Same here. I don’t understand how the trading card game can be more rewarding than the foundation of the Pokémon franchise.
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Prizing for the 2016 Pokémon World Championships
The awards for the Pokémon TCG and Video Game World Championships events have been announced.
May 25, 2016
With more than $500,000 in prizes available, the Pokémon TCG and Video Game World Championships attract the best players from across the globe. The award structure and values for these top-tier events have changed for the 2016 Play! Pokémon Championship Series season. Of note, players age 18 or older who finish in the Top 8 may choose either a cash award or a scholarship of the same amount, while top finishers in 9th place or lower will receive a cash award. Players under 18 who finish in the Top 8 may choose either a scholarship or a Travel Certificate of the same amount, while top finishers in 9th place or lower will receive a Travel Certificate.
Here is the full prize information:
18 years of age and older:
- 1st–8th: Choice of scholarship or cash
- Top finishers in 9th place or lower: Cash
Under 18 years of age:
- 1st–8th: Choice of scholarship or Travel Certificate
- Top finishers in 9th place or lower: Travel Certificate
Pokémon TCG World Championships
Finish Position Award Value 1st place $25,000 2nd place $15,000 3rd-4th place $7,500 5th-8th place $5,000 9th-16th place $2,500 17th-32nd place $1,500
Pokémon VG World Championships
Finish Position Award Value 1st place $10,000 2nd place $7,500 3rd-4th place $5,000 5th-8th place $3,000 9th-16th place $1,500
Good luck to all competitors in the Pokémon TCG and Video Game World Championships!
— Pokémon News
Source: Pokémon.
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