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Q: Where can I find more information about the 2025 Pokémon World Championships?
A: More information about the 2025 Pokémon World Championships can be found on the official Pokémon World Championships website.
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Q: I noticed an error in my RK9.gg event confirmation, who do I contact to fix this?
A: If your registration contains an error, file a support ticket immediately at support.rk9.gg to request a correction. Include your full name, Player ID, email address, tournament name (including the game), and a full description of the error (including the incorrect and the correct information). You do not need to create an account to submit a ticket.
Please note RK9 Labs support hours are 8:30 am to 5:30 pm CDT (13:30-23:30 UTC) Monday through Friday. We typically respond to support tickets within 1-2 business days (Monday through Friday).
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Q: When does event registration close?
A: Registration for players will close on July 31, 2025 at 11:59 pm PDT.
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Q: When does deck/team list submission open for competitors?
A: Deck/team list submission will open at 10:00 am PDT / 17:00 UTC on Monday, August 11, 2025. You can also view this important information from your Player Tournament Dashboard. To access the Player Tournament Dashboard on RK9.gg, go to the Player Dashboard, and click on the tournament name to go to the Player Tournament Dashboard.
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Q: When does deck/team list submission close for competitors?
A: Deck/team list submission will close at 8:00 am PDT / 15:00 UTC on Friday, August 15, 2025 (the first day of play for competitors). You can also view this important information from your Player Tournament Dashboard. To access the Player Tournament Dashboard on RK9.gg, go to the Player Dashboard, and click on the tournament name to go to the Player Tournament Dashboard.
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Q: How many guest passes come with my competitor pass?
A: All competitors receive two guest passes with their competitor pass. For competitors under 18, one of those two guest passes is reserved for their parent/guardian. The last day to update this information is July 31, 2025 at 11:59pm PDT.
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Q: How do I update the guest passes on my registration?
From your Pokémon World Championships Player Tournament dashboard, select "My Confirmation" under your Tournament Milestones.
Once in your confirmation, scroll down to the section where you can update your preferences for pronouns, sharing your information with WaitWhile, and updating your spectator information.
Click on 
This information can be edited until July 31, 2025. No changes will be allowed past this time.
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Q: Where can I purchase additional spectator passes?
The spectator pass interest list is currently closed. Additional information can be found on the 2025 Pokemon World Championships page.
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Q: When are players and spectators able to pick up their event badges?
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Competitors and their two (2) named guests may pick up their badges onsite at the Anaheim Convention Center on Thursday, August 14 at their division's priority time below.
Competitor Priority Badge Pickup Times
All Juniors Pokémon TCG & VGC Worlds Competitors and their Spectator Guests
- Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
All Seniors Pokémon TCG & VGC Worlds Competitors and their Spectator Guests
- Thursday, August 14 2025 - 9:00am - 10:30am PDT
All Masters Pokémon TCG & VGC Worlds Competitors and their Spectator Guests
- Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 10:30am - 2:00pm PDT
All Pokemon GO and UNITE Worlds Competitors and their Spectator Guests
- Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 10:30am - 2:00pm PDT
All separately purchased spectator badges will be available for pickup after 2:00pm PDT on Thursday, August 14, 2025 in the Anaheim Convention Center North building.
- Competitors unable to make their division's priority badge pick up window will have the opportunity to select a later badge pick up time via the 2025 Pokémon World Championships event portal. The opportunity to select a different badge pick up time will be made available in early August, after competitor RSVP, but before the event.
- Late check-in is highly discouraged. Competitors who check in late are not guaranteed participation in the World Championships. Competitors who check in after the start of Round 1 on their first day of play may not be included in the Championships, but will still receive a badge and event merchandise.
- Badges and/or event merchandise may not be picked up by another person on a competitors's behalf.
- Competitors must provide their name, Play! Pokémon Player ID, and valid government issued photo identification that matches the name of their badge. Named spectator guests must provide a valid government issued photo identification that matches the name on their badge.
- All competitors under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian present with valid government issued photo identification to pick up their badge.
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Q: Will I receive anything for the event through the mail or in advance of the event?
A: You will not receive any physical items before the event takes place. You will, however, receive email confirmation that your registration for this event was successful. For information regarding badge pickup requirements, please see your 2025 Pokémon World Championships event confirmation.
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Q: How can I request tournament accommodation like static seating?
A: Should you require assigned seating or other accommodation to attend the event, please contact TPCi Customer Support for assistance. We recommend contacting them as soon as possible.
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Q: What happens if I lose my badge?
A: Please visit the Customer Service desk on-site at the event for more information and further steps.
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Q: Is there a Lost and Found for this event?
A: Yes! Lost and Found is housed on-site at the event's Customer Service booth, located on the lower level of the Anaheim Convention Center North building (near badge pick-up). After the event concludes, unclaimed items will be turned over to the Anaheim Convention Center.
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Q: I have more questions regarding the 2025 Pokémon World Championships, who do I need to contact?
A: For all event related questions, please reach out to the organizer via TPCi Customer Support, or visit the 2025 Pokémon World Championships website.
