World Championships

Address:



Pacifico Yokohama
1 Chome-1-1 Minatomirai, Nishi Ward
Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-0012

Date


August 11th - 13th 2023

Games


Video Game
Trading Card Game
Pokémon GO
Pokémon UNITE
World Championships
AnchorsDistributionsGO EventStreamPokémon CenterPokéStopsActivitiesRevealsLocal Features


Rulesets

VGC Rule Set:

Usable Games Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
Battle Type: Double Battle
Pokémon Restrictions: Available National Pokédex.
Pokémon Limits: Team of 4 to 6 Pokémon from Level 1 to Level 100. All Pokémon then set to Level 50
Clauses: No same Pokémon, No same item
Players may only use Pokémon with items or moves obtained in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
Match Time: 15 Minutes
Your Time: 7 minutes

TCG Rule Set:

Format: Standard
Eligibility: Battle Styles onwards: E Regulation Mark

GO Rule Set:

League Format: Great League
Max CP: 1500 CP

Banned Pokémon: Ditto, Shedinja, Galarian Articuno, Galarian Zapdos, Galarian Moltres

Winners

Masters

VGC: Shohei Kimura (Japan)
TCG: Vance Kelley (US)
GO: (itsAXN) (US)
UNITE: (Luminosity)

Special Announcements

Pokémon UNITE - Character Reveal

Game: Pokémon UNITE

During the Closing Ceremony, the first reveal was for Pokémon UNITE. This showcased three new characters coming to the game soon. It started with Blaziken, due for release on September 14th 2023, with Mimikyu and Meowscarada both following soon after

Pokémon UNITE - Character Reveal

Pokémon TCG - Paradox Pokémon Reveal

Game: Pokémon TCG

During the Closing Ceremony, the second reveal was for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This reveal showcased the coming Paradox Pokémon, with a new Ancient tag or Future tag. It revealed many of the Paradox Pokémon, including Illustration Rares. The video ended with the confirmation of the return of Ace Spec cards in 2024

Pokémon TCG - Paradox Pokémon Reveal

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - The Indigo Disk

Game: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

During the Closing Ceremony, the final reveal dealt with Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. This dealt specifically with the second DLC pack, the Indigo Disk. This started off with the confirmation that every first Partner Pokémon from previous games will return and be available within the areas. It continued by showing the new moves Psychic Noise and Upper Hand before revealing Raging Bolt & Iron Crown's types and special moves Thunderclap. It ended by showing off a new 19th Tera Type rthat seems to encompass all types but provided no further details

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - The Indigo Disk

Special Distributions

Tatsugiri

Game: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
Location: At The Event

This distribution was given to players who go to World Championships and provides a Stretchy Form Tatsugiri

Tatsugiri
Level 50
OT:Worlds23
ID:230811
Ability:Commander
Hold Item:

Big Nugget
Any Nature.
Date of Receiving
WCS 2023. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50
Draco Meteor
Muddy Water
Helping Hand
Celebrate
Tatsugiri

Eduardo Cunha's Gastrodon

Game: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
Location: At Home

This distribution was given to players on the online stream for the Video Game Championship and was based on the Gastrodon used by Eduardo Cunha to win the 2022 World Championships through the code 23WCSGASTR0D0N

Gastrodon
Level 50
OT:Eduardo
ID:230811
Ability:Storm Drain
Hold Item:

Leftovers
Calm Nature.
Date of Receiving
a Battle Competition. Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50
Earth Power
Icy Wind
Yawn
Protect
Eduardo Cunha's Gastrodon

Obsidian Flames - Charizard

Game: Pokémon TCG
Location: At Home

This distribution was given to players on the online stream for the TCG Championship and gave players a Charizard ex Hyper Rare through the code CelebrateWCS23

Obsidian Flames - Charizard

Special Pokémon GO Event

PictureNameDatesLocation
2023 Pokemon World Championships Celebration Event2023 Pokemon World Championships Celebration Event August 11th - 15th 2023 Global
Pokemon World Championships 2023Pokemon World Championships 2023 August 11th 2022 - August 13th 2023 Yokohama, Japan


Stream Archive

Stream Anchors
Day 1Day 2Championship SundayExtra Shows
Video Games
Video Games
Trading Card Game
Trading Card Game
Pokémon GO
Pokémon GO
Pokémon UNITE
Pokémon UNITE


Video


Casters

VGCTCGGOUNITE
Adam Dorricott
Rosemary Kelley
Scott Glaza
Lee Provost
Aaron Zheng
Labhaoisa Akcos-Cromie
Ray Rizzo
Chip Richey
David Hocchman
Kyle Sabelhaus
Ethan Hegyi
Kyle Sucevich
Ross Gilbert
Gabby Snyder
Wil Dunphey
Caleb Peng
Steven Sanders
Jim lawson
Jake Sprague
Kirk Dubé
Joshua Hiebert
Evan Hashimoto
Kelly Wilson

Event Activities

Pokémon Summer Festival Park

Dates: August 11th - August 14th 2023

Throughout the weekend of the event, a special park was taken as the Summer Festival Park where numerous stalls and dances were to be held. Entry to this is via the lottery system

Magikarp Fishing - At this stall, grab a rod to try and catch a Magikarp
PokéBall Throw - Throw Poké Balls at various Pokémon at this stall
Dondozo's Order Up - Aim a Tatsugiri at Dondozo's mouth in order to win
Voltorb's Rollout - Help roll a Voltorb along a precarious board to get to the goal
Stone Panel Puzzles - Help solve puzzles to determine what Pokémon are depicted
With each of these you will earn points which can be exchanged for prizes. All people get at least one prize for free

Pokémon Summer Festival Park

Pokemon Trainer Cruise

Dates: August 11th - August 13th 2023

Throughout the weekend of the event, you could go on a special luxury liner to battle and trade with other Pokémon fans. It features a Scarlet & Violet area and a TCG area as well as photos on the cruise. The boat will remain docked for the duration

Pokemon Trainer Cruise

We Move (Pokémon Fantastic Live Show)

Dates: August 8th - August 14th 2023

At night at Rinko Park, a special dance show with a drone display is held featuring Pikachu. This is a ticketed event

We Move (Pokémon Fantastic Live Show)

Imagination! Into the Next!! (Pokémon Fantastic Live Show)

Dates: August 8th - August 14th 2023

At night in Reed Brick Park a special water show with projection mapping and Pikachu and other mascots dancing was held. This is a ticketed event

Imagination! Into the Next!! (Pokémon Fantastic Live Show)

Pikachu Gathering! (Pokémon Fantastic Live Show)

Throughout Yokohama's Grand Mall Park, a gathering of Pikachu would happen and march together in unison. There are two shows a day from 15:00 - 15:15 and 16:45 to 17:00.

Pikachu Gathering! (Pokémon Fantastic Live Show)

Let's Celebrate! The Pokémon Parade! (Pokémon Fantastic Live Show)

Dates: August 14th 2023 16:00 to 16:40

In Yokohama, a special parade featuring Pikachu, balloons and various other Pokémon was held for people to view. This is a ticketed event

Let's Celebrate! The Pokémon Parade! (Pokémon Fantastic Live Show)

PokeGenic

Throughout Yokohama, there are various Pokégenic photo spots to take pictures against

Locations
- Queen's Square Yokohama
- Navios Yokohama
- NIPPON MARU Memorial Park
- MARK IS Minatomirai
- Marine & Walk Yokohama
- Yokohama Cosmoworld
- Yokohama Hammerhead
- Yokohama World Porters
- Landmark Plaza

PokeGenic

Drink & Ice Shop by Pikachu Sweets

Dates: August 8th 2023 - August 14th 2023

For a limited time, there will be pop up stores throughout Yokohama's Worlds Celebration Event to sell a variety of drinks and iced products to help pweople stay cool and hydrated through the event. There are two special items avilable in multiple sets including one set that comes with a sticker

Items
Pikachu's Tail-like Pika-Pika Pineapple Juice 800yen (tax included)
Eiscue's Chilly Ice Cube -Slightly Salty Soda Flavor- 900yen (tax included)
Pika-Pika Drink & Eiscue's Chilly Ice Cube Set by Pikachu Sweets 1,700yen (tax included)
Pika-Pika Drink Set by Pikachu Sweets 1,500yen (tax included)
Pika-Pika Summer Set by Pikachu Sweets 2,400yen (tax included)

Pika-Pika Summer Set by Pikachu Sweets

Locations
Minna no Atelier on the 1st floor of MARK IS Minatomirai
Sales Period: Tuesday, August 8 to Monday, August 14, Open 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

5th floor of Landmark Plaza
Sales Period: Saturday, August 5 to Monday, August 14, Open 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Minatomirai Station Mirai Tube (the concourse outside the Minatomirai Station ticket gate)
Sales Period: Tuesday, August 8 to Monday, August 14, Open 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Drink & Ice Shop by Pikachu Sweets

Pop up Pokémon Centers

Dates: August 8th 2023 - August 14th 2023

For a limited time, there will be several pop-up Pokémon Centers throughout theYokohama area to sell various Worlds Celebration merchandie. This mrchandise is also for sale in Pokémon Centers throughout Japan as well as online


Pokemon World CHampionships Celebration Event Merchandise

Locations
MARK IS Minatomirai

1F Grand Galleria: Pokémon Center pop up shop
Sales period: August 8 (Tue) - 14 (Mon) *Open 11AM - 6PM
1F Everyone’s Atelier: Drink & Ice Cream Shop by Pikachu Desserts
Sales period: August 8 (Tue) - 14 (Mon) *Open 11AM - 6PM

Landmark Plaza

1F Festival Square: Pokémon Center pop up shop
Sales period: August 8 (Tue) - 14 (Mon) *Open 11AM - 6PM
5F: Drink & Ice Cream Shop by Pikachu Desserts
Sales period: August 5 (Sat) - 14 (Mon) *Open 11AM - 6PM

Minatomirai Tube Minatomirai Station

Concourse outside of Minatomirai Station Ticket Gates: Pokémon Center pop up shop, Drink & Ice Cream Shop by Pikachu Desserts
Sales period: August 8 (Tue) - 14 (Mon) *Open 11AM - 6PM

CIQ Hall 1F, Yokohama Hammerhead

Sales period: August 11 (Fri) - 13 (Sun)
*Open 9AM - 6PM
*Open 9AM - 12PM only on Sunday, August 13.

Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Square

Sales period: August 8 (Tue) - 14 (Mon) *Open 1PM - 8PM

Sales Period: Tuesday, August 8 to Monday, August 14, Open 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Pop up Pokémon Centers

Pokémon x NHK Symphony Orchestra

Dates: August 10th 2023

On August 10th, a special concert was held at the Pacifico Yokohama by the NHK Symphony Orchestra to play a variety of Pokémon and Classical Music. It is a ticketed event

Pokémon x NHK Symphony Orchestra

Pokémon Center Pop-Up Store

A pop-up Pokémon Center was open during the event. This Pokémon Center featured a lot of the Pokémon Center merchandise but also include two exclusive World Championships merchandise lines. Access to the Pokémon Center was done via a lottery system. This Pokémon Center is cashless and will accept Credit Cards and PayPay

Plush for Sprigatito, Fuecoco or Quaxly - 2640 Yen each
Pikachu & Lapras Yokohama 2023 Plush - 5500 Yen
Figures for Pikachu, Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly - 2750 Yen Each
Pins for Pikachu, Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly - 660 Yen each
Pin & Lanyard - 4400 Yen
Acrylic Keychain - Pikachu, Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly - 825 Yen Each
Figure Keychain for Pikachu, Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly - 1100 Yen Each
World Championship Magnet - 990 Yen
Poster Set of 5 - 2750 Yen
Pokemon World Championships 2023 Yokohama Deck Pikachu - 3500 Yen
Deck Sleeves - Pikachu, Paldea Starters, Yokohama - 500 Yen
Deck Box - Yokohama 2023 or World Championships - 500 Yen Each
Double Deck Box - 1527 Yen
Coin, Dice & VSTAR Marker Set - Worlds or Yokohama - 5500 Yen
Playmat & Bag - Yokohama 2023, World Championships or Pikachu & Paldea Starters - 3630 Yen Each
T-Shirts - Pikachu White/Blue/Navy/Turquoise Yokohama 2023, Black/Multicolour Pokémon World Championships, Yellow/Blue/Gray Paldea Starters, Sprigatito Green, Fuecoco Red, Quaxly Blue, Black/Navy Pikachu & Lapras, Blue Lapras - 3850 Yen Each
Lapras Shirt - 7700 Yen
Pikachu Hoodie - 8800 Yen
Parker Jackets - Paldea Starters, Pikachu & Lapras, Pikachu, Lapras & Lugia - 8,880 Yen
Cropped Parker - 9900 Yen
Pikachu Jersey - 7150 Yen
Denim Jacket - 19800 Yen
Hat - Pikachu World Championships, Pikachu & Lapras Yokohama, Lapras Yokohama - 3300 Yen
Bucket Hat - 3300 Yen
Crew Socks - Pikachu / Sprigatito / Fuecoco / Quaxly / Yokohama 2023 - 1650 Yen
Backpack - 6600 Yen
Shupatto Compact Bag - Medium (2728 Yen), Large - World Championships/Yokohama 2023 - 3278 Yen
Multiflat Case - World Championships / Yokohama 2023 - 550 Yen
Gamaguchi Wallet - 2200 Yen
Hand Towel - Worlds / Yokohama 2023 - 880 Yen
Fan - 1980 Yen
Wind Chime - 2750 Yen
Clear File - World Championships / Yokohama 2023 - 330 Yen
Notebook - 835 Yen
Croquis Book - 770 Yen
Pen & Figure - 1320 Yen
Sarasa Set of 5 Pens - 1320 Yen
Pen Case - 1540 Yen
Set of 5 Stickers - 1650 Yen
Assorted Stickers - 374 Yen
Masking Tape - 660 Yen
Ramen Donburi - 2750 Yen
Tea Bowl - 1650 Yen
Soup Bowl - 1430 Yen
Teacup - 1540 Yen
Japanese Glass - 2200 Yen
Pikachu Mug - 1980 Yen
Water Bottle - 3630 Yen
Chopsticks (16.5cm) - World Championships / Pikachu - 770 Yen
Chopsticks (21cm) - World Championships / Pikachu - 770 Yen
Chopstick Rest - Sprigatito - 1485 Yen
Chopstick Rest - Tatsugiri - 1210 Yen
Cutlery Set - 1100 Yen
Lunchbox - 1650 Yen
Small Tin - Pikachu / Sprigatito / Fuecoco / Quaxly - 330 Yen
Cookie Roller - World Championshipss / Yokohama 2023 - 1512 Yen
Nintendo Switch Pouch - 2970 Yen
Dock Cover for Nintendo Switch - 1848 Yen
Skateboard Deck - 49,500 Yen

Pokémon Center Pop-Up Store

Local Tie-Ins

Pokémon Train Stations

Dates: July 14th 2023 - August 14th 2023

Throughout the Minatomirai Line, Minatomirai Station, JR Sakuragicho Station and JR Shin-Yokohama Station, there will be various decals filled with Pokémon artwork to celebrate the Pokémon World Championships

Pokémon Train Stations

Bayside Blue Bus

Dates: July 14th 2023 - August 14th 2023

For a limited time, the Bayside Blue buses throughout the Yokohama Bay area will be decorated with decals featuring the Pokémon World Championships, Pikachu, Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly. You can also get a full ticket with the decal.

Bayside Blue Bus

Special PokéStops

Pokemon World Championships 2023Welcome ArchwayWelcome Archway 2
World Championships Pokemon World Championships 2023 PokéStopWorld Championships Welcome Archway PokéStopWorld Championships Welcome Archway 2 PokéStop
Alolan NinetalesAltariaFishing with Victini
World Championships Alolan Ninetales PokéStopWorld Championships Altaria PokéStopWorld Championships Fishing with Victini PokéStop
Worlds - Flying PikachuFruit TreeGengar
World Championships Worlds - Flying Pikachu PokéStopWorld Championships Fruit Tree PokéStopWorld Championships Gengar PokéStop
Main StageMain Stage 2Photo Opportunity
World Championships Main Stage PokéStopWorld Championships Main Stage 2 PokéStopWorld Championships Photo Opportunity PokéStop
PichuPokemon Center Worlds StorePokemon GO Activity Zone
World Championships Pichu PokéStopWorld Championships Pokemon Center Worlds Store PokéStopWorld Championships Pokemon GO Activity Zone PokéStop
Worlds - Pokemon GO ZonePokemon LanternsRamen with Fuecoco
World Championships Worlds - Pokemon GO Zone PokéStopWorld Championships Pokemon Lanterns PokéStopWorld Championships Ramen with Fuecoco PokéStop
Rinko ParkSnorlaxSpectator Seating
World Championships Rinko Park PokéStopWorld Championships Snorlax PokéStopWorld Championships Spectator Seating PokéStop
Tea with QuaxlyTrophy CaseTrophy Case Old
World Championships Tea with Quaxly PokéStopWorld Championships Trophy Case PokéStopWorld Championships Trophy Case Old PokéStop