THE ASCENT: Just Press Play’s Inaugural Pokémon League Challenge!

The road to the 2026 World Championships begins here!!

For the first time ever, the Just Press Play PlaySpace is officially hosting a League Challenge! This is your opportunity to prove your skills, earn your first Championship Points (CP) of the season, and start your journey toward the global stage.

QUICK STATS

• DATE: Saturday, February 7th, 2025
• CHECK-IN ENDS: 11:55 AM (Strict)
• START TIME: 12:00 PM
• ENTRY FEE: $10.00
• FORMAT: Standard / Swiss Rounds (No Top Cut)
• REQUIREMENT: Deck Lists are REQUIRED (Handwritten or Printed)

THE QUEST: CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS & PRIZING

This is a sanctioned Play! Pokémon event. Not only are you playing for the title of the first JPP League Challenge Champion, but you're also playing for a massive pack bounty.

THE BOOSTER BOUNTY: For every Trainer who enters the arena, 2 Booster Packs are added to the Prize Pool per division!

CHAMPIONSHIP POINT (CP) BREAKDOWN:

• 1st Place: 15 CP
• 2nd Place: 12 CP
• 3rd & 4th Place: 10 CP
• 5th – 8th Place: 8 CP (Min. 14 players)
• 9th – 16th Place: 6 CP (Min. 25 players)

PACK PRIZING PER DIVISION

The prize pool for each age division is distributed based on that division's attendance.

• Divisions with fewer than 24 players:
  • 1st Place: 50% of the division's prize pool
  • 2nd Place: 25% of the division's prize pool
  • 3rd & 4th Place: 12.5% of the division's prize pool
• Divisions with 24 or more players:
  • 1st Place: 40% of the division's prize pool
  • 2nd Place: 20% of the division's prize pool
  • 3rd & 4th Place: 10% of the division's prize pool
  • 5th – 8th Place: 5% of the division's prize pool

THE RULES OF ENGAGEMENT

To ensure a fair and timely tournament, please note the following:

• DECK LISTS: Must be submitted by 11:55 AM. If you are not in line with a completed list by this time, you will be marked LATE.
• LATE ARRIVAL: Late players may still participate but will receive a mandatory Round 1 Loss.
• DIVISIONS: Players will be divided into Junior, Senior, and Masters divisions based on age group per Play! Pokémon regulations.

Questions? Reach out to our TCG masters at TCG@justpressplayonline.com.

Secure your spot now and take your first step toward the World Championship!