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  2026 Pokémon TCG North America International Championships Competitor Information 

 

Tournament Structure

The number of Swiss rounds will be determined by attendance, with Swiss play split between a maximum of two days. Information on the number of expected rounds can be found in the Tournament Rules and Resources. 
 
For each round, you will be paired against another competitor to play your match. You will be able to find your table number through your RK9 Player Dashboard. Ensure you get to your table on time. Being late to a match can result in penalties. 
 
Junior and Senior Division competitors will have one meal break per day. The exact timing for each event’s meal break will be announced on-site. There is no scheduled meal break for competitors in the Masters Division.
 
All competitors will begin competition on Friday, June 12. All age divisions will conclude on Sunday, June 14.
 
The Tournament Schedule may be subject to change.
 
All competitors must comply with the Tournament Rules. 
 
This competition will use the Standard Format. Cards with "H" regulation marks and onward will be legal to use.
 

What to Bring

When you show up at a Pokémon TCG tournament, there are some things you must have with you:  
 
- Your deck as registered for the tournament 
- Damage counters and condition markers 
- A coin or coin-flip-legal die 
- A pen to fill out your match slip 
 
Proof of age may be requested, and failure to provide proof of age may result in the competitor being denied participation in the tournament (at the organizer's discretion). 
 
Any lists not submitted on time may result in a Round 1 loss. For information on how to submit your list for the event, see RK9’s support article for Pokémon TCG deck lists. 
Card sleeves are strongly encouraged. Optional items include a playmat and a blank notepad for taking notes during the event.  
 

Deck List Submission

Deck lists will be submitted online via RK9.gg. All deck lists must be submitted by 6:00 a.m. CDT on the first day of the event for each age division. You can resubmit your deck list as many times as you want prior to the submission deadline; however, you must play the final deck you submit.   
 
Any lists not submitted on time may result in a loss for Round 1. For information on how to submit your list for the event, see RK9’s support article for Pokemon trading card game deck lists.