Midwest Pokemon Formats

Dates: November 2008–January 2009
K-Value: 16
A step up from the Battle Road series, these championship-level events are spread out in different cities around the world. Cool prizes are awarded to the top finishers. City Championships take place in hundreds of cities across North America.
Dates: North America: March 14 & 21, 2009
International: March 2009
K-Value: 32
The first of the big Premier Events, this championship series allows players to test their mettle against the best players in their state, province, or territory. Prizes include trophies, booster packs, and other cool Pokemon-themed items. Winners in some markets receive a Travel Allowance to their National Championships.

Please see the Events Page for dates and times.

Always visit the Official Pokemon USA Website for the latest in tournament, rulings and formats!


Click here for the Modified Legal Reprint List
Click here for a list of what is being rotated out this year

NOTE about POP Series 9 for States - Due to the limited release of the POP Series 9 set, and how close the release is to the event, POP Series 9 will not be legal for State Championships. Platinum IS legal. Please see the State Championship Decklist for the legal sets!
Click here for a State Championship Decklist
Click here for a MN State Championship Flyer
Click here for an IL State Championship Flyer

Click here for a Regional Championship Decklist
Click here for a Regional Championship Flyer

Current sets that are legal are shown below, plus any that come out during the 2008/2009 season:

Age Divisions