Fighting with friends (and strangers)
It’s been a banner couple of days forPokémonfans as this weekend marked the return of the Pokémon World Championship. Like with most everything else that’s fun in the world, the long-running tournament was postponed in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19. This was a year of change for the event withPokkén Tournament DXmaking its final appearance at the show whilePokémon UniteandPokémon Goboth made their official debut. As the PWC is all about competition, the Pokémon Company used the occasion to debut a new trailer forPokémon Scarlet&Violetthat highlights some of the new items players can use to turn the tide of battle.
The Loaded Dice item seems a tad unfair, but I have to say I’m excited about the possibilities something like Mirror Herb will have on my, admittedly, poor competitivePokémonplay.
If you’re more into thePokémon Trading Card Gamethan its video game brethren, there is news for you too.Pokémon TCGwill be getting new cards based onScarlet/Violetstarting in 2023. I haven’t been paying attention sincePokémoncards were red hot during the pandemic and guys with terrible YouTube channels wouldstrip the shelves bareat Target and Walmart, but I hope these will be easy to find next year. Though, if thisstory about adults buying Happy Mealsto get thePokémoncards inside is anything to go by, you should probably start making plans now.
As for the next Pokémon World Championships, during the closing ceremonies of the year’s event, it was announced the 2023 showcase will be held in Yokohama, Japan, marking the first time the PWC will take place in Japan.
Now announcing the destination for#PokemonWorlds2023…pic.twitter.com/A30tFZoybW
— Play Pokémon (@playpokemon)July 15, 2025
