players are really fun and helpful.

[@minibex5258]

Thanks so much for posting this video. I've been playing a lot on ptcgl and i've decided to give competitions a try. i unfortunately won't be able to go to anything until april due to work constraints, but it gives me a lot of time to research, prepare, save money, and plan this out. this info was super helpful. thanks again. ✌😎

[@ermwhatthescallop]

very good timing! been practicing a lot on ptcgl for the past few months and i plan to start competing in-person once rotation hits, so this is super helpful! thanks!

[@mandy1339]

Very informative. Thank you!

[@breh4149]

Great video that I know a bunch of people were wanting!

[@RahulReddy]

Really well done video!!

[@SneakerTalkTCG]

Thank you brotha! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@maximumcringe4117]

I have the actual Charizard EX that he showed and was so confused until I saw the Caterpie

[@SneakerTalkTCG]

ahahahah! it's all in the details :P

[@VertigoTCG]

just started playing a couple of months ago. been doing a bunch of local leagues in town, hopefully i can gain some more experience to participate in a regionals

[@MantaTradingYoman]

Was waiting for this video :D

[@SneakerTalkTCG]

❤️❤️ Didn’t end up using the thingy you let me shoot but good to have in my database! Might use it for end of season recap or final push for worlds vlog :)

[@kreslomartin5356]

I think its important to mention that if you openly calculate the ID and judge catches you, you can get disqualified

[@dnatal09]

Now i know how to join in these events. I have a pupil that wanted to join in these tourneys. Thanks for the info sneaker

[@crazybillshobbiesandstuffd7652]

Thanks for the info. I do take top loaders to prerelease events lol. I have only done 3 of them so far. I’m a old man rookie lol

[@op_predator7905]

Tysm bro 😁😁

[@SneakerTalkTCG]

Np~! thanks for watching :)

[@raandomuser710]

This video was perfect for newer players!!

[@SneakerTalkTCG]

Ayyy I appreciate the feedback 🙏🏻

[@atomic_hok]

I just started going to locals recently and its been really fun, preparing for vancouver regionals which i registered for

[@SneakerTalkTCG]

Ayyy nice! Hope you get lots of practice in and have fun at the Vancouver Regionals!

[@atomic_hok]

@@SneakerTalkTCG definitely been learning alot, I'm so excited for regionals

[@fanboy9472]

i haven’t gone to a decklisted tourney since i’ve gotten my lz tina together and i thought it’d be funny to get all different arts of comfey. didn’t realize how annoying that’s gonna be while filling out lists 😂😭

[@edwardwazermas2749]

Do you double sleeve your Pokémon centre Japan sleeves with outer sleeves or are they good enough not to? I’m worried the art will scratch or fade on mine.

[@kelborn40k84]

Gonna participate in the regionals tournament in Dortmund in a couple of days with my son. It's his/ our very first time. My son was recommended to participate in a local store so that's an entire new experience for us all. Are there any different rules/ match set ups regarding kids? Or is it the same as with adults regarding breaks number of games you have to play in a row, etc.?

[@Dopple_G]

i've gotten into the tcg when i started collecting last year and i'd want to compete but where i'm from there's no shops that sell cards or any tournaments that run, and its pretty expensive to fly as you've stated, any help or tips on what to do?

[@team.drifblimcollects]

are you goining to the one on march 2 and 3 also

[@trashgoat3119]

I usually print out my friends lists for them for cups and challenges but i always tell them to triple check to make sure i didnt mess up

[@jz6008]

I would try the tcg but it seems like way too much shuffling lol. How much skill vs rng would u say this is? Compared to other card games

[@RianDreamseeker]

How long does a season go and when does it start? In april with the rotation or when is the best time to start collecting points?

[@SneakerTalkTCG]

New season starts the day of the world championships and season ends after NAIC. Rotation happens about halfway into the season. There is no best time to collect points really. just depends on your city and personal situations

[@RianDreamseeker]

@@SneakerTalkTCG okay thanks! would you suggest buying my first competitive deck now or wait until next month?

[@op_predator7905]

I have a question, how do you know if in your country there is any Pokémon tournament card?

[@user-dg1xo7su9y]

Are you allowed to use penny sleeves?

[@ArlesiGames]

How about the TPC one?

[@Mr_Melon29]

Bro i am 15 years old i am getting a job now and i wanna play pokemon with the money i earn. The point is i live in the netherlands and most regionals are in america en canada and its expensive for me. So what do i do? Also are there pokemon seasons just like in football/soccer or do they just host random regionals and you can play?

[@micahlewis7566]

If you have a different art but they do the same thing do you have to specify of the deck list

[@SneakerTalkTCG]

Only for the Pokémon

[@christopherenriquez-birch7156]

Perfect timing lol

[@SneakerTalkTCG]

💪🏻💪🏻👌🏻

[@donutdudeyt7305]

I did a tournament and I won one of those meowscsrsda champs mats. Is there a way to check my points?

[@SneakerTalkTCG]

Ayy nice! Yeah go to the Pokémon website and login and go to your account info, you can google Pokémon TCG leaderboards to start

[@donutdudeyt7305]

Tysm I had to make a new account because it was set to wrong name but I have a good feeling I will keep wining tournaments. Thinking about try harding next season for worlds quals

[@JCtheman123]

So say i am going to a pre release and i forget my dice do they give out spares and can i use clear ultra pro sleeves for my cards for cards

[@SneakerTalkTCG]

Stores usually have more than enough dice to share or your opponent will share dice with you, clear sleeves are a big no-no but pre-release they might let you since all cards are in theory coming straight from the pack. But clear sleeves should never really be used for gameplay

[@JCtheman123]

@@SneakerTalkTCG would the stores have sleeves for purchase and can use ex decks playmats in real play

[@JCtheman123]

and do i need a deck box

[@LeSpearow]

What website do people use for deck lists?

[@SneakerTalkTCG]

Play Limitless for English and Pokecabook for Japanese

[@MrDakotaThunder]

Off topic but I am jealous of your perfect teeth, lmao. I need to know if they are veneers or you were just genetically gifted!

[@erick1261]

Are you allowed to snack while playing? Serious question 😶

[@SneakerTalkTCG]

Yes!

[@cajasp2]

2nd part coming?🤔

[@SneakerTalkTCG]

Tomorrow!

[@merutosan8]

I have no place ın my country that has these events, Pokemon is almost non-existent to play, only to collect. I feel so bummed, I wanna play the decks I work so hard on to bring together, only to find no one to play them with, except for my friends (whom I basically force to play).

[@saturn7629]

No local card shops near you?

[@merutosan8]

None that play Pokemon. @@saturn7629

[@ChauffeurGoPro]

DO you have veneers teeth?

[@SneakerTalkTCG]

Nah

[@GameStar693]

Hi

[@SneakerTalkTCG]

Yo!

[@pigOK]

For night is better

[@SneakerTalkTCG]

?

[@VirajPoddar693]

Nah im flexing the mat if i win a cup

[@ScARZ34GaminG]

9 mins

[@SneakerTalkTCG]

?

[@pigOK]

My bro is died he's gone but he's still here on my back and in my heart he lives on as a part of me, if your going to dig, dig to break the heavens. Just who the hell do you think I am, my drill is the drill that makes the heavens.

[@SneakerTalkTCG]

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[@joxicide8959]

@@SneakerTalkTCGgurren lagann reference, from an anime maybe they are relating to it

[@CitronQ]

@@SneakerTalkTCG Kamina 😢 RIP

[@LeSpearow]

​@@SneakerTalkTCGyeah I've got no idea either lol

[@BrewLeagueBenders-ij6tn]

Hell yeah brother, I believe in aliens too.

[@bryancaswell9538]

Also, a video I personally think would be cool to see, is a “what I bring with me to a Pokemon Tournament” and you break down what’s in your bag when you go to Pokemon events. Just a thought!🫡