TCG Tournaments at Card Party

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We’re thrilled to once again host our very own Pokémon TCG Tournament and TCG Play Zone at Card Party! This year, we’re also excited to bring you even more opportunities to learn how to play or sharpen your skills with expanded educational sessions and hands-on guidance.

Head to the Level 1 Lobby of the convention center on Saturday and Sunday for a special Pokémon TCG experience open to players of all skill levels! Whether you’re brand new to the game, looking to sharpen your strategy, or a seasoned pro wanting to get some extra reps in, this space is for you.

Stop by to:

Learn the game from friendly experts
Participate in Tournaments
Practice and play with others at your level
Explore new techniques and strategies
Dive into casual or competitive-style battles

No matter where you are on your TCG journey, you’ll find something fun, challenging, and community-driven here.

Big thanks to Tabletop Village from Washington for helping make this zone possible!

Learn to Play Pods

These guided sessions are designed to teach you everything you need to know to start playing the Pokémon Trading Card Game using official game rules. Led by a TCG expert, each session typically lasts under an hour and often wraps up even sooner.

Beginner Pods

Beginner Pods are perfect for new or casual players looking to get hands-on experience with others at a similar skill level. You’ll play a few friendly rounds with support and guidance from a TCG expert. Sessions are designed to last no more than one hour.

An Intermediate/Expert pod will take no more than 1.5 hours. These pods are best for experienced players of the game who have their own constructed decks or Beginners who are enjoying their time playing games and want to try their hand at a more challenging pod.

Saturday

Pick-Up Event Schedule - 10:30am - 5pm

Learn to Play Pods
Beginner Pods (play with Build & Battle Kits)
Intermediate/Expert Pods (play with your own Standard constructed decks)

Sunday

Pick-Up Event Schedule - 10:30am - 2:30pm

Learn to Play Pods
Beginner Pods (play with Build & Battle Kits
Intermediate/Expert Pods (play with your own Standard constructed decks)

Beginners & All-Levels Tournaments

We’re excited to host open-entry tournaments on both Saturday and Sunday at Card Party and that means you’re invited to play!

Saturday at 10:30 AM – Learn to Play & Beginner’s Tournament

Perfect for new players looking to dive in with guidance and friendly competition.

Saturday at 1:00 PM & Sunday at 10:30 AM – All-Levels Tournaments Open to everyone, whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned pro ready to battle it out.

Click Here to fill out a form to let us know you're interested in playing!

Saturday

Learn to Play & Beginner’s Tournament - 10:30a - 12p

Learn to play the Pokémon TCG, then jump into a fun, three-round, best-of-one tournament, no deck needed, we’ll provide one! This is a great way to get tournament-ready, with two chances to join in during the event.

All-Levels Tournament - 1pm - 5pm

Players must bring their own Standard-legal deck using cards with regulation marks G, H, or I including those from Destined Rivals. Check this link to learn more about Standard Rotation: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/2025-pokemon-tcg-standard-format-rotation-announcement

The tournament will follow a Swiss format, with 30-minute best-of-one matches.

The number of rounds will be determined by the number of players entered into the tournament, final standings based on the number of wins in the swiss rounds.

Sunday

All-Levels Tournament - 10:30am - 2:30pm (latest)

The tournament will follow a Swiss format, with 30-minute best-of-one matches.

The number of rounds will be determined by the number of players entered into the tournament, final standings based on the number of wins in the swiss rounds.