Nintendo UK Presents Pokémon Winter Championships
Nintendo UK is hosting a Pokémon Championships series across the UK, spanning over the rest of November and early December. We can only apologise for any short notice, the information was only recently released. There will be multiple qualifiers held around the UK, which are fan-run events organised by StreetPass Groups that you may have heard of. The finals, which is an official Nintendo UK run event, will be held in London, on an as of yet unknown date and venue.
To qualify for the finals in London, you must reach the top 3 in one of the qualifiers. Unfortunately, the rules do slightly differ from event to event. All will use Double Battle and Flat Battle Rules, however, some will limit you to the Kalos Dex only, while others may allow you to use anything you can catch in X & Y right now. This is noted on the section for each event as either Kalos Only or National Dex. Prizes will also differ for each tournament, though for the most-part, eShop Vouchers, plushies, and other Nintendo merchandise are likely.
As of right now, we are to assume that these invitations to the finals do not include a travel award, so you’ll have to pay your own way there if you qualify. We will also have to note, that these events are not in conjunction with The Pokémon Company International’s Video Game Championship Series, so you do not have to worry about missing out on Championship Points.
This post will be updated we hear about more events. Continue onto the forum thread where we have an updated list of winners and qualified players!
Qualifiers
Manchester
(Hosted by StreetPass Manchester)
Sunday, November 3rd, 2013
12pm-6pm
TV21 – 10 Thomas Street, M4 1DH
Event Page (Facebook)
Kalos Only
Liverpool
(Hosted by StreetPass Liverpool)
Sunday, November 10th, 2013
12pm-5pm
The Scythe and Teacup Gamer Cafe – 61a Kempston Street, L3 8HE
Event Page (Facebook)
National Dex
Nottingham
(Hosted by StreetPass East Midlands)
Sunday, November 10th, 2013
12pm-5pm
Walkabout – 11-15 Friar Lane, NG1 6DA
Event Page (Facebook)
Kalos Only
Derry
(Hosted by StreetPass Derry)
Saturday, November 16th, 2013
2pm-
Java Coffee Shop –
Event Page (Facebook)
Kalos Only
Gateshead
(Hosted by StreetPass Newcastle)
Saturday, November 16th, 2013
2pm-
Ambar (Above Odeon) Metrocentre – Gateshead, NE11 9XZ
Event Page (Facebook)
Kalos Only
Portsmouth
(Hosted by StreetPass Portsmouth)
Saturday, November 16th, 2013
12pm-5pm
Tiger Tiger – Gunwharf Quays, PO1 3TP
Event Page (Facebook)
Kalos Only
Taunton
(Hosted by StreetPass Somerset)
Wednesday, November 20th, 2013
6pm-9pm
Cosy Club Taunton – Hunts Court, Corporation Street, TA1 4AJ
Event Page (Facebook)
Kalos Only
Brighton
(Hosted by StreetPass Brighton)
Saturday, 23rd November, 2013
12pm-2:30pm
Ohso Social – 250A Kings Road Arches, BN1 1NB
Event Page (Facebook)
Kalos Only
Swansea
(Hosted by StreetPass South Wales)
Saturday, November 23rd, 2013
1pm-
Swansea YMCA – 1 The Kingsway, SA1 5JQ
Event Page (Facebook)
Kalos Only
Bangor
(Hosted by StreetPass North Wales)
Sunday, November 24th, 2013
2pm-4pm
Academi – Deiniol Road, LL57 2UW
Event Page (Facebook)
Kalos Only
Leeds
(Hosted by StreetPass Leeds)
Sunday, November 24th, 2013
11am-4pm
Tiger Tiger – The Light, 117 Albion Street, LS2 8DY
Event Page (Facebook)
Kalos Only
London
(Hosted by DS London)
Sunday, November 24th, 2013 (To be Confirmed)
2pm- (To be Confirmed)
Venue TBA
Event Page (Facebook)
Kalos Only
Northampton
(Hosted by StreetPass Northamptonshire)
Saturday, November 30th, 2013
1:30pm-4pm
Costa Express, Grosvenor Centre
Event Page (Facebook)
Rules TBA
National Final
London
(Hosted by Nintendo UK)
TBA
About the Author
Havak has competed in the VGC series since 2009 when it was first introduced to Europe, qualifying for the World Championships in 2011. Since 2009, he has also been a big influence in the United Kingdom's competitive scene by helping run local tournaments.
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Cheers
Congratulations to Tamao Cameron for being the first player to qualify at two events! He also won both of them (Liverpool and Banbury).
However, it’s come to light that invites are passed down if a previously qualified player earns another. In this case, the fourth place player at Banbury will get an invite.
If anyone is going to another event this weekend, feel safe in that you’re only costing people an invite if you beat them in the first few rounds
There may be a tournament in York added, and another one somewhere else (very late notice)! But better to have even more events
Has anyone else gotten their emails yet? Not knowing where this thing is makes it kinda difficult to book accommodation.
If they send them out after the last qualifying event (Derby). That sure isn’t leaving a lot of time.
Whoever hosted your event will have the information now, I thought most would have messaged their players. I’ll shoot you a PM.
Thanks, I was obviously pretty happy that invites were being passed down if I won any other events so looking forward to going to Derby now
Also I too haven’t received any information regarding nationals from either liverpool or banbury. It’s not too much of a concern as the liverpool group are organising a coach down but it would be nice to know more details if possible.
That final vs lee (osirus) was the most I’ve had to think in the short time I’ve been playing this game
One more thing I’d like to note – it is also recommended that you notify the tournament organiser that you’ve already qualified at previous events if you want to take part (this goes for everyone).
Yes, certain groups are organising their own travel which Nintendo are going to pay for, but if any qualified players want to see the venue, I can show you in a PM.
I’d like to see the venue if you don’t mind
Won at Northampton, haxing Baz in the final :]
Had such an amazing time, it was so great meeting such fab people. Looking forward to the final!
Joe Wilson (aka Russian) came 3rd btw, go Railers!
don’t blame me because you can’t count n00b, just make sure you don’t get knocked out first round in London
On the one hand I won’t be going to my first TCG regional next week, on the other hand I will be attending the big tournament down in London and meeting up with my sister for the first time in years!
Had an awesome time at the Elgin meet-up. It was considerably smaller than the Newcastle one but I didn’t face any sheep (sorry Mark). Loads of fun little extra things to do after the main tournament as well.
Can’t wait for next week! Not sure what’s happening with the travel arrangements, hopefully they get in touch before it becomes too expensive.
So I spent the whole of northampton drinking shots along with everyone else,
short interlude;
dzfkghsdugusdgisdg
First round of shots started by Russian.
Toquill had an experience lets leave it there
Ok we’re going out to get wrecled, goodinthgt everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So we’re down to just the Derby event. Let’s make it one to remember, only 3 spots left.
Who will claim them?
Does anyone know whether the London final will be swiss or single elimination?
They told be it’ll be single elimination.
Ah man, swiss would be sooooo much better -.-
My expectation is Single Elimination, yes. Hopefully they can fit something better in, but even something like Double Elimination would be difficult in the amount of time available.
Yeah I know. Oh well, maybe I’ll make it to round 2 then, haha
I need to make some predictions for London.
3rd will be… A SHEEP FROM ELGIN
2nd will be… TOQUILL
1st will be… A CORNISH PASTY BROUGHT BY TOBY FROM CORNWALL
Alex Holdway signing on here.
Big thanks to those who ran the Derby one yesterday, was my first VGC tournament (I literally had to ask where to change my Rotom forme and get someone to trade my Haunter!) and had a good time.
Plus, being the only person to go 6-0 certainly was a treat
No email yet, I assume wait for details? Or can I get a PM from someone who knows?
I’ll shoot you a message if you still need it, Alex.
Also, an event for Lincoln has just been added! It’s on Wednesday, so if anyone needs a last chance tournament to try and qualify, that’s where you’ll have to go.
Yes please Chris, would appreciate that.
Went to Lincoln today, and fair play to Sam who ran it so well, even giving us some Swiss. Quite the contrast from Leeds for sure!
Looks like I’ll be seeing a bunch of you on Saturday then. Not exactly in my favorite bit of town though….
Any event with free pizza is a good event in my books! Can’t wait for this now
I am absolutely gutted I missed out on the Leeds event, I was in the city at the time and would have being an excellent way to try out VGC for the first time. probably means the first VGC I enter is nationals. (assuming you don’t need to qualify, but I don’t see any information regarding regionals in the UK).
If anyone has any information on local tournaments within Leeds, Huddersfield, Wakefield or Sheffield (South Yorkshire basically) please PM me, Im aware most places that do the tournaments will specialise in TCGs such as Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic or Pokémon TCG but I have being out of the TCG loop since getting a weekend job and Uni. I’m eager to play this game competitively, and id like to meet people before UK Nationals 2014 as to not be a complete loner there.
Well today was nothing short of amazing
I LOVE YOU EVERYONE
I love you too toquikl #railersforworlds – russiangg
Love you too little msn.next time drinks are on you. Barry
Yes
We love you toquill!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations Toquill for winning twenty years’ worth of Pokemon Bank!
congrats dude