Summary
ThePokémon Trading Card Gamehas revealed a special promo card to celebrate the 2024 Pokémon World Championships. Colloquially known as Worlds, this is the premier annual event for competitivePokémon. This year’s Worlds will be held in Honolulu, Hawaii, the second time it’s taken place in the state since 2012. Worlds is not only a competitive tournament, but also doubles as a yearly convention for all thingsPokémon- it recently revealed a line ofbeach-themed Pokémon Worlds merchto match.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter),the officialPokémon TCGaccount revealed a special-edition Pikachu promo card to celebrate Worlds 2024. It features a striking illustration ofseries mascots Pikachu and Mew, locked in a thrilling battle in a Honolulu-inspired arena. In the background, grassy hills can be seen rising above a reflective blue sea, separated only by a thin strip of white sand. The card is exclusively available from select retailers before and during the event - from August 2 to August 18 - and only then while supplies last.
How To Get The 2024 Pokémon Worlds Pikachu Promo Card
When & Where The Championship Promo Card Will Be Available
The Pokémon Worlds promo card won’t be exclusive to the event, so players won’t have to travel to Honolulu to pick one up - but they certainly can. The card will be distributed as a gift with certain purchases at certain local and onlinePokémon TCGretailers, including the Pokémon Center online shop. Remember, supplies are limited, and this card is likely to be in high demand, so anyone who wants one will need to move fast.
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The Pikachu promo card will also bedistributed as a participation prize for attending local Pokémon League Worlds Celebrations. Players can receive one by simply registering for and participating in certain local Pokémon League events during Worlds. However, these prizes will only be available in certain locations, and may also be subject to limited supply.
The officialPokémonwebsite provides an event locator for easily finding local Pokémon Leagues.
Finally,fans can also obtain the Worlds 2024 Pikachu promo card by placing in the top 100 slots of this year’s Fantasy Team contest. This gives the audience a chance to participate in the action by choosing the Pokémon they think will appear in the winning teams of the Worlds TCG and VGC categories. The Pikachu promo card will be part of a prize package rewarded to the top 100 participants, and also includes aScarlet & Violet: Stellar CrownBooster Box.
Promo cards are among the most sought-after collectibles forPokémonplayers, and with its unique art, this one isn’t likely to be an exception. It may not becomethe most expensivePokémoncard of 2024, but it’ll be a valued treasure for those lucky enough to receive it, marking their enthusiastic participation in thePokémon TCGfandom.
