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The Pokémon Trading Card Game (Pokemon TCG for short) is a collectible card game based on the Pokémon video game series, first introduced in Japan in October 1996, then North America in December 1998. It was initially published by Wizards of the Coast (wizards), the company that produces Magic: the Gathering. Although Wizards of the Coast lost the licence to publish the game in July 2003, sets continue to be published under the jurisdiction of Nintendo and Pokémon USA, Inc. (PUI).
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Abrand new game from the creators of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the Pokémon Trading Figure Game lets players catch amazing new collectible figures of their favorite Pokémon characters! Mix-and-match rare Pokémon with your common ones on the battlefield, or collect all figures to expand your battle choices! Crafted by Kaiyodo, master model-makers of Japan, this premiere of the Pokémon TFG includes more than 40 unique, high-quality figures, plus some secret figures available only in booster packs; features a brand-new spinning mechanism that adds real excitement to battle; and is easy to learn--start playing action-packed games in minutes! So, get ready for some Pokémon battles like you've never had before! Beginyour adventure with the Pokémon TFG: Next Quest set!
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Since arriving in the U.S. from Japan in 1998, the Pokémon Trading Card Game has become an enduring phenomenon. Players can join local leagues to find opponents, participate in premier Championships series to perfect their games, and even aspire to be invited to the World Championships, where the best players from all dozens of nations come together to compete for amazing prizes.
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On August 26 - 27, 2000, forty-two Pokémon trainers from around the world united at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Honolulu for the Tropical Mega Battle, an international communication event for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The Tropical Mega Battle brought together children aged 14 and under from the United States, Japan, France, Italy, Canada, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, for two days in Honolulu, Hawaii. Children participating in the Tropical Mega Battle received invitations through Qualifier tournaments, DCI rankings, and other events in their respective countries. Events throughout the weekend included competitions facilitated by translators for groups of children representing two different languages in each group; a group photo and an opening ceremony featuring remarks from Hawaiian government officials; and a harbor cruise awards ceremony for the winners of the World Communication Match. Jason Klaczynski, 14-year-old Orland Park, Ill., resident, was honored as the Master Trainer of the Tropical Mega Battle after winning the final round of the World Communication Match against fellow Pokémon trainer Toshiya Tanabe of Sapporo, Japan.
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BELLEVUE, Wash.—July 5, 2006—Pokémon USA, Inc., a worldwide leader in trading card games, today announced the winners at the Pokémon® Trading Card Game (TCG) National Championships. Top four winners in the 10 and younger age category include: Andrew Krekeler, Dave Richard, Ben Capriola, Matt Sbaa; in the 11 to 14 category: Bobby Malec, Pablo Kingsley, Blaine Dollar, Jonathan Bristow; and in the 15 and older category: Martin Moreno, Eric Ennocenti, Seena Ghaziaskar, Tom Dolezal. In addition to being named a Nationals Champion or Finalist, these players ... earned entry and Travel Awards for the 2006 Pokémon TCG World Championships™, scholarships, and other prizes.
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The Pokémon Card Laboratory (PCL), located in Japan, is the ultimate authority on any matter relating to the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It can declare rulings on any in-game circumstance, issue errata, change card text after publishing, and change the basic game rules, although the latter three rarely occur. PCL is ... the company that designs new cards and runs Organized Play in Japan. In short, PCL designs the game itself.
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