Pokemon League Cup at The Gnoshery

Pokémon League Cup at The Gnoshery!

Calling all Pokémon Trainers in Sturgeon Bay and Door County!

Get ready to battle your way to the top at our official Pokémon League Cup event, hosted by The Gnoshery!

Date: Monday, May 26th, 2025

Time: 2:00 PM

Location: The Gnoshery, 23 N 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

What is a League Cup?

A Pokémon League Cup is a premier Play! Pokémon event where players can earn valuable Championship Points that contribute towards an invitation to the prestigious Pokémon World Championships! It’s a fantastic opportunity to test your skills against other competitive players in a structured and sanctioned environment.

Tournament Format:

• Standard Format: Players must use decks built from currently legal Pokémon TCG sets. (Check the official Pokémon website for the current Standard format card list.)
• Swiss Rounds: The tournament will consist of Swiss rounds, where players are paired against others with similar records. The number of rounds will depend on the number of participants.
• Best of One Matches: Each match will be played as a best-of-one game with a 30-minute time limit per round.
• Top Cut (Based on attendance): After the Swiss rounds, the top-ranked players will advance to a single-elimination Top Cut bracket to determine the overall winner.

Prizes:

• Champion Playmat: The winner of each age division (Junior, Senior, and Masters) will receive a special League Cup-branded Champion playmat!
• Championship Points: Earn Championship Points based on your placement in the tournament, getting you closer to a World Championships invitation. The exact amount of points awarded depends on the event’s attendance.
• Promo Packs: All participants will receive a participation promo pack after the first round (while supplies last).

What You Need to Bring:

• Your Standard format legal 60-card Pokémon TCG deck.
• Your Pokémon Trainer Club Player ID. If you don’t have one, you can create one for free on the official Pokémon website: https://club.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-trainer-club/sign-up/
• Damage counters and appropriate dice or coin for gameplay.
• A filled-out decklist. Blank decklists may be available on-site, but it’s recommended to have it prepared beforehand to save time. You can find official decklist templates here: https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/decklist-standard-fillable.pdf

Entry Fee:

Juniors & Seniors – $5
Masters – $10

Why Play at The Gnoshery?

• Support Local: The Gnoshery is Sturgeon Bay’s premier board game café, offering a welcoming and fun environment for all ages. Enjoy delicious food, snacks, and drinks while you battle!
• Build Community: Connect with other Pokémon TCG players in the Door County area, make new friends, and share your passion for the game.
• Earn Championship Points: Take your competitive journey to the next level and earn valuable points towards the ultimate goal – the Pokémon World Championships!

Don’t miss out on this exciting Pokémon TCG event! Mark your calendars for Monday, May 26th at 2:00 PM and head to The Gnoshery in Sturgeon Bay!