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The 2027 season begins Sept. 18 in Baltimore and includes 30 listed events through Chicago NAIC on June 12–14; point awards will broaden, while Pokémon UNITE exits the series.
Code L12ARD0NPJCS26 grants an in-game Charizard via Mystery Gift in Pokémon Champions, celebrating the Japan Championships 2026; redemption ends June 14.
To celebrate the Pokémon Japan Championships 2026 currently taking place, a special Mystery Gift code has been released which can be redeemed in Pokémon Champions to receive a Charizard until June 14. Use code L12ARD0NPJCS26 in the Mystery Gift menu option, after which it will appear in your in-game mail. Charizard Mystery Gift details The
Slowking reached the Turin Special Championships final and Ross Cawthon took the deck to NAIC's Top 4; testing suggests its Dragapult ex matchup is even or slightly favored.
James Kowalski won NAIC with Slop Box, while Dragapult ex remained the event’s dominant deck by popularity and results; Slowking reached the Top 4.
Four limited promos will accompany Worlds in San Francisco; two Pikachu cards are available through Play! Pokémon store tournaments from August 21–30, while two are attendee exclusives.
Worlds 2026 offers two Pikachu promos through Play! Pokémon events from August 21–30, plus Paradise Resort and stamped Ascended Heroes Rayquaza cards for San Francisco attendees.
The June 14 finale crowned James Kowalski as TCG Masters champion and unveiled 2026 Paradise Resort and PokémonXP promos, with local-store distribution planned for fans outside San Francisco.
Three promos were unveiled: Paradise Resort for competitors, Pikachu for Aug. 21–30 Celebration Tournaments, and Rayquaza for all badged Worlds and PokémonXP attendees.
NAIC attendance in New Orleans rose more than 150% and all badge types sold out, prompting TPCi to choose McCormick Place for more competition and fan-programming space.
The new Paradise Resort promo features Pikachu, Sylveon, Psyduck and other Pokémon in San Francisco-themed Worlds 2026 artwork; it debuted during NAIC.
Three promos were unveiled: Paradise Resort for Worlds competitors, Pikachu at August 21–30 Celebration Tournaments, and Rayquaza for all badged Worlds and PokémonXP attendees.
TPCi says the 2027 NAIC will move from New Orleans to McCormick Place in Chicago, enabling a larger event after three years in Louisiana.
The 2026 NAIC is underway in New Orleans, with Twitch viewers able to earn game rewards including a Blastoise Mystery Gift for Pokémon Champions.
Mega Greninja ex uses 350 HP and Mortal Shuriken’s six damage counters to challenge Dragapult ex, while Beedrill ex offers a simpler option for newer and Junior players.
NAIC will feature TCG, Champions, GO and UNITE competition in New Orleans, with Twitch Drops available during live broadcasts and replays.
The 2026 Worlds Pikachu promo is expected at U.S. Pokémon Center checkouts via a special code in August and through Pokémon Leagues, with distribution varying by country.
Worlds 2026 Pikachu (133/M-P) will be distributed at Pokémon Card GYM locations in Japan from June 20, featuring San Francisco-themed artwork.
Dragapult ex returns as NAIC’s top-ranked threat after placing first in 2024 and second in 2025, while Gardevoir ex’s rotation and its efficient Phantom Dive attack strengthen its position.
Both products launch in Japan on September 16: the Futuristic Box includes two day-and-night Pikachu ex promos, while the Premium Deck Set contains separate 60-card Espeon ex and Umbreon ex decks.
Code L12ARD0NPJCS26 grants an in-game Charizard via Mystery Gift in Pokémon Champions, celebrating the Japan Championships 2026; redemption ends June 14.
NAIC runs June 12–14 in New Orleans, with experts unanimously ranking Dragapult ex as the deck to beat in the first post-rotation International Championships.