With the successful conclusion of the North American International Championships (NAIC), the eyes of Pokémon Trainers worldwide are now entirely focused on the final stage of this season—the 2026 Pokémon World Championships. This August, the biggest annual event will grandly unfold in San Francisco, California, USA. The official organizers have not only prepared highly commemorative participation rewards but will also debut the new "PokémonXP" event, bringing an unprecedented experience to fans worldwide.
For players who fought hard and successfully qualified for the World Championships, the official organizers have prepared a series of generous exclusive gifts to honor their year-long efforts and achievements:
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Exclusive Commemorative Promo Card: All participants will receive the highly collectible "Paradise Resort" promo card.
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World Championships Welcome Kit: Upon check-in, players will receive a comprehensive welcome pack containing a Deck Box, exclusive Card Sleeves, a Playmat, and other exquisite merchandise designed specifically for this event.
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Exclusive Champion's Honor Items: World Champions who win their respective categories will be awarded exclusive commemorative items from the "Champions line" series.
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Venue-Exclusive Promo Card: All attendees of the World Championships or PokémonXP will receive a Rayquaza promo card featuring the exclusive "PokémonXP" logo, available only at the venue.
During the World Championships weekend, The Pokémon Company will host the first-ever large-scale experiential event called PokémonXP. This is a fan-focused carnival featuring:
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Collaborative Exhibition Zones: Several renowned brands and partners, including LEGO, will have exhibits on-site.
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Exclusive Limited Merchandise: Fans will have the chance to purchase the first exclusive commemorative item created for PokémonXP at the on-site Pokémon Center – a uniquely designed "Space Edition" Pikachu plush toy.
If you can't make it to San Francisco for this grand event this year, don't be disheartened!
To allow fans worldwide to experience the exciting atmosphere of the World Championships, official "Worlds Celebration" events will be held at various Play! Pokémon Stores. By participating in activities at designated local stores, you still have a chance to receive this year's World Championships-exclusive Pikachu promo card.
This grand event, combining top-tier battles with a wealth of merchandise, is undoubtedly the most anticipated event for the Pokémon community in 2026.
What part of this year's World Championships are you most interested in? Is it the exciting TCG/video game battles, or the adorable venue-exclusive merchandise? Be sure to keep an eye on our Moonroad Blog.